I'm a hard-working artist specializing in animation, illustration and video production. My style ranges from witty to stylized horror, and my video projects tend toward humorous concepts. I thrive on collaboration and exploring new ideas. I'm self-motivated and always eager to try something new, continuously improving my craft and staying curious about new techniques and workflows.

Sergio Gatica

I'm a hard-working artist specializing in animation, illustration and video production. My style ranges from witty to stylized horror, and my video projects tend toward humorous concepts. I thrive on collaboration and exploring new ideas. I'm self-motivated and always eager to try something new, continuously improving my craft and staying curious about new techniques and workflows.

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I’m a hard-working artist specializing in animation, illustration and video production. My style ranges from witty to stylized horror, and my video projects tend toward humorous concepts. I thrive on collaboration and exploring new ideas.
I’m self-motivated and always eager to try something new, continuously improving my craft and staying curious about new techniques and workflows.

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Work Experience

Teacher Assistant, Short & Long term Substitute at Maxson Middle School
September 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Supervise classes for grades 6–8; collaborate with the classroom teacher to create subject and skill lessons; implement core subjects plus life skills; work with paraprofessionals; grade assignments and report grades; maintain anchor charts; manage schedules for services (speech, writing, reading); act as a collaborator and supervisor.
Teacher Assistant for Mix Graded Class at Charles & Booker Elementary School
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Supervise students with different disabilities (grades 3–5); provide 1:1 support; collaborate with teacher to create core subject and life skills lessons; grade work and report grades; maintain anchor charts; manage schedules for speech and OT services; collaborator and supervisor.
Long term Substitute for Multiple Disabled Classes (MD) at Frank J. Hubbard Middle School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Supervise 12 MD students (grades 6–8); collaborate with classroom staff and 1:1 nurse; create core subject plus life skills lessons; manage grades; update anchor charts; oversee schedules for speech and OT; occasional MD cohort dismissal supervision; collaborator and supervisor.
Teacher Assistant at Frank J. Hubbard Middle School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Class preparation; collaboration; supervision.
Freelance Illustrator at Fanzine on internet
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Contribute with various artists & writers; collaborate on a passion project; create original work.
Animation & Character Design Intern at Sloppy Vinyl
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Character design; animation.
Talent Scout at Pencilmation
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Find artists to assist animation production; compile a list of artists meeting requirements; coordinate with talent coordinator.
Camera Crew at Piscataway Community Television
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Cameraman recording local events; director liaison; set up and operate camera equipment; work with director in control room; handle audio routing.
House Manager at Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Juror for submitted films; manage ticketing and merch setup; projector preparation; assist special guests during events and Q&As.
Animator at Rutgers University Animation Club
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Pitch ideas; storyboarding; revise storyboard; character design; animation; background design.
Long term Substitute for Multiple Disabled Classes (MD) at Frank J. Hubbard Middle School
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Supervising 12 students with various disabilities (grades 6-8); creating core subject and life-skills lessons; coordinating with paraprofessionals; grading and reporting; managing student services schedules.
Teacher Assistant at Frank J. Hubbard Middle School
January 31, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Class preparation; collaboration with teachers; supervising and supporting students (MD cohort occasionally) and assisting with class activities.
Freelance Illustrator at Fanzine on internet
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Contribute as an illustrator in collaboration with various artists and writers; work on passion projects and produce original pieces.
Animation & Character Design Intern at Sloppy Vinyl
May 31, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Character design and animation work for remote projects; collaboration with team on design direction.
Talent Scout at Pencilmation
October 31, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Identify and recruit artists to support animation production; maintain talent lists and liaise with talent coordinator.
Camera Crew at Piscataway Community Television
August 31, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Cameraman for local events; setup and operation of camera equipment; work with director in control room; on-site coordination.
House Manager at Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center
October 31, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Film screening operations, juror duties, ticketing and merch setup; assist special guests with Q&As and events.
Animator at Rutgers University Animation Club
August 31, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Pitch ideas, storyboarding, revision, character design, animation and background design for club projects.

Education

Bachelor of Cinema Studies: Cinema Production Minor of Visual Arts at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020
Associate of Arts: Visual Arts at Raritan Valley Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Bachelor of Cinema Studies: Cinema Production, Minor of Visual Arts at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020
Associate of Arts: Visual Arts at Raritan Valley Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE608 Scary Tree
    animator This was one of the animations I did. It was a simple character animation, focusing on simple body language & movement. And just having fun making something funny. This entire animation is my own creation.