Norbert Thul
Waterford
Summary
Committed lecturer with several years in mentoring and educating upper-level undergraduate students. Worked with full-time faculty to supplement programs to prepare students for success in career or graduate school. Created fascinating lectures and activities to explain and demonstrate difficult concepts.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer in Culinary Arts
South East Technological University
Waterford, Ireland
09.2004 - Current
- Organized study groups and provided additional instruction outside of the classroom as needed.
- Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
- Supervised independent studies conducted by individual students or small groups of students.
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
- Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.
- Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
- Advised students on their academic progress and career goals.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
- Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and college-wide policies.
- Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
Executive Chef
Jurys Hotel Group
Waterford, Ireland
07.1990 - 12.2007
- Maintained excellent relationships with local farmers to secure fresh produce for menu items.
- Planned weekly production schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Participated in industry conferences and culinary competitions as a representative of the Hotel Group.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning in Higher Education
Waterford Institute of Technology
Waterford10-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork09-2008
Skills
- Student performance evaluation
- In-class lectures
- Course Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Collaboration
- Curriculum Creation
Languages
German
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Working in full time education, teaching Artisanal and Specialty Food Production.
- Particular interest in New Food Product Development
- Operating Artisan Food Production Business "Frothing Ferments" creating fermented Foods and Beverages.
- Promoting and supporting artisan food producers located at the Social Enterprise facility, Dunhill Eco Park.
Accomplishments
- Currently Vice President of the National Chefs Organisation, The Panel of Chefs of Ireland.
Timeline
Lecturer in Culinary Arts
South East Technological University
09.2004 - Current
Executive Chef
Jurys Hotel Group
07.1990 - 12.2007
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning in Higher Education
Waterford Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Cork Institute of Technology
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