Elaine Hewitt

Education
B.A. in Special Education / L.D. E.I., Michigan State University, East Lansing
Journalism, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
Reading and Language Arts, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan Audio Engineering – Audio Graphic Services, Royal Oak, Michigan

Endorsements
Permanent Certificate: General Education K-8 All Subjects

Teaching Experience
Shrine High School & Academy, English and Journalism Teacher since 2009
Private reading tutor and early reading instruction tutor and instructor

Extracurricular Activities
Member of MIPA (Michigan Interscholastic Press Association)
Member of JEA (Journalism Education Association)
Member Quill and Scroll
Voice talent Audible.com
Founder LifeTalk Media – an audio production company recording life stories and news stories
Talent – Voice-over work for commercials, film, PSA announcements, Out Loud
Opinion.com, and on-air radio talent. Freelance writer.
Professional vocalist for over fifteen years performing for social functions, charities, fundraisers, weddings and political events.
Adviser Academy Knightly News, The Observer, Shrine High School newspaperpublication

Personal Statement
My work as a professional writer and radio talent taught me new ways to deliver information to students. Teaching them to draft a letter, edit and rewrite, and search for information is only part English grammar instruction. Helping students understand that becoming a comprehensive learner is perhaps one of the most important components of learning. Good grammar skills and the ability to write are the cornerstones of communication.