I developed study techniques for my own exam preparation at Oxford University. Then I taught French at a VI form college and noticed that my pupils were struggling to learn all that grammar, so I passed on a few memory tricks. One thing led to another and soon I was running a study skills department, helping adolescents to succeed in homework, essays and exams. My one-on-one experiences with students prompted me to train in the emotional aspects of learning and teaching at the Tavistock Centre in London.
After ten years, I became freelance. My work is through word of mouth and I also get referrals from educational psychologists. It’s in this freelance capacity that I was able to start publishing my writings.
- MA in Emotional Factors in Learning and Teaching (University of East London in partnership with the Tavistock Centre
- BA Hons (Oxon) in English Language and Literature
- Baccalaureate from the European School in Brussels
- Certificate in Counselling Children and Adolescents (Central School of Counselling and Therapy)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills and Attitudes (Westminster Pastoral Foundation)
I also have training in:
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
- Learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyspraxia)
Eileen Tracy Study Skills 