Building Brilliant Brains

Helping students, teachers and schools to unlock learning potential.

Empowering Efficient Learning

Over 38 Years of Expert Teaching Experience

Teresa Quigg has spent over 38 years inspiring students and teachers. Her early love for chemistry grew into a passion for how the brain works after meeting some of the pioneers working in modern neurochemistry research. For the past 15 years, Teresa has turned new brain research into clear, practical ways to help students learn better. She shares this through lively presentations and practical workshops for students, parents, teachers and school leaders.

She is also an experienced author of A Level Chemistry textbooks for AQA and GCSE books for CCEA. She spent many years as an examiner for CCEA and lectured at Queen’s University Belfast. Now, through Building Brilliant Brains, Teresa helps schools use brain science to improve learning and teaching for everyone.

What We Offer:

  • Using the most current neurochemical research, the engaging presentations introduce students to successful learning behaviours by explaining how their learning brain works. These colourful, animated presentations are tailored to both the age and current brain knowledge of the students

  • Workshops give students the opportunity to explore selected learning behaviours and discover how they can fit them into their daily routines both in school and at home. They learn how to deal with the large volume of content for GCSE, A level , Leaving Cert  and beyond. They learn how to ensure the correct ideas and concepts stick, how to retrieve complex ideas and concepts at will. They discover how to cement, improve and expand neural networks. These busy and engaging workshops use live content and materials which the students are currently working through. The workshops are tailored to both age and current level of knowledge of the learning brain.

  • Teresa works with Senior Management Teams to integrate neuroscience-informed strategies into school improvement plans. Pre-consultations ensure that presentations and workshops align with your school’s ethos and needs.

  • With many non-specialists teaching Chemistry, Teresa offers bespoke support to build their confidence and competence. From language use in lessons to scaffolding schemes of work and managing practical classes—this service ensures high-quality teaching across all Key Stages.

Why Choose us?

Every student and school community is different, and this programme embraces that. It is designed to grow with students as they progress through school, adapting to their needs and helping them develop the skills and confidence to learn effectively at every stage.

Rather than offering a generic solution, Teresa works closely with each school’s leadership team to shape presentations and workshops that fit the school’s ethos and goals. Students gain practical, research-backed strategies they can use daily, building good habits that stick and improving study outcomes.

Teachers and management also benefit from fresh, evidence-based ideas that enhance teaching and learning across the whole school. With Building Brilliant Brains, schools invest in a flexible, responsive programme that brings lasting improvement and helps students reach their full potential.

  • Sessions and workshops are shaped to match each school’s ethos, goals, and student needs — no generic, one-size-fits-all content.

  • Teresa works alongside school leadership to share the latest neuroscience insights and practical ideas that enhance teaching and learning for everyone.

  • Schools gain a flexible programme that evolves over time, creating lasting improvements in student motivation, study skills, and academic success.

Let's Build Brilliant Brains Together!

We’d love to hear from you!

Do you have a question about our student workshops, teacher training, or consultation services? Would you like to book a presentation tailored to your school's needs? We're just a message away.

Email: buildingbrilliantbrainsec@gmail.com
Phone: 0044 7931 712925

  • "Teresa Quigg (Building Brilliant Brains) delivered an outstanding workshop on study techniques last February. The course content was very clearly delivered and it truly resonated with our GCSE and AS students. Her engaging style and practical strategies empowered students to take control of their learning with confidence. The feedback from our students was overwhelmingly positive, with many of them citing her session as a turning point in their academic preparation. I look forward to Teresa’s contribution to the P7 students in the school where I work, as they leave Primary Education and take their first steps on their Secondary Education journey"..

    Elaine O’Sullivan - Musical Director – Traditional Arts Partnership)


  • "Building Brilliant Brains has made a noticeable impact on our students' approach to learning. The study skills techniques are grounded in solid research but presented in a way that’s clear, engaging, and accessible for post-primary school learners. The simple-to-follow hints and tips have helped our students build more effective study routines and take greater ownership of their learning. As a teacher, it’s incredibly encouraging to see students applying these strategies independently and with real results."

    Mrs K Murphy Vice Principal Our Lady’s Grammar School Newry.


  • "Building Brilliant Brains is a transformative programme that empowers students with the science of learning. Teresa’s presentations are informative, engaging, and interactive. Her deep knowledge and experience are immediately evident, and students leave feeling confident in their ability to boost outcomes and maximise their potential."

    Mrs Marie Therese Brennan,
    Vice Principal, Sacred Heart Grammar School

  • "Our students gained a real understanding of how their brain works and how to make learning more effective. The workshops were lively, practical, and filled with strategies they could apply immediately. We've already seen improvements in how our students revise and retain content."

    Vice Principal Sacred Heart Grammar School Newry.

  • "What sets Building Brilliant Brains apart is the personalisation. Teresa took time to understand our school ethos and challenges, then tailored her presentations and workshops accordingly. This isn’t a generic programme—it grows with the students and fits our school perfectly."

    — Senior Leader, Post-Primary School

  • "Teresa worked closely with our Senior Leadership Team to design a school improvement strategy focused on Key Stage 3. Her insight into teenage brain development helped shape initiatives that truly enhance classroom learning."

    — School Principal

  • "As a non-specialist Chemistry teacher, I found Teresa’s guidance invaluable. From classroom language to practical management, her support helped me deliver engaging, high-quality lessons with confidence."

    — Key Stage 4 Science Teacher

  • "Building Brilliant Brains has been a game-changer for our students’ academic journeys. Their science-backed approach to study skills has not only improved how our students study, but also how they think about learning. The techniques taught are practical, easy to apply, and tailored specifically for post-primary school students, with bespoke programmes for each year group. We've seen a huge boost in student confidence and ability to manage revision, homework, and exams with far less stress. I only wish we had discovered Building Brilliant Brains sooner, and we are excited to continue our OLS journey with them!"

    Mr T Hackett Vice Principal Our Lady’s Grammar School Newry.