CHELSI PITTS
Summary
Direct and driven English teacher and editor with 8+ years of experience in academic editing, copywriting, and 3 years of classroom instruction. Skilled in curriculum development, literary analysis, and student-centered teaching. Highly proficient in APA and MLA formatting, with a proven ability to translate complex concepts into accessible content. Adept at managing fast-paced environments, meeting tight deadlines, and supporting diverse learners in cross-cultural contexts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Hallsville High School
07.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with national/state curriculum standards, promoting reading comprehension, grammar mastery, and analytical writing.
- Differentiated instruction to support English Language Learners and students with diverse academic needs.
- Integrated technology tools (e.g., Google Classroom, Quizlet, Nearpod) to enhance interactive learning and remote instruction.
- Facilitated literature discussions that encouraged critical thinking, empathy, and cultural understanding.
Copywriter, Line Editor, Proofreader
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
- Liaised with clients to edit and modify copy to meet content expectations.
- Created new, engaging and more accessible ways to present content and information for a diverse global audience.
- Translated technical information into clear, concise documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
Graduate Assistant
Texas State University
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with the Director of the Literature program to resolve student concerns and issues surrounding admittance, registration, technical difficulties, and financial aid.
- Overhauled the MA literature website to increase user-friendliness, maintained current information and dates, produced and modified important documents and instructional material.
- Built course descriptions for registration purposes from the ground up by organizing a multi-departmental staff and procuring information surrounding upcoming classes.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
Teacher
American German School Kuwait
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Analyzed students’ knowledge in the fields of English Literature and grammar.
- Developed cross-cultural understanding and communication skills through engagement with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
Trust and Safety Detection Agent
Vaco at Google
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Monitored geopolitical, natural, and man-made crises on a global scale to launch SOS cards that assist Google users in various regions.
- Managed brand safety by monitoring abuse or malfunctions in or around the Google algorithm related to current events.
Education
M.A. in Literature -
Texas State University
12.2025
B.A. in English, History -
Texas State University
12.2017
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Communications
- Copywriting
- Advertising Copy
- Lesson Planning
- ESL/ELL Instruction
- Feedback
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Audience and Reader Appeal
- Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning
- Grammar & Composition
- Literature Analysis
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment & Feedback
Timeline
English Teacher
Hallsville High School
07.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Texas State University
06.2020 - 12.2021
Teacher
American German School Kuwait
08.2018 - 04.2019
Trust and Safety Detection Agent
Vaco at Google
04.2018 - 08.2018
Copywriter, Line Editor, Proofreader
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
M.A. in Literature -
Texas State University
B.A. in English, History -
Texas State University
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