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I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication Design. I'm a hands-on learner eager to gain more experience and develop my design skills. My focus is on ethical design, creating valued products and experiences that effectively communicate and engage with audiences. I enjoy practicing critical pedagogy and culturally relevant teaching, and I have experience developing curriculum and leading workshops. Beyond teaching, I have a passion for graphic design, branding, and sustainability-focused community events.…I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication Design. I'm a hands-on learner eager to gain more experience and develop my design skills. My focus is on ethical design, creating valued products and experiences that effectively communicate and engage with audiences. I enjoy practicing critical pedagogy and culturally relevant teaching, and I have experience developing curriculum and leading workshops. Beyond teaching, I have a passion for graphic design, branding, and sustainability-focused community events.

Pearl Llaga

Graphic Designer, Designer, Illustrator, +3

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I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication Design. I'm a hands-on learner eager to gain more experience and develop my design skills. My focus is on ethical design, creating valued products and experiences that effectively communicate and engage with audiences. I enjoy practicing critical pedagogy and culturally relevant teaching, and I have experience developing curriculum and leading workshops. Beyond teaching, I have a passion for graphic design, branding, and sustainability-focused community events.…I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication Design. I'm a hands-on learner eager to gain more experience and develop my design skills. My focus is on ethical design, creating valued products and experiences that effectively communicate and engage with audiences. I enjoy practicing critical pedagogy and culturally relevant teaching, and I have experience developing curriculum and leading workshops. Beyond teaching, I have a passion for graphic design, branding, and sustainability-focused community events.

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I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor’s in Visual Communication Design. I’m a hands-on learner eager to gain more experience and develop my design skills. My focus is on ethical design, creating valued products and experiences that effectively communicate and engage with audiences.

I enjoy practicing critical pedagogy and culturally relevant teaching, and I have experience developing curriculum and leading workshops. Beyond teaching, I have a passion for graphic design, branding, and sustainability-focused community events.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Ethnic Studies High School Teacher at Pin@y Educational Partnerships / Phillip and Sala Burton High School

June 30, 2024 - July 25, 2025

Taught ethnic studies and Filipino-American studies to juniors and seniors. Responsibilities included curriculum development, lesson planning, practicing critical pedagogy, and culturally relevant & responsive pedagogy. Created graphics for organization and led art and design workshops for students.

Ethnic Studies High School Teacher at Pin@y Educational Partnerships

June 30, 2024 - July 25, 2025

A service-learning/learning-service program between San Francisco State University and SFUSD public schools. Taught ethnic studies and Filipino-American studies to juniors and seniors. Responsibilities included curriculum development, lesson planning, practicing critical pedagogy and culturally relevant & responsive pedagogy. Created graphics for organization and led art and design workshops for the students.

Graphic Designer at Swap In The Park

August 1, 2023 - Present

Designed logo and social media content for Swap In The Park, a free clothing swap event held at parks in San Francisco created to promote sustainability and community building. Collected clothes from volunteers and set up park events.

Graphic Designer at Swap In The Park

August 1, 2023 - Present

Barista, Server, and Cashier at Cafe Reveille

February 1, 2022 - Present

Worked as a barista, server, and cashier providing customer service and supporting daily operations.

Barista, Server, and Cashier at Cafe Reveille

February 1, 2022 - Present

Provided barista, server, and cashier services.

Graphic Design Support at Spicy Green Book

December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025

Helped Spicy Green Book, a non-profit organization that promotes Black-owned businesses to establish a space to help people who seek to create change within their communities, with critical graphic design needs, in areas like designing virtual flyers, program materials, and other branded digital assets.

Research and Design Intern at Nathan Shapira Design Archive

May 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025

Created design deliverables such as posters, brochures, and infographics using graphic software. Responsibilities required independent and collaborative work with organizational skills.

Research and Design Intern at Nathan Shapira Design Archive

May 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025

The role required the ability to work independently and collaboratively; demonstrated reliability, engagement, and organizational skills. Utilized graphic software applications to create design deliverables such as posters, brochures, and infographics.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed

February 1, 2021 - Present

Provided graphic design support including designing virtual flyers, program materials, and branded digital assets, particularly for non-profits like Spicy Green Book.

Freelance Graphic Designer

February 1, 2021 - Present

Provided freelance graphic design services.

Receptionist and Hospitality Aide at Pineridge Care and Rehabilitation Center

December 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025

Answered phones, directed calls, greeted and screened staff for COVID symptoms, filed paperwork, and responded to residents' requests.

Receptionist and Hospitality Aide at Pineridge Care and Rehabilitation Center

December 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025

Answered phone and directed calls to the appropriate department/employee, greeted and screened staff for COVID symptoms, filed paperwork, and entertained residents’ requests.