Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
Volunteer

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
01.1999 - 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
01.1999 - 12.2005
  • 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
01.1998 - 12.2000
  • 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.

  • Built student self-esteem through positive encouragement, feedback and praise.

Home Care Assistant

Social Services
West Bromwich, Sandwell
04.1990 - 12.1998
  • 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
09.1980 - 07.1985

GCSE Grade B/C - English

Dartmouth High School
Great Barr, Sandwell
09.2002 - 06.2003

GCSE Grade C - Maths

Sandwell College
Sandwell
09.2003 - 11.2004

NVQ Level 3 - Certificate for Literacy & Numeracy Support Assistants (CLANSA)

Sandwell Improvement and Learning Partnership
Oldbury, Sandwell
09.2002 - 07.2003

City & Guilds Level 3 - Certificate in Delivering Learning: An Introduction

Sandwell Adult Education Service
Tipton, Sandwell
09.2005 - 12.2005

NVQ Level 4 - Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (HLTA)

Training & Development Agency for Schools
Sandwell
01.2007 - 12.2008

NVQ Level 3 - Understanding Counselling Theories

PTCS Training Services
West Bromwich, Sandwell
01.2013 - 06.2013

NVQ Level 3 - Working With Groups of Parent and Underpinning Knowledge

Positive Parenting Publications & Programmes
Marston Green, Solihull
09.2010 - 12.2010

NVQ Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Autism

Walsall College
Walsall
01.2018 - 05.2018

NVQ Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

Walsall College
Walsall
10.2018 - 02.2019

TQUK Level 2 - Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (F0)

Walsall College
Walsall

Skills

  • 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
10.2018 - 02.2019

NVQ Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Autism

Walsall College
01.2018 - 05.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Understanding Counselling Theories

PTCS Training Services
01.2013 - 06.2013

NVQ Level 3 - Working With Groups of Parent and Underpinning Knowledge

Positive Parenting Publications & Programmes
09.2010 - 12.2010

NVQ Level 4 - Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (HLTA)

Training & Development Agency for Schools
01.2007 - 12.2008

City & Guilds Level 3 - Certificate in Delivering Learning: An Introduction

Sandwell Adult Education Service
09.2005 - 12.2005

GCSE Grade C - Maths

Sandwell College
09.2003 - 11.2004

GCSE Grade B/C - English

Dartmouth High School
09.2002 - 06.2003

NVQ Level 3 - Certificate for Literacy & Numeracy Support Assistants (CLANSA)

Sandwell Improvement and Learning Partnership
09.2002 - 07.2003

Learning Mentor

Q3 Academy Great Barr
01.1999 - Current

Learning Support Assistant

Dartmouth High School
01.1999 - 12.2005

SEN Teaching Assistant

Warley High School
01.1998 - 12.2000

Home Care Assistant

Social Services
04.1990 - 12.1998

CSE Level 3 - English & Maths

George Salter High School
09.1980 - 07.1985

TQUK Level 2 - Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (F0)

Walsall College
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