I am an illustrator, educator, and creative specialist with experience across FE teaching, supply education, and freelance art. I have a strong grounding in behaviourism, humanism, and inclusive classroom practice gained through my PGCE with Newcastle College Group, and I excel in creating engaging, supportive learning environments for students of all ages. I have spent a decade as a freelance illustrator, developing strong communication, organisation, and client-focused skills. I am passionate about helping learners build confidence, develop artistic skill, and realise their potential. As the first in my family to enter higher education—earning two first-class degrees—I bring resilience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to widening participation and creative education.

Katie Marshall

I am an illustrator, educator, and creative specialist with experience across FE teaching, supply education, and freelance art. I have a strong grounding in behaviourism, humanism, and inclusive classroom practice gained through my PGCE with Newcastle College Group, and I excel in creating engaging, supportive learning environments for students of all ages. I have spent a decade as a freelance illustrator, developing strong communication, organisation, and client-focused skills. I am passionate about helping learners build confidence, develop artistic skill, and realise their potential. As the first in my family to enter higher education—earning two first-class degrees—I bring resilience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to widening participation and creative education.

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I am an illustrator, educator, and creative specialist with experience across FE teaching, supply education, and freelance art. I have a strong grounding in behaviourism, humanism, and inclusive classroom practice gained through my PGCE with Newcastle College Group, and I excel in creating engaging, supportive learning environments for students of all ages.

I have spent a decade as a freelance illustrator, developing strong communication, organisation, and client-focused skills. I am passionate about helping learners build confidence, develop artistic skill, and realise their potential. As the first in my family to enter higher education—earning two first-class degrees—I bring resilience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to widening participation and creative education.

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Work Experience

Work Placement Officer at Tyne Metropolitan College
November 1, 2025 - Present
DBS checks; identifying placement opportunities and venues; liaising with staff and students; arranging routes for learners; providing workplace support and coaching; organizing workflows; planning site visits; collecting Health and Safety checks and ELI's.
Substitute Teacher at Vision for Education
January 1, 2025 - Present
Cover teaching across subjects, following lesson plans, delivering engaging lessons, and maintaining progress and behaviour in classrooms.
Freelance Illustrator at Nosticart
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance illustration work with client liaison, project management, and timely delivery of artwork.
Art Teacher (Cover) at The Duchess's Community High School
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Covered KS3 and 6th form; used existing lesson plans, annotated work to model expectations, and taught topics such as colour theory, grid methods, and mock exam prep.
Illustration Lecturer at Newcastle College
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Assistant lecturer for Level 2 Media, Level 3 Animation and Illustration, and Level 4 Illustration; supported learning, managed classrooms, and contributed to curriculum design.
Customer Service at Sky
April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Handled customer enquiries and service communications, contributing to a positive customer experience.
Content and Events Manager at Loose Tooth Studios
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Managed content and events for the studio, coordinating projects and communications.
Promotional Representative at Dell
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Promotional campaigns and brand representation, supporting events.
Sales Assistant at CeX (WeBuy.com)
October 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018
Sales support, customer service, stock management.

Education

Extended Diploma in Animation, Illustration, and VFX at Newcastle College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Illustration at Newcastle College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
PgCE for Teaching in Further Education, Specific Subject Areas at Newcastle College
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

PgCE for Teaching in Further Education, Specific Subject Areas
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Extended Diploma in Animation, Illustration, and VFX
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Illustration
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services