Christian Brower
Lafayette,LA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic & Behavior Coordinator, SBLC Chairperson
O. Comeaux High School
Lafayette Parish School System
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated the Response to Intervention (RTI) process by scheduling and monitoring data for students to support student success by ensuring students receive appropriate academic and behavioral intervention
- Led teams of administrators, school counselors, teachers and staff to communicate with parents about their students' progress toward individualized academic and behavioral goals
- Led teams in comprehensive data analysis to evaluate students for Section 504 eligibility & to develop of Individualized Accommodation Plans (IAPs)
- Led a team of administrators, school counselors, teachers, staff, and students to plan and facilitate the school's Incoming Freshmen Night
- Coordinated the Spring 2024 administration of the LEAP 2025 High School state assessments. Assisted with the coordination of the Fall 2023 LEAP 2025 High School administration
High School Teacher, Wrestling Coach
O. Comeaux High School
Lafayette Parish School System
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with other teachers of various subjects to plan highly effective, differentiated lessons and create common assessments
- Provided observational feedback to teachers to improve their instructional practices, focused on the following areas: curriculum alignment, assessment design, differentiation, questioning, engagement, and building strong student-teacher relationships
- Scored Highly Effective on state COMPASS rubrics on all previous evaluations
- Taught AP Human Geography, AP World History, US History, DE History of Religion, and Law Studies
- 2021 UL/GEAR UP Distance Learning Leadership Series participant. Program designed to prepare teacher leaders to lead online teaching and learning efforts.
- Coaching: Asst. Wrestling Coach: 2019-Present, Asst. Football Coach: Offensive Line 2019-2022
- Member of Graduation Committee: 2021-Present
- Awarded Most Inspiring (2023), Teacher of the Month (August 2021, February 2021). Nominated United Way Teacher Award (2022)
High School Teacher, Wrestling Coach, Beta Co-Sponsor
McKinley Senior High School
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan engaging, differentiated lesson plans and create common assessments
- Scored Highly Effective on state COMPASS rubrics on all previous evaluations.
- Taught AP Human Geography, World Geography, and Civics to traditional, ESL, Gifted, and Special Education students
- Assisted wrestling coaching staff to train and mentor student-athletes.
- Sponsored and organized Beta Club meetings and community service project.
- Awarded Teacher of the Month (December 2019)
Education
Level 2 Building Administrator
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana08.2024
LA Level 1 Teaching Certificate - Secondary Social Studies
Louisiana Resource Center For Educators TEACH! Program
Baton Rouge, LA12.2017
B.A. Humanities & Social Sciences - History & Philosophy
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2016
Skills
- Google Educator Level 1 Certified
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, Google Suite, Edulastic, Nearpod, Peardeck, Active Classroom, GoGuardian, and DBQ Online
- Technology integration
- Mentoring new teachers
- Dynamic and interactive lesson planning
- Coaching and mentoring student-athletes
- Building positive relationships and establishing restorative practices
Volunteerism
Camp Counselor at Krewe de Camp: 2019-Present
Friends Helping Kids, Inc. is a non-profit organization that seeks to help kids with developmental disabilities by offering a free annual traditional summer camp experience (Ages 6-22)
Volunteer Wrestling Coach for Jr. Spartans Wrestling Club: 2022 (Ages 6-17)
Timeline
Academic & Behavior Coordinator, SBLC Chairperson
O. Comeaux High School
09.2023 - Current
High School Teacher, Wrestling Coach
O. Comeaux High School
08.2019 - 09.2023
High School Teacher, Wrestling Coach, Beta Co-Sponsor
McKinley Senior High School
01.2017 - 08.2019
Level 2 Building Administrator
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
LA Level 1 Teaching Certificate - Secondary Social Studies
Louisiana Resource Center For Educators TEACH! Program
B.A. Humanities & Social Sciences - History & Philosophy
Louisiana State University