I am South Carolina and North Carolina based illustrator. I am currently an art teacher and the illustrator and author of I am not a Home Girl. I love illustrating and designing characters, picture books, and fantastical scenes using traditional watercolor and gouache, along with some digital work.

Maggie Rumsey

I am South Carolina and North Carolina based illustrator. I am currently an art teacher and the illustrator and author of I am not a Home Girl. I love illustrating and designing characters, picture books, and fantastical scenes using traditional watercolor and gouache, along with some digital work.

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I am South Carolina and North Carolina based illustrator. I am currently an art teacher and the illustrator and author of I am not a Home Girl.
I love illustrating and designing characters, picture books, and fantastical scenes using traditional watercolor and gouache, along with some digital work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lower School Art Teacher at Union Day School
May 31, 2025 - June 11, 2025
Created engaging and thoughtful art lessons for all K-5 students. Maintained a safe and comfortable classroom environment conducive to learning. Introduced new artistic language through written definitions and hands-on experience. Assisted co-workers in their classrooms and provided coverage when needed.
Visual Resource Center Manager at Winthrop University
April 30, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Managed schedules and supervised lab monitors. Responded promptly to printer needs. Communicated with professors and supervisors regarding class print needs or any concerns with the Visual Resource Center.
Art Teacher at Freedom Montessori
April 29, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Educated full classrooms and ensured smooth daily operations. Co-taught and shared classroom responsibilities with co-workers. Engaged students with different art materials and art history lessons.
Lower School Art Teacher at Union Day School
August 1, 2023 - Present
Created engaging and thoughtful art lessons for all K-5 students. Maintained a safe and comfortable classroom where all students can learn. Introduced new artistic language through written definitions and hands-on experience. Assisted co-workers in their classroom and provided coverage.
RVR C Student Coordinator at Winthrop University
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Responsible for creating schedules and managing lab monitors. Responded quickly to any printer needs. Communicated with professors and supervisors about their class print needs or any concerns with the RVR C.
Art Teacher at Freedom Montessori
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Educated full classroom and kept them running smoothly. Co-taught and shared classroom responsibilities with co-workers. Captivated students with different art materials and art history lessons.
Visual Resource Center Manager at Winthrop University
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Created schedules and managed lab monitors; responded quickly to printer needs and supported students in creating print-ready files; communicated with professors and supervisors about class printing concerns.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Illustration Design at Winthrop University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree at Winthrop University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Illustration Design at Winthrop University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Dean's List (All Semesters at Winthrop University)
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 Somewhere New
    Done with alcohol markers and colored pencils. illustrator picturebook characterdesign markers
    uniE621 Going on a Walk
    Done in Adobe Photoshop. illustrator designer adobephotoshop dog pets
    uniE621 Mans Best Friend
    Done in Adobe Photoshop. illustrator designer dog pets adobephotoshop illustrator picturebook
    uniE621 Fairytale Retelling
    Done with gouache, watercolor, and colored pencils. illustrator designer picturebook illustration painting
    uniE621 Redraw of "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" by Frank Dicksee
    Done in Adobe Photoshop illustrator designer fantasy digitalart adobephotoshop