Brien Behling

1315 31st Street, Apt 503

Des Moines, IA
Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Education: Secondary Education
Endorsement: All Social Studies
Bachelor of Art in History
Study Abroad
Stranmillis University College, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Student Teaching Experience
High School Social Studies Student Teacher
Dowling Catholic High School, Diocese of Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Creating lessons for U.S History Classes
Leading class discussions
Grading assessments and assignments
Practicing differentiated instructional techniques
Participated in school chess club
Practicum Experience
United States History Classroom
Valley High School, West Des Moines Community School District, West Des Moines, IA
Taught a lesson that I planned myself to several class periods
Interacted with students to help them with their work during class
Participated during lectures to provide my viewpoint to the classroom
Graded assessments and assignments from various class periods

brien.behling@drake.edu
414-344-8993

May 2016
GPA: 3.83
January 2014-May 2014
January 2016 Present

September December 2014

General Teaching Aid

Movilla High School, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Oversaw numerous small group lessons
Led discussions on cultural differences between America and the United Kingdoms
American Government, AP American Government, & AP. U.S. History
Hoover High School, Des Moines Public School, Des Moines, IA
Taught a lesson that I planned myself to several class periods
Interacted with students one-on-one or in groups
Participated during lectures to provide my viewpoint to the classroom
Graded assessments and assignments from various class periods
Assisted with AP test prep
Related Experience
Summer School Aid, St. Sebastian School, Archdioceses of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Led small group activities for remedial readers
Tutoring one-on-one for remedial students
Taught full class lessons to a diverse group of learners

January- May 2014

July 2014

Activities and Honors

Presidents List
Spring 2013, Fall 2013
Deans List
Fall 2012, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
Drake University Academic Integrity Committee, School of Arts and Science
Fall & Spring 2016

Chess Club Executive Council, Drake University

ETS Recognition of Excellence Award

Spring 2016
Spring 2016