1. Katherine McPherson
1944 Hornbeck Court Raleigh, NC • (919) 608-7241 • kfmcpher@go.olemiss.edu
EDUCATION:
The University of Mississippi
B.A. Elementary Education
Concentration-Social Studies, English
RELATED EXPERIENCES:
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER ASSISTANT-December 2016-June 2016
• Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction.
• Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties.
• Provide educational assistance to children with special needs.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Collaborate effectively with Kindergarten team members.
STUDENT TEACHER-
D.T. Cox Elementary School
• Taught third grade students.
• Planned and successfully executed units of curriculum.
• Acquired critical skills in lesson planning, classroom organization and behavior management.
• Assisted student productivity in reading and math learning centers.
PRESCHOOL SUBSTITUTE -July 2015-Septemeber 2015
Weekday Education First Baptist church
• Served as a caretaker for children ages 2-4 years old.
• Incorporated music and movement in the classroom.
• Helped students to transition safely and efficaciously throughout the day.
• Communicated collaboratively and effectively with parents and other teachers.
• Assisted students in all learning centers.
CAMP COUNSELOR-May 2010-August 2010
Camp Seafarer
• Served as a mentor, role model, and caretaker for campers.
• Ensured the safety of all campers.
• Planned camp-wide events, and small cabin events in collaboration with co-workers.
• Taught character-building skills.
• Taught campers ranging from ages 6-15 years old swimming skills.
COMMUNITY/CAMPUS INVOLVMENT
Collegiate Ministry (UKIRK)
• Preschool/Orphanage Volunteer in Haiti.
• Participated in the Big Event at the University of Mississippi.
Teachers of Tomorrow Program
• Student organization of the Mississippi Association of Educators.
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
• Formal Recruitment committee member.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities Volunteer.
• Participated in Rebelthon event to benefit Le Beonhuer Children’s Hospital.
REFRENCES
• References are available upon request.