Tracy Teaches English
Qualified English Tutor | KS1–GCSE
Experienced Carlisle-based English specialist offering personalised tuition across the UK National Curriculum. Support available for English Language, English Literature, GCSE preparation, literacy development and EAL/ESOL learners.
BA (Hons) English | PGCE | Cert Ed | TESOL | QTLS
To contact me for a consultation, email me at: tracy6smith@yahoo.com
For the past 16 years, I have been helping students improve their English, gain confidence and achieve their academic goals.
My extensive training and experience enable me to support learners of all abilities, from those needing confidence building and foundational skills to high-achieving students aiming for good GCSE grades.
Whether your child needs support with reading, writing, grammar, literature analysis, exam preparation or English as an Additional Language (EAL), I provide personalised tuition tailored to individual learning needs and goals.
What I Offer
- English tuition across all Key Stages of the UK National Curriculum (KS1–KS4)
- GCSE English Language and English Literature support
- Exam preparation and revision strategies
- Reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar development
- Support for reluctant, struggling and SEND learners
- ESOL/EAL support for learners of English
- One-to-one online and face-to-face tuition (where available)
Qualifications and Experience
I am a fully qualified educator with:
- BA (Hons) English (2:1)
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) (2:1)
- Cert Ed (Certificate in Education)
- TESOL qualifications
- QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) status
I have fully up-to-date Academize certificates in advanced safeguarding, allergy awareness and cyber security.
DBS Checked
My enhanced DBS is up to date and available on the DBS Update Service.
My Approach
Every student learns differently. I create engaging, supportive lessons that build confidence, develop essential English skills and help learners reach their full potential. Sessions are carefully tailored to individual strengths, areas for development and curriculum requirements.
Get in Touch
If you would like to discuss how I can help your child achieve their English goals, please get in touch for a friendly, no-obligation consultation.