Pro Chef
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Learn from a pro with a fun easy teaching style who has great recipes, knows the science, and can offer more tips and ideas
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Talk with client and guide them to find out their goal and then figure what works best to accomplish their request
find out if there is any learning concerns or allergies
explain what will happen in the class
answer any questions
write up an agreement
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Hospitality degree
certified executive pastrychef
12 years working for major hotels and resorts
teach at junior college with acclaimed program for 23 years
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Willing to work with the customer but will be fair and honest about cost. You get what you pay for
How did you get started teaching?
Left being a resort pastry chef and moved back to Chicago with a new teaching job and now have done it for 18 years
What types of students have you worked with?
Teach college kids to seniors for a college but also do kids classes and camps
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Taught 4kids classes and to see them progress and be excited about learning how to bake
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hire someone who has experience making desserts and baking but also has teaching experience with students who may learn differently
hire someone who is patient and flexible
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do they want to learn and how much willing to pay for a professional instructor who wants it to work for both of us