2.6

Cathy Jones

English - West Valley College

2.6
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
33%
Would Retake
110
Reviews
2.6
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.6
Helpful
2.6
Clarity

33%

Would Retake

110

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

31

4

8

3

4

2

18

1

49

What Students Say

Very aggressive and stubborn personality

ENGLISH905 - 1.0 rating

She is a very difficult professor, not easy to work with

ENGLISH903 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

98%

Textbook Required

6%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 69 grades
Most common grades:
A (22)
B (14)
Not sure yet (11)
Grade Distribution
A(27)B(15)C(9)D(13)F(1)A-/B+(13)
Based on 96 reported grades
A: 22
B: 14
Not sure yet: 11
Drop/Withdrawal: 9
Common Tags
Tough grader (64)
Get ready to read (36)
Lots of homework (32)
Participation matters (23)
Gives good feedback (18)
Skip class? You won't pass. (18)
So many papers (12)
Accessible outside class (10)
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Ratings by Course

ENG905

5.0

(3)

ENGLISH001A

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH905X

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH1A1B

4.0

(1)

ENGL1A

3.5

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Difficulty by Course

ENGL01A

5.0

ENGLISH905

4.3

ENGLISH1A

4.2

ENGL001A

4.2

ENG1A

4.0

Reviews (110)
5.0
4.0
ENGLISH903
May 22, 2015

Cathy is simply amazing! She is kind and she cares about students. I hated English before taking her class but now I feel confident. Take her!

5.0
3.0
ENG905
Nov 18, 2015

Cathy is a great teacher! Very helpful and clear. Makes the class super fun if you don't enjoy English. Helps a lot during essays and gives great feedback.

5.0
1.0
ENG905
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2015

cathy jones, she is awesome! great great great feed backs on essays. she is most definitely willing to help you if you are up for the help. A+ teacher! she is awesome, and i just love having her as a teacher!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH903
May 15, 2016

One of the best English teachers you'll ever have! She's super fun and gives great feedback on homework and essays! She'll always be willing to help you if you make the effort to go to her office hours (plus she gives extra credit for office visits!) actually makes class enjoyable, even though the content is dull. She is amazing! TAKE HER CLASS!

4.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Ms. Jones has an awesome personality and she cares about her students. However, her course was designed around some depressing topics and I did not feel I had the freedom I needed for the 1A class. There were 3 essays with a research paper. The earlier essays we were required to rewrite them so it came out to be a total of 6 essays.. A LOT of work

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
ENGLISH001A
Grade: A-
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

Cathy Jones is an amazing teacher. She really wants to help you do better. I really do recommend that you go into office hours. She also makes funny remarks.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
1A
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

4 Essays, Several Reading responses, small homework assignments. Pretty easy grader. Super nice.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2017
Would take again

Took Cathy Jones for English 903 and 1A. She is the best teacher I ever had. She gives great feedback and helps you on your essays. She made me feel confident in writing. I wish she teach English 1B ):. I'm going to miss her class. I highly recommend her.

Respected
Get ready to read
Caring
2.0
4.0
ENGLISH903
Grade: C
Mar 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is a very difficult professor, not easy to work with. she is too picky

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
ENGLISH905
Apr 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very aggressive and stubborn personality. Very picky about irrelevant details. Disreputable.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ENGLISH903
Grade: D
Oct 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's very picky about every single word you use, English is my second language and she left me with 0 confidence. whenever I wrote an Essay, I got my paper back with tones of disappointing outlines....

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
1.0
ENGL76464
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

TOUGHEST grader for a lit/film class. All A's in 4 Eng. classes & won an essay contest. I got an F on all four papers. She's too harsh on unnecessary bits. Even if ur there everyday & do your best. it's not good enough for her. I am mad i had to withdrawal 6 weeks b4 the semester ended. she wants us to do well but she's actually more discouraging

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
ENGL76464
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I got A's in four English classes with two separate teachers but failed all of Mrs. Jones's papers and revisions. She was overly critical about the tiniest of details, such as google docs MLA not meeting HER MLA criteria. She's also harsh with rules, she thinks you're tardy if you aren't literally IN your seat by 9:20. I found her to be too picky.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
4.0
ENGL905
Nov 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She gives out a lot of homework every class so be prepared. She instructs that the homework must be print out and brought to class to receive points which makes attendance mandatory. I found myself dreading to go to her class after a few weeks because the work load became so heavy.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ENGLISH905
Grade: D+
Nov 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is straight up mean. She pushes her beliefs on all students and if you have different opinion your grade will suffer.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENGLISH905
Jan 12, 2019
Would take again

Best teacher ever! Shes tough but you will learn. Love her. Would take anything with her.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENGLISH905X
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Jones is an amazing and challenging teacher. Her classes are hard, no doubt, but all you need to do is show up on time and get your work done. If you have trouble, she'll always respond and makes sure that you genuinely understand the material. Her class isn't hard if you just make an effort.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENGLISH1A
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Argues with students, and won't grade papers completely. She will tell you to revise a paper even though she did not give you revisions to work on. She graded 3/4 of my essay that was 3 1/2 pages long and told me to revise it. As far as I know I thought I did a good job. How am I suppose to improve or learn in this class.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENGLISH1A
Oct 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She makes up definitions for words like redo, and late. She thinks they're the same.

1.0
4.0
ENGLISH903
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is very harsh on grading your paper and work. She wants you to make an effort in her her class and writing but she wont make an effort in grading properly so you can learn from your mistakes. She's not clear with her notes and revises, and she will have a lot of moments in class where she will complain about your work and her pay grade.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGLISH1A
Dec 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She seriously ruined all confidence I once had with writing. Her comments are not helpful but instead come across as rude. Cathy is just straight up mean. If you can take another profs class, I would.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENGLISH903
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

Although Mrs. Jones is a tough grader, she is an amazing teacher. She makes you work for your grade instead of slacking back. She transformed my writing. Shes very cool when you talk to her, and will provide help if needed. If youre not willing to put in work, this isnt the teacher for you.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENGLISH903
Grade: A+
Feb 7, 2020
Would take again

Cathy was the best professor I've ever taken. She helped me improve my writing so much, and she truly cares about her students. I wish I could take another class with her.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
ENGLISH903
Grade: B
Apr 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Coming from a very writing heavy high school I felt very confident in my writing. When I got to her class, her comments were so specific, it seemed as if I didn't have her style of writing I would fail. There was no such thing as constructive criticism. IF YOU ARE NOT CONFIDENT IN YOUR WRITING I DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENGLISH903
May 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible teacher that plays favorites. If you get on her bad side, she will score your work poorly and make sure you fail.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The only feedback I've received on my essays was that everything is 'vague', which is ironic since the feedback is vague itself. Unless you conform her specific form of writing-- which is awfully strict and nitpicky-- you're bound to fail. I have gotten A's on all my previous essays, now I've failed every essay in this class (so far).

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENGLISH1A
Grade: B+
May 17, 2020
Would take again

It's been a couple years since I attended WV, but I still remember the stuff she taught. It was hard, but it really prepared me for the hard work once I transferred to University. I always went to her office hours, and asked specific questions, so I knew what direction to go in. She was helpful. Put the hard work in now so you won't have to later!

Gives good feedback
2.0
5.0
ENGLISH903
May 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Cathy Is very caring and wants to help but she grades really harshly. She wants her essay's written a very specific way and if you have the slightest difference in writing style, get ready to get a bad grade on it. Her comments on the essays were unhelpful. I got really good scores on my essays until I came into her class; failed almost all of them

Get ready to read
Caring
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENGLISH1A1B
Grade: A
May 20, 2020
Would take again

She cares about all her students. Had her for 2 semesters 1A/1B and she may grade hard, but its because she cares and wants to prepare her students. She may be tough but if you need an extra push then shes the right teacher. always avalible to talk and help.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL001A
Grade: C
Sep 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took her class about a year ago. She was nice at first, but after a few months she started becoming cold and passive aggressive towards me. She ended up making a comment about my ADHD and sent me a private message telling me I'm better off not showing up. I had a 30 minute breakdown in the Disability Services Office over her. Be warned.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ENGL001A
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took the class as part of my GE. Prof. Jones is a good teacher, but she is not very encouraging. She will find ways to bring you down. Her feedback is good, but you will never get a feedback that will encourage you to do better. For me, I did ok in the class, was hoping to do better, but lost all hope to be the best by around the halfway point.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
ENGL001A
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I really thought Cathy would be a great teacher. But as time went on, she got cold. She destroyed any confidence I had in writing, and even when I took her feedback (which by the way, is very brief and not easy to understand) and corrected my work, she says I'm totally off track. Told us every class we weren't good writers. So unmotivating!!!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENGLISH1A
Grade: B+
Jan 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, in the beginning, I expected Cathy to be a kind and caring teacher. Over time she became rude and I barely even wanted to attend her class. She is a tough grader and wants everything done HER. EXACT. WAY. It doesn't really allow you to grow, it just makes you work towards reaching her personal standards. Definitely do not recommend.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
30270ENGL
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class was HARD. You cant BS any of the homework responses because she will not hesitate to give you a 0. You need to put a lot of effort into this class. She grades essays harshly and gives very vague feedback thats pretty unhelpful. She was really passive aggressive and rude in her feedback too which made me scared to write essays lol

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
2.0
ENGLISH903
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

At first she seems all happy happy and then she totally destroys you and is super rude and really breaks your spirit.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL01A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

it was too difficult of a class for me mentally and I had to drop it

Participation matters
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENGL1A
Grade: D-
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Cathy Jones was one of the hardest professors I've ever had. She didn't know boundaries when speaking to her students. She was very discouraging, although she gave very honest feedback. She makes no exceptions, and her personality is hard to get along with. She is a good teacher, and prepares you. But, this class is much harder than others.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ENGLISH903
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 23, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Shes really hard but gives good feedback. No exceptions for late work

Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

Do not listen to these other reviews. Cathy is a clear grader, even telling you exactly what the 'fixed' version of your mistake would be. She is caring, respectful, and interesting. I have a re-found passion for reading. She is unique in the sense that you actually have to work to get a good grade. No participation trophies in this class Loved it!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENGL001B
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

Usually 1b is super poetry heavy. She took into account how tedious this could be so she made it more writing heavy and 'poetry-like' novels. I took another 1b class and it was not nearly as interesting. You can't 'half do' the work, this is a class where you have to participate coherently. Just actually do the homework, it really isn't much.

Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

I actually really got along with Cathy. Her life story is pretty interesting and can really identify with community college students. I feel as though I got great feedback from her and really grew as a writer. I'm off to a four year next year and actually feel prepared. This is the first time since middle school I feel like I've learned anything.

Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENGL001A
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

I loved this class so much. Truly one of my favorite courses I have ever taken at West Valley. Cathy is organized, caring, and clear! I had such a great time and this was a very great introduction to the English department at WV. I'm going to take her 1b course for sure. It wasn't easy, it was challenging but in the best of ways.

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
ENGL001A
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

What's cool about this class is that you get to know Cathy in a really personal way. She is kind, sweeting, sassy, and she'll push you to become better. If you're looking for somebody who will molly coddle you, you're looking in the wrong place. However, you'll actually grow. I feel like she got a lot of slack for not being a push over :(

5.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

Great class, really reading heavy but the literature is actually pretty interesting. The first book is pretty challenging at first but you get used to the style after a while. Cathy is pretty dope, funny, and sometimes you'll get to hear her occasional swearing which makes the class that much funnier. Cool class, challenging but cool.

5.0
3.0
ENGL001B
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

I messed up by not doing some of the readings and not showing up to class. But as soon as I caught up and started engaging in class I saw immediate results. I guess its not one of the typically easy classes you're going to take at West Valley. Sometimes it feels like the other profs just give you credit for existing. I grew as a reader in this clas

5.0
3.0
ENG905
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

In this class you have a direct line to Cathy. She gives your her personal phone number and will text you, email you, whatever if something is up. She is super good at communication and will tell you exactly what you need to do. If you stop doing well, she's on your butt trying to make sure you'll succeed, texting and emailing you. Its sweet.

5.0
3.0
ENGL001A
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

You read a lot and you can't slack off. It was like what college should be like. I almost missed the challenge. She's a great and funny lady.

5.0
4.0
ENGL1A
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

LOTS OF READING YOU CANNOT STOP WORKING EVER. She doesn't take late work. Best way to get a good grade on the essays: keep sending her your drafts until she likes them. She takes time out of her personal life to grade essays, you can get a good grade if you utilize her dedication. Hard but rewarding.

1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: Rather not say
May 9, 2022

Don't listen to the other reviews its almost like they are fake, but trust me u don't want to take this class.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
4.0
ENGL001A
Grade: Rather not say
May 9, 2022

Alright I am going to keep it a buck with y'all this class push me closer to edge every day.

1.0
5.0
ENGL01A
Grade: C-
May 9, 2022

I cannot fathom a worse form of tourer than this class. I look out the window sometime and wonder if today is the day.

1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: B
May 22, 2022

The professor was borderline disrespectful, and always has a sassy attitude with students outside of class (especially in critiques) There were no chances to take a breath in this class due to the heavy workload, and overall, I felt extremely unmotivated in all aspects of college because of this class. PLEASE think before enrolling.

Lots of homework
So many papers
4.0
4.0
ENGL001A
Grade: A+
May 31, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Jones is a highly polarizing teacher; either students hate her or love her. In my observations, students who drop the class or fail simply are students that want an easy A and are indifferent if they actually improve their writing. To pass the course, it's really simple, Revise, revise, revise.

Tough grader
2.0
3.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A
Sep 6, 2022
Would take again

All the people complaining want participation trophies for the half-a work that most community college professors will give you. She was good but you can't get away with turning in lazy trash for credit. It wasn't an easy A I guess.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
ENGL001A
Grade: F
Nov 1, 2022

This class is terrible, she is very passive aggressive. She will tell you, that you are doing something wrong but won't tell you how to fix it, just that you are doing it wrong. This class has made me lose all motivation for college and now I don't want to do anything because she won't like my work anyway. Your work has to be up to her liking 24/7.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENGL001A
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 1, 2022

Terrible class. you never have a chance to breath or take a break its work 24/7, and everything has to be 100% on time. not a minute late, no excuses. I DO NOT recommend this class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENGL001A
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 1, 2022

You have a life outside of school? not anymore. do you have a job or other classes outside of jones' class? she doesn't care. she thinks you should drop everything and only do school 24/7. she will often say that she got to school early for the class, or she took time out her day to help you when in reality this is her job she gets paid to be here.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 2, 2022

I thought students were just being tough on these reviews but she does not care what goes on in your life, she says you can talk to her but she will not be understanding at all. She will call you out in class in front of everyone. If you're writing something for her class she will tell you it's wrong but not how to fix it. She picks at everything.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2022
Would take again

I'm a little surprised to see Jones have such low ratings, I personally thought she was amazing. She would take time out of her personal life to answer your questions and there was always an opportunity to revise your work for a better grade. Just don't be lazy. She's caring and understanding, what more could you ask for in a professor?

Tough grader
Participation matters
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
ENGL01A
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2023

For the first month of Cathy's class, I absolutely loved her! She was amazing, funny, and helpful. It truly seemed like she cared about her students. For the sake of making this short, fast forward to the end she became rude, harsh, and eventually crushed my love for writing as well as my self-esteem. All of my classmates felt the same.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 30, 2023

to keep this quick and easy very rude and tough grader. Does not know boundaries

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
1A
Grade: C
Feb 28, 2023

This professor is terrible. I thought I was the only one having problems with this teacher but it seems like every other bad review is spot on. Doesn't give good feedback, expects you to talk to her even on your weekends, acts like you don't have any other class, jobs, family except for her. Grades poorly, don't expect points for your homework.

5.0
3.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A
May 23, 2023
Would take again

Cathy's really cool if you show that you're putting in effort into her class. If ur a slacker/late all the time/bad attitude, she'll have a bad attitude w you, so it's better to adjust and get on her good side by doing your part (this goes for 1A & 1B) office hours = extremely helpful, she's very accessible! gonna miss her, she's a tough lady :))

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2023
Would take again

The kids who are knocking her down are those quintessential community college students who think they should get an A for existing. She's fine if you do your homework, listen, and ask questions. As for the kids who say she doesn't tell you how to fix things- if you actually ask her, she'll tell you exactly...

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Respected
1.0
4.0
ENGL001A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 12, 2023

Shes doesnt seem to care about what the student is going through. Assigns way too much reading in a short amount of time. It would take me a minimum on 2-3 to finish the reader and homework. Counts sicks days towards absences. Take a different teacher if youre just taking the class for credits.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: C+
Nov 11, 2023

When I initially met her, she was friendly and entertaining, but as time went on, she abruptly became haughty. You put a lot of effort into it and have reviewed your papers multiple times, but she still says terrible things about you. She has the biggest ego ever, too!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2023
Would take again

Many reviews make Cathy out to be rude and unprofessional, but she is just real and upfront with her students. She is understanding to those who are struggling. Her feedback may sound rude, but her comments have the students best interest at heart. She's available to clarify any confusion during or outside of class. She's a great professor overall!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
1A
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2023

I'll put it simply: If you're an English major and you want the best out of your work and feedback to really help you improve in your field of study, take this class. She's great at giving cold, honest feedback. If you aren't an English major and simply want to take this class for credit, STAY AWAY FROM THIS CLASS. You will be frustrated and drop.

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Jones brought a better student out of me. Yes, I agree that she was harsh at times, and she is a heavy, and I mean heavy criticizer, but she is fair with her comments and really helped me improve as a writer. So, if you want a class where you can just cruise through the semester, don't pick Professor Jones.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
5.0
ENGL001A
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2023

Honestly her personality is alright and her class is sometimes fun. Only problems I have with her is that she is very strict with grading and gives at least one new assignment per class; if you fall behind a little then your chances of passing get lower until the very end of the semester. Also, she grades your attendance.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
1A
Grade: B
Feb 20, 2024
Would take again

Mrs. Cathy Jones is an awesome professor. She is a SUPER tough grader and it isn't easy to get a good grade in this class, however if you put in the time and effort with her, she will put the time and effort in with you. she will let you redo assignments AND essays if you are unsatisfied. she goes through step by step of what she is looking for.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 3, 2024

She doesn't really have a plan of what to teach when it comes to her classes. She comes into class always saying I don't have a plan for today. She's a really harsh grader when it comes to reading journals as well. Don't take her class!!!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: B
Mar 9, 2024

Simply put, a total bully. She completely lacks self-awareness. Assigned more homework than my math, econ, and geography classes combined; despite saying she barely assigns homework. If you miss class she gets EVEN. It's a fight to take her class, never had a teacher treat her students like enemies before.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
2.0
ENGL001B
Grade: B
Jun 12, 2024

Professor very presumptuous about all her students. She immediately made claims and statements such as "you don't know how to read" and "you don't know how to truly write an essay". Grading is very nitpicky when detailed but otherwise a majority of the feedback is short and unhelpful such as "good!" or "?" or "not quite". HW load was poorly managed

Tough grader
Participation matters
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: C
Jun 19, 2024

Don't take this class if you just want to get credit. If you love English and are passionate about this subject, then go ahead. Professor Jones is not just a tough grader; she is a harsh grader because her comments will break your spirit. Expect a new homework assignment after every class. If you choose to take this class, good luck.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: B
Jul 12, 2024

Please do not take this class. Learn from my mistake. She grades unfairly and doesnt tell you what she wants from you, leaving you in the dark. She grades your paper by belittling you and talks down to you rather than helping you. She changes her resubmission policies mid semester without telling anyone. She is rude and grades unfairly.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: B
Aug 26, 2024

Cathy is alright the workload is a lot and the grading can be a bit difficult but the classes are fun and it's mainly just discussing what happened in the books and providing clarity for everyone. The hard part is trying to feedback. You HAVE to go to office hours or else you will fail. She expects you to write the essay the way she wants.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 5, 2024

You will be insulted in this class and she will not bother to try and see things from your perspective. If you are not dedicating your entire life to college she doesn't believe you deserve to be here. She believes she wrote the book on English and if you don't write your essay the exact way she wants it, she will fail you. Goodluck you'll need it.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 30, 2024

For the love of all that is holy, do not take her class. The workload is VERY heavy, VERY unorganized, and VERY stressful. The constant backtracking, re-editing, and emailing will get very annoying very fast, and if you are not 100% dedicated to college, good luck. Too much work in too little time. Very disappointed. Seemed nice at first. :(

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A+
Oct 7, 2024
Would take again

Had a good experience pretty normal/less workload than what I had in hs was able to balance easy with sports. Just try to build a relationship and act like you care. This made it easy for me and her to help me with my writing. She can be picky on writing but tbh she damn near wrote my whole essay. Just show up and care about class a little and u g

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
ENGL001A
Nov 5, 2024

This professor has two different personas: in person she is relaxed & encouraging, but her comments online come across curt and annoyed. While I appreciate that she takes time commenting on my drafts, not all of her comments make sense and she gets angry if you don't respond quickly. Instructions for assignments are rambling and wordy.

Lots of homework
2.0
5.0
ENGL001A
Nov 20, 2024

The job of a TEACHer is to make sure students LEARN. When a number of students get D's and F's on papers more than halfway through the course it's clear that learning is not happening - partly because this professor cannot TEACH. Making a barrage of critical, snarky, Google comments is not teaching! I really wanted to learn but it's not happening.

3.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2024

She's blunt, funny, good stories (over sharing a bit), and very engaging. Also very very strict essay grader, you must stay on top of reading (2 hours every night min.). If u must take her class just follow her directions well—once she made me delete a paragraph and wrote one for me on an essay. Anti-intellectual and just wants you to agree w her

Tough grader
Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2024

I've always excelled at english but cathy made me feel hopeless at times. Rigorous and draining. She shuns anyone who challenges her opinions and seems to follow a script. I actually did well because I put SO much energy into it, but it was rough. She doesn't take a lot seriously. If u like english save urself and don't take her

Tough grader
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2024

Cathy is extremely strict on attendance and adds it as a grade, so if you're an athlete and have to miss class for sports PLUS you get sick? It reflects in your grade. She couldn't care less if you coordinate with her. You must write exactly like her and she's extremely condescending. Even if you're good at English, she crushes your spirit.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2024

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DON'T TAKE HER CLASS Passed with a good grade after dropping 2 other classes and many sleepless nights don't let her trick you with the nice act for the first 2 weeks it was a trap!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2025
Would take again

Cathy is the best! I took 1A with her and taking 1B this semester with her again. She's super funny and no BS, no agenda. She's hard but if you do the work it's no problem. Wants you to actually use your brain and learn something. Seems like the haters on here still want to be in high school.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
4.0
ENGL001A
Grade: B-
Jan 30, 2025

No matter how much effort was put into each assignment it was never the way she wanted it. She seems to have a very 1-dimensional outlook on topics that could have different ideas to it. She also does not care about her students and is easily the worst English teacher I've had in my educational career.

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2025
Would take again

On one hand, this class is really really tough, we speedran two papers for two books, writing short, very dense, analytical papers. But!! She is horrifically available to response, and If you took ap lit in high school, or ap lang for that matter, this won't be anything you haven't seen before. She also has infinite snacks! Would take again :)

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 23, 2025

She is strict, harsh, inconsiderate and impatient. I was told to catch up on work, but later told I couldn't submit it. No matter what I did, it felt like I was set up to fail. The professor wasn't very understanding, even when I reached out for help and explained my struggles. If you need flexibility or support, please do not take her class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 25, 2025

I took her class in 2022, and let me tell you, when I didn't respond to her comments right away she would be very rude and disrespectful.Especially after opening up on how much I personally took on at home. She brought her person Life into it suggesting how she manages it well. I got told I had a disability in this class by her.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: B
Mar 4, 2025

Very disrespectful and rude! She was a "my way or the Highway" kind of teacher; she would nitpick my word choices, and if you didn't do it exactly as she wanted it you would have to redo the entire thing. I had to re-write my final essay because I wouldn't go into detail about my experiences with my mental health and trauma (very personal topics).

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: C
Mar 6, 2025

She's a really, really hard grader and her feedback is not the best, she wants her class to be VERY prioritized and she does help but she can be very confusing. I would not take a class with her again.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A-
Mar 12, 2025

Do not take her class. She is extremely passive-aggressive and rude. There are many comments on here about her being rude and disrespectful because it is true!!. I saw someone mention that she puts on a nice act for the first two weeks and it could not be more true. Stay far away from this class she will make your life so hard.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 12, 2025

If you like your life DO NOT take her class. Her comments are insanely unprofessional and rude. Don't even bother opening up about your personal life because she couldn't care less. Protect your peace and happiness and stay far, far away from her and the humiliation ritual she calls a class.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 24, 2025

On one hand, she's great at responding to feedback in a timely manner and always has a clear outline of what to do in class. However, it's difficult to understand her feedback, and often times, her classroom feels like commands from an army general rather than a teacher. I've never cried in a Zoom meeting until I was in her class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: D
Mar 26, 2025

Absolutely terrible teacher who gives confusing feedback. Constantly nitpicks, takes me more than 2-3 hours to complete one day of homework. Save yourself and drop this class before she destroys your gpa and life😭

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 27, 2025

Seriously do not take her class, especially for 1B. She's extremely rude, contradicting, and condescending. If you're an athlete definitely steer clear. She's inflexible and unkind. Needs every thing to be her way even if its wrong. I feel like I'm being cyber bullied every time I get a message from her. Most rage baiting class ever.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENGL001B
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 7, 2025

Ive never had a teacher like this in my life. No matter how much effort you put into your paper it is NEVER gonna be enough for her becuz shes so close minded. If youre ideas arent like hers she will sh1t on you until you get it right. DONT take her at all the semester isnt even over and more than half the class ended up dropping the class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
3.0
1A
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2025

she is super kind and easy to talk to but her gradin feedback isn't clear and she wants something both simple and college level out of your work? idek

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 12, 2025

Snarky, passive-aggressive, and condescending. She clearly hates her job and makes it everyone's problem. Her feedback is vague and unhelpful. She and her class have next to no redeeming qualities. If you actually want to learn and develop your writing skills, stay far away from this class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
1A
Grade: B
May 15, 2025
Would take again

She's hard and wants you to work. But she lets you revise anything you want so if you do the work its impossible to fail. Super funny and nice. Just have to do the work and ask for revisions if you need it. She's a no BS kind of person.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
4.0
ENGL001B
May 19, 2025

This lady genuinely thinks she invented the subject. Don't expect good grades unless you can perfectly replicate her semi-colon spamming & pretentious writing style. Her idea of feedback is snarky & berating comments over Google Docs & Canvas. Not only that, she has 'hidden participation points' weighted enough to drop you from an A+ to failing.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2025
Would take again

I don't understand the reviews Cathy receives. She was one of the best teachers I've ever had, and I wish I could've taken her 1A too. She values hard work and effort, and if you put in that effort, you'll be fine. Don't let these comments deter you from Cathy; they are likely from individuals who thought they could get by with the bare minimum.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: B
Jul 11, 2025
Would take again

She gives good feedback and you can revise anything you want for a better grade, which I really liked. The essays were done in steps so it didn't feel overwhelming. But, you have to come to class and work and not slack too much. But I kinda liked that she has standards...it made me feel like I was really in college and doing something.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: B+
Aug 25, 2025

turn back now.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2025
Would take again

Ms. Jones has a high standard for ALL her students (hates the “slacker” mindset) Show her effort and she will return that effort 10 fold. I WOULDN'T recommend this class for someone looking for an easy A but if you enjoy communicating through literature, I would 110% recommend. take this class; one of the best teachers I've ever had.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: C+
Sep 8, 2025

I took her class a couple years back and her attitude is volatile. My mom was in the hospital while I was in her class and she told me during early morning office hours that I had to either prioritize my dying mother or school. Never once have I had any professor say that to me let alone to my face. She doesn't care about your time. Avoid!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
ENGL001B
Grade: B
Nov 6, 2025

Not great! I've always done well with English in school but struggled in her class. Very strict grading and expects your writing to be perfect (college professor level). I was respectful with her but she came off as very passive aggressive and condescending in her essay feedback. MAYBE she is a good teacher for a English major. I'd skip!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
ENGL001A
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Based on my experience in this class, we didn't have any homework. If you didn't finish your work you could finish it for hw and turn it in next class. You can revise anything you want for more points and feedback. In the beginning of the semester, there is a lot of group work, and towards the end of the semester, it's independent work.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
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