4.6

April Harden

English - Schoolcraft College - (ALL)

4.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
92%
Would Retake
122
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty

92%

Would Retake

122

Reviews

Rating Distribution
122 total ratings

5

41

4

4

3

2

2

2

1

1

What Students Say

Professor Harden was amazing

ENG101 - 5.0 rating

She gives great feedback and is clear about due dates on assignments

ENGLISH101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 42 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (21)
A (17)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(38)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 44 reported grades
A+: 21
A: 17
A-: 2
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (30)
Gives good feedback (22)
Caring (12)
Clear grading criteria (12)
Respected (12)
Participation matters (11)
Group projects (11)
Tough grader (6)
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Reviews (50)
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Oct 26, 2018
Would take again

Professor Harden was amazing. She was hilarious, relaxed, and incredibly likeable. Her feedback was super helpful because she wasn't afraid to tell me everything that was wrong. She was extremely blunt, yet my essay writing has become considerably more impressive. She is fun and charismatic, yet tough and an amazing professor.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG050
Grade: A-
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

Love her

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENGLISH101
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

For someone who doesnt like like the subject english, Mrs. Harden has made the class really enjoyable. She gives great feedback and is clear about due dates on assignments.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

Gives clear instructions on how to do assignments, gives good/honest feedback, makes the class enjoyable.

Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Mar 25, 2019
Would take again

I LOVE Mrs Harden!! I took her 2 years ago and she was still the best teacher Ive ever had at schoolcraft. She is very understanding and understands that life happens sometimes and is willing to help you as long as you put forth the effort in her class. I am wrapping up my associates degree at schoolcraft, and there is not a teach that compares.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
3.0
4.0
ENG101
Oct 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

shes super funny like hilariously sarcastic. however, i would not take her again because if you are late its automatically 10 points off. if you are absent (more than twice) it is 10 points off every time, no matter the excuse. also a very hard grader.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2019
Would take again

Professor Harden was great, she let's you know exactly what the expectation is for her class. The rest is up to you, I will be taking her ENG 102 Class

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! Professor Harden is my all-time favorite, she always makes me laugh in class and she has made me extremely proud of my writing. If you like crime definitely take her because all of her papers are based on true crime. We watch movies also. She is an easy grader as long as you include what she has says.

Participation matters
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENG101102203
Jan 28, 2020
Would take again

350 characters isnt enough to describe how April made an impact in my freshman year. Very funny and effective teacher! She really helped me become a much better writer. Her class is crime based which made the writing fun and interesting. She gives clear guidelines for papers. I also loved her personality with her entertaining stories! Take her!!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2020
Would take again

loved prefessor harden. tells lots of funny stories and is an amazing teacher. would take her for all classes if i could

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
ENG101102
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2020
Would take again

One of the best professors I've had! I had a rigorous writing program in high school so I have never had issues with how hard she grades, but I know some other kids do sometimes. She is always very clear on what she wants and will help you when you ask for it. On top of that, she is honestly hilarious! Wish I had more English to take :(

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Jun 4, 2020
Would take again

I am writing this as I cry over how much I hate my current English teacher at Walsh. I would give my right arm to go back to Schoolcraft and take Professor Harden again instead of my current teacher. If you are able to take this professor, DO IT! You will not be disappointed.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Jul 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I dont recommend Professor Harden as a teacher. I had many issues with her during my semester. First, she didnt grade my paper correctly because she said she didnt have enough coffee yet. Shes an unfair grader. She will take points off for things the assignment doesnt say to do. She was also very rude when I came to her over email concerned.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: B+
Aug 11, 2020
Would take again

My reply to the last post is that if she was rude to you, then you were probably rude to her. I had her for English 101 an 102, 101 was interrupted by COVID and it went on perfectly., and 102 was online. She is always helpful and you clearly do not get her sense of humor. The last thing she is is rude. She made my day on most days. Grow up!!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2020
Would take again

Professor Harden is probably the best English teacher I've had, she helped me find my voice when it comes to writing.

Hilarious
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Great teacher overall! You will love Professor Harden as a teacher.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2020
Would take again

Professor Harden was one of the best teachers I have ever had. I took her English 101 and I plan on taking her 102 class as well. She made writing much more easier to understand.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2021
Would take again

I loved Professor Harden, the only thing I would say is she is one of those professors that you either love or hate. She was truly one of my favorites professors, she was so funny and she gave out a lot of extra credit, and sometimes she would send an email, and if you responded you got it. she is super nice and respectful.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2021
Would take again

April is the best professor I have ever had, I had her for 101 and 102. When we had to switch to online unexpectedly she made it so easy for us and understood we were all struggling, she is so sweet and caring, and teaches because she loves it and not for the money and it shows.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
2.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I'm very disappointed in this class. I love her personality to a point, but I really feel like my education got cheated. She cancels class often, when she is there she's never in the room and disappears for the rest of class. I'm worried I missed out on important fundamentals of English that I would have needed moving forward. I don't recommend

Graded by few things
Group projects
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

Professor Harden is one of the best teachers I have had in my life. She is very clear about her grading criteria and is hilarious. The topics we discussed in class were the best part and prompted the class to think critically and keep an open mind. For sure would grab a beer with her.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Dec 22, 2021
Would take again

She is vey blunt, however she holds her classroom to a comfortable level for everyone. She gives not much homework and when she does it's simple and direct with a fair deadline. Attendance is a must to know what's occurring in class, time would differ daily with what had to be completed. She is very funny and passionate about true crime.

Participation matters
Caring
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2022
Would take again

This was first time I liked any English course in my entire career. I was always MATHS student and never like English before taking this course. I will take her again for ENG 102.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2022
Would take again

I have read some of these and the I am not sure how anyone could find her unfair or "skipping out" on class. This was the best college class I have ever taken, hands down. She cares about her students, makes writing interesting, and opens minds to new ideas. I am currently in her ENG 102 and it is terrifc. She is the best

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2022
Would take again

Professor Harden was hilarious. The course was fairly easy, but we had a group project and those always suck. The homework was pretty light for an English course. I wish she would've updated blackboard more often, but other than that, she was amazing. She always gave great feedback on papers. Make sure you show up to class and you're on time.

Group projects
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

Best Professor I have had so far!! always answers questions clearly and is willing to listen to questions. I will be taking her again in the fall for 102!!

Tough grader
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2022
Would take again

Professor Harden is awesome! She gives out a few group projects which are a little tough, but they're worth it when the points come rolling in. She's hilarious too, I highly recommend her to everyone out there to take her English classes! She's great!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Aug 18, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely loved Professor Harden. Such a kind person and only wants to see students succeed. She will not grade below a C if you talk about all topics she asks for in the paper. She then will only get you for grammar. So just check grammar and put everything she asks for in paper and you will get good grade! All papers on mysteries! So fun!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Harden is a great down to earth English 101 teacher. She's very thorough and detailed with her teaching, to help students understand the breakdown on writing essay(s) with intro, citations, thesis, conclusion etc. What matter is the experience and educated knowledge I've gained from taking this course. My speech & grammar has also improved.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
4.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2022
Would take again

Professor is not easily accessible outside of class, had to remind her multiple times throughout semester to check email. 3 papers total, 1 group project, be prepared to do research and annotated bibliographies! Funny but will say things that are out of pocket.

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2022
Would take again

She is so funny. This class was very easy going and easy to keep up with. Totally would take again and will probably take her for 102.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101102
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2023
Would take again

She is so funny and nice I took her for English 101 and 102 she grades fairly and is very understanding everyone had lots of fun in her class

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

This is the second time I took Prof Harden and I will be taking her again next semester. She is just so great. She's funny and gives really good feedback on papers. I hate criticism but it doesn't feel like that with her. There is a group project but as long as it is done with lots of details you should be fine.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
May 9, 2023
Would take again

Would take again in a heartbeat. She's very funny and laid back. Papers require a lot of research but she is very specific on requirements. Attendance matters but she forgot to take it most of the time. Doesn't take late work unless there is a valid reason. Turn everything in on time and you will get an A she wants everyone to succeed.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Jul 25, 2023
Would take again

Professor Harden made me find the writer inside of me, I put my inner thoughts about the subjects that were presented on paper and she gave honest feedback on it. Honesty is huge with her, she understands that people are human but you as a student will need to understand that you are in a college course.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG203
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Awesome professor. My third time taking a class with her and it was great.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Mar 23, 2024
Would take again

Literally the best teacher ever I loved her so much. She gives you extra credit if she is late to class. Obsessed with serial killers so get ready to do a good amount of projects on serial killers. This class was a breeze and I would totally take her again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2024
Would take again

Truly a joy to have as a professor. Super funny and understanding.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2024
Would take again

Very easy and fun class considering how boring English is to take. Shes hilarious and lax on any late work that isn't an essay. The only problem I had in this class was the fact that she is sporadic and overlaps assignments a lot. I wouldn't recommend her to poor writers, she is very nice but a serious grader.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2024

Idk why she's so fake woke it's like overwhelming. If you really want to learn proper MLA by the book don't entertain taking this class. if you just want to fly under the radar and will not need any upper level education beyond this , go ahead.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2024
Would take again

you will most likely come into her class to hear about her life, politics, law, or anything that isn't related to english or your assignment. it's a good class for anyone who just needs an english credit.... we drew hand turkeys the class before thanksgiving break

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

I liked her a lot as a person and as a teacher. She gives you so many resources for projects and essays and you can tell she wants her students to succeed while also understanding people have a life outside of school. She's very flexible with late work, however she is kinda a harsh grader. Not to mention she is so funny and very opinionated.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

Professor Harden made my writing class a breeze. She's engaging, understanding, and makes even tough topics interesting. Unstuck study was a huge help for essay prep too.

4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2025

In my opinion, she's a nice person and easy to get along with. Professionally, however, I wasn't a fan of how disorganized the class and assignments were. She's laid-back and cool but definitely a tough grader compared to her teaching style. One of my biggest pet peeves was how often we would get off-topic during lessons.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENG101102
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

The best professor anyone could ask for. Understanding, caring, makes the class enjoyable and a fun environment.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

If you want to become a better writer I highly recommend taking Professor Harden, I gained more writing skills by taking her English 101 class than I did in my 4 years of high school English. She can be a difficult grader but it'll only make you better. This class has made writing papers for me much easier.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Very funny and connects the material to our daily lives making it more interesting. My only gripe is a small lack of professionalism when it came to structuring the class. Sometimes dates would move and assignments would be unclear. Overall a very lovely funny lady. Gave us interesting assignments with lots of freedom. Good stuff.

Participation matters
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2025
Would take again

Professor Harden is a very loving teacher. She has a huge heart and strives to build a relationship with each student. She loves her true crime so many papers and assignments will be around cases. Her classes are generally easy as long as you do the work. If you are genuinely struggling, let her know ahead of time for accommodations.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG101102
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2025
Would take again

Not only an amazing professor but a genuinely kind and great person. She isn't there to just teach you how to write a paper. She's the biggest advocate for voicing your opinion and hearing out others, even if they disagree. 100% the class I grew the most as a person from

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
4.0
4.0
101
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

She is a very nice and respected person and makes everyone in the class feel comfortable and welcomed. My one issue is the lack of assistance outside of class days, and improper listing of due dates. Numerous of my emails I never got a response to, and when she issues due dates its usually by word of mouth, and for me that was the main struggle.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 42 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (21)
A (17)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(38)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 44 reported grades
A+: 21
A: 17
A-: 2
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (30)
Gives good feedback (22)
Caring (12)
Clear grading criteria (12)
Respected (12)
Participation matters (11)
Group projects (11)
Tough grader (6)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.14 avg change
Dec
Jan
Apr
Jun
Aug
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ENG050

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH101

5.0

(1)

ENG101102203

5.0

(1)

ENG101102

5.0

(4)

ENG203

5.0

(1)
+3 more courses
Difficulty by Course

101

4.0

ENGLISH101

3.0

ENG101

2.6

ENG102

2.5

ENG101102203

2.0

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