1. Krista Howell
7756 SW 134th Avenue
Dunnellon FL 34432
352-445-9834
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and cover letter.
I have had the opportunity to work with children of all abilities from ages 4 to 17
while teaching for the public, private, and alternative education systems in Marion
County. I thoroughly enjoy working for and with children, families, and
communities and am seeking a career that will allow me to continue working in
this capacity in many different ways.
The key strengths that I possessforsuccess in this position include, but are not
limited to the following:
 Ability to communicate effectively bothorally and in writing with co-
workers and other professionals in the community.
 Effectively start, grow, manage, and facilitate the Circle of Parents parent
SupportProgram for the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida to prevent
child abuse in Marion County
 Interpret data for diagnosis, planning, and program evaluation.
 Assist in the enforcement of rules, administrative regulations and board
policies.
 Instruct and supervise the work of personnel when applicable.
 Assess family risk factors based on the Protective Factors criteria; provide
recommendations, community resources, information, and referral if
necessary.
 Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
 .Knowledge of use of current technology.
 Manage time, materials, and equipment.
 Supportand coordinate public awareness for parent education including
acquiring regular feedback from community partners and family
participants.
 Assist with pursuing and securing funding sources, including writing grants.
 Provide presentations and trainings to the community on family related
issues.
 Recommend new parent program designs based on the guidelines of the
Leadership Council.

2.  Advocate for the rights of children in our community using public awareness
strategies and knowledge of acquiring data and conducting research.
 Collaborate and create community based involvement activities supporting
issues that affect all children.
 Working with volunteer committees and board.
Committee/Board Involvement
 Children’s Home Society/ Healthy Families Advisory Board - 2010 to
Present
 Safe Kids Marion – Chair of Home Safety Committee 2010 to Present
 Florida SIDS Alliance – Board of Directors - 2013 to present
 Childhood Development Services – Family & Community Partnership
Advisory Committee- 2012 to Present
 Healthy Start Board of Directors – March 2014 to Present
You will find me to be well spoken, personable, energetic, confident, and a quick
learner. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
Should you find my experience and interests intriguing enough to warrant a face –
to – face meeting, you can reach me by telephone at 352-445-9834orby email:
khow71@yahoo.com
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you
about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
Krista Howell

3. Krista A. Howell
7756 SW 134th
Avenue
Dunnellon, FL 34432
352-445-9834
EDUCATION
1/98 – 12/99 ST. LEO UNIVERSITY Ocala, Florida
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Ed.
Additional Endorsement: Middle Grades 5-9
Honors Graduate– Magna Cum Laude
1/89 – 5/91 CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ocala, Florida Associates of Arts Degree
Honors Graduate3.625 GPA
8/85 – 8/89 DUNNELLON HIGH SCHOOL Dunnellon, Florida
Honors Graduate3.49 GPA
EXPERIENCE
7/2010 to present Success By 6 Manager – Early Learning Coalition of
Marion County - programmanagement of Parent
Education initiative in partnership with United Way – to
increase parental knowledge; providefamily education,
resource, needs assessment, and support(Pleasesee
cover letter for specific abilities)
2/10 – 7/10 Teacher – Full time continuing substituteteaching
responsibilities at PACEcenter for girls. Grades 6
through 12.

4. 8/07 – 2/10 Teacher – Full time teaching responsibilities at
MontessoriAcademy of Ocala, grades 3 and 4 and Eden
of Ocala for AutismSpectrum Disorder, age8
5/00 – 5/07 Teacher – Full time teaching responsibilities at
Dunnellon Elementary School– grades 2 – 5 and North
Marion Middle School – grade 6, Language Arts Honors.
EMPLOYMENT
7/10 to present Early Learning Coalitionof MarionCounty
Ocala, Florida
Success By 6 Manager – programmanagement of family
education and resourceinitiative in partnership with
United Way
2/10 – 7/10 PACE center for girls
Ocala, Florida
Substitute Teacher
8/07-2/10 Montessori Academy of Ocala
Ocala, Florida – MontessoriPre-K classroom
Eden of Ocala – Special Ed. Teacher
1/00 – 5/07 MarionCounty School Board Ocala, Florida
Teacher for public elementary and middle schools
4/98 – 5/07 MarionCounty School Board Ocala, Florida
Substitute teacher for South East area elementary and
middle schools.
References available upon request