Paul Lewis
Specialist Mentor (Term Time Only) at Walsall College- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Empathy at Work
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Using Humor In Training to Engage Your Audience
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Overcoming Procrastination
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Computer and Text Neck Stretching Exercises
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Learning to Teach Online
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Experience
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Walsall College
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Specialist Mentor (Term Time Only)
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Jun 2022 - Present
Provide enhanced levels of support to students with complex needs. Work with students directly or discreetly in class, and on a 1:1 basis in Additional Learning Support sessions, providing targeted support to students that is directly linked to Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Outcomes. Collaborate with other Specialist Mentors and Advanced Practitioner to deliver training events. Minibus driver and class support for groups on Conservation and Gardening Supported Learning Vocational Options, working off-site with organisations such as Cannock Chase District Council and Canal and River Trust. Show less
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Learning Mentor (Term time Only)
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Provided academic support to learners across the college in a variety of groups, for example, Supported Learning, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing, Carpentry, Multi-Trades Construction, Catering, Motor Vehicle, Business Studies, Public Services, ICT, and GCSE English and Maths. I acted as a reader and scribe in GCSE English and Maths examinations for students with physical disabilities and also provided personal care when required. My transferable ICT, English and Maths skills enabled me to guide, motivate and develop learners' confidence to complete course assignments both during whole class support, and also 1:1 assignment support providing guidance on own work improvement using targeted questioning, guiding the student which areas of work may require further research and target setting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I also engaged with students remotely, using Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Google Classroom. Minibus driver and class support for groups on Conservation and Gardening Supported Learning Vocational Options, working off-site with organisations such as Cannock Chase District Council and Canal and River Trust. Show less
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Study Skills Tutor (National Tutoring Programme)
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Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
Intensive catch-up support to the pupils identified as disadvantaged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ALS Supervisor (Maternity Cover)
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Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
Supervision of 7 staff members. One of four Additional Learning Support (ALS) Supervisors, each supervising a team of Learning Mentors. Duties included arranging cover for staff sickness across the whole Learning Mentor Team, conducting staff Learning Walks, Return to Work Interviews, and staff Personal Development Reviews. Scrutinised the monthly timesheet report and authorised hours worked by my staff for payroll purposes. Conducted interviews with students living with learning differences to ascertain what support could be put in place to meet their learning needs whilst they study at Walsall College. Also conducted 1:1 assignment support sessions with students and student progression interviews. Show less
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South Staffordshire College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Learning Support Assistant (22.2 hours) (Lichfield Campus)
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Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
Provided practical support and guidance in Pathways to Education (Art) Classes for learners with learning impairments such as Selective Mutism, Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, Mental Health and Cerebral Palsy. Also provided support and guidance to learners in use of ICT equipment to complete art course portfolio and facilitated their learning during Functional Skills English classes.
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Learning Support Practitioner - Exam Arrangements (Rodbaston)
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Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
Studied Postgraduate Award of Proficiency in Assessment for Access Arrangements (PAPAA) by completion of distance learning modules and practical training observations of post incumbent at Tamworth Campus and a temporary appointee at Rodbaston Campus. This training at level 7 was to meet the new guidelines set by JCQ for assessment of students with learning differences to determine if they may be applicable for extra time, reader, scribe, separate accommodation etc in their GCSE examinations.
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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and Functional Skills English Tutor
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2015
I provided academic support to learners across the college in a variety of groups for example, Routes to College/Employment, Agriculture, Horticulture, Countryside and Animal Care. My transferable ICT, English and Maths skills enabled me to guide, motivate and develop learners' confidence to complete course assignments. I acted as a scribe for learners with writing difficulties and supervised BKSB Initial Assessments and Diagnostics. I was also employed on the staff pool in the capacity of an Examination Invigilator, an Animal Care Assistant, and a Functional Skills English Tutor. Show less
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Walsall College
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Learning Mentor
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2015
Provided academic support to learners across the college in a variety of groups for example SLDD (subsequently called Supported Learning), up to level 2 in Multi-Trades Construction, Catering and Motor Vehicle, up to level 3 in Public Services, Carpentry, and I.T. Also provided personal support to disabled learners who use a wheelchair and acted as a scribe for them. My transferable ICT, English and Maths skills enabled me to guide, motivate and develop learners' confidence to complete course assignments. Show less
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FCL UK Limited
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West Bromwich
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Ocean Import Clerk
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
Provided an import service to UK customers importing a wide range of products by oceanfreight by full load containers or via part-load services from all over the world. Shipments were managed via overseas partners from supplier collection to through ocean transit and final delivery to the UK customer's delivery point as per their deadline dates. Customers were kept updated of shipment progress by telephone and using Work-in-Progress Spreadsheets. Consignments were entered to Customs using Impatex computer software. Use of the Customs FAS Account enabled importers without deferment accounts have the duty and VAT calculated, which I then had to collect along with other import charges, prior to delivery whilst avoiding storage charges. Using our transportation partners, deliveries were arranged to customers according to their requirements. Input errors were corrected by writing to the appropriate Customs Post Clearance Office. Show less
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DB Schenker Limited
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Nuneaton
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Ocean Import Clerk
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Oct 2002 - Jun 2011
Provided an import service to UK customers importing a wide range of products by oceanfreight by full load containers or via part-load services from all over the world via Schenker and non-Schenker services. Liaised with Schenker overseas offices to take control of cargo from origin factory, make bookings with shipping lines to meet deadline dates. Customers kept updated of shipment status by telephone and using Work-in-Progress Spreadsheets. Used Impatex computer software to transmit consignment data to the customs computer (CHIEF) to arrange customs clearance of cargo. Co-ordinated deliveries to customers according to requirements utilising rail and road services. Input errors were corrected by writing to the appropriate Customs Post Clearance Office. Cost control of own job files and audit random colleagues' job files. Show less
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Education
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2009 - 2009
South Staffordshire College
PTLLS (level 4), Pass -
2005 - 2007
Staffordshire University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management (top-up from HND) -
2019 - 2020
Walsall College
Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges (Level 4), Pass -
2019 -
Walsall College
Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and College (Level 4)
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