Tyler Smothers
Oklahoma City,Oklahoma
Summary
Creative freelance writer with nearly a decade of experience in writing and teaching. Excellence in creating lesson plans and mentoring relationships, developing a culture which fosters great writers and audience engagement.
Overview
1
1
Language
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer/Reporter
OKC Free Press
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2026 - Current
- Research and report city and local news while adhering to ethical standards and honesty
- Produce at least one article weekly, including writing and photography
- Conduct interviews and foster professional relationships with community leaders and activists
Writing and Humanities Teacher
The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - Current
- Guide students in developing strong writing skills for academic success
- Write focused and engaging lesson plans several days a week
- Facilitate classroom discussions to foster contemplation and student participation
Staff Editor
Oklahoma Baptist University Student Newspaper
Shawnee, OK
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with writers regularly for mentorship in journalism
- Edited at least 6 articles a week, including 2 of my own
- Engaged in weekly editorial meetings
- Designed two pages of copy weekly on Adobe InDesign
Education
M.A. - Classical Education
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS05-2027
B.A. - English, Professional Writing and Editing
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK05-2021
Skills
- Reporting / Newswriting
- Teaching
- Investigative Journalism
- Technical Writing and Editing
- Creative writing
- Curriculum development
Languages
French
Limited
Writing Samples
OKC Free Press
- https://freepressokc.com/after-long-aversion-da-behenna-now-seeking-death-penalty-in-two-cases/
- https://freepressokc.com/acting-cleveland-co-sheriff-calls-for-special-election-fbi-review/
- https://freepressokc.com/with-chiefs-retirement-okc-fire-caps-historic-era-of-expansion/
Creative Writing
- From Front Porch Republic: https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2024/07/remembering-family-history-a-mess-a-murderer-and-a-matriarch/
Timeline
Staff Writer/Reporter
OKC Free Press
06.2026 - Current
Writing and Humanities Teacher
The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
08.2022 - Current
Staff Editor
Oklahoma Baptist University Student Newspaper
08.2019 - 05.2021
M.A. - Classical Education
Benedictine College
B.A. - English, Professional Writing and Editing
Oklahoma Baptist University