4.7

Anthony Pierulla

Student Development - Palo Alto College

4.7
Quality
1.4
Difficulty
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Would Retake
103
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.4
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

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Would Retake

103

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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103 total ratings

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What Students Say

i think you are a great teacher

STUDENTDEVELOP - 5.0 rating

cool, funny and interesting

SDEV0170 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A- (1)
A (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 2 reported grades
A-: 1
A: 1
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STUDENTDEVELOP

5.0

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STUDENTDEV

5.0

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STUDENTORIENT

5.0

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SUCCEEDING

5.0

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SDEV0170038

5.0

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SUCCEEDING

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SDEV7010

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Reviews (102)
5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Oct 12, 2004

No Comments

4.0
2.0
SDEV0170
Oct 18, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
STUDENTDEVELOP
Nov 23, 2004

i think you are a great teacher.you are very funny and i like how you use metaphors. i also like the fact that you show videos and try to relate to the students. you are one of my motivations to keep going. you started at sac and now you have a degree from houston. awesome!!!

5.0
3.0
SDEV0170
Feb 4, 2005

cool, funny and interesting

5.0
1.0
SDEV
Feb 4, 2005

He is very cool, you get a kick in being in his class. the best way to learn is to play and that is his way of teaching, very good.

5.0
1.0
STUDENTDEV
Feb 9, 2005

Nice guy with a pleasant, quirky sense of humor.

5.0
1.0
STUDENTORIENT
May 31, 2005

Great teacher funny and keeps you awake. If I had the chance I would take him again.

5.0
3.0
STUDENTDEVELOP
Jul 30, 2005

Mr. Pierulla is a very good teacher i don't know whatelse to say about him because he is just great, funny and i really liked to take the class with him.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Grade: A-
Aug 2, 2005

good engery, very cool!! Hey amigo come join my class kind of attitude.

5.0
3.0
SUCCEEDING
Aug 9, 2005

Mr. Pierulla is an extraordinary teacher. His informative, and positive way of teaching helps even the least sure students feel right at home. But, the most important thing is, Mr. Pierulla teaches you how to love learning!!!! HE ROCKS!!

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170038
Aug 9, 2005

He's very nice

5.0
1.0
O
Aug 9, 2005

he's real relaxed makes it easier on students

5.0
2.0
SDEV
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2005

Mr. Pierulla is one of the first and most awesome teachers I know. He makes you feel comfortable and at ease. He is very out going and is a big influnce. Your movie extras are a very good learning device, Thank you for making college a little easier. Keep up the good work.

5.0
1.0
SDEV
Aug 23, 2005

Looks like Dennis Hopper, and is absolutely off the wall! He serioulsy is an awesome teacher, encourages you to get involved with activities and most importantly, makes you SPEAK UP!

5.0
1.0
SDEV
Sep 1, 2005

HE IS FUNNY AND HE REALLY CARES ABOUT YOU! I HAVE BEEN OUT OF HIS CLASS FOR A YEAR AND WHEN I SEE HIM HE STILL WANTS TO KNOW HOW I AM DOING AND WORKS REALLY HARD AND HE TELLS YOU WHO IS GOOD TO TAKE FOR YOUR OTHER CLASSES HE IS THE BEST

5.0
1.0
STUDENDEVELOP
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

4.0
1.0
STRATEGYCLASS
Sep 5, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
STUDENTDEVELOP
Sep 19, 2005

HE IS CRAZY, FUNNY AND ALWAYS IS SMILING FOR EVERYTHING, HE MOTIVATED THE PERSON TO BE MORE SECURE OF THEMSELVES, HE ASK QUESTIONS EVERYDAY, IF YOU CAN'T ANSWER IT HE'LL ASK SOMEBODY ELSE, AND THEN COME BACK WITH YOU AGAIN, BUT IS A GOOD INSTRUCTOR I WANT TO BE IN HIS CLASS AGAIN. THANKS ALOT INSTRUCTOR, BECAUSE I LEARNED MORE THAN I EXPECTED.

5.0
2.0
SDEV101
Sep 20, 2005

Very cool guy! Ilove to go to his class, even when it is an early morning class on a monday, and that says alot considering im definitely not a morning person.

5.0
1.0
ORIENTATION
Oct 13, 2005

He's cool and funny, but I have his class to early in the morning and he's not always good to be around if you're grumpy in the morning. Though I think the class seems a bit pointless.

4.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Nov 22, 2005

He is a nice guy, but he is annoying... he seems like someone who is trying too hard to be cool. his questions are vague, but there is never a wrong answer... it is a pointless class.

2.0
3.0
SDEV
Feb 17, 2006

this class is pointless, but it's still fun to watch movie extras and gnr videos. however, we need to know exactly what is expected of us, ex: what he asks us to write about doesn't match the syllabus. Still, he's very entertaining!

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
May 8, 2006

very nice guy. class was fun and interesting. However we did not follow the schedule very well. Was mostly a social talk fest. We did not learn many of the proposed topics that would have been helpful. very pointless class. The only good thing is that it introduced you to a nice professor that could possibly be helpful later at school.

5.0
1.0
SDEV017
Sep 13, 2006

At first the class seems like a waste of time, but he gives good advice and his little assignments make you think. I would definitley recommend him....he's hilarious!!

4.0
3.0
SDEV0170
Sep 14, 2006

We haven't gotten started on much, so i can't really say what the class is like... So far he seems goofy, an interesting person, but I don't think this class is going to help me much. But, I guess I won't know until I'm done this semester...

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Dec 1, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SDEV0217
Feb 16, 2007

He is an amazing man with a lot of wisdom, he gives appropriate insight and is willing to help in any way he can. He is funny, and a lot of fun. I adore him. I wish I could take his class for more than one semester.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Feb 27, 2007

FUN FUN FUN.....MAKES THE CLASS FUN AND INTERSTING.......NO CHANCE TO FALL ASLEEP!!

5.0
1.0
SDEV104A
Jun 5, 2007

you are a real funny professor.

5.0
3.0
SDEV104A
Jun 5, 2007

This teacher is very interesting with such wonderful insights about life and the world. He always keeps my interest and I look forward to the next day of class.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 18, 2007

TAKE THIS CLASS AND YOU WONT BE ABLE TO SLEEP HE IS AMAZING LOVE THE CLASS I WOULD TAKE IT AGAIN!!!HoorAY FOR TEACHERS lIkE hIm!!!

4.0
2.0
SDEV0170
Sep 21, 2007

This guy is so funny and wakes us up early on Friday mornings with music and jokes. His assignments are worth doing, even though there are quite a few. They are sometimes boring but made to make you use your brain. Very easy to deal with and talk to. He is older but thats okay because he hasnt shriveled away and lost his sense of humor!MR P ROX!

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Sep 25, 2007

This guy is a trip, I like him but hate his class & I told him so too. He was like its okay & was soo cool about it. This class is a complete waste of time. But I do the work & he keeps me wake or I would absolutly fall asleep in there. I guess it could be worse. If you have to take this class take it with Mr. P

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Oct 22, 2007

he is really cool and funny. makes me want to come to class! lol

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Feb 13, 2008

Hes a real down to earth prof. He is from the real world.

4.0
5.0
SDEV0170
Feb 13, 2008

very good teacher

4.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Feb 13, 2008

I like my teacher

4.0
2.0
SDEV0170
Feb 19, 2008

I think he is a fun teacher but sometimes yes he says some wierd things but he gets everyone to talk or participate. He is a fun teacher.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jun 11, 2008

awsome funny teacher!

4.0
3.0
SDEV0170
Jun 11, 2008

GOOOOD

4.0
1.0
SDEV1701
Jul 9, 2008

i loved him! too bad i only had him for 3 weeks cuz he left early during the summer. he was so funny! i recommend him!!

3.0
2.0
SDEV0170
Jul 21, 2008

he's so BORING...!!!...i really don't know what else to say...he's weird...scary...and he just freaks me out...i really don't look forward to his class at all... =[

4.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Aug 13, 2008

Good, he does funny things to get you to be involed in class, overall good at what he does

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Aug 13, 2008

AWESOME!GREAT GUY!LOVED HIS CLASS!! HE KEEPS HIS STUDENTS ENTERTAINED! Great guy to talk to if you need ANYTHING!! :)

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Aug 13, 2008

fun teacher, like to invole students and very attractive

4.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Nov 20, 2008

When you first meet him you will think that he is just play out crazy. And for the frist few classes he is crazy. The crazyness never goes away you just get use to it. It is part of his personality. He is a very intresting man. He has a lot to say. Just listen to him and you will learn a lot from him. Very openminded and listens to what you have to

5.0
1.0
STUDE0170
Apr 16, 2009

Pretty cool teacher! And funny even though he does say some random things

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
May 7, 2009

Mr. Pierulla is a very nice and insightful teacher. He doesn't do any teaching from the book that is required for the class, but does go over some important topics needed for college. If you go to this class on a regular basis it is an easy A.

5.0
1.0
SPCH1311
Jun 9, 2009

cool, chill,

5.0
2.0
STUDEDEVE
Jun 30, 2009

this man is a great motivator he helps you to keep it up and tells you what you have to do... loves what he does

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jan 26, 2010

I have yet to take this course but I've heard great things about this professor and his teaching ability.

5.0
3.0
SDEV0170
Jan 27, 2010

You the bomb.

4.0
3.0
SDEV0170
Jan 27, 2010

Cool Teacher!

5.0
3.0
SDEV0170
Jan 28, 2010

MR ANTHONY PIERULLA IS A GREAT PROFESSOR, HE IS KNOWLEDGEABLE, MAKES THE CLASS FUN TO BE IN AND IS VERY HELPFUL.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0301
Jan 28, 2010

very funny and can relate to alot of things.

5.0
1.0
STUDE0170
Jan 29, 2010

He's funny and down to the earth. Very outspoken but I love!! Must get him as a teacher you will have fun.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jan 31, 2010

he's cool

5.0
1.0
SDV1301
Feb 18, 2010

He is super cool and very energetic and hyperactive in the morning. He's somebody that'll wake you up at 8 in the morning! He's just an awesome and great loving life guy.

5.0
1.0
SDV1301
Feb 18, 2010

He is super cool and very energetic and hyperactive in the morning. He's somebody that'll wake you up at 8 in the morning! He's just an awesome and great loving life guy. The assignments he makes you do ARE WORTH WHILE!! two thumbs up

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Apr 15, 2010

This teacher is good, very helpful. He starts class by using youtube alot. He likes videos. He loves teaching and being around students. He is very upbeat.

3.0
1.0
SDEV0170
May 20, 2010

This class was so boring....it was pretty much the most useless class I have ever taken.

5.0
1.0
SDEV001
Jun 15, 2010

He's a great teacher andeasy to get along with. I recimmend all freshmen to take this class with him

2.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jun 15, 2010

It was an all right class but I was basically bored. It might be just because I've been here at this college for 4 semesters and I really didn't need to learn how to be in college but i took it as a requirement. He's a good teacher though he's enthusiastic though about teaching

5.0
1.0
SDEV170
Jun 15, 2010

He is Awesome!!!

5.0
1.0
STDEV0170
Jun 15, 2010

very good and interesting teacher

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jun 15, 2010

The Professor is very intresting and should continue helping the students develope thier career. The Professor gives an over all outlook of thier future and helps them start a goal of what they would want to be and what they could accoumplish in their life to come. We need more Professors like Anthony Pierulla.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jun 16, 2010

Just love Mr.Pierulla.He is AWESOME!!A professior I will never forget.Everything he teaches in class has a purpose,it's fun,exciting,informative,never boring.He's always positive and helps u with whatever he can even if it means going out of his way.He's the perfect teacher for this class.I highly recommend,if u choose not to wit him ur missin out!

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jun 16, 2010

Great teacher if i could i would have him for every subject possible.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 19, 2010

Mr.Pierulla keeps the class alive, with his videos and questions! I wish all my pros would teach like this.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 19, 2010

this is a fun class!!!!

5.0
1.0
SDEV101
Jul 19, 2010

He's a great professor! He reminds me of Michael Scott from "The Office" :D

5.0
3.0
SDEV7010
Jul 19, 2010

Mr. Pierulla is a great teacher. His class isvery informative. He keeps the class enthralled with his enthusiasm.

5.0
1.0
SDEV105
Jul 19, 2010

I wish he was the teacher in all my classes. I love the way he teaches and I understood every thing he taught

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 19, 2010

WOW THIS TEACHER IS AMAZING!!!!HE IS VERY ENTHUSIASTIC IN TEACHING...I WISH HE WAS MY TEACHER FOR ALL MY CLASSES..HE HAS EVERYONE LAUGHING AND SMILING ALL CLASS...

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 19, 2010

Mr. pierulla is a great instuctor

5.0
1.0
STDDV0170
Jul 19, 2010

He is extremely fun, exciting,and very helpful. He is my favorite professor.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 19, 2010

This is a very fun and interesting class.!! Mr.Pierulla is a great teacher ;)

5.0
1.0
SDEV002
Jul 19, 2010

He is a funny guy. I really enjoy having this class last because it puts me in a good mood before work.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 19, 2010

He is a great teacher =)I have a lot of fun, lots of participation...Me gusta!

5.0
1.0
SDEVSDEV
Jul 19, 2010

A tad on the vulgar side, a bit opinionated but informative, helpful, and cooperative.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 20, 2010

MR.Pierulla is a great teacher. He really gets all the students involved in what ever is going on. We all leave class with a Smile. always looking forward for tomorrows class.LOVE IT!

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 28, 2010

This is a great class!! he is really nice and treats us with the up most respect. I would recommend him as a teacher.

5.0
2.0
SDEV0170
Aug 3, 2010

AWESOME :D but you have to be willing to speakup he likes feedback from his students :) No textbook is necessary and if you need help just ask him.

5.0
2.0
SDEV0572
Oct 12, 2010

hes a great teacher and is very upity

5.0
1.0
SDEV301
Oct 12, 2010

he can be a little obnoxious for a morning class. but i truly believe he cares about the success of all his students. the hour i spend a week in his class is worth it. a generally good guy who needs to lay off the coffee.

5.0
1.0
SDEVD170
Oct 15, 2010

I really enjoy Mr.Peirulla's class. He makes it very interesting and funny. I recommend this class if you need it.

4.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Oct 15, 2010

Awesome Awesome Awesome Instructor. Very intersting and outspoken. Loves to get everyone involved. I wish he was my grandpa or like a great uncle or somthin. so i can show all my friends how kool he is. LMBO

4.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Oct 17, 2010

Very outspoken and off the wall sometimes but he cares about our future and wants the best for us...

5.0
2.0
STDEV0170
Oct 17, 2010

His a helpful teacher he wants the best for his students while attending college.

5.0
1.0
STUDEV
Oct 17, 2010

he seems like a down to earth type of professor who makes his teachings and class times enjoyable to be in.I find myself interested in his lectures.i am glad to be able to have been instructed by someone like him who shows interest in different generations&allows others to feel as though he TRULY understands the experiences students are experiences

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Mar 3, 2011

Mr. Pierulla was very helpful!! I wish all teachers had his insight. Take him for SDEV he is great!

5.0
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SDEV1701
Mar 3, 2011

Mr. Pierulla is a wonderful teacher he is really smart and i enjoy being in his class. I highly suggest any new coming freshman that is going to be taking SDEV to take his class. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Mar 7, 2011

He is an awsome instructor. Makes me want to stay in college and hope for instrustors like him. Take him you wont be disappointed.

5.0
1.0
SDEV170
Jun 13, 2011

Funny teacher helps student with any questions. Always has positive Attidute.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jun 13, 2011

He's a great teacher

5.0
1.0
SSDEV0170
Jun 15, 2011

Easy Teacher. No book. Hardly went, passed with an A. All you need to do is respond to his emails.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Jul 25, 2011

Wonderful teacher with a great sense of humor. Loves his job and "Hermes (his dog)." Always looking for new ways to teach and keep things interesting. Very likeable and selfless person!!

5.0
1.0
SDV0170
Aug 11, 2011

Great teacher, I even recomended a few of my friends to go visit him in order to get there schedule worked out. He was very Helpful, funny, and outgoing! If he taught another class I would totaly take it!

5.0
1.0
SDEV170
Dec 3, 2011

HE IS A GREAT TEACHER THAT LIKES TO HAVE FUN AND KEEP CLASS INTERESTING, EVERY CLASS STARTS OFF WITH A MUSIC VIDEO OR MOVIE CLIP TO RELATE HOW YOUR EDUCATION CAN HELP YOU IN THE REAL WORLD. HE LOVES FOR HIS CLASS TO PARTICPATE AND WILL HELP YOU IN ANY WAY TO WORK YOUR SCHEDULE OUT! I WILL MISS YOU MR PIERULLA TO BAD HE IS RETIRING THIS YEAR

5.0
3.0
SDEV056
Dec 8, 2011

This is a good professor. He is very helpful and keeps class interesting. He gives you a lot of advice that will help better your future. Pierulla is someone who encourages his students to do great things with their life.

5.0
1.0
SDEV0170
Dec 8, 2011

Teacher was very helpful

5.0
2.0
SDEV0170
Dec 9, 2011

Wonderful instructor and full of knowledge

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A- (1)
A (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 2 reported grades
A-: 1
A: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.03 avg change
Oct
Mar
Jun
Jul
Aug
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

STUDENTDEVELOP

5.0

(3)

STUDENTDEV

5.0

(1)

STUDENTORIENT

5.0

(1)

SUCCEEDING

5.0

(1)

SDEV0170038

5.0

(1)
+31 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SUCCEEDING

3.0

SDEV7010

3.0

SDEV056

3.0

SDEV104A

2.0

STUDEDEVE

2.0

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