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Beginner Independent Cooking: An at Home Teen Cooking Class

Beginner chefs will be able to work through breakfast, lunches, dinners and desserts in the structured flex class. Fantastic for homeschoolers and those just starting out in the kitchen.
Tabitha Rivera
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(74)
Class

What's included

17 pre-recorded lessons
average 8 mins per video
17 weeks
of teacher support
2 hrs 9 mins
total video learning hours
1 year access
to the content
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Students will need to turn in a photo of their finished creation as well as the packet given each week.
Grading
If requested, student will be given a letter grade based on performance, and a letter or certificate of completion for their records.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
Fostering independence is an important skill as children grow older. This includes teaching teens to cook for themselves. This can spur a love of cooking or be used simply to ensure that post high school life does not become a bag of ramen nightly nor a takeout central. 

In this Flex Class, students will have weekly assignments to complete at their own pace. Learners will have the help of video instruction that they can watch over and over again, as needed. While there is no live lesson, the instructor will always be available to answer any questions they may have. 

This is a beginner course that will feature recipes from each meal time. We will begin with an instructional video on kitchen safety then work through 4 weeks each of breakfast items, then lunch, dinner and finish with desserts. Please be aware that this is geared toward learners who are brand new in the kitchen or helpers that are ready to take on tasks of their own. 

Each Video will begin with explaining necessary supplies, substitutes to make each recipe vegan, gluten-free or vegetarian and a step-by-step instruction of what we will be doing. Students will receive a syllabus for the class detailing what is expected as well as what they can expect. They will also receive a vocabulary list going over terms that we will commonly use in the class such as "minced", "diced", "cooked through", and "creating a well".  Recipe cards will also accompany the video instruction. Students are encouraged to save and write any helpful notes on these recipe cards to ensure they can recreate the recipes in the future. 
Every week, students will have assignments in the form of a written report and photographs of their meal. A beginner chef completion certificate will be available at the end of the term. Learners will then be able to move to the Intermediate class should they feel ready. 

Class Schedule
Week 1: Syllabus, Kitchen Safety and "What's what" Instructional Video

Breakfast
Week 2: Pancakes, Waffles and Pancake Muffins
Week 3: Omelets, Bacon and Sausage
Week 4: Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls
Week 5: Avocado Toast with a Fried Egg, Cooking Eggs in different ways

Lunch
Week 6: Spring Rolls
Week 7: Nachos
Week 8: Lettuce Wraps
Week 9: Chicken Wings

Dinner
Week 10: Tacos, Beans and Spanish Rice
Week 11: Chicken Nuggets with Sauces
Week 12: Zucchini Boats
Week 13: Stir Fry

Desserts
Week 14: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Week 15: No Bake Cheesecakes
Week 16: Brownies
Week 17: Cake Pops


If you have any questions regarding the class, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to meeting your beginning chef in class.

Syllabus

17 Lessons
over 17 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Getting Started
 In week 1 we will be discussing what's what in the kitchen, as well as kitchen safety. 
17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Breakfast Time!
 Week 2 we jump into our kitchens and begin preparing breakfast with creating traditional pancakes, waffles and pancake muffins. This class focuses on reading recipe cards as well as getting creative in the kitchen. 
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Breakfast Time!
 Week 3 is all about omelettes, bacon and sausage. Building on our skills, we will get more comfortable frying and using the oven. 
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Breakfast Continues
 In our week 4 students will create a breakfast ice cream using frozen fruits. We will discuss creating healthy breakfasts that are fast and easy. Concentrated skills are using a blender and measurements. 

Other Details

Learning Needs
This class is designed to help learners with anxiety, Dyslexia, ADHD, ADD and ASD achieve their goals. Our classroom is a safe, comfortable environment where learners are encouraged to ask questions, and make each dish their own.
Parental Guidance
Students may need assistance handling knives, hot kitchen tools, sharp objects as well as finding correct ingredients.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should be comfortable working with the stove, oven and various kitchen utensils including but not limited to knives, and blenders.
Joined September, 2021
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74reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University
Hi there! I’m Tabitha Rivera and I am happy to meet you. A little about my background, I have a degree in English and Creative Writing and have been an online teacher for 6 years now. I also have 18 years teaching experience in a classroom setting in daycare, tutoring and homeschooling. I love learning and believe that everyone should have something fun to learn and grow with. I enjoy fostering in a student’s learning by providing thought-provoking out-of-the-box lessons that keep my learners asking questions and thinking long after the lesson is over. I also believe that learning should be fun! My classes provide hands on lessons that get my students moving and learning in new environments. My favorite part of teaching is answering my student’s questions and seeing them make new discoveries while following their passions. 

I currently live in New Mexico with my daughter and 2 dogs. In my free time I enjoy working on writing my book, reading, traveling, cooking and baking. I also love to learn new languages and about every culture. I currently can speak 6 languages and look forward to adding more to my collection. 

I look forward to seeing your child in my classroom! Thanks for stopping by!

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