Brianna Leinon

Current Address: 1420 Beaver Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311

Permanent Address: W243 N7483 Old Oak Dr. Sussex, WI 53089
T: 414-803-2067 E: brianna.leinon@drake.edu

Education

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

BL
May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Endorsements: All Social Studies, Middle School (Social Studies & English)
Bachelor of Arts in History
Concentration: European History
GPA: 3.55
Study Abroad:
University of Westminster, London, England

Fall 2013

Course Work in History, Psychology & Linguistics

Teaching
Experience

Student Teaching Experience

8th Grade U.S. History Student Teacher
Southeast Polk Junior High School, Pleasant Hill, IA

Prepared and executed lessons independently through seven class periods of United States History
Provided insight to connect curriculum between the high school and middle school

High School Government Student Teacher

Southeast Polk High School, Pleasant Hill, IA

October 2014-December 2014

August 2014-October 2014

Planned and executed lessons through four class periods of American Government
Modified & Differentiated learning experiences to accommodate various IEPs and ESL/ELL Learners
Collaborated with fellow teachers when planning lessons that implement productive group work

Practicum Experience
6th Grade English and Social Studies Classroom
South Middle School, Waukee, IA

Assisted students on an individual basis, in a small and large group setting

Planned lessons for students to understand figurative language in a meaningful way through videos, song
lyrics, and widely known books
Guided students in identifying and using figurative language
Advised and encouraged students in self-directed products

7th Grade Social Studies Classroom

Stilwell Junior High School, West Des Moines, IA

Spring 2014

Spring 2014

Instructed students individually and in small group settings

Directed students in their understanding of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance through interactive
activities and art analysis

Additional Education Experience

After School Tutor
DMACC Upward Bound

Spring 2015

Assist students from diverse backgrounds with homework assignments in varying subject areas,
primarily English

Europe Trip Chaperone

Summer 2014

Guided students through seven countries (Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, &
England) in just shy of three weeks while using my prior knowledge to enhance the students experience

After School Program Instructor

Brody Middle School, Des Moines, IA

Instructed a movie making class through implementing skills in Movie Maker (PC) and iMovie (Mac)
Directed students in script writing, concept maps, recording styles and editing.

Academic Assistant
Summer Opportunities, Hamilton School District, Sussex, WI

Honors and
Activities

Spring 2014

Summer 2009, 2011-2013

Co-instructed and coordinated projects with instructor.

Helped to instruct students through the project making process through my demonstrations or videos
found online.
Encouraged and supported students at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels

Drake University Varsity Rowing Team, 2011-2014

Drake University Academic Deans List, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014
Education Honor Society: Kappa Delta Pi Member, 2012-Present
History Honor Society: Phi Alpha Theta Member, 2012- Present
MAAC Conference All Academic Team, Spring 2013, Spring 2014