About
About Learning Better
Our aim is that our students benefit from all of the experience, expertise and effort that our team invests in tutoring so that our students realise their ambition.
Since 2017, our team has been helping learners set high expectations and get the results they want. Whether you want Oxbridge entrance support, to build strong foundations of knowledge or get through the National 5s with your sanity; we’ve got you covered.
Meet our team which includes qualified teachers, SQA markers and published authors. We are committed, experienced and driven towards success.
Meet Our Tutors
Chris
Maths | English | Study Skills
Chris established Learning Better in 2017 to offer a new dimension to the education sector. Within the Learning Better team, Chris leads on tutoring maths, English and study skills. His expertise lies in implementing goal oriented personal development.
Chris studied at the University of Edinburgh before qualifying as a teacher of maths with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Birmingham and becoming a member of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics. Chris taught English around the world, most recently for the British Council in Hong Kong where he pioneered work on independent learning.
Chris is also a certified yoga teacher. His approach to education combines rigour with mindful practice to help students learn better and feel better.
When he’s not teaching Chris enjoys mentoring with MCR Pathways and developing his yoga practice.
Anne-Marie
Chemistry | Biology | RE
Anne-Marie leads on chemistry and biology tuition. She has had a distinguished career as a chemistry, biology and science teacher over more than 20 years in both public and private institutions.
Before receiving a distinction in her PGCE teaching qualification, Anne-Marie prepared and edited research papers at the Pasteur Institute in Paris.
Anne-Marie still holds the record for the highest number of A passes in Higher Chemistry in her old school. In her last role, 100% of students in her Advanced Higher classes achieved A grades, two years running!
When she’s not teaching, she enjoys improving her french language skills and playing the violin.
Ange
Physics | Biology | Oxbridge
Ange leads on physics tuition, with a 20 year career as a physics teacher and more recently an SQA marker.
As an SQA marker for more than a decade, Ange can help you understand which answers yield marks and how to optimise your exam technique.
In her role as a physics teacher, she ran STEM awards, received a Saltire award. She also prepared students for entrance exams to various higher education institutes, including University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.
Ange is known for her enthusiasm, initiative and drive to make physics accessible to everyone. When she isn’t teaching she enjoys skiing in the Alps.
Jannet
Biology
Jannet has shared her enthusiasm for science and teaching for decades, not only as a biology PGDE teacher trainer at the University of Edinburgh but also as Head of Science at one of Scotland’s fine boarding schools. She helps create exams for the SQA as well as mark and vet papers. Jannet radiates warmth and energy, is a thought-provoking and inspiring teacher. We are delighted to have Jannet in our Learning Better team.
Mona
Maths
Mona is an excellent mathematician with extensive experience as a teacher, lecturer and examiner. She has marked for exam boards including Edexcel, OCR and Cambridge at A-Level and iGCSE. She has lent her expertise to review and proofread for various maths publications.
Mona certified as a teacher at Queen's University Belfast and later attained a first in a BSc (Honours). While undoubtedly academic, Mona is also practical and an effective organiser with experience and a diploma in management.
Our Purpose
Dedicated to providing only excellence in education. At Learning Better, we achieve outstanding results.
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Our aim is that the education delivered by the teachers at Learning Better will come to be regarded as a trademark of excellence and help to ensure that our students are not just successful in examinations but become responsible, independent, critical thinkers who are valuable members of society.