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Award-winning children’s book illustrator, author, and visual storyteller creating culturally relevant, gender-sensitive stories and educational materials for Filipino learners.
I translate manuscripts into expressive characters and age-appropriate narrative scenes through concept development, inclusive illustration, and editorial collaboration from draft to final production.
Experience Level
Language
English
Advanced
Tagalog
Fluent
Work Experience
Professional Children's Book Writer and Illustrator at Lampara Books Publishing & Department of Education - Bureau of Learning Resources
January 1, 2020 - PresentDevelop concept art, character designs, compositions, and final illustrations for children’s books and educational resources. Translate manuscripts and learning objectives into clear, emotionally engaging, age-appropriate visual narratives. Create culturally grounded, inclusive, and gender-sensitive imagery for Filipino children and early-grade learners. Collaborate with writers, editors, educators, and publishers through revision and production; author and illustrate original learning materials.
Children's Book Writer and Illustrator at Lampara Books Publishing and Department of Education - Bureau of Learning Resources
January 1, 2020 - PresentDevelops concepts, character designs, compositions, and final illustrations for children's books and educational resources. Translates manuscripts and learning objectives into emotionally engaging, age-appropriate visual narratives. Creates culturally grounded, inclusive, and gender-sensitive imagery for Filipino children and early-grade learners. Collaborates with writers, editors, educators, and publishers through revision and production, producing original authored and illustrated learning materials.
Teacher III - Literacy, Storytelling, and Creative Learning at Department of Education, Philippines
June 1, 2018 - PresentDesigns illustrated learning resources that integrate visual storytelling, literature, and arts-based instruction. Leads workshops on creative curriculum design, visual learning materials, and learner-centered literacy practices. Uses classroom and audience insights to create accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate content for young readers.
Elementary Teacher at First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
April 1, 2015 - May 31, 2018Created visual and print learning materials for English, Science, and Social Studies classes. Organized school-wide literacy events and storytelling activities to encourage reading and creative expression. Produced instructional content tailored to classroom needs and learner engagement.
Education
Master of Arts in Language Education (18 units) at Jose Rizal University
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Bachelor of Secondary Education (Major in English) at First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015Master of Arts in Language Education (18 units) at Jose Rizal University
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2026Bachelor of Secondary Education (Major in English) at First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015Qualifications
National Book Development Board of the Philippines - Registered Author, Illustrator, and Editor
January 1, 0000 - July 29, 2026Member - Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK)
April 14, 2022 - July 29, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment
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