Anthony James Fornaro

Anthony Fornaro is a dedicated English tutor with over eight years of teaching experience, working with a broad range of learners from young children to adults. His expertise includes English language, literature, and linguistics, with a specialization in cognitive and psycholinguistics applied to language learning. Anthony has extensive experience in secondary schools and in tutoring pupils for 11+ exams, bringing a well-rounded approach to his teaching. Known for his empathy and relatability, he creates a supportive environment where students feel at ease. His approach celebrates diverse perspectives, helping learners overcome challenges and build confidence in their abilities.

Anthony enjoys reading fiction, playing squash, and alpinism. A former Scout leader, he speaks four languages and is currently learning Norwegian, bringing a love for culture and diversity to his teaching.

Anthony James Fornaro is an English tutor and English as a Foreign Language specialist based in Crawley, United Kingdom. He holds a Master of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Manchester and achieved a First-Class Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language) & Linguistics. He is CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and TEFL qualified, with additional safeguarding certifications including Specialist Safeguarding for Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3), and he aims to progress towards a PhD in Teaching Methodologies.

With over eight years’ teaching experience in public and private schools, Anthony has supported learners aged 5 to 66. He teaches across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, and has experience with 11+ and 13+ preparation, as well as GCSE tutoring and A Level support through to university preparation. Students looking for a GCSE English tutor, an A Level English tutor, an English language tutor, or an English literature tutor can expect structured, well-paced English tutoring that builds both skill and confidence.

Anthony is known for his empathy and relatability, helping students feel at ease while tackling tricky content. With a specialism in cognitive and psycholinguistics applied to language learning, he helps learners understand how language works and how to use that knowledge to communicate more effectively. Each lesson includes a lesson report, and homework can be arranged free of charge to reinforce progress between sessions.

In 2020, Anthony was named among the top 14 EF teachers in the UK and Ireland for student ratings. He speaks four languages and is currently learning Norwegian, bringing a strong appreciation for culture and diverse perspectives into lessons. Outside teaching, he enjoys reading fiction, playing squash, and alpinism, and he is a former Scout leader. His rate is £23.00 per hour.