Andy J. Graves: Education
Andy J. Graves: Education
Andy J. Graves: Education
Graves
1147 36th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Phone: (641) 844-4704
E-mail: [email protected]
Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Masters of Science in Teaching (Elementary Certification)
Endorsement: Reading (K-8)
December 2015
April 2010
May 2007
Practicum Experience
2nd Grade Classroom
Hubbell Elementary School, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa
Spring 2014
Fall 2014
Fall 2014
Fall 2014
Summer 2015
Related Experience
Program Director
October 2012 February 2014
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, Des Moines, IA
Developed and evaluated the implementation of educational programs for kindergarten
thru fifth grade members that readied them for academic achievement in higher grades
Trained, supervised and evaluated a team of 6 staff in three programming areas:
education; arts & crafts; and sports & fitness
Awarded Regional Program of The Year 2012 for Knowledge Quest program
Education Enhancement Project Member
November 2011 October 2012
Iowa Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, Des Moines, IA
Led the development of an after-school, academic tutoring program for the K-1 members
Developed and implemented educational programming for K thru 5th grade members
Assisted in the training, supervision and evaluation of program staff
Youth Development Professional
September 2011 - November 2011
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, Des Moines, IA
Led a group of 30 kindergarten and first grade students in three programming areas:
education, arts & crafts, and sports & recreation
Developed homework time for kindergarten and first grade members
Ministry Program Assistant
August 2010 September 2011
All Peoples Church, Milwaukee, WI
Developed and implemented all youth programming at the church
Worked one-on-one with youth who were developing into leadership roles
Youth Development Professional
March 2008 August 2010
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, Des Moines, IA
Assisted in the re-development of the sports, fitness & recreation programming for the
kindergarten and first grade members
Facilitated the learning environment of 30 kindergarten and first grade students in three
programming areas: education, arts & crafts, and sports & recreation
Community Mentor
February 2008 March 2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, Des Moines, IA
Empowered an individual student through conversation, community events and activities