Hi, I’m Antonia. I’ve been teaching since 2011.
I’ve taught in a range of settings, including colleges, universities, schools, non-profit/charity, online, and private.
I’ve also taught a range of subjects including English, Maths, Psychology, Criminology, and English as a Foreign Language.
About me: I really enjoy health and fitness. I’ve lived in the USA and Germany but am really happy to be back home in the UK. You might be able to guess my favourite drink from the picture.
Antonia Cartwright
MA, MSc, PGCE, TEFL, BSc.
Qualified English Teacher with Enhanced DBS
GCSE English Language & Literature
Functional Skills English
English as a Foreign Language
Key Stage 3 & 4
A-Level English
Online or in the following Cheshire locations:
Altrincham
Hale
Hale Barns
Timperley
Wilmslow
Handforth
Other areas by agreement (including Cheshire and Greater Manchester)
About Tutoring:
Tailored to your goals and needs
Suitable for learners with special educational needs
Popular for English as a Foreign Language learners
Great for exam preparation and resits
Ideal for home schooling
Rates:
Online = £30/hour (no charge for my prep time)
In-person (location by agreement) = £40/hour (includes resources)
Discounts:
Block-bookings = 10% discount for 10 sessions
Off-peak* tutoring = 10% discount (great if you are home-schooling)
*Off-peak is Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm, term-time only
Frequently Asked Questions about GCSE English Tutoring
You have an enhanced DBS, what is that?
An enhanced DBS is the highest level of criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK.
It’s usually required for roles that involve working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults (e.g., teaching, healthcare, social work).
I am registered with the DBS Update Service. This means employers can check my record. If you, as a parent/guardian would like to see the certificate please let me know. I am a former Police Officer so I take safety very seriously. I also stay up-to-date on safeguarding training.
Do you offer a trial lesson?
We can meet first to have a chat, discuss goals, and answer questions. This will ideally be a video call (or in person) so that we can get to know each other (tutor, learner, and parent/guardian). This usually takes about 15 minutes and is complimentary.
You are welcome to send me questions before/after this meeting too.
I will send you a link to the meeting. You don’t need to download anything.
Do you conduct an initial assessment?
Yes. I like to run multi-part assessments that are exam-board specific and cover different aspects of the curriculum. I spread them out over the first few sessions so that our first tutoring session does not feel like a test.
Assessment results are available to parents/guardians and allow me to plan and tailor sessions specific to the learner.
Diagnostics may include: reading skills, writing skills, structure, analysis, language devices, comparison, evaluation, and (if relevant) English as a Foreign Language.
Will there be homework?
Yes, if we agree that it will be beneficial.
Homework is an opportunity for learners to apply GCSE English skills to their interests. While we have to study certain topics within the curriculum it can be really beneficial to practice reading or writing tasks that are related to learner interests.
Regular homework also helps reinforce learning, encourages self-responsibility for learning, and offers the opportunity to stretch and challenge learners further.
What updates do parents/guardians get and can we communicate with you between sessions?
I will give you access to the Google Folder that contains my notes, work completed during session, and results of any diagnostics/tests.
Yes, we can communicate via email or messages and I will give you my personal contact details. To enquire about tutoring please contact me here.
What type of work do you do in a tutoring session?
This will depend on your goals and the subjects covered (e.g., GCSE English Language, English Literature, English as a Foreign Language).
We use a video meeting platform and will share different types of documents and resources, as well as utilising teaching/tutoring platforms and official exam board content.
Learners are expected to engage fully with a range of teaching and learning methods. While I can deliver a more traditional lesson, I typically expect learners to participate in all sorts of tasks (e.g., reading, writing, annotating, comparing, answering questions). Sessions are very interactive.
What Do Your Qualifications Mean?
PGCE = Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (University of Greenwich)
TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language (University of Toronto)
MA = Masters in Psychology (University of California)
MSc Criminology & Criminal Psychology (University of Portsmouth)
BSc Psychology (hons) (University of Hertfordshire)
They also mean I love studying, teaching and helping learners acheive their goals!
