From 2008 to 2017 he was a project worker for the School Completion Programme where he worked with students at risk of dropping out of school for academic, behavioural, or familial issues. He currently sits on the Council for the Psychology Society of Ireland, where he works on behalf of psychology students across Ireland to run academic and social events and provide opportunities to develop their academic and personal skills. Very much advocating for the use of technology to support student-centred and holistic learning, Dean has a wide range of experiences at various educational levels and holds a PhD in the Psychology of Education where he explored the importance of positive educational experiences and the value of student/teacher interaction.