ANDREA D.

JONES
PO Box 44, Bryan, Texas 77806
Email: andreajones04@yahoo.com
Phone: 214-542-4310

CAREER GOAL: PROFESSOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION & RESEARCH

OVERVIEW: Youth Development Coordinator and former Grants Accountant with over
15 years experience in non-profit and corporate. Background areas: grants admin
istration, budget analysis, program design, adolescent counseling, community org
anizing and teaching in diverse environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010 a" Present Graduate Research Assistant/Ph.D. Student a" Texas A&M Universit
y,
College of Education and Human Development, Department of Teaching, Learning and
Culture, Multicultural Education, College Station, TX
Develop and conduct research projects in the following areas:
a Multicultural Education
a Youth Development
a Curriculum & Instruction
a Program Evaluation
Program Evaluator Assistant a" Texas Governors School in Arts & Humanities for U
rban Leadership Initiative (June 6th a" June 30th 2010), Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX
Gather, analyze and evaluate technical information in order to prepare reports a
nd substantiate and document compliance. Work closely with stakeholders to devel
op background data. Develop strategies, using appropriate criteria, to objective
ly and accurately assess the validity and reliability of information and/or docu
ments for documenting compliance or non-compliance with federal, state, local la
ws, regulation and policies.

2006 a" 2009 Youth Development Coordinator, Federal Demonstration Grant Project:
Administration for Children and Families & LIFE Matters Healthy Marriage Initi
ative at Friendship West, Dallas, TX
Designed, implemented and monitor the aYouth Development Componenta, to promote
the overall social and economic well-being of youth in public high schools, juve
nile centers and community organizations in the following: character development
, relationship education, financial literacy, leadership development, job readin
ess, service learning, mentoring and teen summits.
Community Organizer:
Volunteer Support Staff/Mentor: State Senator Royce West, District 23
a Job readiness initiative, aItas All about Our Communitya at David W. Carter Hi
gh School
a Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program Initiative for college interns.
Partners in Education/Community in Schools, Dallas ISD -
Site Based Decision Making Team (Campus Improvement Plan) at the following: L
.G. Pinkston, & A. Maceo Smith high schools.
2003 a" 2006 National Certified Abstinence Educator, Skillful Living Center, Inc
., Dallas TX
Provide workshops in the area of teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and drugs prevention
in public schools, juvenile centers and community organizations.

2000 a" 2003 Ministry Coordinator/Support Secretary, Fellowship Ministry, Oak Cl

iff Bible Fellowship Church, Dallas, TX
Monitor and assist department heads with budgets. Assist program director of a
fter school and summer camp. Coordinate special events.
1999 a" 2000 Executive Secretary, Superintendent of Schools, Wilmer Hutchins Ind
ependent School District, Dallas, TX
Prepare and post official board agenda. Compile and disseminate reports to schoo
l board trustees, executive staff, and campus administrators. Maintain records
of school board meetings.
1997 a" 1998 Financial Reporting Analyst, FirstPlus Financial Inc., Dallas, TX
Assist management with SEC and Disclosure reports. Compile and analyze data from
various accounting, loan origination and servicing departments.
1995 a" 1997 Cost Accountant, Trinity Industries, Dallas, TX
Conduct financial forecasting and cycle counts at plant sites. Prepare audit sc
hedules, month end reports and develop cost and sales analysis.
1994 a" 1995 Investment Staff Accountant, Southern Methodist University, Dallas
, TX
Coordinate and transfer funds of existing investments/endowments. Reconcile ass
ets, income gain/losses.
1992 a" 1994 Contract Grants/Loan Accountant, El Centro College, Dallas County C
ommunity College District, Dallas, TX
Monitor, reconcile and analyze Federal, State, Local grants for compliance. As
sist management in budget preparations.
AWARDS/HONORS
Recipient, Pathways to Doctorate Fellowship, Multicultural Education, Texas A&M
University
Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International
, 2008
The National Scholars Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude, 2007
Volunteer: Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center, Henry Wade 2009
EDUCATION
Ph.D, (current student), Multicultural Education, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX
MA, Counseling, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 2009
BBA, Accounting, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, 1992
MEMBERSHIPS: Chi Sigma Iota, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Clearin
ghouse for Families and Youth
References available upon request