WORK EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR
January 2011 - Present
Visual problem-solving through editorial and book illustration, posters, and more.
Clients/ Publications: Esquire Malaysia, Mid Valley City Sdn Bhd; BorderPass Inc,
Endeavor Malaysia, Magicbird Publishing, Scientific Malaysian, Clerestory, VISIONS
Books: A Christmas Surprise (MidValley); Grey Bear Days (unpublished).

Charis Loke
ILLUSTRATOR

ENGLISH & ART TEACHER

FELLOW, TEACH FOR MALAYSIA

January 2014 - December 2015; Presently still teaching
Bringing interdisciplinary approaches to teaching language and arts in school.
2014 English classes achieved above-average subject grade points and the highest
number of As (compared to other Form 1 classes) in the end-of-year examination.
Organized Read English Challenge for 95 students in which they learnt dictionary
skills, time management, and reading habits; 91.6% read beyond the minimum
level, 44.2% achieved rewards (trips to robotics workshop, Bank Negara Museum).
Achieved rating of 77% in making learning engaging among students, which is
11% above the Teach For All global network average.

FOUNDER, VISUAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS

NUTSHELL
25-year old Malaysian
illustrator and teacher with
expertise in creative teaching
and an interdisciplinary
background.

j u n e 2 0 1 2 - N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 2 (http://brownvisualstorytelling.tumblr.com/)
Introducing students to visual storytelling and drawing basics via weekly sessions.
Wrote and successfully pitched proposals for workshops that introduce
non-artists to principles of visual storytelling.
Researched, created, and co-taught workshop content to ~30 undergraduates,
graduate students, and staff.
Funded by two Science Fellow grants from the Brown Science Center (USD$2000).

GAME ARTIST, VIRION

October 2010 - April 2011

CONTACT

This immunology computer game for high school students won the Zynga/Hidden
Agenda Game Development Competition (USD$20,000 for the three-person team).

+6011 - 28873957

Designed sprites, backgrounds, and user interfaces.

Researched biology, conducted feedback testing, and designed game mechanics
in collaboration with colleagues.

382, Taman Layang-Layang,

70100 Seremban, NS.

EDUCATION
charisloke.com
charis@charisloke.com

SKILLS

BROWN UNIVERSITY

PROVIDENCE, RI

Sc.B Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Sep 09 - May 13

CGPA: 3.79 out of 4.00

Recipient of two Science Fellow grants from the Science Center
Courses taken: Advanced Biochemistry, Biological Design, Topics in Science

ILLUSTRATION

Communication, Intermediate 3D Computer Animation, Intermediate German

Courses taken at the Rhode Island School of Design:
Character Design, Sci-fi & Fantasy Illustration, Independent Study: Webcomic

WRITING

CREATIVE TEACHING

Narratives

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

SINTOK, KEDAH

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Jan 14 - Jun 15

CGPA: 3.80 out of 4.00

Courses taken: Creativity in Teaching and Learning, Philosophy & Sociology in
Education, Assessment & Technology Pedagogy Integration

ACTIVITIES
PROJECT WHATS AFTER SPM
2009 - 2011
An anthology of stories, created as a non-profit initiative and supported by
Leaderonomics Publishing.
Edited and compiled stories from 101 writers about their post-high school paths.
Book is sold at MPH, Kinokuniya, and Borders bookstores nationwide; as of
25/5/2015, it is 9th on the MPH Teen Readers Others bestseller list.
Interviewed on BFM 89.9, The Business Station, as part of promoting the book.

Charis Loke
ILLUSTRATOR

ENGLISH & ART TEACHER

Illustrated cover, designed initial interior layouts, and created art for marketing.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, THE CRITICAL REVIEW

2012 - 2013
Brown University organization that publishes course reviews based on undergraduate student responses to surveys.
Led team of editors and writers for two editions of the C.R., used by almost 7000
students every semester.
Wrote and edited over 300 course reviews based on student feedback compiled
through questionnaires.

I MAKE...
Thoughtful images
for stories worth telling.
Students wonder and
question what they see.

VOLUNTEER, USAPPS
2009 - Present
A non-profit organization that informs Malaysian students, teachers, and parents
about US tertiary education.
Conducted workshops for teachers, parents, and students on US university
applications; speaking to over 300 students and 60 teachers and parents a year.
Provided personal consultation and essay advice to more than 100 applicants over
six years; mentees have gotten admission to institutions like Harvard, Wesleyan,
Cornell, and Oberlin College.

SOCIAL

Coordinated volunteers and edited workshop materials for accuracy and clarity.

SHOWS & AWARDS

charislokeillustration

2015 - MAD SCIENCE

R a k sa sa P r in t S t u d io , B a n gsa r

charisloke

2015 - ERTI 3.0

Un i v e r sit y M a l a ya Ar t G a l l e r y, K u a l a Lu m p u r

2015 - WINNER, DOODICT COLLISIONS SEASON 6

LANGUAGES

Do od l e B a t t l e @ CA F K L, P u b l ik a , K u a l a Lu m p u r

2013 - PERIPHERY GROUP SHOW

ENGLISH

Br o w n U n iv e r sit y H il l e l , P r o v id e n c e

2012 - 32nd ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION

GERMAN

MALAY

Davi d Win t on B e l l G a l l e r y, P r ov id e n c e