Dusan Pirkovic
About
I am a Learning and Development professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education, specializing in team leadership, curriculum development, and instructor training. I have proven ability to design and implement learning programs, mentor educators, and improve instructional quality. I am also a published fiction author with strong content creation skills, able to combine structured educational expertise with creative and analytical writing.
Work Experience
Published Author
Published multiple works and novels in English and Serbian. Developed long-form narrative content with structured storytelling and strong audience engagement. Experience in digital publishing platforms and independent content distribution.
English teacher
Taught English to school students and adult learners. Designed lesson plans tailored to different proficiency levels.
English Instructor
Delivered academic English courses to preparatory and undergraduate students. Designed course materials, assessments, and structured learning activities. Delivered training through LMS platforms (Moodle), managing content, assessments, and student progress. Conducted both in-person and online instruction using digital learning tools.
Team Leader - Listening and Speaking Module
Coordinated instructor team operations, ensuring alignment with course objectives and delivery standards. Developed and implemented listening and speaking curriculum for preparatory programs. Delivered training sessions to instructors, improving teaching consistency. Evaluated course effectiveness and contributed to continuous improvement of learning outcomes.
Team Leader - General Education Unit - Liberal Arts Department
Led a team of 9 instructors, improving course delivery consistency and aligning teaching standards across modules. Designed and coordinated interdisciplinary General Education curricula across multiple subject areas. Trained and mentored instructors, improving teaching consistency and classroom effectiveness. Evaluated instructor performance and contributed to quality assurance processes. Collaborated with academic stakeholders to align learning outcomes with institutional goals.
Education
Certificate of Achievement for UCI1x: Understanding Classroom Interaction
University Teaching 101
International Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Bachelor's degree in English language
Master's degree in English language
Master’s Thesis: The Heroic Code as a cultural phenomenon in English literature