About Townhouse Founder, Charlotte
I grew up in west Wales and until the age of 11, I attended the local primary school, spending much of my free time dancing, horse riding, hiking or surfing. I was fascinated by Celtic folklore from a young age, and surrounded by ruined castles and mines, it is hardly surprising that I developed such a strong love of history and literature. After primary school, I attended a boarding school in Worcestershire.
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Aged 13, I was diagnosed with an astrocytoma brain tumour on the optic chiasm, which has left me blind in my left eye and with hemianopia vision in my right. I was very fortunate to receive excellent care from the exceptional medical teams at UCLH, Moorfields and Great Ormond Street Hospital. The time I spent in London and the inspiring people I encountered along the way ignited in me a passion to succeed. In this time I received very little support from my school, so I was homeschooled by my mother from our temporary home in Harrow and the hospital bed in UCH. Despite the physical and educational set backs of the brain tumour, I was determined not to be defined or held back by it and I went on to achieve an outstanding 12 As and A*s in my GCSEs and IGCSEs.
From here, my academic journey went from strength to strength at the prestigious London private school, Westminster. Immersed in the history and culture of the capital and supported by motivating teachers, I achieved top grades in my A Levels and Cambridge Pre U exams. Alongside my academic work, attending Westminster presented me with many exciting opportunities, such as volunteering as a guide in Westminster Abbey's School & Education Department, providing care for disabled adults visiting London with the school's charity, PHAB, and serving as a Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, interviewing leading members of state to explore the Commonwealth's role in promoting education in its member countries.
After school, I further pursued my passion for history by studying History of Art at the Courtauld Institute of Art. After the academic rigor of Westminster, I found university less challenging than expected, but unwilling to just coast by, I, on the advice of a cousin who had a similar experience and went on to become an Associate Professor at Cambridge, started tutoring. I graduated with a First Class BA and continued my studies to MA level, before working at Condé Nast and Mr & Mrs Smith for several years, then returning to tuition full time.
12 years later and I founded Townhouse Education. In this time, I’ve gained extensive experience in the tutoring business, both as a tutor and behind the scenes working in tutoring businesses. I’ve provided tuition in a range of subjects, levels and situations; from residential homeschooling, after- school support and SEN tuition, to university, A Level, GCSE, school entrance exam exam preparation. I utilised my experience as a tutor to solve many of the issues I’ve seen in the tuition industry. From a lack of support from agencies to stressed and confused parents, and isolated tutors. Through Townhouse Education, I hope to provide more than standard tuition, by offering support, clear guidance, and rewards to Townhouse’s clients, students, and tutors.