My name is Kate, and I'm studying abroad in Utrecht.

I really like frosted cherry PopTarts and the caps lock key.

Kate McPherson abqcyz@r.postjobfree.com further information on request

Education

1. University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

2. Online journalism major, social justice minor

3. Junior standing

4. Studying abroad at Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands in Spring 2012

Writing Experience

1. Opinion Columnist. August 2010-present. The Oklahoma Daily/OUDaily.com, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. I research and write 500-word columns on deadline weekly for the daily student newspaper.

2. Gaylord Ambassador. May 2011-present. Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. I staff college events, help lead the college s innovations, represent the college to the Board of Visitors and other guests and lead tours for prospective students.

3. Features department staff writer, Nov. 2011. Sooner Yearbook, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. I contributed two articles to the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, a special features section inserted in The Oklahoma Daily.

4. Around The World In Katie Days, a travel blog hosted on tumblr. August 2011-present. I provide content for the blog in order to detail my study abroad experience. I generate videos, slideshows, photos and prose about my preparations to studying abroad and about my experiences abroad. The blog has been viewed by visitors from more than 20 countries.

5. OU BlogAbroad. January 2012-present. I blog about my study abroad experience for the University of Oklahoma. I use my influence as a blogger to encourage students to study abroad, and I represent the University of Oklahoma s Education Abroad office and College of International Studies in my postings.

6. OU Honors College Writing Tutor. September 2011-present. I help honors students develop and fine-tune essays for their honors classes. I use one-on-one interpersonal relationships to help students improve their papers.

7. Contributor, The Honors Undergraduate Research Journal. Spring 2012. A scholarly article I wrote, Crowdsourcing Journalism: Engaging Audiences To Produce Quality, was accepted for publication in this journal.

Other Experience

1. Childcare worker, January 2011-present. McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, Norman, OK. I create a safe and fun environment for two- and three-year-olds. I help plan weekly crafts and lessons.

2. Childcare worker, January 2008-present. Trinity United Methodist Church, Denton, TX. I care for children of all ages, and I planned and led preschool Vacation Bible School.

3. Recreation teacher, June 2009-July 2011. Trinity United Methodist Church Mother s Day Out, Denton, TX. During the summers, I provided instruction and activities for elementary school aged children.

Skills and Programs

1. Extensive knowledge of AP style

2. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Sony 9 cameras, Audacity, Final Cut Pro, Soundslides, iLife suite

3. Able to write under and meet deadlines

Honors and Awards

1. McMahon Memorial Scholarship

2. National Merit Scholar

3. OU President s Honor Roll, Fall 2010, Fall 2011 . Designed by . Powered by .

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