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 Spring 2016 ETS Recognition of Excellence Award Spring 2016