Our Tutors
Our tutors are committed to ensuring our pupils grow in confidence and accelerate in their learning.
OUR VALUES
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
We use diagnostic assessment tools
We employ evidence based techniques
We are committed to our craft and pursue professional development
QUALITY AND PROFESIONALISM
We strive for quality in all that we do
We are professional and kind in all our communications
We value experience and support our tutors to build on their strengths
EMPATHY AND INTEGRITY
We believe that all our pupils are capable of success
We listen and build relationships with the families we work with
We nurture and develop our pupils to reach their full potential.
Jen Carrie
Literacy | Social Studies
I am committed to ensuring every individual reaches their true potential through high quality learning and teaching. I have been teaching Social Subjects for over 13 years' and I have experience leading a faculty. I have also worked for the SQA for a number of years as a marker for Modern Studies.
As a tutor with Boost Your Learning, I will use my experience and excellent resources to provide support tailored to your child’s specific needs in a caring and nurturing environment. I am dedicated to raising attainment and have years of experience working with learners with a wide variety of additional support needs.
Annie Parker
Literacy| Social studies
As a Social Subjects teacher with over 6 years experience, I work to provide high quality, exciting and supportive lessons for pupils from a wide range of backgrounds. I have a strong belief that literacy is an essential tool to improve academic outcomes for pupils across Scotland.
As a tutor with Boost Your Learning, I use my wide-ranging classroom experience to create interactive and motivational learning experiences that help pupils feel cared for whilst also being challenged to succeed.
Jenna Irvine
Literacy | Social Studies
I am passionate about learning and teaching and believe every child has a right to education that is nurturing, inclusive and unlocks their potential.
I have training in the Writing Revolution and also Flowcess, which enables me to help really unlock a pupil's potential and helps my learners to identify their strengths and uniqueness to make a lasting impact on their learning in life.
I have over thirteen years' teaching experience in History and Modern Studies and I am a SQA History marker. I am currently a Faculty Head of Social Subjects where I am responsible for ensuring high quality learning and teaching, which results in meaningful changes and improved attainment.
Gillian Macgregor
Numeracy | Maths
As a Mathematics teacher with more than 15 years teaching experience I know the importance of numeracy skills within education. I firmly believe that every child deserves the right to good teaching practice, no matter their background or where they stay. I plan to use my knowledge of the curriculum to help motivate and encourage young people to see the value of Mathematics and how it can beneficial to them in their future.
Throughout my years of teaching I have attended many conferences and training sessions; such as Glasgow Counts and the annual Scottish Maths Conference at Stirling University to name but a few, so I am aware of different methods and strategies that can be incorporated into lessons to make understanding easier. As someone who is a SQA marker and has helped prepare many pupils for exams I fully acknowledge the importance of literacy skills and how they can play a big part in learning. I look forward to bringing my knowledge and skills to Boost Your Learning.
Lorna McNab
Literacy | English
As an English teacher of over 10 years working in deprived areas, I value the importance of high quality learning and teaching to engage learners to fully access the curriculum. I am an experienced SQA English marker, dedicated to raising attainment. I train new teachers entering the profession on improving learning and teaching based on research by Dylan Williams. I am currently a Pastoral Care teacher because I believe fostering positive relationships is at the heart of learning.
As a tutor, I am able to offer individualised support building confidence, knowledge and self esteem
Amy Johnson
Literacy | Numeracy
Since graduating in 2007 at the University of Glasgow, I have worked extensively with students at all stages of learning. I have expertise in the fields of dyslexia, maths and structured literacy.
I love to meet new students and have experience working with students in the early stages of learning to read right up to preparing for final exams.
My style is nurturing and fun. I set high standards for both myself and my students. I employ a holistic approach to learning and strive to support my students to grow in confidence and develop transferable skills as well as experience accelerated learning.