Brian Parker
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Encouraging manager and problem-solver with talent for team building, leading and motivating. Excellent in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact whole school success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building workshops to enhance engagement and boost performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
SharpTeaching
01.2010 - Current
- Professional development - training and in school assessment and support for Primary and Secondary Teachers with reading programs and recently with Behaviour Management.
- Website:www.sharpteaching.com
Co-Director / Consultant
SharpReading
01.2008 - Current
- Advised Senior Teachers, Deputy Principals and Principals of teacher performance and potential weaknesses when implementing new training programmes.
- Ran face to face and online Professional development that enforced participation to develop key skills with individuals, teams and whole schools.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided clear goals and coaching to address inefficiencies and improve learning outcomes.
- Produced a range of online training videos and learning systems to create a full guided reading programme.
Communications Manager
Canterbury Communities Earthquake Recovery Network
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders: resident leaders, insurance managers and politicians.
- Maintained open communication with 70 resident groups by presenting regular newsletter updates and running open forum meetings and workshops.
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Canterbury Japanese Supplementary School - Riccarton Christchurch
01.2008 - 01.2009
Tutor Primary and Secondary Programmes
New Zealand Graduate School of Education - Christchurch
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Tutored diverse groups of adult students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important teaching and management skills.
Teacher
Various Roles
1994 - 01.2007
- Teaching in Japan (ESOL) and New Zealand (Primary).
Primary School Teacher – Year 4/5
Banks Avenue Primary School
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Year 4 & 5
- Central New Brighton Primary School - Years 7 & 8
ESL Teacher
Ohtani Women's University - Japan
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Part time tutor.
Deputy Head Of ESL Department
Clarke Memorial International High School - Japan
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Full time Teacher.
- Trained and supported new teachers.
- Researched and developed new teaching programs.
Education
Diploma of Teaching - Primary -
New Zealand Graduate School of Education
Christchurch, NZDiploma of Teaching - Secondary - - Art / Art History
Christchurch College of Education
Christchurch, NZFine Arts Diploma -
Dunedin School of Art
Dunedin, NZSkills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Change management
Languages
English
Japanese
Timeline
Director
SharpTeaching
01.2010 - Current
Communications Manager
Canterbury Communities Earthquake Recovery Network
01.2010 - 01.2015
Co-Director / Consultant
SharpReading
01.2008 - Current
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Canterbury Japanese Supplementary School - Riccarton Christchurch
01.2008 - 01.2009
Tutor Primary and Secondary Programmes
New Zealand Graduate School of Education - Christchurch
01.2006 - 01.2008
Primary School Teacher – Year 4/5
Banks Avenue Primary School
01.2001 - 01.2003
ESL Teacher
Ohtani Women's University - Japan
01.1998 - 01.1999
Deputy Head Of ESL Department
Clarke Memorial International High School - Japan
01.1994 - 01.1997
Teacher
Various Roles
1994 - 01.2007
Diploma of Teaching - Primary -
New Zealand Graduate School of Education
Diploma of Teaching - Secondary - - Art / Art History
Christchurch College of Education
Fine Arts Diploma -
Dunedin School of Art