DONALD EWING

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Donald has worked as an Educational Psychologist for over twenty years in a variety of settings including professional clinics, school and third-level settings.  Donald holds an accredited postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology from the University of Dundee. He is a Chartered Educational Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland.

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QUALIFIED TEACHER

Donald is a qualified primary school teacher and has worked as a learning support teacher in a range of settings in the UK, Ireland, USA and Japan.

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DYSLEXIA EXPERT

Donald's particular areas of expertise are dyslexia and dyscalculia assessment.  He has worked with Dyslexia Ireland since 2012 in roles focusing on psychological assessment, professional training, research and advocacy.  

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINER

Donald is a very experienced trainer and is passionate about designing innovative professional learning that takes advantage of the neuroscience of how humans learn best.  Donald has regularly guest-lectured at third level on topics such as dyslexia, additional educational needs, positive psychology and accelerated learning.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING AND INTERVIEW SKILLS

Donald offers  interview and public-speaking skills training using an innovative coaching approach (Public Speaking for the Terrified™) to help individuals successfully tackle anxiety or stress.

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MEDIA WORK

Donald has experience with print, broadcast and social media including a column in the Irish Times. He developed a dyslexia focused podcast 'Dys&Dat' and has made numerous appearances on Irish TV and radio. 

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POLICY AND STRATEGY

Donald has worked in strategic policy roles in in both the Scottish and Irish Governments.

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GOVERNANCE AND VOLUNTARY

Donald has served as a member of several schools’ Board of Management in the Dublin area and is Chair of the Psychological Society of Ireland’s Division of Educational Psychology.