3.4

Barbara Mezaki

Writing - Mt. San Antonio College

3.4
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
57%
Would Retake
139
Reviews
3.4
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

57%

Would Retake

139

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

18

3

12

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10

1

34

What Students Say

Not Respect Student at all

AMLA43 - 1.0 rating

not a good professors very mean and rude

D - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 46 grades
Most common grades:
A (19)
A+ (8)
Not sure yet (6)
Grade Distribution
A(27)B(3)C(5)D(3)F(2)A-/B+(7)
Based on 57 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 8
Not sure yet: 6
C: 5
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (21)
Lots of homework (20)
Hilarious (9)
Caring (9)
Respected (8)
Inspirational (8)
Amazing lectures (7)
Tough grader (7)
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Reviews (139)
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5.0
AMLAREADING
Dec 8, 2004

too much homework. five students out of twenty can pass the class. dont take her class!!

5.0
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AMLA
Dec 8, 2004

I like her teaching style!

5.0
1.0
AMLA
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2004

her class is very funny. students can learn a lot of things from her.

1.0
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AMLA
Dec 11, 2004

she is very difficult. I begged her to pass me, finally.

3.0
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AMLA
Dec 15, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
AMLA5455
Dec 21, 2004

No Comments

5.0
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AMLA54
Apr 29, 2005

ver funny

5.0
1.0
AMLA54
Apr 29, 2005

her class is very easy highly recomended

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AMLA
May 4, 2005

she is hard actually.

4.0
3.0
AMLA51
Jun 6, 2005

she is easy than Bro. although she's mean but she's kind and funny.

2.0
5.0
AMLA
Jun 7, 2005

Her class is hard.

5.0
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AMLA55
Jun 8, 2005

man i dont know what to said anymore. she is always stress like she do not have time to relax and i was worried that she acting wild but pretty much the chance to pass in low rated like 30% chance to pass dude.

5.0
1.0
LITERATURE
Jun 16, 2005

She is a wonderful teacher, and a fine lady. Her class is enjoyable, and fun. I recommend her a lot.

1.0
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AMLA5154
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2005

This teacher is not professor at all, she is ruth ,bad behavior , crazy and show off alot .She grades the students depend on her temperture .Mt.Sac if still keeps her one day will be trouble by the Student . GOOD LUCK Who ever gets her

1.0
5.0
JAPANESE4
Aug 31, 2005

Worst professor in the world! Picks favorites, and hates on all students who aren't Japanese...especially if you have any piercings, tattoos, or dyed hair.

4.0
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AMLA43W
Sep 15, 2005

She is very funny and really hard ...

3.0
3.0
AMLA42W
Dec 11, 2005

She gives us too much homework. It's hard to get an A in her class..

2.0
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AMLA54
Dec 6, 2005

horrible teacher, hard to get a good grade on her class, and needa study alot for just a AMLA class, if u wanna get a good grade, i dun recommand to take any of her class, just too tough!!!

1.0
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AMLA42
Dec 14, 2005

No Comments

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4.0
AMLA43W
Jan 12, 2006

she is funny but very hard to pass her class.

5.0
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6531365325
Jan 13, 2006

She is a very funny, educated, communicative professor I have ever met. She taught me in AMLA 31 and 54 at Mt Sac, and according to American culture her personality is very straight that was deeply in my maid. Don’t shy and afraid ask her questions, she mostly likes to give you answer with no any bias. If you wanna get good knowledge, if you don’t

5.0
3.0
6534565357
Jan 13, 2006

She is a very funny, educated, communicative professor I have ever met. She taught me in AMLA 31 and 54 at Mt Sac, and according to American culture her personality is very straight that was deeply in my maid. Don’t shy and afraid ask her questions, she mostly likes to give you answer with no any bias. If you wanna get good knowledge, if you don’t

5.0
3.0
AMLA42W33R
Mar 10, 2006

Last semester, I studied in her writing and reading class. Although she is kind of hard, I really learned a lot from her. She is really funny too.

4.0
4.0
AMLA43W
Apr 19, 2006

her class was really hard and she is a crazy person

1.0
5.0
AMLA43W
May 4, 2006

She has a bad attitude,bossy,and really crazy(rude)

2.0
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AMLA
May 19, 2006

I was scaring in her class, she is so crazed and make a lot of hw to do

2.0
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AMLAR33
Dec 7, 2006

she is crazy and emotion teacher. if she did not feel happy, she will yell at students. BE careful! Don't do mistake during her unhappy! Her class really hard to pass and get good grade.

5.0
3.0
AMLA43W
Dec 7, 2006

a funny teacher

5.0
1.0
AMLA1
Dec 13, 2006

SHE'S HOT!

5.0
3.0
AMLA43W
Dec 21, 2006

I know some people DON'T like her because their WRITING shows everything! They got bad grades just because they didn't study. Actually she's the most interesting teacher I've ever had! If you don't like to see a B or C on your record, just take the credit/no credit option!!!

5.0
1.0
AMLA56
Dec 29, 2006

She is cool, easy A as long as you do all the homework. Quize every class. Take home tests.

5.0
3.0
AMLA33
Jan 31, 2007

At 1st i thougt i will be tough by a japanese but she's a white. She's a good teacher. She gives hw a lot. I would say her class is hard but you learn. If you want to take AMLA just take her if you do not know any othe good teacher. I'm sure you want to learn something speacally 4 AMLA class, can choose creadit not credit no biggie ^^.

4.0
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AMLA42W
Jun 23, 2007

She is a beautiful teacher.She is also very fun.She likes to make a joke during the lecture.Everyone in her class keeps laughing during the lecture.But her class is very hard!!!It is difficult to get an "A".If you do not study hard,probably you will get a "F" in her class.In her class,the avergae score is "C".Most of her student get a "C".

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AMLA42W
Jun 23, 2007

Barbara is a beautiful teacher.She always tells us some funny story during the lecture.She makes a lot of jokes.I like studying in her class.But her class is very hard,especially if you want to get an "A".The average score in her class is "C".Most of her student get "C".Even though her class is hard,but this pushes you study hard.Excellent teacher!

3.0
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AMLA32R
Sep 25, 2007

terrible!

5.0
2.0
AMLA42
Nov 28, 2007

Great teacher! Will learn things and prepare you for AmLa 43 or Engl 67

4.0
2.0
AMLA43W
Dec 21, 2007

The average score in her class is "C".Most of her student get "C".The grade is unfair even if we got high scores in homework and quizzes.

5.0
4.0
AMLA43
May 22, 2008

Great teacher. She is very funny and she doesnt like people late to her class. If you follow her direction, u will pass. She is also funny but dont joke with her when she is serious or she will make u feel like sh*t. very helpful in grammar. quiz everyday! =]

2.0
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ENGAMLA
Jul 22, 2008

She is funny, but not good in teaching.

1.0
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ENGENG
Jan 8, 2009

Don't take her class, or you will be crazy. If you got no choice, i suggest you should be wait for any other teacher. She is crazy woman i have ever met. You want pass!~ don't take her.

5.0
4.0
ENG42W
Mar 29, 2009

she is very helpfull, recommended for non native speaker,u will love her

1.0
5.0
AMLA43
Oct 23, 2009

SHE IS SO HARD, AND SHE IS KIND OF CRAZY!!! IF YOU DON'T HAVE CHIOCE DON'T TAKE CLASS.PLEASE

5.0
3.0
AMLA43W
Jan 31, 2010

I know many students hate her. But she is one of the best teacher I've ever met. She gave us a lot of useful handouts. Her explanation is so clear, and she knows students' weakness. I really enjoyed her class very much

5.0
1.0
AMLA43
Feb 3, 2010

I like her a lot. she is wonderful teacher. i never met a teacher like her. she is realy helpful.if one pass the Amla 43w one can take her class.also, she is very funny.i never study her class, but i passed with a b. in addtion one can learn many things from her.if one wants to improve her or his English skils, one should take her class.

4.0
3.0
AMLA43W
Feb 11, 2010

She is not easy but she is fair. She may come off as being mean or bossy but if you give her some time she really warms up to her students! She has us to do lots of reading, many in-class writing, and loads of quizzes. I like how she teaches her class.

1.0
5.0
AMLA43
May 21, 2010

No...NEVER TAKE HER CLASS. I don't know who said she is hot. But I would like to recommend him/her get eyeglasses. Do not take her class... SUPER HARD & MEAN..

5.0
3.0
AMLA42
Jun 13, 2010

When I heard people saying that she is extremely mean and hard,I was scared. However, after I took her class I just totally loved it! Yes, I admit she is hard, but just because she's hard so you will be pushed on pressure a lot, and improve your skills. She only hates people who are lazy in class. Never seen her have any bias or something.Love her!

5.0
2.0
AMLA43
Jul 30, 2010

She is awesome!!I love her! she can be really stricted, but she is very funny and nice. If you listen to her direction exactly, then it's easy to pass the class! i really recommand her!

5.0
3.0
AMLA43
Nov 19, 2010

she is the best teacher I have ever had. I learned so many things in her class.

5.0
4.0
AMLA43W
Jan 29, 2011

Barbara is an amazing teacher! It's kind a hard to follow her class at first. She's not easy, but if you pay attention to her lectures, you will do well. I learned a lot in her class. Thanks to her :) She makes me understand tons of things now. After all she's a great professor! I would recommend her, especially for those who like challenge.

5.0
3.0
AMLA43
May 21, 2011

She is absolutely funny and sarcastic. She is really helpful and nice if you don't cross her rules. I like her a lot, and she does teach you sth! Take her if you wanna an interesting professor!

3.0
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AMLA43
Aug 8, 2011

If you are so confidence when it comes to english, take her.

5.0
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AMLA43
Sep 19, 2011

She knows what she is teaching and introduces the information in fun ways for her students. I would definitely recommend her English class.

5.0
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AMLA43
Oct 11, 2011

she is very nice teacher, you are going to learn many things from her, if you pay attention. There will be quizes in every class meetings, but it is going to help you to understand ..

5.0
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AMLA43
Nov 22, 2011

This teacher is very picky... You need to have basic manner and she asks for certain format for papers. When you being rude you will be on bad side Of professor but she teaches really really well. It's not an easy A you gotta earn it and work hard for it

2.0
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AMLA2072
Feb 24, 2012

i took her class in Fall, but i was scare to ask her if i had questions, because i felt like she didn't like me and whenever i ask she something. She wasn't easy teacher. I won't recommend this professor!!

5.0
2.0
AMLA43W
Jul 19, 2012

I love her. She is not mean at all if you respect her! There will be a quiz at the beginning of each class. Do not be late. Review her handouts which are really helpful. If you take her, you won't feel stress at all when you take English 68. She teaches super clear.

1.0
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AMLA42W
Jan 8, 2013

she is not that too great to explain for deaf people. it tough and confused. sometime her explaining is not clarify.

5.0
2.0
AMLA43W
Jan 21, 2013

Great professor! Not an easy grader, but I learned A LOT from her class about how to write a better essay. She definitely prepares you for eng 68. :)

5.0
3.0
AMLA42
Feb 12, 2013

Good teacher!Teach clearly!

3.0
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AMLA43
May 16, 2013

Never ever take her class. She is so mean.

5.0
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AMLA41099
Jul 8, 2013

Her class is very interesting.

5.0
2.0
AMLA4243W
Jan 20, 2014

She is a good prof !!!! i took her both 42&43W classes and i got all A.. she is a little strict and sometimes gets furious with no reasons..but if you follow her rules(attend class always,speaking english only...) you will be fine...

1.0
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20011
Jul 2, 2014

no joke she is mean, rude, and has no personality

2.0
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AMLA43W
Nov 15, 2014

She does not explain clearly on the assignment in class. She is very sticky and make student confusing. Do not take her!

2.0
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AMLA43W
Nov 15, 2014

She is mean, rude, has no respect, and make students cries a lot.

1.0
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AMLA43W
Grade: D-
Dec 18, 2014

In her class every week you will have quizzes , but quizzes must be in pen. She is not allow in pencil.

1.0
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AMLA42W
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2014

She gives you grammar practice for the homework for the test. The test is not the for the homework questions. It is not same for the homework, but is somewhere out.

1.0
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D
Dec 20, 2014

not a good professors very mean and rude

4.0
3.0
AMLA43W
Jan 20, 2015

Yeah, she is kind of strict but also very nice. I 've learned a lot from her. )))

4.0
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AMLA42W
Feb 11, 2015

She is really amazing , funny, and helps whenever you r in need.

4.0
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AMLA43
Grade: A
Feb 21, 2015

She is a really funny professor, but kind of emotional. Overall she is a nice person. She spent a lot of time on grading our essays and gave students useful feedbacks. Also, she did not check our homework. Many quizzes.

1.0
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AMLA43
Grade: D
Feb 25, 2015

Never take her class any more she is not a good teacher

1.0
5.0
AMLA43
Grade: A+
Apr 3, 2015

Worst Professor ever !, Don't respect student at all !

1.0
5.0
AMLA43
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 3, 2015

Worst Professor Ever! Not Respect Student at all !

4.0
4.0
AMLA43
May 17, 2015

well, this teacher is tough grader. i took her class in fall, but i got overall B. What u need to do is juz follow what she tell u to do this and not to do that. She gave u a chance to rewrite for in-class writing. Rewriting is ur opportunity to go and see tutors , check ur paper with them. That was how i got 8 or 910 on my papers in her class

5.0
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AMLA43
Grade: A+
Sep 25, 2015

I really loved her, and her class. I got a B, but she prepared me for English 68 and English 1A, and I got A's for both classes. I learnes a lot of grammar, but mostly verbs. This class is very helpful for ESL students and for native speakers. If you take her class, you will definetively pass the other English classes.

2.0
5.0
AMLA42W
Grade: F
Nov 29, 2015

very tough to pass her class, i did a project ( presentation ) and my classmate have to grade me, i almost got 'A' from all classmate and some 'B' too , but she gave me an 'F' at the end of semester.

5.0
2.0
AMLA414243
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2016

I took her class from my first semester. She is one of the best professor at this college. she is very clear and really really helpful. you should do your duty as this class student. Then You will feel your successful writing skills after her class. I STRONGLY recommend her classes!!!

5.0
1.0
AMLA42W
Grade: B
Feb 25, 2016

Barbara is the best teacher! If u really need to learn something, she is the best!!! She is very funny.

3.0
3.0
AMLA43W
Grade: C
May 25, 2016

She is so rude with all the students, treat them like special in a figurative way. she thinks because english is not our first language we are 'Specials' like she said many times. Also if you dont follow her rules and dont come on time she will keep the eyes on ypu until the end of the semester when she grades your work she look every SINGLE ERR

2.0
3.0
AMLA42W
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

strict and strange. Many quizzes. One introduce presentation; and one presentation about your weak piont in this class.

5.0
4.0
AMLA43W
Grade: A+
Aug 26, 2016
Would take again

she is funny and really helpful, I would love to take her if she teaches Eng 68

Gives good feedback
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
AMLA42
Grade: F
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever I really don't know how she became a professor she has the worst behavior and never listen to the student. Very disrespectful with students who are in the process of learning English as a second language.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
AMLA42
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Sometime you might feel bad because she speaks something bad to you in some ways.

1.0
5.0
AMLA43W
Grade: C
Jan 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If I have a chance again, I would not taken her class again! Maybe she is a good teacher, but she makes me uncomfortable and nervous. I can't gain respect from her. I don't like her class even though I know she teach us many useful things.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
5.0
AMLA43W
Grade: C
Feb 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lot's of quizzes. And the way she grade things is not by percentage but instead you need 7 out of 10 quizzes to pass the class.(for example.) But if you need one more quiz to pass the class, she will let you pass the class. Over all, do your best, and show your effort and be respect to the professor, you will be fine.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
AMLA43W
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I will not take her class again. She is very crazy, and No Late work even if you have special reason. She doesn't have any excuse class. She will give you absent!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
AMLA43W
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2017
Would take again

She is amazing! I would really love to take her class again! A lot of papers and quizzes, but it really helps you to improve your writing. Just remember to follow her rules :) (speak English, turn your phone to silent mode, respect each other, etc)

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
AMLA43W
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

lots of homework and quiz. DISAPPOINTED!!!!!VERY RUDE

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AMLA43W
Oct 15, 2017
Would take again

Hard. But you will learn so much.

1.0
4.0
AMLA43
Nov 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

she is unrespectful and "passive aggressive". taunt you in public if she dislikes you. Do NOT accept late work even if you are late to class at the first minters or Did not do homework in her way. She does not care how much did you work on the rewrite and gives you not pass if your essay has not included some part of the title. No Extra Credit:((

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
AMLA43W
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2018
Would take again

I have had two of her classes so far and both of them got As. I understand the reason why she only got 3.2 just because her class is a bit tough and she is sensitive to the people who against her rules. But in my point of view, I think she is an excellent teacher. Her classes got my attention, her handouts were very useful,she is a funny person

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
AMLA90
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

She is nice and teaches well. I don't think she is being unreasonable for anything. Her classroom rules are okay, nothing too hard/ weird. She often gives candies. Maybe she doesn't tell the students, but I think she gives extra credit if you have the ambition to learn English (with doing a workshop, meeting with a tutor, etc).

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
5.0
AMLA42W
Grade: C
Jun 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

No extra credit,even though get from writing Center of our school. Almost all of the quiz get B, at final give you a C! So crazy! Often shout out to student! I cant accept her.

3.0
1.0
AMLA42
Jan 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she is a good teacher, and easy to get A , but she always get mad

5.0
3.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2019
Would take again

She is a great professor. If you are willing to learn something, take her class. If you just want to an easy class, don't take it.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
AMLA90
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took this professor last semester. She never care what you say. I took her class almost 2 months and never absent but one day I was very sick and I emailed her but she didnt reply me. Plus when I ask questions, she seems like doesnt want to answer me at all. Study fast and I got nothing.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
AMLA90
Jan 24, 2019
Would take again

Amazing teacher! My writing improved massively through my enrollment in her course. Her quips and humor also season the lectures to prevent a student from getting bored.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AMLA90
Jan 24, 2019
Would take again

Quizzes were frequent, but worth the while.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
AMLA90
Grade: A-
Jan 24, 2019
Would take again

Professor Mezaki shows respect towards her students and make her lectures very interesting. She is very understanding and makes English a lot less daunting. If I could give a score higher than 5, I would. One of the best professors on campus. Truly an inspiration for me to pursue a higher understanding of the language. Thank you professor!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
AMLA42
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2019
Would take again

Barbara is a great professor! Some student said that she is strict ,but as a smart person you could know why the teacher want to be strict. The reason just only be professional ,be good, be responsible!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
AMLA90
Mar 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Rumor has it she's horrible and doesn't respect her students. However, It's not like that actually. She's tough and strict, but the content of class is very helpful for teenagers I think. Too much homework, and you may be kicked out in the next class to finish it if you didn't do. You may not get a high grade, but if you follow her you can pass.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
AMLA43W
May 4, 2019
Would take again

Passionate!! This professor is a tough grader, but thats what made me better and prepared for higher divisions courses. She is caring for those who cares.

Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
AMLA90
Grade: A+
Jun 22, 2019
Would take again

She really cares about her students. She loves singing in class and makes fun. This class will have a lot of homework, but you will also learn a lot in her class. Her class is a good way to learn and prepare yourself to take English 1 A. I recommend to take her class with this professor . Thank you Barbara.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
AMLA90
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

She is an excellent professor, and I am very grateful for her wonderful teaching. She prepares learning materials for her students, so you don't need to spend money on textbooks. She tries her best to teach her students as much as possible, so you will become very strong in reading and writing English. To take her class is your best choice!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Mezaki is a super great teacher. Even though there is a lot of homework and classwork in her class, it is not difficult if you pay attention and follow instructions. If you really want to improve your English, I would highly recommend her class. However, if you want to have an easy grade, it's probably not fit for you.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2020
Would take again

I learned a lot in Professor Mezaki's class. She is really nice and warm-hearted. She did a lot of extra work to keep everybody on track. There may be a lot of homework, but it is welldesigned and neccesary. The class materials are interesting and meaningful. If you keep working hard, you will make amazing progress. I highly recommend her!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
AMLA90
Grade: A+
Jul 14, 2020
Would take again

I took this class for spring 2020, first month we took in class and we transfer to online from 3/18. she is really nice and warm hearted professor, there are a lot of homeworks but well designed and neccessary for essays. the class materials are intersting and meaningful, she also did a good job at google slide, really impressive.i learnt a lot!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
AMLA80
Grade: A+
Aug 7, 2020
Would take again

There are lots of assignments in this class, if you do not have time to study do not take this class. Overall its a good class and you leaned a lot. Easy A if you study hard and do all the assignments.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
AMLA90
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Be aware! She does not care what you say and when you have questions, she doesn't want to answer it at all. She is very impatient. And, make sure if you take her class, do not ever question anything she said, otherwise you will be screwed. She won't take any suggestions and she only thinks that you want to argue with her.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
So many papers
5.0
2.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

She is one of my favorite professors. She made the class fun and not boring. Just ace her papers and you will be fine!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1A
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

Just come in class and ace the papers. Her tutor also helps a lot!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
1.0
5.0
AMLA90
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her class has a lot of homework, eight or nine homework a week and group work. If you don't have time, don't take this course! Four papers a semester, graded very strictly. It depends on the usual homework to improve the score.

Lots of homework
Group projects
1.0
4.0
AMLA90
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

she assigns a bunch of Homeworks every day that won't let you breathe. homework will be without ending till the last day of the semester. she is rude and pretends to be nice. her lectures are very fast and not clear. she replies to emails only when she feels like it. even you work hard don't expect to get good grades. do not take a class with her.

Lots of homework
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
AMLA90
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Don't take this course!

4.0
4.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2021
Would take again

If you put your all efforts in, your grades will be equal to your efforts. Compared to simple classes, challenges can help you grow more.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
3.0
AMLA41099
Grade: A
Jun 30, 2021
Would take again

She gives amazing feedback! I was really struggling at first and she took me under her wing and inspired and motivated me to the point where I ended up earning an A in the course!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AMLA90
Jul 11, 2021
Would take again

Definitely highly recommend. Her lecture is a lot of fun, she is very attentive and cares about her students to grow. After taking her class, i become a way better writer than i used to be. Her class is a little bit overwhelming due to the heavy amount of workload, but shes willing to help you make it work.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
AMLA190
Grade: A-
Jul 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is a good teacher, just a little too much homework. If you can get extra points, just get more. Believe me, you will need it.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
AMLA1
Jul 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Don't take her, or you will go crazy. Trying to give you a lot of homework seems it has nothing to do with the purpose of the class. You are still working on your homework until the last day of the semester. Final, earlier homework deadline and asking you to write a lot of praise for this class. If you like high pressure and self-learning, take her

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
AMLA90
Grade: B+
Aug 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Endless homework and she is a TOUGH grader

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Although she assigned a lot of homework, you will get a good grade if you finish them in time. And she gives good feedback, it can help your writing! Take it! If you study hard, you will get an A easily.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
AMLA1
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst professor I have ever met, and this class is also boring and bad!! She's unfriendly, impatient with the students, and often pock face!! Too much homework! Don't choose this course and professor!!!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
AMLA90
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She's a tough grader.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2022
Would take again

You can learn a lot by taking her class.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
AMALA90
Grade: A+
Feb 6, 2022
Would take again

There is a good amount of homework but it's very manageable and helpful for our development. She has such a big heart and really cares about each of her students. I highly recommend you take her class!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
AMLA90
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 10, 2022
Wouldn't take again

A lot of homework for this class this is the worse class u ever take she din't help me when I need it, the books is boring if you can find other teacher for this class please do it, I spend a lot of time doing assignments and I don't even think I will pass this class .

Graded by few things
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
AMLA90
Grade: B+
Feb 11, 2022
Would take again

At first when I registered this class a little late, I struggled a bit but after that everything went fine. When it came to having loads of HW, she would extend the due date after asking her to do so. Her TC helps. She gives very good feedback (critiques) on the essays and they are very helpful. This class felt like a breeze after I kept pace.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
AMLA90
Feb 22, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Yes, AMLA requires too many assignments, and if you have jobs, going to Amla 90 becomes very difficult. But you take this professor, many of the assignments she gives you full points as long as you submit them. And she scores the paper very high and the feedbacks are also useful.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
AMLA90
Jun 27, 2022

DONT TAKE HER CLASS !!!!!!!!! She is the teacher who has the most homework since I went to school. Every day from morning to night, there is no end. Once, at 9:00 in the morning, a 6-page essay was arranged, and we needed to submit it before 0:00 that day. Her class is very boring, and the daily homework doesn't help you PLS DONT TAKE IT

5.0
2.0
AMALA90
Grade: B
Aug 2, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Mezaki is very caring and funny, great feedback, she does give some homework but nothing difficult as long as you are diligent and keep up, you'll be ok. Pop quiz are a plus in this class. There are tons of extra credit you could do to help towards your final grade, TC is very helpful. You will learn in this class; will recommend.

3.0
4.0
AMALA90
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 14, 2022

Professor Barbara is really hoping students grow, but I doubt about her teaching methods by giving out bunch of assignments every day. I don't think some tasks are really helpful to writing skills for an English learners!!!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Respected
5.0
2.0
AMALA90
Grade: A
May 2, 2023
Would take again

Professor Barbara Mezaki is a great teacher that carries everyone along, she is patient to listen and try her best to attend to everyone.

5.0
3.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Great instructor. I took her hybrid class that meets once a week this semester. She always had positives attitude and was excited for the team activities. There were lots of quizzes for the reading materials but they were not too hard to deal with. She's generous on grades if you take your homework seriously. I would take her class again.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2024
Would take again

Took her in the Fall. There are 3 papers and a final. Lots of assignments, teamwork, and presentations every day. She has great energy and is willing to help her students. She makes the class enjoyable and gives activities that encourage us to step out of our comfort zones. Easy A if you do homework, study, and engage in the class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2024
Would take again

She was my first English Writing class teacher. Professor Mezaki is nice and caring. If you do your homework properly and interact in class, it will be an easy class. I enjoyed reading her material and the final project was easy. I would take her class again. It is a great class to practice your writing.

Inspirational
Lots of homework
Caring
4.0
3.0
AMLA90
Grade: B+
Nov 20, 2024
Would take again

Professor Mezaki's class has a lot of assignments, but she's generous on grading if you stay on top of the work. The material can be challenging, but using unstuck AI along with the textbook really helped me ace this course.

5.0
2.0
AMLA90
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2025
Would take again

I took prof Barbara as my first Eng course in Mt.sac. ppl say her lecture has a lot of assignments but it is doable. The professor herself is very kind and caring. I liked the book we read in class, it changed my perspective in life. But it is a bit time consuming!

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
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