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OLIVIA PEARSON

London & Teesside

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Dep

Lion King West End/Disney
London
04.2025 - Current

Chaperone

13 going on 30, Keston and Keston, ROYO
UK
02.2025 - Current

Chaperone

JJFC S2 - BBC, Apple Studios - Bad Sisters S2
London/Leeds
12.2023 - Current
  • Recently finished working on Bad Sisters and Jamie Johnson FC.
  • Communicated with Assistant Directors and Producers about any issues concerning children.
  • Travelled children from London to Leeds on a weekly basis, ready for filming.
  • Communicated with the BBC on a daily basis.
  • Maintained compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding procedures.
  • Registered training attendance and completion to verify safeguarding certifications.
  • Promoted safeguarding standards in line with updated regulations to help protect from risk.
  • Strictly followed safeguarding procedures and handled confidential information with discretion.
  • Followed health and safety and safeguarding protocols.
  • Prioritised the childrens safety and welfare through diligent safeguarding.

Chaperone

Esher Theatre & The Cryer Arts Studio
London
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported performers both in lead and supporting roles, contributing to successful theatrical productions.
  • Supported auditions, keeping children calm in stressful
  • Followed the correct chaperoning guidelines for a smooth outcome.
  • Stayed up to date with chaperone safeguarding guidelines.
  • Followed instructions from directors, producers and assistant directors whilst maintaining consistent interpretation of character throughout filming.
  • Supported actors aged 4-18, calmed nerves and listened to any worries they may have.

Acting Teacher and Show Director

The Arts House
London
08.2024 - Current
  • Created positive, stimulating learning environment with consistent discipline and successful behaviour management techniques.
  • Organised opportunities for students to showcase their work.
  • Supplied students with necessary materials and equipment.
  • Evaluated students' work and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement.
  • Provided inspiring teaching space to ignite students' passion for learning.
  • Demonstrated practical aspects of creating art and taught students advanced techniques.
  • Supported diverse student groups, including those with disabilities, special educational needs and mental health issues.
  • Encouraged student participation in school performances and productions.

Drama teacher

Freelance
London
09.2016 - Current
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans.
  • Prepped students for formal auditions and exams, helping students to achieve success.
  • Followed the LAMDA syllabus in order to lead pupils confidently through exams - all with great results.
  • Inspired and encouraged students to explore various monologues for exams, offering advice and encouragement.
  • Gave personalised feedback to help individuals improve performance and identify areas for further practice.
  • Developed, planned and delivered fun, safe and educational danced drama curriculum to students aged 4-16.
  • Cultivated strong sense of teamwork, respect and support to encourage student commitment and participation levels.
  • Implemented diverse routines to challenge and enhance strength, endurance and mobility.
  • Taught various acting techniques, introducing students to Stanislavsky, Brecht, Shakespeare and more.

HETV Assistant

BBC & ITV
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • I have learnt an invaluable number of skills within every aspect of production, I have made great friends and contacts who have guided me throughout and passed their knowledge and skills onto me.
  • Understood and adhered to company's health and safety policies.
  • Demonstrated open communication and collaborated with various teams.
  • Took on additional tasks on manager's request.
  • Handled various day-to-day admin responsibilities to maintain smooth business operations.
  • Communicated with internal departments, answered calls and scheduled travel arrangements.

Education

Safeguarding

Chaperone training for Film/TV
London
06/2024 - 06/2024

Directing -

The Northern School of Art
09/2022 - 03/2023

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, ALRA
09.2016 - 07/2019

Skills

  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Safeguarding training
  • Problem-solving
  • Dedication to student success
  • Communication skills
  • Student talent identification
  • Improvisation facilitation
  • Conflict resolution in class
  • Technical theatre understanding
  • Performance health and safety
  • Stress management for performers
  • Flexibility in teaching methods

Timeline

Dep

Lion King West End/Disney
04.2025 - Current

Chaperone

13 going on 30, Keston and Keston, ROYO
02.2025 - Current

Acting Teacher and Show Director

The Arts House
08.2024 - Current

Chaperone

Esher Theatre & The Cryer Arts Studio
07.2024 - 08.2024

Chaperone

JJFC S2 - BBC, Apple Studios - Bad Sisters S2
12.2023 - Current

HETV Assistant

BBC & ITV
01.2022 - 07.2022

Drama teacher

Freelance
09.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, ALRA
09.2016 - 07/2019

Safeguarding

Chaperone training for Film/TV
06/2024 - 06/2024

Directing -

The Northern School of Art
09/2022 - 03/2023

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