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“Hands down the best teacher around”
ENGL102 - 5.0 rating“Rodriguez is an amazing professor”
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Great teacher. Easy to get along with nice personality. Very helpful
Excellent teacher. Encourages growth and personal thoughts. Grades essays mostly on grammatical errors. Main goal is to get people involved in learning very understanding/empathetic.Conducts each class on that class's progress. Will not accept non-partic.
He has knowledge on the subject,unfortunately, he is also full of ego. When he lectures, he faces white students, so If you're Mexican, you are screwed. His syllubus is like an infomercial, phony. In these days of Homeland Security, he teaches "polite literature." Don't expect to learn about women authors or authors that are controversial.
Makes English more interesting and he DOES know what he's talking about. He is very talkative and is goofy lol. He encourages people to participate (which is what he likes the most). He doesn't grade too bad and mostly likely, if you show up most of the time, you'll get a good grade.
Best teacher in Oxnard college. Not only is he a great teacher but he is very funny and laid back he give many students breaks on work. And the best part is that you will actually learn in his class. I took three eng. classes and received all A's and I would miss lots of class.
awsome teacher i love his dogs voice
awsome prof. although i hate writing, he got me through.
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All in all, one of the best professors at Oxnard College. He is well educated and concerned for his students' education. He is challenging enough, but maintains a level of humor at all times. Overall, I'd give him a 9.6 on the richter.
GREAT TEACHER Seriously!
ONE OF THE NICES, FUNNIES, TEACHER'S AT OC.
Great professor! Great teaching skills. And fun! I highly recommend him.
Just humor the guy
this professor is awesome...I took him a couple of years ago.. i truely believe he knows what he is doing.. He is very passionate about literature and grammar.. i recommend this class to everyone.. you will learn to love literature just like he does...
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he is the most awesome profesor!He is passionate about english and he will help bring out the best in you..he teaches you soo much about english, grammar, and life in general; it is a very deep course. he is hilarious too! very refreshing so that makes you want to go everyday.
Coolest professor ever, he is very funny always making a joke out of life and him self, will make sure you get material the way it should be and will be glad to help if any questions...hes just an awsome teacher!
i recommend him! he's cool & he's very good at what he does with grammar and writing essays.
Take this professor for English. I promise you won't be disappointed. Hes humorous (at times!) and I really enjoyed his class. I learned a lot as well.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!! FUN! TAKE HIM!!! =)
He is the best english teacher i have ever enjoyed. He is very calm and mellow, always trying to put a smile on your face. If you have a problem he is there to help! Loved his class and will recommend to all my friends.
He is funny and makes you learn in a fast,funny and easy way.
hes not funny at all but the class isnt too bad. theres alot of writting but he really only grades on grammer so its not too bad
Excellent! credentials. Overall good person. As a Teacher, he is very forgetfull looses students papers. He is unorganized and always unprepared to teach (he shoot from the waist)He never follows his syllabus or keeps his promises as a teacher. But he'll give you an "A" that's how he fills his classes. You'll not learn, but you'll get an "A"
He is a really funny teacher.. you do learn in his class. We use our literature books a lot but he always knows how to keep the class interesting..
Awesome teacher! Loves teaching, that's why he does such a good job. I loved all his lectures, they really made a lot of sense! Highly recommend him!!!
He is the most helpful teacher i've ever had. Loves to teach and really wants his student to do well. His only assignments are essays and journal entries. Always has a smile and is interesting. Never puts you down.
GREAT TEACHER... HE REALLY TRIES HARD AT HIS JOKES... NO HWK USUALLY JOURNAL ENTRIES... VERY CLEAR AT EXPLAINIG ANYTHING!! HAS AFTER CLASS HRS. IF NEEDED. EXTREMELY HELPFUL!!! BEST ENGLISH TEACHER I HAD!!!
Mr. Rodriguez is very helpful and educated! His jokes may not be all that great but the class is. He offers extra credit and help outside of class. Take him.
I've taken TWO 6:30 AM classes with Mr. Rodriguez. I don't know how anyone's brain works that early in the morning but he pumps you up and gets you excited about learning new things. Take him, you won't be sorry!
Provided that I went into class dreading the idea of having to write my thoughts down on paper, I'm happy to say that I succeeded with an A+ because my attention was skillfuly directed towards the writing capabilities I never thought I had; Ergo, you'll find yourself in good hands with this Professor (See - complex, compound sentence not a problem!
Provided that I went into class dreading the idea of having to write my thoughts down on paper, I'm happy to say that I succeeded with an A+ because my attention was gently directed towards the writing capabilities I never thought I had; Ergo, you'll find yourself in good hands with this Professor. See - "complex- compound sentence" not a problem!.
I enjoyed his class; keeps me awake cracks a lot of jokes. Very helpful,I would take his class if your not a grade A writer. Everyone is bound to pass if you just go to class and do your work.Hes a great Professor!
Extremely helpful during office hours. He awarded ten extra credit points for the first office visit of the semester. AROD was an interesting instructor. He loves what he does and he is great at it. He sets you up for Accomplishment! Take him.
He is an amazing professor!!! If you need to take english 101/102 take it with him. You'll definitely pass if you show up and do the assignments. He cracks jokes constantly so you are never bored during class and I took his 6:30 am class and I really didn't mind! Best english professor at OC!
Great inspirational teacher, really helped me look at life in a different perspective; hence he is also really educated about his subject. in addition, hes really funny, can be sarcastic at times but gets along with just anyone. TAKE HIM FOR 101 AND 102, He makes going to class at 6:30am worth it.
He is a great professor. I was very hesitant about taking English and writing term papers. He was very clear about what he wanted and explained in detail how to get it done. I would definitely take him again!
A very great professor. He is helpful and funny. I recommend him. He loves what he does and he is a very educated man.
He's by far my ultime favorite teacher EVER!! I took both his english 101 & 102 class at 6:30 am... i highly recommend him and only him!! His work isn't hard at all the only people that say he's hard the ones that are too lazy to do anything, ignore them and take him!
Hands down the best teacher around!!! He wants his students to do good in life not just in his class.. Awesome personality, makes you want to come to class to learn. Uses books, no test or quiz. 4 essays. Passionate about his job and wants his students to succeed in life. You can learn a lot from mr. Rodriguez, I wish all the teachers were like him. He inspires students to want to go after their goals in life. Highly recommend him!!!! :]]]]
Passionate, Brilliant, Inspirational, Motivating, Hilarious (fan of dog voices)... Highly RECOMMEND!!!! You will not regret it. No test/quiz. 4 essays and journal. Extra Credit. Uses books. Amazing personality, always ready to help and answer questions. Wants students to succeed in class but esp. in life. Best teacher at OC!! Must take him for English. He's a 5 star.
A-Rod is a motivating individual! I loved having such a dedicated and motivated professor as my educator! I wish he taught everything escause I would register until he retired from academia! The only professor that removes himself from the class room to stand for the evening retreat or TAPS of the American flag! I love this guy!
so much devotion in this guy! he loves what he does, ready to teach but have a good time at the same time. 43 essays & journals, + 1 essay final.. reading, writing & listening are the basics.
Mr. Rodriguez is an amazing instructor I had ever had in Oxnard College. He is a inspirational speaker makes students achieve their goals & not to give up. I had an awesome experience in his class that I would always keep his words of knowledge in my mind. I truly recommend his class 3 take home essays & 1 essay exam. Take him you won't regret it
BEST INSTRUCTOR EVER!!!! Learned so much in his class. Be prepared for his chihuahua storys. He is super funny!! Wish he taught another course.
Mr. A-Rod or he should be called Dr. A-Rod. He is a very motivating, educating, hilarious, and respectful Professor that I had the pleasure of taking his class. All I have to say is take his class and you will succeed in what you plan on doing in life. Ask him about his chihuahuas; he is too funny. Also, ask him about his gun show...
Hands down THE BEST PROFESSOR at Oxnard College. He is the nicest, most caring and highly intelligent individual that I have ever met. You will learn so many new things. It's not a hard class if you try your best. All he's looking for is your effort to improve. Talk to him, he cares and by week 18, you'll be wishing for 19 weeks!
He is an awesome professor
There was three papers which were required to be 2 1/2 - 3 pages long. He also made time to revise or answer any questions regarding the current paper. Also, the readings were easy because they are discussed during class.
best english professor on this campus! he made the 3 hour long class go by so quickly every time. he likes to crack jokes all the time, makes the class really fun and his lectures are easy to understand and was a very easy class to pass as well. just do the work, show up and you should get a solid good grade.
honestly, Rodriguez is a funny professor in all and is a really cool person, but I would not take him for the next English because he isn't the best at explaining how to do essays that's just my opinion.
Mr. Rodriguez is by far the best English professor I have ever had. He is great at simplifying tough reads and guides you to write the best that you can. LOVED his sense of humor. He is very understanding and willing to work with you. Will most definitely take him in the future.
Best English professor I've had. Well respected by students and always ready to teach. Covers material in excellent manner plus get ready to read novels and short stories! Not to mention writing papers... Last but not least Prof. Rodriguez is the best
Professor Rodriguez is an amazing professor. I really enjoyed his class and learned a lot, not to mention the guy is hilarious.
Best English professor at oc honestly. Always willing to help you out, very caring professor. Few assignments and easy A if you put some effort. Not to mention his awesome stories and jokes. Youll have the best time in his class; its always a new adventure.
Rodriguez is an amazing professor. Doesnt make you do more than you really have to, goes into depth with all his lessons, makes sure everyone understands before moving on. 10/10 TBH A KING
Such a kind and compassionate individual he is! I would love to take him again for my future classes. He is clear on what he wants and cares about all his students. I will miss his class.
Rodriquez is A GEM!!!! He's so funny, kind, and caring. There's never a dull moment in his class!! The class is composed of essays and a journal. It's pretty simple. He's willing to help anyone who needs extra help.
I highly recommend taking a course with Rodriguez!!! He has such an animated personality that I looked forward to attending class!
Professor Rodriguez is great. You do have to do a couple of papers, so get ready for that. His class isn't too bad. As a class, you go through the readings with him and he makes sure you understand everything so it's easier to write the paper. You do have to do a journal so don't get behind on that. Overall, I recommend his class.
I'm so glad I chose this class with Professor Rodriguez. He has so much experience in life and passes along the lessons learned. He showed us that with hard work and good work ethic we can achieve anything. He creates a great environment for students to think critically. I learned so much. Very inspirational too! (This class started at 6:30 AM)
Great professor! We didn't receive homework but we only had to do essays which wasn't bad. Easy A! He's really funny and wants you to succeed. Highly recommend!
I highly recommend taking Professor Rodriguez's class. He is a really great Professor. There are no test in his class. You do have a couple essay to do 3-5 pages long. Also, make sure you don't procrastinate with the journal it will be a lot easier for you at the end of the semester.
I loved how energized he was as a professor because it just got me more excited to hear what he had to say. He also likes to incorporate some real life issues into his mini lectures.
He is honestly one of the best professors I've had. He is so understanding and patient with all his students and he is always so energized. I took his class at 6:30am and I would always look forward to his class, every morning. His writing assignments and very easy and straight forward & he is awesome at grading your papers right away. 100/10!
A. Rod is the best professor i have had so far. when he lectures about the readings we do and just anything, he really makes you think. hes also very caring and lets you revise your essays. just make sure to do ALL of your essays. hes also an easy grader if he sees that you are really trying. 100% would recommend.
Professor includes interesting stories into our lessons whenever he has the chance to. He's also pretty funny, homework is to write in our journal that we do turn in at the end of the semester. He has really helped me write essays much faster with the outline format he has taught us. Will make sure class understands the readings before moving on !!
Mr. Rodriguez is a great professor. I take this class at 8AM, but I look forward to his class. He explains thoroughly, stops to ask questions and makes sure the class feels comfortable before moving forward. He is easy to speak with and loves questions. Genuinely a great person and even better professor. Has absolutely made writing essays easier.
He allows you to choose what topic to write on for your essay, which really helps
Prof. Rodriguez is the best English Professor there is. He lets you choose your topic for essays and he works with you as you develop your essay. He gives awesome feedback on your essays and only takes a week to grade them. He is hilarious and will make you laugh and really goes in depth in his lectures. I really recommend taking him he is awesome.
Professor Rodriguez is an amazing instructor. He makes you feel welcomed and his lectures are quite interesting. I loved going to this class, he made it very fun. Very caring and understanding professor, would def. take again.
ONE OF THE GREATEST PROFESSORS AT OXNARD COLLEGE! Professor Rodriguez is very motivational and cares about his students. I highly recommend especially during online classes due to COVID; He is always happy to help and responds to your email fast. Take him for English
Awesome professor! Super funny and really encouraging. He is really clear and concise and really establishes a good understanding of the basics of grammar and essays. Would absolutely take it again!
A-Rod is hands down the best teacher I've had in my 3 years of College. Really takes his time to make sure you understand the material. I would absolutely recommend any class he teaches.
Probably the best professor I had my first semester!
Took this class Fall 2021. I believe he said that its usually a bit harder but he changed it a little because of the pandemic. We only had four papers the whole semester because he doesnt believe in busy work. You can redo your paper as many times as you want and turn in late work. All he wants is for you to succeed!! Definitely recommend.
Very easy course and caring professor. Only had 4 papers throughout the semester and doesn't give any homework other than to just focus on your essays.
Professor Rodriguez is awesome. I took R101 in person and the lectures were easy to follow especially with his occasional jokes. The workload is definitely manageable, only a few papers to write and he walks you through them all. I would definitely recommend taking his class if you want an easy A.
Awesome professor. His classes are interesting and fun as he is a very funny person. You will write about 4 essays in his class. He gives very clear directions; so it is very easy to follow. He is one of the most motivational professors I have ever had. He really cares about his students. when a teacher loves their job the students like learning!
Fun professor to have. Really cares about his students and their work and will help you succeed. Very laid back and funny.
Professor Rodrigues was hands down the best English professor. Super funny and always willing to help.
He's great! He's not super picky about grading and is actually really caring of his students. He genuinely wants everyone to pass. 4 required essays throughout the entire semester. Because it's only 4 assignments, each one is about 25% of your grade, but don't worry! They're easy to complete, each being 4 pages. Good luck! Easy A class.
Such a witty and straightforward professor! The grade was based on 3 long essays and the final paper. Every assignment had simple criteria and they were fascinating to do. You are bound for success if you are engaged in the class and complete the essays.
Highly recommend this course and professor to any first year student or student who needs more time to do work. Arod is possibly one of the best professors I've ever had. His assignments and the final are all 100 points each. But the best part is that he gives you a MONTH to complete the reading and the assignment. Reading is less than 2 chapters.
(ENGL R111 - Shakespeare) Being the first year Prof. Rodriguez has taught a class of pure Shakespeare, he did an amazing job of introducing each work to my class, elaborating on topics, elucidating conceptions, and is easily the best professor I have had thus far. Cheers to him and his career.
A.Rod is by far one of the best professors I've ever had, I really recommend taking one of his classes if you can.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
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WRT
5.0
ENG1012
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ENG220
3.0
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