Omar Austin
Southall,Middlesex
Summary
A charismatic and dynamic professional who is equipped with over a decade of experience in the acting industry as well as over 5 years experience working in Schools to encourage children in meeting their full potential.
Thrives in collaborative thought-sharing environments with history of success in creative project support. Adaptable and has a natural thirst for knowledge to develop new skills where the work demands.
Completes tasks given in a calm and focused manner when working towards a deadline or under pressure and is more than willing to undertake training to enhance knowledge of a workspace unfamiliar.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Behaviour Learning Mentor
Villiers High School
Southall, Middlesex
2023.02 - Current
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
- Created strategic learning and development programmes for students with social difficulties.
- Provided constructive feedback and guidance, challenging mentees to expand perspectives and reach full potential.
- Guided clients in goal-setting techniques to support ongoing progress after program completion.
- Led classes during teacher absences, fulfilling agreed learning schemes.
Mentor
Elthorne Park High School
Hanwell
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Used proven behaviour improvement strategies to aid student engagement and attainment in lessons.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Delivered one-on-one sessions to guide mentees through various subjects and challenges.
Learning Assistant (SEN)
Greenford High School
Greenford
2020.01 - 2021.07
- Worked with lead teacher to diversify instruction for varied needs and learning modalities.
- Worked with students on academic and social challenges. modelling empathy and perseverance.
- Led classes during teacher absences, fulfilling agreed learning schemes.
- Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Theatre Bartender
National Theatre London
Waterloo
2018.08 - 2019.11
- To assist the management in setting up floats.
- Applied expertise to pour, mix and serve wide variety of drinks in line with customer's expectations.
- Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
Grocery
Tesco Superstore
Cardiff
2016.07 - 2016.09
- To replenish shelves with a certain class and speed
- Customer service is number one
- To always accommodate to a customer's needs
- To manage tills.
Goods in and Distribution
National Theatre London
Waterloo
2015.04 - 2015.09
- To take in huge and sometimes heavy deliveries with care and precision so delays weren't common
- To handle and stock food correctly, avoiding contamination and injury
- To help and assist theatre go-er's to correct facilitates
- I.e the Olivier, Lyttelton etc.
Customer Service Assistant/ Bar Customer Service Assistant
Namco Fun Scape
Westminster
2013.04 - 2015.04
- Ability to work enthusiastically while maintaining a positive mind frame
- To be professional and have sensibility when corporate events hire the venue for work events or 'parties
- To change barrels and refill on stock when stock goes low or clearing up at the end of each shift
- To speak to customers with confidence and engage with customers to make their time within the establishment the best possible.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Cardiff 2015.07 - 2018.08
Higher National Diploma - Performing Arts (Acting)
The BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology
Croydon 2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs -
Villiers High School
Southall, EalingSkills
- Social and emotional development
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Caseload management
- Public speaking
- Collaborative
- Charismatic
- Creative
- Script analysis
- Effective time management
Custom
I enjoy various sporting activities as well as Theatre related subjects. I take pleasure in writing poetry and cycling.
Affiliations
- Spoken Word
- Football
- Cooking
Accomplishments
Nominated for the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland (2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behaviour Learning Mentor
Villiers High School
2023.02 - Current
Mentor
Elthorne Park High School
2021.09 - 2021.12
Learning Assistant (SEN)
Greenford High School
2020.01 - 2021.07
Theatre Bartender
National Theatre London
2018.08 - 2019.11
Grocery
Tesco Superstore
2016.07 - 2016.09
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
2015.07 - 2018.08
Goods in and Distribution
National Theatre London
2015.04 - 2015.09
Customer Service Assistant/ Bar Customer Service Assistant
Namco Fun Scape
2013.04 - 2015.04
Higher National Diploma - Performing Arts (Acting)
The BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology
2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs -
Villiers High School