3.3

Barbara Cruz

English - San Antonio College

3.3
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
51%
Would Retake
135
Reviews
3.3
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

51%

Would Retake

135

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I hate writing papers but I enjoyed her class and made writing papers less painful

ENG1301 - 4.0 rating

I absolutely loved Professor, but unfortunately many of my classmates did not

ENG1301 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

88%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 41 reported grades
A+: 9
A: 8
C: 6
B: 4
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Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Get ready to read (10)
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Clear grading criteria (9)
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Caring (6)
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Ratings by Course

1301000

5.0

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ENG

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0301

5.0

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ENGLISHII

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SHESUCKS

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1302ENGLISH

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Reviews (135)
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ENG
Feb 25, 2003

She is hard but helpful and fair. She is nice too.

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ENGLISH
Jun 30, 2003

Couldn't ever please her with my work assignments.

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ENG1301
Sep 5, 2003

hard to please and seems to have a problem with "alternative" people. not very helpful and dismissive. i would not wish this instructor on my worst enemies.

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ENG1301
Jun 9, 2004

good and fun teacher

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ENGL1301
Jun 25, 2004

She made me hate a language I already knew.

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ENG1301
Jul 13, 2004

she have severe actitud problems, I do not understend why she is a teacher, look like she hate everybody, is unconsiderate and plain mean. do not take any class with her, I drop half way down.

5.0
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ENGL1301
Jul 14, 2004

She is very sweet and explains all assignments thoroughly.Must be punctual with work. Assignments were not hard.Make sure that you follow her guidelines and your essays are clearly written.You can make an A if you follow directions!

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0301
Oct 18, 2004

She is fare.

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ENG1301
Nov 3, 2004

Stay away from her. A lot of wonderful teachers to be stuck with her for a whole semester.

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ENGLISH1301
Nov 29, 2004

I love Mrs. Cruz, she was hard, but fair and she was always willing to help.She has a open door policy and has a great sense of humor. I liked her so much, I took her for English 1302. I am looking forward to taking her next semester.

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ENG1302
Dec 3, 2004

she is to picky about grammer and seems to think no one knows how to speak proper english but her.

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ENG1302
Dec 3, 2004

Too much work. Too many papers and quizzes she overwhelms you with papers and quizzes and presentations and reading out of the text book all at the same time. Too hard.

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ENG101
Jan 3, 2005

SHE WAS NOT A VERY NICE TEACHER AND SHE DID NOT GRADE FAIRLY. SHE WAS VERY OPINIONATED. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!

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ENGL1301
Jan 5, 2005

strongly warn anyone with any creative talent or spark to stay away from her.

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ENG1301
Jan 6, 2005

nothing you do will ever be right unless it agrees with her ideas and opinions, she hates the whole world one day and will be suspicously nice the next, must be bipolar

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ENG1301
Jan 20, 2005

she is not helpful and very rude. I thought teachers are suppose to help and teach ? Not just pretending she is a teacher!

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ENGL1302
Feb 11, 2005

She is a teacher having to teach some students that don't want to learn. She does have a open door policy if anyone would bother. And yes she is hard,but it's life? Do you honestly think that she would allow you to walk away from her class not knowing how to write a paper? COME ON PEOPLE!!!

5.0
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ENG301
Mar 8, 2005

I think that mrs.cruz was an awesome teacher i started out not writing a good paper and came out of her class knowing how to write an essay i made an A in her class i love mrs.cruz

2.0
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ENGLISH
Mar 30, 2005

she is not clear on examples and she is very unclear about how she wants things done.

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SHESUCKS
Apr 15, 2005

do not take this teacher

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1302
Jun 10, 2005

I'm taking Mrs. Cruz now (summer 1) now. Be disciplined in her class, you'll do well. She's strict but very clear in teaching and very objective. WARNING: Always read what you're supposed to, pop quizzes come out of nowhere and are easy to get a 100 if you've read. Very interactive class, tons of fun. Read your assignment, u will make an A.

5.0
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ENG301
Jun 19, 2005

Very good person and very helful teacher, if you want get a A this is you can take this class but preapre to work hard.

4.0
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ENG0301
Jul 11, 2005

She is a wonderful teacher. As long as you put yourself towards studying, it's not difficult to make an A. She is sweet. I enjoyed her class a lot.

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ENG301
Jul 25, 2005

she is extremely helpful.O have learnt well in her class. She made me work hard but i benefited.i will take her class again.

3.0
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FRESHMENCOMP
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Sep 24, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
ENGLISHII
Oct 27, 2005

Cruz is very nice teacher. I suggest to take her class. Her sistem of teaching helped me a lot.

2.0
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ENG1302
Nov 3, 2005

mRS. cRUZ SHOWS AN OBVIOUS BIAS TOWARDS MEN. SHE HAS MADE SEVERAL COMMENTS THAT WERE UNAPPRECIATED BY THE MALE STUDENTS ATTENDING HER CLASS.VERY IMPERSONAL TOWARDS MALE STUDENTS. nOT VERY HELPFUL AT ALL. i WANT MY MONEY BACK.

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ENG1302
Nov 29, 2005

Mrs. Cruz is an excellent teacher. I had her for Eng 1302. She is very sweet and funny. For HW you have to read fictional stories. At the beginning of the sem. we were quizzed the next day on the stories, and then we spent the day discussing them. You only have to write 2 papers and 1 presentation. She is very helpful! I loved her as a teacher.

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ENGL
Jan 2, 2006

Very, very bad teacher, her actitud toward the students is pretty bad. What she is doing teaching?

1.0
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1302ENGLISH
Jan 6, 2006

Mr.Cruz offers no incentive. Her methods of teaching are closely related to the Marry Magdelyn convent ways. Beware men and some women, for this teacher has an agenda to fail as many people as she can. The board needs to review her habits. She is time waisted. major feminist.

4.0
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ENG1302
Mar 9, 2006

seh is awesome!! pretty easy and if you have trouble just ask for help!! she is COOL!!

5.0
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ENGL0302
May 2, 2006

She is a very very good teacher. If you help yourself she will help you.

4.0
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ENGL1302
Jun 7, 2006

I have to admitt at first she will seem like she's asking for a lot, but I think she does it to shorten the class and get people out. She really is very helpful and exact to what she says. I wrote 2 essays and had one presentation. If she sees you trying at the end of the sem. she will bump up your grade to the next letter grade.

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1301
Jun 21, 2006

If you are going to take her, be prepared for grammer and always choose a HAPPY topic. DO NOT DO A PAPER ON A DEPRESSING OT ANGRY TOPIC.

5.0
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ENGCOMP1302
Jun 22, 2006

she's cool

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ENG1301
Nov 30, 2006

very helpful. willing to work with you if you have good attendance. always friendly

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ENG0301
Apr 2, 2007

Punctuallity is very important to her. can be insulting sometimes.

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ENGL0301
Jun 15, 2007

Mrs. Cruz is an awesome teacher.Don't miss class and do the work.If you need help ask and she is more than willing to.Easy A if you attend class she may bump you up at the end of the semester if you are borderline.Pay attention to punctuality, take you papers to the learning lab it's free and trust me it will pay off.I took mine and got an A.

5.0
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ENGL1301
Jul 30, 2007

She is a very wonderful teacher who makes class very fun and entertaining. She always makes sure that everyone is happy. Everything you do is all essays but she passes everyone for trying. I would recommend her for this class. I took her for 2 different classes and I think pretty much everyone made an A. Shes very nice and is the biggest help!

5.0
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ENGL1302
Aug 2, 2007

She is a wonderful teacher, that everyone would die to have. Very easy class. Very Fun spirited and always happy!

4.0
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ENG1302
Oct 28, 2007

She is very helpful and a really nice lady, always smiling! For everyone who thinks she's difficult, they're just lazy. She's a very fair grader and if you try, she will definitely give you a good grade. Make sure you hand in your work on time to stay on her good side.

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ENG1301
Dec 12, 2007

RUDE. This professor is so rude and very opinionated..she isn't understanding at all. She dropped a lot of people and the rest withdrew..haha. Everyone in my class thought she was bipolar..so we made jokes and laughed before she walked in. She also seems to dislike males..i don't know. DON'T TAKE HER!!

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Jan 9, 2008

She is excellent. I dislike writing with a passion because I never knew what to do or how to start off. But she was able to make me see it from a different angle. I still don't like writing, but after her tutelage, it is MUCH easier for me to get those essays out.

3.0
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ENGL1301
Jan 9, 2008

Be carefull of what you write. I am generally a good writer and did very well all throughout HS, but her class...was TOUGH!! The best part about her class for me was taking the final exam and getting out of there.

2.0
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ENGLI1301
Mar 31, 2008

avoid her at all cost cause i was dragged into her class all i got to say is she is bad news not to mention she seems to be bipolar seriously and she is always late to class

3.0
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ENGL1301
May 9, 2008

She crushed my passion for writing! I use to love to write but not anymore. She only focuses on the negative on your papers.She never gives you credit or praise for the good aspects of your paper. She makes it seem as though you have no good aspects on your paper. She is tardy to class but expects you to sit and wait.

4.0
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ENG0301
May 14, 2008

Attendance is considered mandatory, and if you don't miss a day you could get bumped up a grade. She teaches very clearly but is strict on grammar. Only homework was 4-6 essays for the whole class. When she grades essays she only focuses on the negative.

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ENG1301
May 26, 2008

She is a FANTASTIC Professor! Mrs. B. Cruz always treats all of the students in class fairly and supports any student who needs assistance. She is always availble for help in and out of class. My writing skills improved dramatically. She is truly a dedicated teacher. Overall, she is an EXCELLENT teacher. Highly recommended for anyone who is s

5.0
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ENGL1302
May 29, 2008

Took her for 1301 and 1302. I LOVE Mrs. Cruz! She is so helpful and gives constructive criticism. She will completely and totally prepare you for every assignment and will do anything to help you. She is strict about grammer/spelling in your papers. She taught me how to be a better writer. You should take her.

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ENG1301
Jul 13, 2008

Usually shows up late by 5 min or so, but expects you to be there on time. The work given wasnt especially hard but for the summer course, kept you on your toes. Would recommend to anyone (BTW i hate english)

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ENG1301
Nov 18, 2008

she focuses on all grammer and not what your actually writing about.seems nice at first but dont be fooled!she is bipolar and threatened to drop me!so make sure if your tardy(even by 1 minute)to tell her after class or she marks you absent even tho she saw you walk in.i do NOT recommend her if your not naturally a good writer.constant work.URG!

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COMP1302
Dec 11, 2008

Mrs. Cruz will go out of her way to help you succeed. She is very sweet and only wants you to learn! I will admit her class is challenging, but she made everyone in our class feel at ease. Btw I love to read but I'm not so good at writing. I still enjoyed her class and looked forward to going. Recommend her highly!

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ENGL1301
Dec 13, 2008

i took her for 1301 and it was a nightmare. she seems to be nice at first but beware. she really is not. she favors the smart students. on the first essay i wrote i was very proud of myself because i thought i had done a great job. i got my paper back and it was a 'D'. she is bipolar also. i ended up dropping her class and she pretended to be sad.

3.0
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ENGL1301
Apr 22, 2009

In my opinion she is very bias towards certain students. She gave me 90s on all rough drafts and outlines yet gave an older lady all 100s. She is easy if you just go to class and listen however.

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ENGL301
May 6, 2009

She was very helpful and I enjoyed her lectures.

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ENGL0301
May 15, 2009

B. Cruz is an ok teacher. She knows her stuff. If you enter her class thinking your an excellent writer....you come out second guessing yourself and kind of disliking it. Textbook is not really mandatory, I used it like once the whole semester, so don't blow 50 bucks on it. This teacher loves teacher's pets! She favors certain students....

5.0
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ENG1301
Jul 13, 2009

I could honestly say I enjoyed her class so much. She does certain class discussions&she loves volunteers.She gives you the exact directions for essays& be unique. Dont overwhelm with overused & boring papers. Grammers is a big thing for her. Watch it. She bumps you up for effort. I loved Mrs. Cruz.No favoritism to students with negative attitude

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ENG1301
Jul 13, 2009

Great Teacher

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ENGL101
Aug 10, 2009

This teacher is absolutely horrible. She does not listen, and as far as writing papers, you have to write it her way or she will fail you. I received failing grades on papers that did not deserve them. I had to drop her Comp 1 class- this was a class I should have been able to pass with flying colors! AVOID HER AT ALL COSTS.

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ENG1301
Oct 19, 2009

omg she gives you paperes to write like you have no life what so ever its annoying i hate it!

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ENGL1301
Dec 3, 2009

Took her in the summer. We had an essay due every week. She's big on grammar.She is very nice but she doesn't mess around. Not really hard essay topics, pretty simple. The hardest was probably the research essay. I got an A. I recommend to take her. Book is rarely used.

5.0
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ENG1301
Dec 8, 2009

This teacher was def. one of the best teachers I've ever had in college.She helped me trough all my papers,and she listened to me when I was going through life problems. She did eveything in her ability to help me with my grades as I was going through these problems.I'm def. going to take her next semester and I encourage as many people to do it to

5.0
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ENGL1302
Dec 30, 2009

Excellent teacher. She made herself available to anyone most anytime. If you had the initiative and showed it you would get a better grade for your effort. Those who don't do the work, well what can I say-you earn your grade. One of my best teachers!

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ENGL0300
Jan 11, 2010

Mrs. Cruz is one of the best teachers I've had so far. It was not an easy class, she makes you earn your grade, but well worth the study and the hard work to get an A. And she is more than willing to help you out if you need it. Took her for my basic engl and liked her so well signed up for her Comp this semester.

5.0
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ENGL1302
Feb 11, 2010

She is very helpful && funny. She tries to help you understand the stories. make sure to read cause she tends to give pop quizzes sometimes. She is very strict with work cited and i like that she will help you one on one

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ENG301
May 6, 2010

She is a funny teacher, like other say she makes you earn you grade.

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ENGL1302
May 7, 2010

ms cruz is such a nice lady. she really made eversy story clear. u must read the short stories because she will quiz u on the next class. her stories arnt boring but have a lot of meaning especially with symbolism and religion. she is too funny and loved our class. the final is easy just two essays. oh && u must do the oral presentation i9n the end

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ENGL1302
Jul 7, 2010

She was wonderful, makes you want to look deeper into what you read. She works hard for you if you need her help just ask. I would suggest you take her class

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ENG1302
Nov 22, 2010

Professor Cruz is a nice woman who thinks that she knows everything. She can be interesting though she favors certain students and will give you an ugly look if you ask the wrong question. She gives you a pop quiz every week on the readings. Fairly easy but still she had a bad attitude.

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ENGL1301
May 11, 2011

She is very cool. Assigns 3 short essays but takes off a lot of points for little mistake. She makes you earn your grade. I would probably take her class again.

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1301000
Dec 1, 2011

We only read the beginning of the semester. You will be quizzed on it. I really liked her. In my class she and a student would joke around which was entertaining but when serious she was clear on what she expected us to write about. She's a good professor!!

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ENGL300
Dec 12, 2011

Mrs cruz is an awesome teacher. i would definitely take her class again.

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COMP1302
May 21, 2012

Ms. Cruz is by the far the friendliest and most helpful professor I have ever had. It's been many years since I have attended college and she was there to help and guide me in the right direction. I would recommend everyone to take her class. If you need help help she is there for you before and after class. Jusk ask!She is strict but very fair

5.0
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COMP1302
May 21, 2012

EVERYONE take her! I wish I could take her for every single class. She is so helpful and super clear on everything she wants. She wants everyone in the class to get an A and will do anything she can to make that happen. There is alot of material to cover, but she explains everything very well. She is so sweet and understanding!

5.0
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ENGLISHII
Mar 19, 2013

I was in her class in 2011 and she is an amazing professor. Professor Cruz prepares completely for each class. She is highly organized and you will get very professionally taught lectures. She is also very helpful; she listens to concerns and will work above and beyond to assist you. She loves to teach and will get you ready for the next level.

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COMP1302
Apr 17, 2013

I recommend her to EVERYONE!!! She is such an awesome professor. She is Clear on how to do your papers, if you need any extra help she is there. When i took her she gave us quizzes on stories she assigned us to read for homework, if you read them, those quizzes are easy A's. She is so sweet,and really cares about her students. :)

5.0
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ENGLISH
Jun 19, 2013

Awesome Instuctor- Take her.You will learn believe me.

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ENGL1301
Grade: Pass
Nov 18, 2013

I liked her! Papers are pretty easy but she does grade kinda hard. One narrative, one descriptive, & one argumentive/ research- the hardest one. I only recommend taking her 1301 because in her 1302 it's mainly research essays and she grades tough on those. Over all her class is good and she's nice. Don't miss class!

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ENGL1301
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 19, 2013

She will single a student out at the beginning of the semester and make their life miserable. She will be paying attention to them when she should be paying attention to the student she SHOULD be helping. She doesn't know what she is talking about and she misleads you on corrections to where it sabotages your paper. She is a terrible teacher.

3.0
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ENG1301
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2013

In my opinion i will not take this teacher again! She could be a great teacher if she wouldnt put you on the spot in front of everyone! She is very strict with dates that your essays are due! Real hard grader!

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ENGL1302
Feb 25, 2014

Mrs. Cruz has a bad attitude and expects a lot from her students but doesn't explain things well. She makes you feel stupid in front of everyone and is way too strict.

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ENGLISH1302
Feb 27, 2014

She has a bad attitude as soon as she walks into the classroom. She will either choose to take it out on an individual student or the entire class sometimes both. She'll give you rude looks and make unprofessional remarks. One wrong thing you do she'll focus on you the entire semester. She'll fool you at first with a smile but don't fall for it!!!!

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1302
Mar 1, 2014

Professor Cruz is awesome! I learned so much in her class. Follow her lectures and instructions and you'll learn so much. She's a tough grader, but fair. I recommend her and would take her class again! She's awesome!

2.0
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ENG1301
Mar 9, 2014

Very hard teacher she literally takes off 20 points off your grade for missing a period. Has very bad attitude. When you're wrong she embarasses you in front of whole class.

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ENGLISH1301
Oct 1, 2014

She is rude, and gives you ugly looks. I sit in the back and the class and she always calls on me "just to see if I'm listening". I went thru an outline she told me how to do and then told me it was wrong and deducted 10 points off for it!

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1301
Nov 12, 2014

Needs to chill out, way too uptight. It's only English, not rocket science. God forbid you miss her class, you're doomed. She seems very distracted and anxious. Ya know, we can learn just as much, if not more, while having fun, instead of being a warden.

2.0
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1301
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2015

I have experience writing, so personally I had no problem in this class. However, the way she treated other class mates of mine was unbelievably unprofessional (she said 'you people' to a kid who was a different religion than her). Seems to thrive on stepping on other students to make herself feel good. She needs to be reviewed, please don't take

4.0
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ENGLISH1301
Jan 22, 2015

She was an awesome professor! Shows you the proper way to write an essay and helps a lot when it comes to rough draft essays so you can get a better grade on the final essay. If you are not paying attention or acting a fool she will call you out, but that is something you bring upon yourself. I would highly recommend taking her, you will learn!

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2015

Professor Cruz is a very well-educated woman who wants the best from her students. She gives clear notes and is very stern when it comes to assignments. Throughout the course, there was only 3-4 essays, and the final essay. Rarely used the book, except for notes that she would talk and go over the next day. Would most definitely take again!

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ENG1301
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2015

She's very passionate about what she teaches. 3 essays for the whole year: Narrative, Descriptive and a Persuasive Research Paper with Speech included. Very easy class if you take the time to follow directions. She's been teaching for over 10+ years and helps you write great papers which lay down the outline for other classes which require writing.

2.0
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COMP1301
Grade: C
Jan 11, 2016

She is quite specific in what is required. You MUST have your textbook on the first day or the rest of the year will be difficult. She gives out many pop quizzes from sections in the text.

4.0
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ENG1301
Apr 23, 2016

Not a hard class as long as you do the homework and read the material she assigns. She can be strict about assignments but she has a passion for teaching and will help you with you papers. I hate writing papers but I enjoyed her class and made writing papers less painful.

1.0
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ENGL1301
Grade: B-
Nov 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She's pretty rude sometimes and will either take it out on one individual or the entire class and give rude looks. Likes to give her personal opinion on controversial topics. Also you have to give an oral presentation at the end of the semester, not sure if other professors do that but if you have a fear of public speaking this is just a warning.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
2.0
ENGL1301
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you miss a class, you might as well have started world war three. Does not take into account students' situations. Kicks people out of class for being on their phones, even if it is an emergency. Horrible communication about grades throughout the semester.

3.0
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ENG1301
Grade: A
May 8, 2017
Would take again

She was an ok teacher. She was really strict about work but if you needed her help she'd help you.

4.0
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ENG1301
Grade: A+
Oct 24, 2017
Would take again

I absolutely loved Professor, but unfortunately many of my classmates did not. She is a tough grader but she always is clear with what she expects from you. She will meet with you about all of your essays and tells you what to do to improve! I recommend her!

Tough Grader
3.0
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ENG1301
Grade: D
Oct 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Shes very rude and doesnt help you as much as you need her help shell treat you like a child instead of an adult

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
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ENG1301
Dec 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is not very understanding on why you did not show up to her class. She will make you feel dumb when taking notes and threaten to kick you out if you are on your phone. She gets mad very easily and will take points off your essay for the dumbest reasons.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
SO MANY PAPERS
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4.0
ENG1302
Feb 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor is very strict regarding papers and how she expects them to be like. She had my class turn in a final draft paper and gave us a pop quiz the same day while we were all more focused on the paper. Only 5 out of the whole class read the stories and the other majority got zeros on the quizzes.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
3.0
ENGL1302
Grade: B+
May 11, 2018
Would take again

This Professor doesn't allow laptops in her classroom. She explains what is expected of essays and she usually makes sure there are no surprises for the final exam. In 1302 she gave LOTS of pop quizzes. If you keep up with the calendar from her syllabus you should be fine. She offers help on essays during her office hours and will work with you.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
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ENG0301
Jun 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do you like a professor who does not give you rubrics? Do you like a professor that makes you feel like everything you do is wrong? Do you like to be confused on what you get points taken off for on an essay? I would totally recommend Barbara Cruz for you if you answered yes to any of the questions above! She will make you reconsider your life!:D

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENG1301
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2018
Would take again

I took Professor Cruz for English 1301 in Fall of 2017 and retook her for English 1302 in Spring of 2018.... Many people complain about her hard way of grading, however she is very clear on what she expects. She does NOT baby you and does not tolerate you if your lazy. Just pay attention and take notes! You will love her if you just put effort.

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1.0
3.0
ENG1301
Oct 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Condescending and makes rude comments to students.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
5.0
ENGL1302
Nov 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She doesnt allow redos on papers, doesnt accept late/missing work, doesnt allow make ups for a failed test or assignment. Everything in the class is AS IS. She isnt clear on her grading and has ridiculous strict criteria for passing on the essays. I wouldnt recommend taking her. And she is strict on phones and stays on top of it.

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5.0
3.0
ENGL1302
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Prof Cruz is hands down one of the best professors I've encountered in the recent years. She's funny and super passionate about teaching. She understands there are things going on outside of the classroom and will help you succeed. Attendance is mandatory but as long as you show up, read the homework assignments, and try your best you'll do great.

Gives good feedback
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1.0
4.0
ENG1301
Grade: C
Nov 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Took this professor during the Spring of 2017. I don't recommend her for a professor. She may be strict, a tough grader and give you lots of homework - be it reading or be it written assignments, but she's not one who gives positive feedback, easily.

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1.0
5.0
1302ENGLISH
Grade: C
Jan 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you're interested in being stress throughout the semester buckle up. For starters she doesn't use CANVAS! Her grading criteria isn't clear to students and she expects you to know it all. She's a harsh grader and her feedbacks are constantly changing throughout your papers. Just AVOID HER!!

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Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
ENG1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor. Never clear on her grading, gives non helpful feedback on papers and rushes through reviewing it. Doesnt understand things come up outside the classes room or give extra credit if you had to miss something. Calls you out in front of other students and disrespectful. Makes you sit in class while reviewing other peoples essays.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

She's an amazing teacher and is very helpful when reached out to for help with assignments.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
ENG0301
Apr 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I liked her at first. It seemed that she got more stressed throughout the semester and pressed for time. What I really didnt like was sitting in a desk in the front of the class while I was ridiculed for things that I did wrong on my paper. That alone made me not want to continue the class. She did it to every student. It was horrible.

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5.0
4.0
ENGL1301
May 6, 2019
Would take again

Best professor I've had so far. She is specific on what she expects on essays. I highly recommend Professor Cruz because you will definitely learn a lot from her.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ENG1301
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2019
Would take again

I don't have the foggiest idea of why individuals are appraising along these lines. I believe she is the best professor for those understudies who are accustomed to composing papers in secondary school measures. Please! we are not in secondary school now, Highly recommended.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
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5.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Cruz is the best teacher ever in my life. Seeing her who is taking care of students not only in the classroom but also outside, I thought that there would be no one in the world who has a sweetheart like her. If you don't have a passion for class, please don't take this course. I don't want your rudeness to hurt professor Cruz's sweetheart :)

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG1301
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2019
Would take again

Professor Cruz was a strict teacher but her lectures and strictness were so worth it. I would take her class again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

Professor Cruz was always on topic in this course. If we had a difficulty in a subject she will teach it. There was always something we learned each day so, attendance does matter make sure you show up. You have to be able to take feedback from this class it only helps you improve.

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Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A+
May 14, 2020
Would take again

Professor Cruz is a wonderful teacher who helps you maximize your writing by showing you how to correct your grammatical errors if any. She helps you remember how to be a better writer, and if you show up to class and follow her curriculum, you will get an A. You have to put your best foot forward, of course, but this is not a crazy-difficult subje

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A+
May 14, 2020
Would take again

She is a very structured professor and she did a great job during this Coronavirus pandemic as far as communication, teaching us, and showing us that she cared about our transition through this phase. I would definitely retake this class and if she ever taught higher English courses, I would take those classes, too. I am so glad that I took this co

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Respected
Caring
1.0
4.0
ENG1301
Aug 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dont recommend taking this professor, unless you want to be stressed out the whole semester. Doesnt allow late work and takes off points, expects everything perfect and makes you feel like youre doing everything wrong.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1302ENGLISH
Grade: C-
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

this is probably the worst teacher I've ever had in my life! she will make you feel dumb for every little mistake you make and will not let you make up what you did wrong. she doesn't take late work and doesn't understand that there are things going on outside of the classroom for some people. If possible stray away from taking this teacher.

5.0
4.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Cruz goes above and beyond to make sure her students learn how to write and communicate in the outside world. She is dedicated to her students and holds high expectations. If you are interested in becoming an outstanding writer, then take her class. She is an expert in English and works with the students. Go to class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG0301
Grade: A+
Mar 17, 2021
Would take again

Professor Cruz was by far the best English teacher. I graduated H.S in 2012. I thought I was ready till she reviewed my first page it was embarrassing, but they way she teaches and breaks down your errors she makes you a better writer at the end of the semester. would love to take her for 1302.

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Respected
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5.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2021
Would take again

She is the best English professor ever! I dont like English but I look forward to class. She is very understandable and gives good feedback! You have to meet her half way. Do your work and she will help you ! I learn to become a better writer!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
ENGLISH1301
Grade: A-
May 11, 2021
Would take again

I personally learned a lot in her class; however, she is a tough grader. If you want a 100 in the essays you have to put a lot of effort in. She does not do rubrics but will explain what she expects for the assignments during class. Overall a good teacher, she can get pretty strict at times but it is not that bad. Gives constructive feedback.

Gives good feedback
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1.0
4.0
ENG1301
Grade: B
Oct 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Every 5 minutes she repeats get off your phones . She repeats unimportant things about 5 times and talks to the class as if we are in the 6th grade. If you misplace a comma or two you get a large amount of points off as well. Getting a 100 on an assignment is extremely rare. Even if she tells you I really like that

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: C-
Nov 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Talks too much. Grades horribly good luck getting over a 70.

So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2021
Would take again

Professor Cruz cares about all of her students. She explains every assignment and essay thoroughly. Be sure to take all of her notes and pay attention to deadlines as well as when assignments are due. I would love to take her class again. 5/5 for sure!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

Essays were easy. Show her your rough drafts, she will point out what needs to be fixed. If you edit them like she says, then youll get a better grade. Got a 100 with this technique. She will come off as intimidating but shes not as bad as what others are saying about her. Just put effort into your work and youre ok. Take notes too

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Caring
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Dec 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Its weird. she can be so funny and so sweet, yet one of the rudest people i know. Shell read your essays in front of the class and critique you loudly, while the class writes silent. Dont take her seriously, youll not only be unhappy with your life but with your final grade as well. Ive turned in amazing essays and never received over a 75.

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1.0
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ENG1301
Grade: C
Feb 16, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She talks for most of the class period and even if she gives you feedback. Once you finish writing the essay, it sounds robotic.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
0301
Grade: A+
May 10, 2022
Would take again

amazing professor!!

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
1301
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

She's strict but its worth it!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Professor Cruz is a very caring teacher. She can be strict at times but laid back as well. As long as you complete her essays on time this class should be a breeze. Don't skip any assignments! I did and my grade went from an 89 to a 72 so don't do what I did. She really does have the best interest for you.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: B
Apr 11, 2023

Definingly NOT understanding at all. Does not try to even slightly work with you on anything even though she literally says if you need an extension to reach out to her and still NOTHING. I would not take this class again and would never put someone through this class either.

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2.0
4.0
1301
Grade: C
Apr 17, 2023

I would not recommend her at all. She talks to the class like we are stupid. No exceptions no matter what is going on in your life or day, she expects her class to be the center of our world.

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1.0
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ENG1301
Grade: B+
Nov 8, 2023

Do not let these comments fool you. The suspiciously perfect 5 star robot sounding like reviews she has, should already serve as enough evidence but incase you still don't believe me here is a list of things she's done that make me never want to take her class again: ridicules you, has no consideration whatsoever, is loud & demanding (there's more)

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