Grace Wilkie
Portland,VIC
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience as an Events Management and Chef Instructor at Dr. Yanga's Colleges. Expert in lesson planning and student engagement, fostering a positive learning environment. Proven ability to enhance student performance through individualized support and innovative teaching methods, while maintaining high standards of classroom management and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Events Management Instructor
Dr. Yanga's Colleges
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Chef Instructor
Dr. Yanga's Colleges
06.2013 - 04.2018
- Maintained clean, neat and well-sanitized kitchen.
- Motivated students to achieve new levels of skill in diverse kitchen tasks.
- Monitored food production for quality, safety, and adherence to establishment standards.
- Coached junior chefs on cooking techniques and performance strategies.
- Mentored aspiring chefs, providing guidance on career paths and industry trends to help them succeed in the competitive culinary world.
- Established a positive learning environment, fostering open communication among students and encouraging teamwork during group activities.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops for students to practice advanced knife skills, plating techniques, and flavor pairings.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for a diverse range of culinary classes, ensuring students gained practical experience in food preparation and presentation.
- Enhanced culinary skills of students by demonstrating various cooking techniques and explaining the science behind them.
- Inspired creativity among students by challenging them to develop unique dishes using seasonal ingredients or specific cooking techniques.
- Coordinated field trips to local markets, farms, and restaurants for an immersive educational experience outside the classroom setting.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing proper sanitation practices and adherence to health department regulations during all lessons.
- Instructed students on menu planning, recipe development, and cost analysis to promote efficiency in professional kitchens.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Chef Instructor
Pines City Colleges
05.2009 - 06.2012
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration - Exonomics
Trinity University of Asiq
Quezon City, Philippines06.1983
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Expertise in subject matter
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Student engagement
- Recordkeeping
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Technology integration
- Classroom management techniques
- Effective lesson planning
- Detailed instruction
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
Certification
Certificate in Thai Cooking
Chocolate Tempering
Wine tasting and Classification
Timeline
Events Management Instructor
Dr. Yanga's Colleges
05.2015 - 06.2018
Chef Instructor
Dr. Yanga's Colleges
06.2013 - 04.2018
Chef Instructor
Pines City Colleges
05.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration - Exonomics
Trinity University of Asiq
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