Andy J.

Graves
1147 36th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Phone: (641) 844-4704
E-mail: andy.graves@drake.edu

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Masters of Science in Teaching (Elementary Certification)
Endorsement: Reading (K-8)

December 2015

Grand View University, Des Moines, Iowa

Bachelor of Art Religion and Human Services

April 2010

Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown, Iowa

Associates of Science in Computer Science

May 2007

Student Teaching Experience

1st Grade Classroom Teacher
August 2015 Present
King Elementary School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Plan and present lessons in all classroom subjects
Differentiate instruction based on the varied needs of the students
Inspire students to actively participate in the learning opportunities
Evaluate students formatively to ensure proper instruction

Practicum Experience
2nd Grade Classroom
Hubbell Elementary School, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa

Spring 2014

1st Grade Social Studies

Perkins Elementary School, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa

Fall 2014

1st Grade Reading

Fall 2014
Jordan Creek Elementary, West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, Iowa
Kindergarten Social Studies
King Elementary School, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa

Fall 2014

6th Grade Science

Waukee Middle School, Waukee Public Schools, Waukee, Iowa

Fall 2014

4th Grade Math and Reading

Spring 2015
Clive Elementary School, West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, Iowa
K-5 Reading Tutor
Hubbell Elementary School, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa

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

Skills and Certifications

Mandatory Reporter Certification

Blood Born Pathogen Certification
FAST Certification