Education

Inspire : Challenge : Transform

Quality learning experiences can be enriching and powerful, creating lasting impressions which stay with the learner forever
My programs serve to enhance an individual’s journey by offering inspirational and motivational teaching and mentoring creatively.

“Eileen uses her strengths of adaptation to changing conditions and personalities. She has worked hard to support and enable students to progress onto Higher Education and follow their chosen career paths successfully”
Senior lecturer

Since 1991 Eileen has been devising and delivering highly-acclaimed creative training programmes both for businesses and a wide range of educational establishments.
1991-1999 technical and industrial training programs within the fashion & textile sectors
2002-present tutor, lecturer and mentor for a variety of institutions including; WEA, Plymouth College of Art, College of Saint Mark & Saint John and jointly running the Access to Higher Education Art & Design at City College Plymouth from 2005 – 2010

I have worked with a diverse range of learners including: primary, junior and secondary schools; special-needs; Further and Higher Education establishments; community groups; those with mental ill health and in recovery; and adult learners throughout the South West.
Whatever the sector I apply the same creative approach, attention to detail and professionalism to achieve the very best for each individual taking part.

“Eileen’s ability to draw out the best in each and every member clearly demonstrates her commitment to not only the individual but to the group as a whole”

“Eileen at Cognivity has repeatedly inspired and motivated learners within the art and design curriculum and supported them to produce a never ending stream of innovative and thought provoking pieces of art and design”
Annie Feldberg
Programme leader Art & Design City College Plymouth

“Fantastic! Eileen produced an exciting and varied programme and encouraged pupils to use a wide range of innovative textiles techniques creatively”

“The day was a great success. The students were stimulated and excited by their own discoveries and outcomes. Thank you, a brilliant day”
Jan Foulds, Head of Design and Technology
Salendine Nook School, Huddersfield

Current projects Facilitate progression routes of students from Open Studio to Higher Education (Art & Design)
Coaching into the Future, Coaching for Wellbeing and Education, Plymouth