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Hi, I’m Emily Loizides Monaghan, a digital art educator with a Bachelor of Social Science and five years of experience in child development. I design and deliver engaging online digital art lessons for children aged 5-15, blending Procreate, Canva, and 2D art with social-emotional learning to create supportive, creative learning spaces. I also volunteer in youth programs and lead counselling and mentorship efforts, organizing events and coordinating teams to support children’s well-being and growth.…Hi, I’m Emily Loizides Monaghan, a digital art educator with a Bachelor of Social Science and five years of experience in child development. I design and deliver engaging online digital art lessons for children aged 5-15, blending Procreate, Canva, and 2D art with social-emotional learning to create supportive, creative learning spaces. I also volunteer in youth programs and lead counselling and mentorship efforts, organizing events and coordinating teams to support children’s well-being and growth.

Emily Loizides Monaghan

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Hi, I’m Emily Loizides Monaghan, a digital art educator with a Bachelor of Social Science and five years of experience in child development. I design and deliver engaging online digital art lessons for children aged 5-15, blending Procreate, Canva, and 2D art with social-emotional learning to create supportive, creative learning spaces. I also volunteer in youth programs and lead counselling and mentorship efforts, organizing events and coordinating teams to support children’s well-being and growth.…Hi, I’m Emily Loizides Monaghan, a digital art educator with a Bachelor of Social Science and five years of experience in child development. I design and deliver engaging online digital art lessons for children aged 5-15, blending Procreate, Canva, and 2D art with social-emotional learning to create supportive, creative learning spaces. I also volunteer in youth programs and lead counselling and mentorship efforts, organizing events and coordinating teams to support children’s well-being and growth.

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Hi, I’m Emily Loizides Monaghan, a digital art educator with a Bachelor of Social Science and five years of experience in child development. I design and deliver engaging online digital art lessons for children aged 5-15, blending Procreate, Canva, and 2D art with social-emotional learning to create supportive, creative learning spaces. I also volunteer in youth programs and lead counselling and mentorship efforts, organizing events and coordinating teams to support children’s well-being and growth.

Skills

Childrens Book Illustration

Experience Level

Procreate

Expert

Canva

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Drama Teacher at Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Taught drama lessons for children aged 2-12 across Cape Town; liaised with schools and supported neurodiverse learners; built organizational skills through lesson prep and school coordination; engaged with inclusive schools such as House of Knowledge and Chalmonelons School.

School Counsellor at Trinity Children's Centre, Mitchell's Plain

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

One-on-one counselling with children aged 4-13; taught socio-emotional tools, grief counselling, anger management and conflict resolution; practiced trauma counselling; coordinated scheduling and logistics for student populations.

Digital Art Educator and Content Creator at INGENIO Education

January 1, 2025 - Present

Design and deliver digital art lessons for children (ages 5-15) in fully virtual environments and after-school clubs; teach 2D digital art, character design and graphic expression using Procreate, Sketchbook, and Canva; script and produce video-based lesson content and hosted webinars; manage course content and student progress via WordPress, LearnDash and WooCommerce; lead facilitator training and mentor new staff.

Volunteer – After-school Facilitator at Youth Solutions (Salt River)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Helped facilitate a homework club once a week for children aged 5-12; focused on reading, mathematics and activities promoting cognitive and emotional development.

Children's Ministry Leader (Volunteer) at Jubilee Community Church

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024

Led children’s ministry for over 10 years, including planning and delivering Sunday School programs; organized and facilitated larger events such as youth camps and holiday clubs.

Volunteer – Church Engagement at Odyssey Church, Hout Bay

January 1, 2025 - Present

Helped plan and implement Sunday School programs as a team leader; organized and facilitated larger events such as youth camps and holiday clubs.

Operations Intern at Arise Family

January 1, 2026 - March 17, 2026

Supported family strengthening programs; assisted in running parenting skill groups; organized supplies, communicated with participants and completed group administration (resources and registrations).