Hi, I’m Gloria Hopkins, an illustrator and published children's book author based in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. I have a strong foundation in visual storytelling, character design, and narrative illustration, with experience bringing original artwork to print and educational contexts. I translate written concepts into engaging visuals for young readers, and I work across traditional drawing and Adobe Creative Suite to create print-ready artwork. Beyond illustration, I’ve taught ESL with a visual-learning approach and contributed to in-store design projects, blending storytelling with design to support learning and customer engagement. My published work includes The Legend of Andromeda, and I enjoy collaborating with publishers and educators to bring stories to life for children.

Gloria Hopkins

Hi, I’m Gloria Hopkins, an illustrator and published children's book author based in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. I have a strong foundation in visual storytelling, character design, and narrative illustration, with experience bringing original artwork to print and educational contexts. I translate written concepts into engaging visuals for young readers, and I work across traditional drawing and Adobe Creative Suite to create print-ready artwork. Beyond illustration, I’ve taught ESL with a visual-learning approach and contributed to in-store design projects, blending storytelling with design to support learning and customer engagement. My published work includes The Legend of Andromeda, and I enjoy collaborating with publishers and educators to bring stories to life for children.

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Hi, I’m Gloria Hopkins, an illustrator and published children’s book author based in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. I have a strong foundation in visual storytelling, character design, and narrative illustration, with experience bringing original artwork to print and educational contexts. I translate written concepts into engaging visuals for young readers, and I work across traditional drawing and Adobe Creative Suite to create print-ready artwork.

Beyond illustration, I’ve taught ESL with a visual-learning approach and contributed to in-store design projects, blending storytelling with design to support learning and customer engagement. My published work includes The Legend of Andromeda, and I enjoy collaborating with publishers and educators to bring stories to life for children.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Published Author & Illustrator at Independent
December 1, 2021 - Present
Illustrated and authored The Legend of Andromeda, a published children’s book released in December 2021. Developed original characters, environments, and visual concepts from early sketches through final artwork. Balanced illustration, storytelling, and production deadlines throughout the publishing process. Collaborated with a publishing company on formatting, layout, and print-ready files.
ESL Language Teacher (Visual Learning Focus) at VIPKID
April 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Created custom visual aids and illustrated materials to support language acquisition and reading comprehension. Integrated drawings and visual storytelling techniques to improve student engagement. Adapted educational content to diverse learning styles using art-based instruction.
Beauty Advisor at Sephora at Kohl’s
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Applied visual presentation principles to product displays and in-store merchandising. Demonstrated strong aesthetic judgment aligned with brand standards. Communicated visual concepts clearly to customers through product demonstrations.

Education

Bachelor of Science – Interdisciplinary Studies (Art & English) at Pensacola Christian College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail