Micah Putman

Editor and writer with a PhD and a journalism degree (English minor), seeking an Editorial Assistant role in children's and licensed book publishing. Brings hands-on experience in manuscript development, book development, copyediting, and proofreading through production, plus years of teaching PreK–12 students and doctoral research on Gen Z and young adults. An avid reader of more than 100 books a year with a strong sense of what young readers respond to.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a record of meeting tight deadlines.

Contributing Content Editor, MasterWork - Lifeway Christian Resources

(2025)

• Distill academic and trade books into their key arguments and themes, then adapt them into accessible, session-based studies for adult readers.
• Copyedit study materials for grammar, clarity, consistency, and house style.
• Review content for accuracy and consistency before publication.
• Work with editorial and curriculum teams from first review through revision and production.

Style Reader and Editor - Professional Doctoral Programs, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

(2017 - 2020)

• Edited doctoral papers for clarity and consistency with a custom Chicago/Turabian style guide.

Staff Writer - The Herald, Arkansas State University

(2004 - 2005)

• Wrote and edited news and feature content for publication under deadline.
• Applied AP style and journalistic standards for accuracy and consistency.

Publications Secretary - Walnut Street Baptist Church - Jonesboro, AR

(2002 - 2005)

• Assembled and proofread publications, including the weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter.

Teacher, PreK–12 English Language Arts - Public, private, and homeschool settings in NC, LA, and AR - NC, LA, and AR

(2008)

Taught PreK–12 in public, private, and homeschool settings, including middle and high school English Language Arts and AP English Language and Composition. Schools include Wake Preparatory Academy (NC), St. Cletus Catholic School (LA), Salem Lutheran School (LA), and Crocker Arts and Technology School (LA). Served as an adjunct at Williams Baptist University (AR).

Doctor of Philosophy - Christian Education - New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2025)

Non-Traditional Teaching Licensure - The New Teacher Project (TeachNOLA) (2009)

Master of Arts - Christian Education - New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2008)

Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Minor in English - Arkansas State University (2005)