Angela Pesnell
Hot Springs
Summary
Innovative educator with a background in English instruction and multimedia integration. Demonstrated success in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering student engagement to enhance learning outcomes. Training and experience with identifying and teaching students with learning disabilities. After a lifetime of being a military dependent and moving every couple of years, I am happy to be able to put down roots and work in Education again.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway
Shreveport, LA
01.2012 - 09.2026
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Primary medical specialist in firm, determing record needs, requesting, reviewing and summarizing medical records and preparing special damages itemizations.
English Teacher
Hallsville ISD
Hallsville, TX
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Worked with a team of 7th grade English teachers to plan and implement a shared curriculum.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
English Teacher
Newport News Public School Dst
Newport News, VA
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Worked as 6th through 8th English and Study Skills teacher at Enterprise Academy, the district alternative school.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Created a study skills curriculum for at risk students.
- Integrated technology to enhance student learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress through innovative evaluation methods.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
Education Advisor and Test Examiner
United States Air Force - Contract Employee
Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
04.2004 - 08.2005
- Hired by the Incirlik Air Base Education Center to advise enlisted members and their family members on educational opportunities while stationed for 1 and 2 year deployments.
- Based on individual interests, recommended in person courses available on base and primarily online educational opportunities.
- Proctored testing for active duty enlisted and officers for purposes of promotion and GED and college admissions tests for military dependents.
English Teacher Intern
Brevard County Public Schools
Melbourne, FL
01.2003 - 05.2003
- My final internship was the gifted program at L.B.Johnson Middle School, assigned to a middle school English teacher.
- Initially I was provided the lesson plans to implement and for the final two months, I was provided with the curriculum standards and allowed to create the lesson plans and teach independently.
English Teacher Intern
Brevard County Public Schools
Melbourne, FL
08.2002 - 12.2002
- My first senior internship was at Melbourne High School, working with an 11th grade advanced English teacher.
- This first internship involved observing initially and assisting with lessons, with more involvement in planning lessons and grading, culminating with a final month of conducting the instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Education-Adult Education And Distance Learning
University of Phoenix
Distance Learning07-2006
Master of Science - English Language Arts Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2003
Skills
- Creative Writing
- Teaching strategies
- Reading comprehension
- Course planning
- Multicultural education
- Performance evaluation
- Group instruction
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
- Multimedia integration
- English literature
- Effective communication
- Student engagement
- Problem identification
Timeline
Paralegal
Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway
01.2012 - 09.2026
English Teacher
Hallsville ISD
08.2009 - 05.2010
English Teacher
Newport News Public School Dst
08.2006 - 05.2008
Education Advisor and Test Examiner
United States Air Force - Contract Employee
04.2004 - 08.2005
English Teacher Intern
Brevard County Public Schools
01.2003 - 05.2003
English Teacher Intern
Brevard County Public Schools
08.2002 - 12.2002
Master of Science - Education-Adult Education And Distance Learning
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - English Language Arts Education
University of Central Florida