Lisette Oler Hewitt
Journalism Teacher
Spring,TX
Summary
Journalism adviser engages students through lived experiences, collaborative decision-making, and mentorship opportunities, resulting in increased student participation and publication involvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Instructor Journalism
Klein Forest High School
08.2021 - Current
- Taught Journalism 1, Photojournalism, Adv
- Yearbook and Newspaper I, II, III
- Coordinated over 140 group photos in one day
- Revamped photojournalism course by offering 15 cameras to checkout
- Increased number of publication students from 5 to 19 over three years
- Mentored editors and empowered them to make final decisions on 160-page yearbook
- Developed organization system for 20+ cameras, lenses, and 10 Macs
- Created innovative yearbook spreadsheet to track all parts of yearbook
- Planned and executed District Academic UIL meet in 2024 with 8 schools competing.
Instructor English I
Klein Collins High School
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with diverse students to improve classroom culture.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through regular communication, updates on student progress, and involvement in school events
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Canon camera systems
Student Records Management
Academic advisement
Class Instruction
Technology Integration
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Docs Suite
Fundraising
Certification
Journalism 7-12
Timeline
Instructor Journalism
Klein Forest High School
08.2021 - Current
Instructor English I
Klein Collins High School
08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Texas At Austin
05.2001 -