Daniel Behrend

State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport - Brockport, NY January 2024 – December 2025

Teaching Assistant in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)

Taught undergraduate classes with units in dance, volleyball, basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, fitness, and multicultural activities.
Fostered relationships with over 100 undergraduate students through classroom discussion and assisting in students’ other classes.
Evaluated undergraduate student’s peer teaching lessons and provided detailed feedback throughout.

Student Teacher in Middle School

Conducted and administered pre and post assessments for basketball unit to measure student learning in three classes of 40 students.
Achieved an 91% success rate for psychomotor post-assessment scores in focus group.
Fostered relationships with nearly 500 students through taking attendance and noting student extra-curriculars.
Taught additional units in the weight room, swimming, and volleyball.
Managed classroom behavior through routines, proximity control, positive pinpointing, etc.

Student Teacher in Elementary School

Conducted and administered pre and post assessments for football unit to measure student learning in twelve classes of 40+ students.
Achieved an 80% success rate for psychomotor post-assessment scores in focus group.
Fostered relationships with nearly 400 students through taking attendance and noting student extra-curriculars.
Taught additional units in dance, soccer, and fitness.
Managed classroom behavior through routines, proximity control, pinpointing in a positive manner, etc.

1 on 2 Assistant

Assisted Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Dr. Valerie Caron in the establishment of the first Camp Abilities in Switzerland.
Assisted 2 Ukrainian athletes with visual impairments in multiple sports activities such as soccer, tennis, karate, dance, basketball, and swimming.
Developed strong relationships with over 20 athletes, over 20 fellow assistants, and multiple coordinators of the program.
Taught a full basketball lesson to two groups of athletes with visual impairments.
Used modified equipment - a basket (6 feet off the ground) for less physical demand in height for shooting the ball, implements for auditory use for shooting, etc.