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I’m a freelance illustrator based between Slovakia, China, and Korea, balancing my teaching career with my passion for illustration. I hold a Master’s degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and have illustrated several successful books. While teaching is my main profession, illustration remains at the heart of my creative practice. You can see more of my work at: explore-nation.studio…I’m a freelance illustrator based between Slovakia, China, and Korea, balancing my teaching career with my passion for illustration. I hold a Master’s degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and have illustrated several successful books. While teaching is my main profession, illustration remains at the heart of my creative practice. You can see more of my work at: explore-nation.studio

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Illustrator, Designer, Character Designer, +2

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I’m a freelance illustrator based between Slovakia, China, and Korea, balancing my teaching career with my passion for illustration. I hold a Master’s degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and have illustrated several successful books. While teaching is my main profession, illustration remains at the heart of my creative practice. You can see more of my work at: explore-nation.studio…I’m a freelance illustrator based between Slovakia, China, and Korea, balancing my teaching career with my passion for illustration. I hold a Master’s degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and have illustrated several successful books. While teaching is my main profession, illustration remains at the heart of my creative practice. You can see more of my work at: explore-nation.studio

Available to hire

I’m a freelance illustrator based between Slovakia, China, and Korea, balancing my teaching career with my passion for illustration. I hold a Master’s degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and have illustrated several successful books. While teaching is my main profession, illustration remains at the heart of my creative practice.

You can see more of my work at: explore-nation.studio

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Slovak

Advanced

Work Experience

BTEC Art and Design Teacher at CRS-Repton International High School, Xiamen, China

December 31, 2020 - August 19, 2025

Specialized in developing entrepreneurial skills in graphic design, fashion, web design, product design, and illustration; led Adobe workshops, organized exhibitions, taught art history, cooperated with professionals, supported university applications, and managed reporting systems.

PYP/MYP Art Teacher at CRS-Repton, Xiamen, China

January 1, 2020 - Present

Created classes based on IB PYP and MYP Art program prior to IB official authorization, organized exhibitions, supported art and literacy programs by launching a 'design your book' program, and maintained communication with parents.

Montessori Lead Teacher (3-6) and Coordinator at Montessori Academy, Xiamen and Qingdao, China

December 31, 2018 - August 19, 2025

Designed materials based on Montessori philosophy, facilitated Montessori training for new teachers, coordinated an English Language department, and organized lectures for parents.

Montessori Coordinator, Teacher (3-6) at La Vie a Belle Lussac, France

December 31, 2016 - August 19, 2025

Co-developed curriculum for rural school purposes, designed learning materials, organized lectures on the future of education, and held meetings for parents.

Montessori/PYP Art Teacher at Brilliant Stars, Bratislava, Slovakia

December 31, 2014 - August 19, 2025

Created and delivered Montessori and art-inspired day-to-day classes, developed environmental and eco-friendly curriculum, and ran community projects.