Dr Alan Parsons

Deputy Head of School at Newcastle Grammar School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Newcastle Area, AU

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Credentials

  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Mar, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Oct, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Communicating Covid-19
    University of Melbourne
    Sep, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Oct, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Learning NVivo
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • NVivo 2018 Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • The Science of Wellbeing
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Aug, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Adolescence: Whose Problem is it Anyway?
    University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education
    Jul, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Jul, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Jul, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Jul, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods
    Coursera
    Jun, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions
    Coursera
    May, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • A Foundation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence
    Centre for Cultural Competence, Australia
    Sep, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Positive Psychology
    Coursera Verified Certificates
    Apr, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives
    Coursera Verified Certificates
    Nov, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms
    Coursera Verified Certificates
    Aug, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Improving Schools - The Art of Leadership
    Harvard University
    Jan, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance
    FutureLearn
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science
    Coursera
  • edX Honor Code Certificate for Leaders of Learning
    edX
  • edX Verified Certificate for The Science of Happiness
    edX

Experience

  • Newcastle Grammar School
    • Australia
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Head of School
      • Jan 2016 - Present

      Daily running of the school. Design and implementation of a Staff Appraisal System, PLCs@NGS. Provision of Professional Learning in Positive Education. Implementation of the Positive Education program. Student Wellbeing, Pastoral Care and Behaviour Development responsibilities. Daily running of the school. Design and implementation of a Staff Appraisal System, PLCs@NGS. Provision of Professional Learning in Positive Education. Implementation of the Positive Education program. Student Wellbeing, Pastoral Care and Behaviour Development responsibilities.

  • The Southport School
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
      • Jan 2006 - Dec 2015

      Responsible for the efficient and effective day to day functioning of the Senior School along with the ability to deputize for the Headmaster as required.

      • Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

      • Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

  • St Michael's College Carrara
      • Jan 1996 - Jun 2001

      • Jan 1993 - Dec 1995

      • Jan 1991 - Dec 1992

  • Aquinas College - Southport
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Jan 1980 - Dec 1990

Education

  • Griffith University
    Doctor of Education (EdD), Racial-Ethnic Identity and Academic Self-Efficacy
    2016 - 2021
  • University of Newcastle
    Master of Educational Studies (Distinction)(MEdStud), Boys' Education; Educational Leadership
    2011 - 2013
  • Queensland University of Technology
    Bachelor of Education (BEd), Mathematics
    1987 - 1988
  • QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
    Diploma of Teaching (DipT), Mathematics and Science
    1977 - 1979
  • Institute of Faith Education (IFE)
    Diploma of Applied Theology (DipAppTheol), Theology
    1995 - 1995

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