DIRJA WIHARJA
English Language Educator | Lecturer | Tutor | Writer & Editor
📍 Parepare, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
📞 WhatsApp: +62 858 1773 5849
✉️ Email: dirjawiharja@gmail.com
🌐 Blog: dirja-wiharja.blogspot.com
📷 Instagram: @dirja_wiharja
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dedicated English Language Educator with extensive experience in teaching, tutoring, academic instruction, educational leadership, and community development. Holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English Language Education from IAIN Parepare. Experienced in higher education teaching, English language training, writing, editing, and organizational leadership. Passionate about language education, cultural studies, and character development through education.
EDUCATION
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in English Language Education
IAIN Parepare, Indonesia
2006–2021
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English Language Education
IAIN Parepare, Indonesia
2006–2021
Islamic Boarding School Education
PPM Rahmatul Asri Enrekang
1999–2005
Primary Education
SD 3 Carawali Sidrap
1993–1999
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lecturer / Instructor
IAIN Parepare
2023–2024
Delivered courses in English Language Education and related subjects.
Facilitated student learning and academic development.
Lecturer / Instructor
Institut Teknologi Habibie (ITH) Parepare
2023–2024
Conducted instructional activities and academic mentoring.
Assisted students in developing language and communication skills.
Supervisor
PP Zubdatul Asrar NU Parepare
2018–Present
Oversees educational and character-development programs.
Provides guidance and mentorship to students and staff.
English Tutor
Meguru English Parepare
2025
English Tutor
ELBRUS English Training Center
2014–2016
Designed and delivered English language training programs.
Assisted learners in improving communication and language proficiency.
Staff Member, PASIH Unit
IAIN Parepare
2009–2011
Supported administrative and academic activities within the institution.
PUBLICATIONS AND EDITORIAL WORK
Author & Editor
Where Our Story Begins
Rahmatul Asri, 2016
Author
Belajar Memecah Kenangan (Poetry Anthology)
2017
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chairman
Indonesian Syattariyah Youth Association
2016–Present
Founder
Sulo Langi' Religious and Cultural Studies Community
2015–Present
Principal (Head of Madrasah Wustha)
PP Zubdatul Asrar NU Parepare
2019–2022
Chairman
LESBUMI Parepare City
2013
Second Secretary
PC PMII Parepare City
2011
President
Student Executive Board (BEM), IAIN Parepare
2008–2009
Chairman
MISPALA COSMOSENTRIS, IAIN Parepare
2007–2008
Chairman
LIBAM, IAIN Parepare
2006–2007
SKILLS
English Language Teaching
Curriculum Development
Academic Instruction
Educational Leadership
Writing and Editing
Public Speaking
Student Mentoring
Community Development
Research and Academic Writing
Interpersonal Communication
LANGUAGES
Indonesian (Native)
English (Professional Working Proficiency)
