Derek D. Dirckx
New Orleans
Summary
Professional educator, writer, and editor with deep experience in teaching and curriculum development, as well as community engagement. Skilled in fostering collaborative learning environments and adapting to diverse educational needs. Strong emphasis on achieving measurable academic results, telling meaningful stories, and supporting team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Instructor of First Year Writing
University of New Orleans, English and Foreign Languages
09.2023 - Current
- Taught personal narrative, profile, research, and analytical/argumentative writing.
- Implemented original lesson plans and reading assignments within existing curriculum.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
Associate Fiction Editor
Bayou Magazine
01.2023 - Current
- Managed first-tier reading processes, selected viable stories for publication, and extensively edited stories.
Writing Center Coach
University of New Orleans, English and Foreign Languages
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed individualized learning plans for each student, addressing their specific needs and areas for growth.
- Assisted students in overcoming writer''s block by implementing creative brainstorming techniques and exercises.
- Maintained detailed records of tutoring sessions, noting strategies used and areas for future improvement.
Field Representative
US Census Bureau
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
- Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive personal information, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Education
MFA - Creative Writing, Fiction
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2025
BA - Political Science, Philosophy
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Duluth, MN05-2016
Skills
- Narrative Structuring
- Grammar proficiency
- Client communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Organization
Awards
- Ernest and Shirley Svenson Award for Fiction, University of New Orleans, 2024
- Virginia & Matt Klemmack Scholarship, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 2015
publications
Fiction
- Dirckx, Derek D. “Maintenance.” The Baltimore Review, Winter 2024, baltimorereview.org/winter_2024/contributor/derek-dirckx
- ·Dirckx, Derek D. “Dark in Here.” Willesden Hearld: Short Stories 11. Edited by Stephen Moran, Willesden Hearld, 2019, pp. 71-90
- Dirckx, Derek D. “Unregulated Democracy and Campaign Finance Reform.” Duluth Journal of Undergraduate Research, vol. 2, 2015, pp. 80-93.
Timeline
Graduate Instructor of First Year Writing
University of New Orleans, English and Foreign Languages
09.2023 - Current
Associate Fiction Editor
Bayou Magazine
01.2023 - Current
Writing Center Coach
University of New Orleans, English and Foreign Languages
09.2022 - 05.2023
Field Representative
US Census Bureau
03.2021 - 08.2021
MFA - Creative Writing, Fiction
University of New Orleans
BA - Political Science, Philosophy
University of Minnesota, Duluth
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