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Independent Cooking: A Teen Cooking Class

Teaching teens to cook is a necessary skill as they embark on the world and gain more freedom. Each week we will work together to make simple meals to sustain a growing appetite all while fostering their independence.
Tabitha Rivera
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(75)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week
Assessment
Assessments are offered for those completing the class as an elective, and are not required for all students. Each assessment will be a take home assignment that will quiz on different kitchen skills, safety measures and ingredients discussed in class. For students taking the class as an elective, assessments will be given prior to receiving their certificate of completion.
Grading
Grades and a certificate of completion are available to those students taking this class as an elective, but will not be given out unless a student/parent requests it. Receiving a grade or certificate in the class will require students to post a photo of their completed meal, as well as complete a final quiz at the end of their chosen term. If you would like to receive grades or a certificate of completion for your learner, please send a message as soon as possible.

Class Experience

Beginner - Intermediate Level
Fostering independence is an important skill as children grow older. This includes teaching teens to cook for themselves. At least to ensure that college does not become a bag of ramen nightly nor a takeout central. 

Each week, we will go through basic cooking skills as we prepare easy meals for teens. This class is highly interactive and very hands on. We will work together, with frequent check ins, to create delicious meals together. 

Recipe cards will be available the Friday prior to class (being posted between 7-8pm Mountain time) to ensure that all necessities are ready for our class. You are welcome to print out the cards so that students can have a stack of recipes to have available whenever they so need. 

This class is all-inclusive and is designed to help learners with anxiety, Dyslexia, ADHD, ADD and ASD achieve their goals. Our classroom is a quiet, positive, low pressure area where students can engage as much as they'd like. Cameras and/ or mics are only asked to be on during our 'check in' sections, where learners will give a quick update on their progress to ensure no one is feeling left behind. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone should feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen. 

What’s on the Menu? Please find your class day.

MONDAY (BEGINS AUG 26TH)
August 26th - Orange Chicken & Lo Mein
September 2nd - Nachos
September 9th - Lemon Parmesan Chicken
September 16th - Meatballs
September 23rd - Lettuce Wraps
September 30th - Pizza Poppers
October 7th - Sausage and Tomato Pasta
October 14th - Spring Rolls
October 21st - Dumplings
October 28th - Bibimbap
November 4th - Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwiches
November 11th - Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese
November 18th - Tacos
November 25th  - Fajitas
December 2nd - Chili Bowl
December 9th - Zuppa Tuscana Soup
December 16th - Waffle Fry Nachos
December 23rd - Stuffed French Toast
December 30th - Green Chile Enchiladas



WEDNESDAY 
May 8th - Scampi
May 15th - Bacon Burgers
May 22nd - French Toast
May 29th - Stir Fry
June 5th -  Taco Salad
June 12th - Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
June 19th - Creamy Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
June 26th - Asada Fries
July 3rd - BLT Macaroni Salad
July 10th - Chicken Bowls
July 17th - Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice
July 24th - NO CLASS
July 31st - Ramen Noodle Salad
August 7th - Stuffed Chicken
August 14th - Butter Chicken
August 21st - Red Beans and Rice
August 28th - Creamy Tomato Chicken and Noodles
September 4th - Sweet Potato Skillet
September 11th - Taco Bowls
September 18th - Stuffed Peppers
September 25th - Lasagna
October 2nd - Bibimbap
October 19th - Nachos
October 16th - Pizza Poppers
October 23rd - Butter Chicken
October 30th - Burgers and Aioli
November 6th - Beef and Broccoli
November 13th - Manicotti 
November 20th - Sausage and Tomato Pasta
November 27th - Tacos
December 4th - Zuppa Tuscana Soup
December 11th - Chili Bowl
December 18th - Broccoli & Cheese Soup
December 25th - NO CLASS



THURSDAY 
May 16th - Dumplings
May 23rd - Jalapeño Crunch Wraps
May 30th -  Pizza Rolls
June 6th - Creamy Tomato Chicken & Noodles
June 13th -  Sweet Potato Skillet
June 20th - Lemon Pepper Chicken with Rice
June 27th - Caesar Chicken Wrap
July 4th - NO CLASS
July 11th - Stuffed Peppers
July 18th - Green Enchiladas
July 25th - NO CLASS
August 1st - NO CLASS
August 8th - Chicken Alfredo
August 15th - Fried Rice
August 22nd - Greek Chicken Bowls
August 29th - Stir Fry
September 5th - Gnocchi
September 12th - Kebabs
September 19th - Lemon Parmesan Chicken
September 26th -  Spring Rolls
October 3rd - Chicken Nuggets
October 10th - Manicotti 
October 17th - Honey Garlic Chicken
October 24th - Lasagna
October 31st - Nachos
November 7th - Chicken Parmesan
November 14th - Cheeseburger Pasta
November 21st - Chili Bowl
November 28th - NO CLASS
December 5th - Scampi
December 12th - Manicotti
December 19th - Zuppa Tuscana Soup
December 26th - NO CLASS



Recipes can be adapted to Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy Free. 
Menu may change as student requests are primarily applied.


A FLEX CLASS version is now available. Simply follow the link below for stage 1.
https://outschool.com/classes/beginner-independent-cooking-a-teen-cooking-flex-class-WJ7vyrxa

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 quiet, positive, low pressure area where students can engage as much as they'd like.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should be able to identify and utilize ingredients and basic items in the kitchen.
Supply List
Recipe cards will be sent the Friday before class. 

Common kitchen items will be needed such as oil, pans, pots, and flour, eggs, milk, etc.
Joined September, 2021
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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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$15

weekly
1x per week
55 min

Completed by 222 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-12 learners per class

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