JULIE DIRKS
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with a strong background in program development, curriculum design with a focus on nutrition, food science and health. Also, skilled in leadership training, managing budgets, handling purchasing and creating programs that support student success and community outreach. I'm looking to bring my strengths in organization, communication and service into a role focused customer support or health and nutrition, ideally somewhere I can make a real difference in people's lives and contribute to a mission I believe in.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2005 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans in Food Science, Nutrition, Human Growth and Interior Design
- Utilize hands on projects, discussions and technology to enhance learning
- Assess student progress and provide individualized support to meet learning goals
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with district and state guidelines
- Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, parents, community stakeholders and administration
- Manage equipment, budgets, purchase orders, and resources
Parent Educator – School Age Parenting Program
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Provided support and educational resources to young parents balancing school and childcare
- Led workshops on parenting, child development, nutrition and financial literacy
- Connected families to resources to support educational and personal needs
- Created individualized student success plans
- Advocated and helped students develop the skills needed for both parenting and academic achievement
Family and Consumer Sciences Agent & 4-H Coordinator
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
07.2001 - 05.2005
- Developed and led community education programs on nutrition, health, financial literacy and child development
- Managed and expanded 4-H youth programs, recruiting volunteers and mentoring youth
- Built partnerships with schools, businesses and community organizations to enhance outreach
- Organized hands-on workshops and events focused on leadership, life skills, and career readiness
- Assisted in securing grants and funding to support Extension programs and 4-H initiatives
- Maintained monthly records and reports according to state guidelines
Education
Integrativer Health Practitioner I & II - Holistic Health Coaching
Integrative Health Practitioner Institute
02-2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Texas Tech University
05-2001
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional planning and implementation
- Interpersonal communication
- Mentoring
- Program development
- Community outreach
- Leadership development
- Team collaboration
- Progress tracking and assessment
- Resource management
- Technology integration
- Project management
- Oversight management
- Creativity and innovation
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Public speaking
- Learning management systems
- Instructional strategies
Timeline
Parent Educator – School Age Parenting Program
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2020
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2005 - Current
Family and Consumer Sciences Agent & 4-H Coordinator
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
07.2001 - 05.2005
Integrativer Health Practitioner I & II - Holistic Health Coaching
Integrative Health Practitioner Institute
Bachelor’s Degree - Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Texas Tech University