Testimonials
Katherine A. (Former Student)
“I loved having Dr. Rivers as an instructor. I was in the Honors classes, but I was lacking in my English Language Arts skills. I was really embarrassed about it because I felt as if I was the only one in my class who couldn’t write properly. After turning in another disappointing assignment, I spoke with Dr. Rivers, and she helped me work on my writing. I was able to work with her after the school day ended, and we started with the basics. I never felt judged or ashamed of my ability while I worked with her, and Dr. Rivers helped me learn what I didn’t even know I was missing. Even though I had Dr. Rivers in middle school, I still use the skills she has taught me well into University.”
T.G. (Former Colleague)
“When I first met Vivian, I was immediately struck by her humility and her deep passion for teaching. She genuinely cares about those around her and inspires others through her intelligence, perseverance, and authenticity. Vivian is a true example of a kind and genuine soul.”
Amisha B. (Parent)
“My son has made incredible progress in English thanks to Dr Rivers’ fun, engaging, clear and truly effective teaching style. I am so grateful for the strong vocabulary, confidence and love for learning she has inspired in him! Thanks to Dr Rivers, his level of English has evolved to the next level.”
A.D. (Former Colleague)
“Viv’s pedagogy is rooted in evidence based practice and she has an innovative approach to learning tasks in her classroom that students find challenging, engaging and rewarding. During our training, she brought interesting insights to academic reading that helped to shape my understanding of teaching literacy.”
Alex Giannelli (Former Student)
“I had the privilege of being taught by Dr. Rivers many years ago during my Sophomore year in high school. Immediately, she stood out against all the other teachers—bringing excitement back into the classroom and joy into learning. She knows how to relate to her students and make lessons more engaging. More importantly, she treats her students with a respect that makes them feel at ease. It is not easy to cater to multiple different personalities and learning styles in one classroom, but Dr. Rivers did do with grace and kindness. I still remember her class as one of my favorites solely because of her teaching style and passion for her students’ success.”
S. Walk (Former Colleague)
“Working alongside Vivian at Exeter City Community Trust was an absolute pleasure. Her teaching skills stood out across all levels of students, consistently adapting her approach to meet individual needs. Viv built strong, genuine relationships with the students, creating a positive and engaging learning environment. Her dedication, professionalism and warmth made a lasting impact on everyone she worked with.”
Kristina Sandulova (Parent)
“When we contacted Dr Rivers to help our 16 year old daughter in English, we had a short amount of time to turn things around. From the beginning, we found Dr Rivers to be professional, warm and welcoming, offering us advice based on thorough assessments which met both our needs and time frame. She made us feel heard and comforted in knowing it was solvable. She provided us constant feedback and clear communication throughout the weeks. In the end, we were so pleased our daughter achieved the results she needed and with Dr Rivers’ kindness and dedication to her success.”
M. Mansour (Former Colleague)
“Dr. Rivers exemplifies what many teachers around the world aspire to be: someone who truly cares not only for the education of her students, but for their overall well-being. Additionally, her passion extends to her colleagues as well, constantly offering support and genuine advice. I can confidently say that working with her has made me a better educator myself.”
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