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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
Preschool Teacher at Renaissance School
June 1, 1998 - August 31, 2001
Preschool teacher
Artist, Office Receptionist and Customer Service at Vista Designs
August 1, 2001 - January 31, 2003
Artist, Office receptionist and customer service
Library/Media Assistant at Oshkosh Area School District
August 1, 2020 - Present
Library/Media Assistant
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
Custom Portraits and Murals at Freelance
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2010
Custom portraits and murals

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
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    Cover art for the book "Monster in the Basement" 2011 Pen & ink, watercolor, colored pencil, digital art…
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    illustration from one of my children's books…