Sebastian Brown
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Mathematics Teacher at Glenala State High School and previously Cavendish Road State High School, adept in data-driven decision-making and fostering student well-being. Spearheaded impactful wellbeing initiatives and led the development and implementation of senior math curriculum, demonstrating strong organisational skills and effective team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and leadership skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher and Year Level Coordinator
Cavendish Road State High School
Holland Park, Queensland
01.2024 - 12.2024
- As a mathematics teacher, I taught Year 9 general math, Year 11 methods, and Year 12 general math. I was the lead teacher of 11 methods, and as such, I was responsible for unit planning, writing and administering assessment, and leading a small group of teachers. This role also included submitting assessment pieces to the QCAA for endorsement.
- As Year 9 Coordinator, I was responsible for overseeing wellbeing initiatives for the year level and working closely in a team with the Year 9 Deputy Principal and Year 9 Guidance Officer.
- In 2024, this included leading the Year 9 Student Leaders in fortnightly meetings and providing them opportunities to develop their leadership capabilities through running events (Harmony Day and Australia's Biggest Morning Tea), speaking at Year Level Parades, attending an Altitude Leadership conference in Brisbane City, and establishing a connection with Seville Road SS by providing student leaders to run activities at their Under 8s activity day.
- I also helped organise and assisted with programs aimed at targeted engagement of at-risk students, including a boys' group and a girls' group for the Onwards and Upwards mentoring program, and a small group of boys who completed a Boxing Beyond Barriers program. These interventions had a profoundly positive effect on student behaviour and engagement.
- Other large events that required planning and communication with parents and students were the subject information night for Year 9 and 10, as well as organising and coordinating the Year 9 Camp, which was attended by 274 students, and a QUT Experience day at the Gardens Point campus in the last week of Term 4.
Teacher - Mathematics
Cavendish Road State High School
Holland Park, Queensland
01.2014 - 12.2023
- I started teaching mathematics at Cavendish Road State High School in 2014. While teaching there, I taught a range of junior and senior classes, and I have gained experience and developed my curriculum knowledge, pedagogy, and behaviour management.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate and safe learning environment for all students.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Education (Mathematics) - Mathematics Education
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12-2013
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) -
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Majors in Criminology And Sports Studies
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12-2008
Skills
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Strong Organisational Skills
- Student Well-Being Emphasis
- Data-driven decision making
References
Tyrone Jones
Deputy Principal Year 9 and 10
Cavendish Road State High School
Email: tjone85@eq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3394 0722
Terry Moran
Head of Department (Mathematics)
Cavendish Road State High School
Email: tmora1@eq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3394 0777
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher and Year Level Coordinator
Cavendish Road State High School
01.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher - Mathematics
Cavendish Road State High School
01.2014 - 12.2023
Graduate Certificate in Education (Mathematics) - Mathematics Education
University of Queensland
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) -
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - Majors in Criminology And Sports Studies
University of Queensland
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