Dynamic and passionate retired High School Teacher with a creative stint as a Flower Arranger at Just For You Flowers, I excel in fostering others' growth and beautifying environments. Known for innovative lesson planning and connections with people, I blend creativity with compassion to achieve excellence and inspire positive change.
Hi, I’m
Kathryn McPherson
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Overview
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterloo Region District School Board
High School English, Math, and Sewing Teacher
09.1997 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Aided students to build not only their practical literary, mathematical, and sewing skills, but also their kindness, compassion, and empathy toward others.
- Strove not only to teach the curriculum, but to inspire students with human connection and appreciation for beauty.
- Fostered diverse, equitable, inclusive classroom environment by implementing fun, creative, engaging lesson plans.
- Nurtured home/school community with regular communication and support.
- Developed strong relationships with students over 27 years of caring, dedicated service.
Just For You Flowers
Flower Arranger
06.1986 - 08.1992
Job overview
- Collaborated with event planners to create beautiful floral designs for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions.
- Updated display window regularly to showcase seasonal flowers and design trends.
- Assisted owner with all necessary tasks to run the store smoothly, including cash, cleaning, ordering, and organizing supplies.
Education
University of Toronto
Bachelor Of Education from Intermediate And Secondary
05.1995
University Overview
University of Waterloo
Bachelor Of Arts And Science from English, History, And Math
05.1993
University Overview
Skills
Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation
Committed, Dedicated, and Passionate
Driven to learn new skills and achieve excellence
Compassionate, thoughtful, and empathetic
Beautifying the world
Additional Information
Additional Information
I'm an avid gardener who spends every spring/summer/autumn day outside tending to my flowers, trees, shrubs, and lawn. My gardens have been recognized by Kitchener Blooms and I have frequent visitors who are welcome to explore. Last year, I dug (by shovel) a Koi pond. I'm a kinaesthetic learner who is always on the move and not afraid to get dirty. I enjoy helping my neighbours with their yards too. I'm happiest outdoors frolicking in my gardens amongst the soil, flowers, bees, and bugs (except blood-sucking ones).
References
References
Dick and Gail Petrie, Retired Teachers who are part of the Langdon Hall family
(519) 505-5892
Timeline
High School English, Math, and Sewing Teacher
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.1997 - 06.2024
Flower Arranger
Just For You Flowers
06.1986 - 08.1992
University of Toronto
Bachelor Of Education from Intermediate And Secondary
University of Waterloo
Bachelor Of Arts And Science from English, History, And Math
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