illustrator planningsketch storyboard concept
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Concept Artist
- Illustrator
Elyse Derricott
- Newcastle, Australia
- 12 projects
Hello! I am a Master of Teaching, Bachelor of Art and Diploma of Illustration graduate, with more than 10 years teaching experience.
About
Hello! I am a Master of Teaching, Bachelor of Art and Diploma of Illustration graduate, with more than 10 years teaching experience.
I have experience working with a range of mediums, such as pencil, acrylic paint, watercolour, pen, ink, collage, printing, clay, pastels, and mixed media.
I have worked on children’s book illustrations, individual artworks and character concept design.
- Joined March 2026
Skills· 21
- Pencil Illustration
- Artwork
- Portrait
- Watercolour Illustration
- Illustration
- Narrative Illustration
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop- Acrylic Illustration
Adobe InDesign- Line Art
- 3D Design
- Book Illustration
- Fantasy Illustration
- Childrens Book Illustration
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Character Design
- 3D Animation
- Copywriting
- Presentation Design
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
Projects · 12
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- Artist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Concept Artist
- +1
illustrator pencil character A quirky sketched character in lead pencil
- Artworker
- Concept Artist
Work experience· 13 roles
Art Teacher (Years 7-10) / Curriculum Lead · Kurnai CollegeJan 2018 – Jan 2025 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Curriculum development for Art across two campuses; coordinated 9-10 electives; taught Visual Arts including 3D sculpture, printmaking, painting, watercolour, and design; supported student welfare and digital reporting; engaged in parent communication and portfolio development.
English Teacher (Years 7-10) · Kurnai CollegeJan 2018 – Jan 2025 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Teaching 7-10 English with curriculum development, collaborative planning, differentiated tasks, film and text analysis, essay writing, creative and persuasive writing. Also involved in ART curriculum for years 7-10, leading 3D sculpture, lino printing, painting, and other art processes; served as Head of Art across two junior campuses; maintained online reporting, conducted parent conversations, and contributed to IEP reporting and DI meetings; supported student wellbeing.
Teacher – Year 7 Digital Technology; Art; English (Years 7-10) · Lowanna CollegeMay 2017 – Dec 2017 · 8 mos
Delivered Year 7 Digital Technology; taught Art (Years 7-8) and English (Years 8-10); collaborated with English PLT to rewrite 2018 Curriculum documents; conducted parent interviews; contributed to curriculum planning and assessment.
Art & English Teacher · Auburn High SchoolAug 2016 – Dec 2016 · 5 mos
English Tutor · AP TutoringNov 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Art Teacher / CRT · ANZUK AgencySep 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos
Art Teacher / CRT · Trad Winds AgencyAug 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos
Intern Teacher · Beaconhills College, Pakenham CampusMar 2015 – May 2015 · 3 mos
Education· 9
Bachelor of Arts (Professional and Creative Writing) · Deakin University, Burwood2017
Certificate III in Business · ALFFIE Online Course2016 – 2017
Master of Teaching · Deakin University, Burwood2013 – 2015
Diploma of Illustration · Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Frankston2010 – 2011
Certifications and awards· 8
Certificate III in Business2016 – 2017
NESA Teacher Registration2030 – 2026
Working with Children Check (WWCC)2030 – 2026
PEPS ID2030 – 2026
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