Julie Fortune
Learning Mentor
West Bromwich,West Midlands
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in child safeguarding training and progress monitoring, complemented by a strong foundation in verbal communication and Microsoft Office proficiency. Demonstrates patience and perseverance, essential for understanding diverse learning styles and supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Committed to fostering a safe and nurturing educational environment while continuously enhancing skills to drive student success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Learning Mentor
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Great Barr, Sandwell
1999.01 - Current
- Aim to lift barriers to learning by providing personalised SEMH support to enhance academic performance and behaviour of all students.
- Developed and delivered individual sessions and workshops on essential life skills.
- Actively listened to mentees' concerns, offering empathetic guidance tailored to their goals.
- Implemented reward systems, significantly boosting student motivation towards studies.
- Established communication channels with parents, staff, and external agencies regarding student progress.
- Served as key worker with caseload of at-risk students, including LAC individuals.
- Drew up action plans collaboratively with students to address challenges.
- Maintained meticulous records of interventions and communicated updates efficiently.
Learning Support Assistant
Dartmouth High School
Great Barr, Sandwell
1999.01 - 2005.12
- Supported individual students with diverse SEN needs in implementing education plans under SEN Coordinator's supervision.
- Aided in lesson delivery by collaborating with teachers to ensure comprehensive understanding.
- Extracted selected students for Toe by Toe reading programme to enhance reading abilities.
- Provided behavioural management strategies to maintain a disciplined classroom environment.
- Maintained accurate pupil attendance records, enhancing administrative efficiency.
- Accompanied school trips, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all participants.
- Assisted in creating lesson materials to improve educational outcomes.
- Communicated regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and challenges.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Warley High School
Oldbury, Sandwell
1998.01 - 2000.12
- Collaborated with teachers to implement personalised education programmes, increasing student progress.
- Tailored teaching style to suit diverse learning needs, achieving increased engagement.
- Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among SEN students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by creating adaptive learning materials.
- Fostered inclusivity within the school community; promoted acceptance and respect for all pupils.
- Liaised with parents and carers regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
- Employed differentiated instruction techniques for enhanced student understanding.
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- Built student self-esteem through positive encouragement, feedback and praise.
Home Care Assistant
Social Services
West Bromwich, Sandwell
1990.04 - 1998.12
- Delivered high level of patient care resulting in improved overall health status within the clients home.
- Maintained clean surroundings, promoting a healthy living space for elderly clients.
- Increased patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing and grooming.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, reducing risks associated with elderly falls or sudden illnesses.
- Assisted senior clients with daily routines such as preparation of meals, for improved quality of life.
- Administered prescribed medication to patients, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.
- Performed household tasks such as cleaning, vacuuming and cooking.
- Picked up client shopping and prescriptions.
Education
CSE Level 3 - English & Maths
George Salter High School
West Bromwich, Sandwell 1980.09 - 1985.07
GCSE Grade B/C - English
Dartmouth High School
Great Barr, Sandwell 2002.09 - 2003.06
GCSE Grade C - Maths
Sandwell College
Sandwell 2003.09 - 2004.11
NVQ Level 3 - Certificate for Literacy & Numeracy Support Assistants (CLANSA)
Sandwell Improvement and Learning Partnership
Oldbury, Sandwell 2002.09 - 2003.07
City & Guilds Level 3 - Certificate in Delivering Learning: An Introduction
Sandwell Adult Education Service
Tipton, Sandwell 2005.09 - 2005.12
NVQ Level 4 - Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (HLTA)
Training & Development Agency for Schools
Sandwell 2007.01 - 2008.12
NVQ Level 3 - Understanding Counselling Theories
PTCS Training Services
West Bromwich, Sandwell 2013.01 - 2013.06
NVQ Level 3 - Working With Groups of Parent and Underpinning Knowledge
Positive Parenting Publications & Programmes
Marston Green, Solihull 2010.09 - 2010.12
NVQ Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Autism
Walsall College
Walsall 2018.01 - 2018.05
NVQ Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Walsall College
Walsall 2018.10 - 2019.02
TQUK Level 2 - Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (F0)
Walsall College
WalsallSkills
- Child safeguarding training
- Progress monitoring and record keeping
- Patience and perseverance
- Knowledge of learning styles
- Verbal communication
- Microsoft Office
- SEMH trained
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
Internal Training at Q3 Academy Great Barr:
- Strategies to motivate and engage better for behaviour - November 2024
- Cyber Security Training for School Staff - September 2024
- Hays Safeguarding and Child Protection (level 1) - September 2024
- Prevent Refresher Awareness Course - September 2024
- Data Protection in Education - September 2024
- Fire Warden Education - June 2025
Accomplishments
100% Attendance Awards
Affiliations
- I like organising themed gatherings such as Afternoon Tea parties and quiz nights with friends and family to encourage joyful association.
- Travel to historical locations interests me. I will usually book a guided tour to gain more from the experience.
- I have a keen interest in helping people improve the quality of their life, so I do voluntary work teaching people about the bible which is very rewarding.
- Food and home improvements is a passion, seeing transformation is inspirational and motivating to try new ideas.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Walsall College
2018.10 - 2019.02
NVQ Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Autism
Walsall College
2018.01 - 2018.05
NVQ Level 3 - Understanding Counselling Theories
PTCS Training Services
2013.01 - 2013.06
NVQ Level 3 - Working With Groups of Parent and Underpinning Knowledge
Positive Parenting Publications & Programmes
2010.09 - 2010.12
NVQ Level 4 - Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (HLTA)
Training & Development Agency for Schools
2007.01 - 2008.12
City & Guilds Level 3 - Certificate in Delivering Learning: An Introduction
Sandwell Adult Education Service
2005.09 - 2005.12
GCSE Grade C - Maths
Sandwell College
2003.09 - 2004.11
GCSE Grade B/C - English
Dartmouth High School
2002.09 - 2003.06
NVQ Level 3 - Certificate for Literacy & Numeracy Support Assistants (CLANSA)
Sandwell Improvement and Learning Partnership
2002.09 - 2003.07
Learning Mentor
Q3 Academy Great Barr
1999.01 - Current
Learning Support Assistant
Dartmouth High School
1999.01 - 2005.12
SEN Teaching Assistant
Warley High School
1998.01 - 2000.12
Home Care Assistant
Social Services
1990.04 - 1998.12
CSE Level 3 - English & Maths
George Salter High School
1980.09 - 1985.07
TQUK Level 2 - Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (F0)
Walsall College