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.
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.
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.
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.
Freelance Illustrator at Nosticart
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance illustration work with client liaison, project management, and timely delivery of artwork.
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