My Story
Before I found my path in education, I imagined a very different future. After completing my degree in Multimedia at Dublin City University, I hoped to become a journalist. I was drawn to stories, communication, people, and the way ideas can shape how we see the world.
That interest in communication naturally led me towards business, marketing, and international work. I went on to complete an MSc in International Business, which gave me a broader understanding of organisations, culture, strategy, and how people connect across different professional settings.
My early career brought together communication, content, and people-focused roles. I worked in areas such as liaison, communications, marketing, social media, and content creation, developing skills in storytelling, relationship-building, audience engagement, and clear messaging.
Life then took me across Australia, Asia, and Europe, where I lived, worked, travelled, and learned from different cultures, classrooms, workplaces, and communities. These experiences shaped the way I understand people, confidence, communication, and learning.
In 2017, I moved into education — a decision that brought together many of the things I had always cared about: communication, confidence, growth, and human potential. Since then, I have worked across different countries and educational settings, supporting adult learners, professionals, university students, and young people. My experience spans language teaching, professional development, academic skills, training delivery, and inclusive education.
Over time, my interests shifted towards understanding how people learn and the barriers they encounter. This led me to complete an MA in Education, Learning and Development, where my research explored barriers to implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Irish higher education.
Today, my work brings together inclusive education, UDL, curriculum design, and personal development. I am passionate about helping individuals build confidence while supporting educators and organisations in creating accessible, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences.
My journey has not followed a straight line, but every step has shaped my approach to education: recognising learner diversity, removing unnecessary barriers, and creating opportunities for everyone to learn, grow, and succeed.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia, Dublin City University
Graduated in 2011 with Second Class Honours.
Final year documentary explored the influence of childhood toys on career choices in adulthood.
Master’s Degree in International Business, University of Wales
Graduated in 2013 with Second Class Honours.
Thesis focused on the role of social media in helping small businesses in Ireland grow and connect with customers.
Master’s Degree in Education, Learning and Development, Griffith College Dublin
Graduated in 2025 with First Class Honours.
Dissertation explored the barriers lecturers face when implementing Universal Design for Learning in higher education in Ireland.
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Professional English Communication Training
2023–Present
Personalised 1:1 online training for adults, including interview preparation, business English, presentations, meetings and professional communication.
Training, Teaching & Learning Design
2021–Present
Corporate training, higher education, adult learning, curriculum design, UDL, learner support and inclusive learning experiences.
English Language Teaching
2016–2020
English teaching experience across Vietnam and online, supporting learners of different ages, levels and learning needs.
Digital Content Creation
2015–2019
Freelance content creation for small businesses and charities, including social media, video, photography and marketing materials.
Communications, Events & Project Coordination
2012–2015
Early career experience in stakeholder communication, content development, events, campaigns, project coordination and deadline management.
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Mentoring for Professional Development
UCD Professional Academy .
Awarded Distinction
issued February 2025.
Recognition of Prior Learning
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Issued January 2024.
Diploma in Leadership and Management
IBAT Dublin
Awarded Distinction
issued August 2024.
Facilitator: Universal Design in Teaching and Learning
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Issued February 2024.
Universal Design in Teaching and Learning
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Issued February 2024.
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Item description
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Demine, E. (2026) ‘Turning feedback into action: developing a personalised teaching improvement plan’, in Bullock, D. (ed.) IATEFL 2025 Edinburgh Conference Selections: 58th International Conference, 8–11 April 2025. Faversham: IATEFL.
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My Approach
My My approach to education is shaped by both professional experience and personal understanding. Growing up, I often found education challenging, and later in life, I was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. These experiences changed how I understood myself as a learner and strengthened my commitment to creating learning environments where everyone feels supported, valued, and capable of succeeding.
I am a lifelong learner, and I believe that growth never truly stops. My own experiences continue to shape how I teach, design learning experiences, and support others. As I help others grow, I grow too. This belief remains at the heart of everything I do.
I strongly believe that education should adapt to learners, rather than expecting learners to adapt to a rigid system. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach because every individual brings different strengths, needs, experiences, and perspectives. This is why Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive educational practices are central to my philosophy.
My work focuses on designing meaningful, accessible, and engaging learning experiences. Whether I am supporting individuals in developing learning skills and confidence, helping educators adopt inclusive teaching practices, or working on curriculum and training design, my aim is to reduce unnecessary barriers and create opportunities for participation, independence, and growth.
My approach is also informed by my interest in how people learn. I am particularly fascinated by learning theory, educational psychology, neuroscience, and inclusive pedagogy. I believe that effective education combines research-informed practice with empathy, creativity, and an understanding of the diverse ways people experience learning.
What brings me the greatest satisfaction is seeing learners discover their strengths, develop confidence, and achieve goals they once considered beyond their reach. My own experiences remind me that barriers to learning are not always barriers to potential. I believe thoughtful, inclusive education can transform not only how people learn, but also how they see themselves and their future.