Krista F. Pappas 1610 Adview Road Palm Bay, Florida 32909 (321) 953-8702     fkrista@aol.com
	Objective To secure employment as a Language Arts teacher where I can utilize my instructional ability and creativity to educate middle grade students Work Experience October 2006 to May 2007                               North Indian River County Library                                 Sebastian, Florida Librarian I - Developed and maintained Young Adult collection - Coordinated and facilitated all adult and general library programs and special events - Scheduled speakers and musical guests and publicized events - Developed and maintained special Graphic Novel collection and assisted in general collection acquisitions - Performed reference duties including patron assistance - Instructed patrons in online databases, outlining, brainstorm activities, and Internet research - Served as liaison between the library and area schools - Conducted in-service for local educators on incorporating Graphic Novels into curriculum August 2002 to August 2005                               Southwest Middle School                                            Palm Bay, Florida Language Arts Teacher - Developed, implemented, and evaluated seventh grade Language Arts curriculum - Prepared engaging daily lesson plans using creative methods and strategies - Integrated character education into daily lessons - Led teacher training cadre on cross-curriculum reading comprehension strategies - Produced graphic handouts, newsletters and brochures - Maintained daily contact with parents, colleagues and community members regarding student achievement - Facilitated and participated in community outreach programs such as American Cancer Society, Red Ribbon Week, and raising funds for local canine police unit May 2001 to August 2002                                   Indian River County Main Library                            Vero Beach, Florida Young Adult Librarian - Developed and facilitated programs for area youth grades 5-12 - Performed outreach programs to area schools including Booktalks, reading initiatives, and poetry readings - Facilitated acclaimed book discussion group on Young Adult Literature for educators and parents - Performed collection development for the Young Adult collection to reflect needs of area youth - Developed and directed the library's Teen Advisory Board, which completed community service and social programs - Performed reference desk duties including patron and research assistance and record maintenance - Supervised volunteers and student workers in Young Adult area June 2000 to May 2001                                         Project Response                                                  Fort Pierce, Florida Program Coordinator/Case Manager Project Response - Fort Pierce, Florida - Maintained caseload of clients and advocated upon their behalf according to federal Ryan White Title II guidelines - Developed and facilitated AICP program, including creating policy, forms, and quality control measures - Marketed program and increased membership - Expanded program services to include AICP Vouchers, becoming one of four providers statewide to offer the service - Maintained funds and bookkeeping for program and produced monthly reports - Fostered positive relationships with local service providers November 1999 to June 2000                                 Human Services Associates                                   Fort Pierce, Florida Special Intensive Group Case Manager - Intensive supervision of delinquent youth committed to a non-residential program by the Florida Depart. of Juvenile Justice - Developed and facilitated educational, career exploration, and character building programs - Performed intake assessments and counseling into the program - Utilized community services to support, enrich and educate youth and their families - Served as representative and ambassador, District XV Girls' Initiative Education August 1996 to May 1999                                       Florida State University                                        Tallahassee, Florida - Bachelor of Science, Psychology awarded in May 1999 - Sociology, minor - Emphasis in child and adolescent psychology and development - Senior research assistant on Learned Helplessness in Education August 1994 to December 1995                               Indian River Community College                           Fort Pierce, Florida - Associate of Arts awarded in December, 1995 January1993 to June 1994                                       Stetson University                                                     Deland, Florida - Music Performance, Major - Principal Trumpet, Stetson Wind Ensemble, Stetson Orchestra, and Brass Quintet Additional Information I am highly proficient in MS Office Suite and can effectively create desktop publishing and presentations using Word and PowerPoint. I have attended CRISS training and classroom management inservices. I have also attended in-services on cross-curriculum reading comprehension strategies and subsequently led a training cadre on the subject for teachers at my school. I have strong research skills and have taught library mini-classes to youth and adult patrons on Internet research, online databases, the writing process, and outlining. I am service oriented and have volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club as a mentor and homework tutor. References available by request.