Ty Hewitt
Ketchikan
Summary
Dynamic educator and theatre professional with a proven track record at University of Alaska Anchorage, enhancing student success through innovative teaching and mentorship. Specializes in verbal communication and problem-solving, leading students to top graduate programs. Licensed in AK, adept at fostering organizational growth and promoting critical thinking.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English/Language Arts Teacher
Schoenbar Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, inquiry-based questioning, and promoted an understanding of language arts in a Constructivist model.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
Assistant Professor of Theatre
University of Alaska Anchorage
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Head of Acting at the largest university in the state for six years. Led professional actor training based in classical methods (including Greek tragedy, Commedia dell'Arte, Shakespeare, and Chekhov) as well as contemporary theatre, neutral mask, and divising.
- Built strong rapport with students through leading class discussions in a student-lead, inquiry-based classroom model.
- Mentored student directors, B.A. thesis candidates, and helped multiple students into top graduate programs and professional environments.
Guest Artist
University of Puget Sound
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Led students in a semester long course in Linklater Voice techniques, including warm-ups and progressing into making bold choices with classical texts.
- Taught a semester long course in physical movement, including Commedia dell'Arte, neutral mask, and stage combat.
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education, English
University of Alaska, Southeast
Juneau, AK12-2024
Master of Fine Arts - Theatre, Acting And Directing
UMKC
Kansas City05-2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre, Acting
Southern Oregon University
Ashland06-2001
Skills
- Licensed in AK
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational growth
Accomplishments
Worked as a professional actor, director, fight and movement choreographer in theatre and film all around the United States. Led a high-quality theatre program, helping to place multiple students in top graduate programs and professional theatres across the country. Implemented an inquiry-based educational model to English/Language Arts students of multiple learning abilities at the middle school level.
Certification
Initial Teaching Certificate (Alaska)
Timeline
English/Language Arts Teacher
Schoenbar Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor of Theatre
University of Alaska Anchorage
08.2015 - 07.2021
Guest Artist
University of Puget Sound
03.2014 - 05.2015
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education, English
University of Alaska, Southeast
Master of Fine Arts - Theatre, Acting And Directing
UMKC
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre, Acting
Southern Oregon University
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