I'm a lifelong artist and now children's book illustrator with extensive experience in creating and publishing children's books. I specialize in children's book illustration and have been writing and illustrating children's books since 2011. I love working with children and have enjoyed teaching in school library settings; my experience in educational environments includes serving as an instructional library media assistant with the Oshkosh Area School District since 2020, former substitute teacher and former preschool teacher. I'm seeking a remote art position as my spouse looks forward to retiring in the next few years. I have included my resume and work referrals. Thank you for your consideration.…

Jacqueline Gill

I'm a lifelong artist and now children's book illustrator with extensive experience in creating and publishing children's books. I specialize in children's book illustration and have been writing and illustrating children's books since 2011. I love working with children and have enjoyed teaching in school library settings; my experience in educational environments includes serving as an instructional library media assistant with the Oshkosh Area School District since 2020, former substitute teacher and former preschool teacher. I'm seeking a remote art position as my spouse looks forward to retiring in the next few years. I have included my resume and work referrals. Thank you for your consideration.…

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I’m a lifelong artist and now children’s book illustrator with extensive experience in creating and publishing children’s books. I specialize in children’s book illustration and have been writing and illustrating children’s books since 2011. I love working with children and have enjoyed teaching in school library settings; my experience in educational environments includes serving as an instructional library media assistant with the Oshkosh Area School District since 2020, former substitute teacher and former preschool teacher.

I’m seeking a remote art position as my spouse looks forward to retiring in the next few years. I have included my resume and work referrals. Thank you for your consideration.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Elementary School Library Media Teacher at Oshkosh Area School District
August 30, 2020 - Present
Teaching, staff and student library and technology support and instruction, shelving, cataloging, scheduling, customer service, and general library and clerical duties.
Library/Media Assistant at Oshkosh Area School District
August 1, 2020 - Present
Library/Media Assistant
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher at Neenah Joint School District
September 1, 2016 - June 14, 2024
Assisting Special Education students and substituting in elementary classroom teacher/assistant roles, both short and long term, including special education and regular education support.
Author / Illustrator / Graphic Designer / Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Author/ Illustrator/ Children’s book Graphic Designer/Layout/Editor; 32 published children’s books
Freelance Author/ Illustrator at Self-Employed
December 31, 2010 - Present
Authoring, illustrating, graphic designing, book layout/editing in digital and traditional art mediums for children's books. Managing consulting, book talks, demos, author visits, book events, and signings. Published 30 children's books including 8 original titles.
Chiropractic Assistant and Receptionist at Wilkinson Chiropractic Care
January 1, 2003 - June 30, 2016
Office and customer service duties including scheduling, answering phones, filing, copies, patient check-in/out, patient intake, x-ray developing, assisting doctors with sports and physical therapies and exams, and use of therapy equipment with medical terminology knowledge.
Artist, Office Receptionist and Customer Service at Vista Designs
August 1, 2001 - January 31, 2003
Artist, Office receptionist and customer service
Office Receptionist / Customer Service and Freelance Illustration/Design at Vista Designs
August 1, 2001 - January 31, 2003
Customer service and clerical duties including filing, answering phones, collections, customer orders and invoicing, assembly, shipping and receiving. Completed 6 separate designs for company art frames.
Preschool Teacher at Renaissance School
June 1, 1998 - August 31, 2001
Preschool teacher
Preschool Teacher / Elementary Art Teacher at Renaissance School
June 1, 1998 - August 31, 2001
Instruction and supervision of Pre-K and elementary students, managing preschool and elementary art classes.
Custom Portraits and Murals at Freelance
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2010
Custom portraits and murals
Customer Service at Kohl’s
January 30, 1994 - December 29, 1997
Customer service involving processing returns and payments, sales, checkout, answering phones, filing, and covering all store floor departments.

Education

BFA in Illustration at College of Visual Arts, St. Paul, MN
October 26, 2024 - May 20, 1997
Undergraduate Studies at Mankato University, Mankato, MN
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at College of Visual Arts, St. Paul, MN
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Undergraduate Coursework at Mankato University, Mankato, MN
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

Illustrator
December 1, 2010 - April 1, 2026
working on books for clients

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Retail, Professional Services
    "Monster in the Basement" cover art
    Cover art for the book "Monster in the Basement" 2011 Pen & ink, watercolor, colored pencil, digital art…