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Bernhard Pirkl

@bernhardpirkl

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Experienced secondary-school teacher and translator specializing in history, English, and philosophy.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek teaching and academic roles that blend classroom instruction, translation/editing, and research, with collaborative, education-focused workplaces and opportunities to develop curricula.

I am an experienced secondary-school teacher with extensive background in history, English philology, philosophy/ethics and literary translation, combining classroom teaching with academic research and freelance translation work.

My career includes long-term teaching roles across Munich-area grammar and vocational schools, a DFG graduate-school scholarship, and doctoral research on literature and globalization, alongside freelance translation and editorial assignments for multiple university institutes.

I bring strong skills in curriculum development, seminar preparation, academic proofreading and translation, and a commitment to political education and community engagement, supported by practical experience in school training and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Teacher (Various Vocational Schools)

Current

Caritas Vocational Schools

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years)

Delivered vocational instruction in childcare, nutrition and home economics across Caritas vocational schools, developing practical training modules and assessing vocational competencies.

Vocational Education Curriculum Design Childcare Training Nutrition Education Assessments Classroom Management

Current

Lecturer in Philosophy

Current

Academy of Fine Arts Munich

Taught philosophy courses at the Academy of Fine Arts, developing seminar content and supervising student research under the chair of Prof. Maria Muhle.

Philosophy Instruction Seminar Design Academic Supervision Curriculum Development Research Guidance Critical Theory

Teacher (Grammar School)

State of Bavaria

Sep 2011 - Jul 2014 (2 years 10 months)

Taught history and ethics/philosophy at multiple Bavarian grammar schools, designing curricula and delivering lessons to secondary students while participating in school administration and student assessment.

Teaching Curriculum Development Classroom Management Lesson planning Assessments History Philosophy Ethics

Research Assistant

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

May 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year 4 months)

Conducted literature research, translations, proofreading, and archival research for the Chair of Systematic Theology, supporting seminar preparation and academic publications.

Research literature review Proofreading Archive Research German English Translation Academic Translations

Student Assistant

GTP Global Transfer Pricing Business Solutions

Jul 2007 - May 2008 (10 months)

Provided office support, maintained website and databases, produced English translations, and assisted marketing efforts as a student assistant.

Office Administration Translation Marketing Support Documentation Data Entry

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Master of Arts, Literary Translation

2013 - 2014

Completed Master of Arts in Literary Translation at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

State of Bavaria / Maria-Theresia-Gymnasium, Munich (Teacher Training)

Teacher Trainee (Vorbereitungsdienst), Teacher Training for Grammar Schools

2011 - 2013

Completed practical teacher training for grammar schools at Maria-Theresia-Gymnasium, Munich as part of state teacher preparation.

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

State qualification for teaching (First State Examination in History and English Philology), History and English Philology

2001 - 2009

Pursued studies including Communication Studies, Political Science, History, and completed teacher training studies in History and English Philology with extension studies in Philosophy; final thesis in English Philology on psychoanalysis and film theory.