Cecil Jackson
Physical Education - Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses)
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“Cecil Jackson is one of the greatest fitness teachers you will ever meet in your life and will change your theory of what motivation really means when you are in the gym or doing at your home gym, as well”
PED111 - 5.0 rating“Coach Jacksons great advise and wisdom gave a boost to my mornings”
SDV100 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (298)
CJ is lit. He understands that the sdv curriculum is not really beneficial to us but still trys his best to keep us engaged and interested while getting through the lessons. He is understanding and cares about people and wants his students to succeed in all our classes not just his.
TAKE THIS CLASS- Coach Jackson it's one of the best professor I seen. At lot of support and he motivates students a lot, also he gives us opportunity to remake assignment that where overdue.
Prof. Jackson is the absolute best. He made the information so easy to understand, and he is truly gifted at what he does. His passion and dedication is beyond words! I can't believe how much I learned in a short amount of time. I would recommend Professor Jackson because he is a thoughtful, kind, and above all motivational instructor.
I loved coach Jackson SDV 100 class. Took lesson early morning, made my day with so much positivity every session. Im sad he doesn't teach harder classes xD 100% recommend him.
Very helpful with any questions about personal fitness and health, he answered them in the most professional manner
Coach CJ is the man! Awesome teacher. Knowledgeable. Coach is easy to connect with and will give you lessons about the material and about life. Easy A. But weekly ab workouts are kinda tough. Be prepared for BootCamp!!
Very humbled Professor!
Coach Jackson always motivates us to our assignments, participate in class, and be active in our every day's live.
Great professor
Professor Jackson is very cool person I really enjoy his class!
coach Jackson has great energy and is a blessing for this course. so understanding and relatable: made me feel excited to be in the class. furthermore it was very engaging and i honestly felt that everyone had a voice and enjoyed. thank you for the great class
Mr. Jackson is literally the best professor I've ever had. He is incredibly nice, super calm, very funny and super patient. He is definitely a one of a kind teacher and is always there for his students. Best Professor Ever!
This professor has been one of the best professors I have ever met. He's very caring and understanding and his class is very east to take. He teaches you what is important and and motivates you. He doesn't give you a lot of work except the required materials.
He is very caring and untestable. if you don't understand then he will guide you step by step. He is very respectful person.
He is very caring and understandable, if you need help, he will guide you step by step.
Mr Jackson is by far the best teacher you can ever ask for. He is caring, understanding, funny, and such an easy going teacher. He teaches well, he communicates with students, he makes an effort to get to know his students. His class was inspirational and teaches you important study skills and life skills. 100% recommend Mr. Jackson.
THE BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD. He is such a legend. His class is easy to understand and assignments are teaching and doable. Professor Jackson is very caring and helpful. He shows that he loves his job and his students. I really enjoyed my classes I would definitely recommend him.
THE BEST! He is such an amazing and funny teacher. I really enjoyed his lectures. His assignments are very teaching and doable. He really shows how much he cares for his students and loves his job. I learned so much and had so much fun in the class. I absolutely would recommend him.
Pro. Cecil Jackson is the best professor I have ever met!
Very good professor who's personality fits perfectly into Student Success. He makes his lectures very engaging and entertaining, and his assignments are a good time. He did a great job keeping my motivated as I adapt to the college schedule. He clearly enjoys what he is doing and he did a good job making me enjoy the content. I heavily recommend.
He is one of the best professor in Nova.
He is one of the best professors in Nova.
The professor is very talented in connecting with students and teaching as a whole. He respects the student's time and effort at the same time be reasonable in the amount of work posted. If you want a professor who will keep you interested throughout the class or lecture I recommend this one 100%.
Strongly recommend! He gives good lectures, has no textbooks for classes, and cares about students. He clearly knows what he's talking about and his lectures are really interesting.
Professor Jackson is genuinely respectful, inspiring, and offers the most helpful activities and assignments any college student needs in almost any situation that requires any sort of guidance whether its time management, self care, academic planning etc. Professor Jackson radiates the upmost positive and clean energy a student/person needs.
It looks like a lot of work but once you start you'll notice its straight forward and easy!!
great at his job I can see he loves what he does
Being a student in CJ class was an amazing experience. He as a person is very cool learned many things such as positive thinking and how to make your day begin on the right foot. I learned how to navigate college and how to get the most out of the education that I am getting.
Amazing class with a fantastic professor. On day 1 of class, he makes the class as simple and fun to learn the concepts of fundamental weight training itself. From there on out, he tries to make each class more practical, which in turn makes it easier to apply this teaching from a real-world scenario perspective.
Whether you are trying to be a personal trainer or not, Cecil Jackson is always trying to find a way to help his students out; no matter what. He is always looking for feedback from his students and wants to see what works best for them.
Even, when it comes to deciding with his students, as to how would they like this class to be structured or operated as. In terms of what are you looking to get out from any of his courses. That also weighing out the options with his students, as to whether they prefer to have an in-person or hybrid type of class format itself.
Regardless, one of the best fitness teachers you can take a class with at NOVA. He loves talking and teaching people about the world of fitness itself. So if you have the opportunity to take this class, I would definitely sign up for it.
Always trying to help people reach their fitness goals, whether you are a newbie or an experienced athlete. He definitely has a heart full of gold.
Cecil Jackson is one of the greatest fitness teachers you will ever meet in your life and will change your theory of what motivation really means when you are in the gym or doing at your home gym, as well.
Very helpful and understanding.
One of the best professors I've ever had. He was super chill and very funny. The information given in this class is important to know if you want to succeed in college and help prevent stress as well as help with time management. I wish I could have him as a professor again!
He was great and eager to get to know you. His assignments were very clear and if you needed help he was easy to ask for help. I would definitely recommend all the students to take him
Mr. Jackson is the best professor. He's always ready to help out his students. He checks on his students every class and truly cares for them.
CJ is a very knowledgeable prof about mental health and wellness. he is always trying to find ways for you to be interactive in your day to day living. the assignments don't take long but they do have you think about yourself. zoom classes were chill and is a great prof to take.
everyone should have to take professor Cecil Jackson. he will motivate and share his positive energy to you. take him.
He is a very good teacher. He will care for you and talk about his past experiences.
Absolutely love Coach Jackson. So caring about each and every one of his students, keeps the lectures short and sweet. Brings his wisdom, and personal experiences into each class. I truly love his class and have learned so much from him. Wish he could be my professor for every subject.
Great professor, you will learn something that will help you forever.
He is an amazing professor. Everybody should take the class with him
Gives good advice and is a cool professor!
Great professor who cares about his students. A very understanding professor who doesn't deduct points for late work. Attendance is mandatory.
Simply the best teacher I've had. He's such a cool guy you can talk to and relate to. Recommend taking him!
Honest, cares about their students, inclusive, and laid-back. Answers any questions efficiently and helps when and where it's needed. Very motivational and wants to see you do your best, but also understands the stress of work, school, and family responsibilities.
This is a great professor. He gives great wisdom for success in life that everyone from every path can relate to. I personally recommend this professor. He one of my favorite and most inspirational teacher. He honestly is better than a professor he is like a friend and his style and way of teaching is a lot more effective than others.
Professor is so chill and course is light work. Defo recommend him.
Professor Jackson is like that one cool Uncle, he inspires you and gives you quick insights into life. The course itself is extremely easy, I would say 1 hour of work at most a week if you work slowly. It is a 1 credit class so the structure of the class is not strenuous, If you need to take SDV 100 just choose him instantly.
Professor Jackson is so funny. He is like an older brother. Very nice professor and course work is easy and not too time-consuming. Take his class you won't regret it.
Such a great teacher, he is so nice and good at listening. He does not give a lot of work, just finish all your assignments on time. I recommend him.
Professor Jackson was amazing. Waking up early for class was hard but joining the classroom to his amazing energy made it bearable. He made sure everyone engaged in class and kept the discussions fun and enjoyable for everyone. Overall he was a great professor and I would highly recommend taking his classes.
very nice, friendly and helping instructor.
The professor was very good and provided a lot of information on academic planning, selecting a major, carrier path, etc. Actually, all subjects (Time Management, Academic Planning, etc ) were helpful. and helped me to have extra confidence to select the major and carrier path.
Hello. Professor Jackson is a pretty easy-going professor. SDV has many topics that would help any student with a specific areas of weakness. Financial Wellness was the most interesting, as it went into more details of financial aid. Overall, the information provided in this course will help you to be a successful student. 10/10.
Very nice professor! I highly recommend taking him for SDV100.
Coach CJ was a very easy going teacher and the class was helpful.
He is a good professor. He is easy going, work is not hard. I would definitely take him again.
By far the best professor I've ever had. Coach CJ made the class sooo much enjoyable not because the lectures were boring, but because he created a great atmosphere for everybody. The lectures were fill with great information and were very inspirational as well. If you are trying to get into a healthier lifestyle and mind set. -Mauricio Valencia
He will offer to be there for you and whatnot and he is very chill. He is always positive no matter what the situation and he gives great advice in order for us to keep moving forward with our lives.
I would definitely recommend Coach Jackson. He made class enjoyable and was hilarious! Really supportive and inspirational advice every class :)
He is a good teacher and helps you
A very good class and helpfull in the when need help
he is a great and understanding teacher
The professor was very caring and easy going. He was very nice when I had questions that needed solving. It was a very pleasant class to be in.
Mr. Jackson is a great professor he helps a lot whenever students need help, he is giving really good lectures and explains everything really good and helps students understand the topic.
He a great professor. He is really easy going and enjoys teaching. He is very interactive with his students. Very inspirational and motivational. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that is going through NOVA for sure. I also will in the future like to take more classes that he teaches
Best instructor so far. He's friendly, nice, flexible and not boring.
Just a great all-around guy. You won't regret taking this class!
He's awesome and goes above and beyond.
Professor CJ is a young, hip teacher. He keeps it 100 with everyone. He's fair, compassionate & engaging. Unlike most classes, he had students WANTING to turn their cameras on to actively listen & geek with him. He is extremely motivational in his (short) lectures. We talked about dimensions of wellness in our lives, rather than doing push ups.
Kind, and motivating.
Amazing class! I took this online on Friday nights but he made the course very enjoyable and entertaining. Many assignments but don't procrastinate. You won't regret taking him
Amazing class! I took it virtual on Tuesday morning, and he made the course very enjoyable and entertaining. Many assignments but don't procrastinate. You won't regret taking this class with Cecil Jackson INSPIRATIONAL CARING
I had this class on Tuesday morning in virtual. He was amazing I strongly recommand him for sure
Professor Jackson has a dynamic teaching style. He presents the material with contagious high energy that holds your attention. He is by far the best Professor I have had the pleasure of learning from.
Though this class is online, it does have a lot of tedious work and Prof Jackson does agree that it is but since it's basically self paced & you can get ahead if you want to do the work in one sitting. He's really cool of a professor and is understanding. His lectures are basically participation in chat with attendance.
CJ is a very comfortable professor to have. Very kind person and talks to you like an equal. Totally recommend him.
Professor Jackson was an overall a great teacher he made you feel welcomed definitely recommend.
Good at facilitating information
Absolutely recommend this Professor CJ he is super inspirational and will guide you through SDV and beginning college!
I felt like the time management assignments benefited me a lot in my daily life by teaching me how to manage my time more efficiently. Take this course if you struggle with organization, time management or just what you are planning to do in the future.
A really good professor, so much fun in his classes and most importantly you learn.
Coach CJ is a must! He reviews the school's resources and encourages students to take advantage of the help. He asks questions to keep you engaged. The coursework is a lot for a one-credit-hour course, so I recommend taking coach CJ because he makes it easier to manage. He is very laid back, funny, and keeps the class interesting.
The professor was amazing, he did a good job at teaching and put in effort to make sure the students were doing okay
I thought the online SDV 100 course was excellent. Professor Jackson made a lot of effort to bring a positive and energetic energy to the class, and although there was a lot of course work He was fair in his assignments and grading. Overall I would recommend this professor to anyone required to enroll in SDV 100.
He's awesome! would def recommend this class
Mr.Jackson is a great teacher and very understanding, show up to class do the assignment for the day and you'll pass
Professor Jackson is by far one of the best instructors you could take. He is highly energetic, caring, and wants students to succeed. He is a very fun person and can make any environment enjoyable.
Professor Jackson is the most energetic and caring instructor out there. He brings tons of energy into his class to make it enjoyable even if it is online. I would highly recommend anyone to take any class he teaches.
This professor is very jovial and I noticed that most of us feel comfortable opening the mic to respond to questions. For a 1 credit course, I think the number of homework was too much however.
Coach Jackson created a comfortable class environment and showed attention and care for students. Overall enjoyed class and would recommend!
Starting College can be a daunting idea especially for those like me who decided to start 4 years after graduating high school. Coach Jacksons great advise and wisdom gave a boost to my mornings.
Coach Jackson created a comfortable class environment and showed attention and care for students. Overall enjoyed class and would recommend!
Amazing, Wonderful and Inspiring.
Was very energetic and caring about his students.
He is very energetic.
I am going to keep simple for people who wanna take this class. this class is an immediate A+ if you aren't lazy, professor Cecil Jackson is a goat on so many levels, he's caring, has humor, wants you to get an A+, and most importantly he welcomes you to class in a very energetic way. if you get below an A+ it's sadly all your fault.
Knows where to trim the fat from the course. Could of definitely been a struggle with this course but he made it way better and easier to swallow.
Professor Cecil jackson is a great teacher. She is easy to follow, gives just enough homework and tests. I enjoyed her class.
All you really need is to do the assignments which dont require any studying. He's very chill in class and gives off very positive energy.
Professor Jackson makes this hour long virtual course fun and keeps you engaged with the topic or assignment he's talking about.
easy going professor, the teaching method and the explanation are very clear. if you want to learn something and have good grades highly recommend having this class.
A breathe of fresh air during your day.
Coolest teacher you'll ever have at NOVA, 10/10 for professionalism, lectures and all of the above.
Professor Jackson, or Coach Jackson's, class was a really good way to start my morning, I had him for my 8am SDV class, which I was a little weary about because I heard other students say that this class was a waste of time, maybe it was for them. But I can safely say that Professor Jackson made it worthwhile, motivational and fun.
Hands down to Professor CJ. He's easy-going & genuinely shows his concern for all of his student's wellbeing, academically & mentally. Every class comes with his wonderful motivational speeches & his humor, along with knowledge. He made every class worth it. I truly recommend him for SDV classes because he knows what to do and how to do it!
I had the pleasure of taking Professor Jackson's course this semester, and I must say that it was one of the best academic experiences I have had. Professor Jackson is an outstanding educator who is truly passionate about the subject matter and dedicated to the success of his students.
He is an amazing teacher.
Great personality. He's young so he will get you and the struggles we go through nowadays. Also, he sounds like Drake if you close your eyes.
A nice professor who is passionate about each of his students, I highly recommend taking his class.
Professor Jackson is such an amazing professor would recommend people to take his class. He has such an awesome personality and you can tell her really cares for his students. As for the work very easy and honestly I would say every time I did the homework I felt like I was just having a check in with my self and how I am doing.
Professor Jackson is a very friendly person. He will try to get the best out of you.
Professor Jackson is a great professor. He always engages with the class and try's to get the class laughing. Highly recommend
Professor Jackson is a nice guy and very helpful, I highly recommend him.
This dude is goated, one of the most excellent professors I've met. He would talk to us and I mean really talk to us and made us enjoy doing work. I would take this guy over again if I could.
professor is so nice and kind
This professor is great. It was a great balance of workload and flexibility 11/10!
Cool professor, just get your homework done on time and join the class every week you will be fine!
I would recommend you take Professor Jackson for SDV 100. Great Professor easy grader and time flexible class also gives extra time for assignments.
He is the best professor/teacher I've ever had. TAKE HIS CLASS. I've taken two of his classes and I would take more if I could.
Cecil Jackson, Coach CJ as we call him, is full of energy. He is the right person to instruct this class. He's able to relate to students of all ages. His positive outlook is a plus. He's genuinely concerned about the well-being of his students, a natural motivator, who can get the shyest person participating, we'll hold onto lessons learned.
I encourage other students to take classes with this Professor. He is very good, kind, and diligent. Also, he has eloquent and clear speech.
I encourage other students to take classes with this Professor. He is very good, kind. Also, he has a very clear and eloquent tone.
Professor Jackson is open and honest. He wants his students to succeed and as long as you are willing to do the work you will pass his class.
Professor Cj is amazing he made my 8 am class very fun and engaging. Assignments are mandatory completion. He does like for you to be engaged in class by answering his questions. His energy really gives you a boost to start your day when you have an 8 am class. Overall I loved his class and would definitely recommend you take SDV 100 with him!
Cecil Jackson was the best professor ever. take this class SDV 100 your going to get easy A .
This professor changed my view on how great teachers can shift your mentality for school. I have had so many classes where the professor throws unrelated work for their courses, while never really giving enough feedback. In this class I not only felt motivated, but inspired to do my work and would definitely recommend to anyone that is interested.
Professor Jackson is a very chill teacher, he is easy to talk to and is really helpful with advice. This course was more fun, because of the way he taught it. I would definitely take this class again.
The best way I can describe Professor Jackson is that he is someone who greatly cares deep about us students. This has been by far my favorite class of the year because this professor actually seems to care about us and keeps the students engaged. My professor was able to communicate the topics very well and got us to be very active.
Great professor, he gives good motivation and is understanding
Perfect Professor. Worth taking his class. His class is fun while you are learning. He helped with advice. If you do all your assignments you can get an easy A.
best teacher
Prof CJ was an amazing professor, he is very chill and down to earth. He told us at the beginning of class that if we didn't show up to class that he didn't mind. Meaning that it was our choice to want to succeed in his class not his. Even though it was a zoom class he makes it very interactive/fun! Don't hesitate to take his class! You'll love it!
It was a real pleasure to be in Professor CJ's class. I found myself getting motivated in many ways and I think taking the class was truly beneficial to me as a person. Highly recommend.
one of the best professors, the class is easy but they are a lot of homework
Prof. CJ gave me exactly what I was looking for in a one credit class. It was engaging and had just the right amount of work given out (Not that much, but also enough to keep you engaged and interested). Even though our lectures were all online Prof. Jackson still managed to be super engaging and made attending each class a pleasure.
Coach Jackson in an enthusiastic professor. He kept his lectures quick to the point; if he ever went off topic, it was still beneficial information. He is very interactive during class and student participation comes naturally because of his nonchalant teaching style. The workload was very manageable as well. Would take him for any future PE Class!
great teaching style, amazing communication with students, consistent positive attitude, a professor you want to have!
Coach Jackson was a good professor. He knows his material, and he is really encouraging. His class is not stressful, so it makes you want to attend the lectures and do the assignments, which are pretty straightforward. I personally think that it is an easy A class, so as long as you do your work and participate in class, you will be fine.
Coach Cj was awesome. He made sure to reach out and remind people that assignments were due and to even just check in. The way he teaches makes feel comfortable and he made sure you understood the topic. Overall i would love to take another class by him.
He is a very good professor and as long as you complete every assignment, you will pass the class.
This professor's course is characterized by a relaxed difficulty level; however, the professor is highly engaging and places a strong emphasis on class participation and attendance. I initially chose the online format to avoid strict attendance requirements, but over time, the professor's vibes made me actively participate and attend the class.
CJ was awesome! I took the hybrid weight training course. We did one workout together as a class. It was a "boot camp" workout- not easy, but I had the most fun that class. I only wish that the course wasn't hybrid so each week could have been in person. If you want motivation to get fit, take this class!
Amazing fun professor who is understanding. likes to keep a good vibe in the classroom. Doesn't even feel like a lecture. Easy work. Highly reccomended.
Very calm & collective. Assignments are graded, stay tuned with the class. This class is easy to pass, also vital nuggets to collect. Cheers!
This class was so very awesome, and I had a great time doing PED 111. I would love to do it again real soon, and gain more experience to anything.
I thought SDV 100 would be a boring/dragging experience, especially as a Zoom class at 8 AM, but with Prof. Jackson it has been the complete opposite. This professor is very energetic, enthusiastic, and engaging. You'll learn a lot and have a lot of fun during this course!
Very Fun and Amazing Professor If i ever have the chance to take his class again, I 100% would. Gives helpful Advise and is someone you can really look up to! i highly recommend this professor for this specific class.
He is so chill and likeable. I recommend anyone that takes SDV 100 to apply to his class. He's the type of teacher that could be your friend and mentor.
Fun professor and keeps the class engaged even when its 8am
Be prepared for an energetic and enthusiastic professor who cares about what he teaches and enjoys pushing you out of your shell. Very flexible and understanding.
Professor Jackson is super chill. He's a great guy with a relaxed attitude. He's extremely open to communication and will always try to brighten your day. I definitely recommend him if you have the chance to take his class. Its not a lot of work and honestly, as long as you stay on top of it, it's easy to do. Thanks Professor CJ!
The best professor in Nova. I would recommend to take this professor to anyone who is Taking the SDV course.
Engaging, knowledgeable and adaptable. Would take classes with him again.
Was honest the most enjoyable class I took at 8am in the morning. Mr.Jackson is a lit and understanding professor. Yes the assignment are time consuming but take you less then 30 minutes to complete 3. Mr. Jacksons grading is very FAIR and honestly an easy A grader. I would recommend Mr. Jackson 100% TRUST ME YOU WONT REGRET IT.
The best professor in Nova. I would highly recommend this professor to all students who are taking SDV course. The professor is amazing and make the learning environment easy and understandable.
I had him for an 8am class and don't regret it at all! He brought the energy for every class to get you awake. As long as you get your work done and show up to lectures, then you'll be golden. He's pretty lenient with submitting work as long as you get it turned in by the end of the semester, you'll be all good. Would for sure take his class again.
This professor was very patient and understanding. This has been by far the easiest class I have taken this semester. Stay current on assignments and you will pass.
Charismatic, engaging, and caring.
Great friendly teacher with an amazing vibe. He was very energetic even early in the morning, and made coming to class enjoyable. The classwork was tedious but easy, and there was plenty of opportunities to earn extra credit. I would definitely take his course again. Highly recommend!!
Coach CJ is very energetic, engaging and brings a good vibe to the class, especially at 8am. I highly recommend him for this course.
Professor CJ is really easy-going and energetic. I took his 8am class and he always brings the energy up. As long as you do the work and participate, he'll give you an A. I would definitely take his class again!
Professor Jackson is such an amazing professor! He is so energetic, always bringing a positive attitude at 8am. He is upfront with the assignments and with his lectures. He wants you to think about what you are doing with your future! Be prepared to elaborate yourself when he asks you a question. He is definitely worth the money you are spending!
I loved taking Professor CJ's class. He is a lay back professor, understanding, simple, & super fun. His lectures always included fun questions & stories to help us get a better understanding of how to get the most out of college. He wants to instill in all his students confidence & dedication towards our final goal. Totally recommend him!
Mr. Jackson was a fantastic teacher for SDV100. He made class super engaging and fun, the room had a warm welcoming environment, and he genuinely wanted to help students succeed. Mr. Jackson also helped me with other school-related issues not pertaining to his course. I highly recommend you choose Mr. Jackson if you can.
CJ is one the most motivating professor. I will personally recommend him to my friends, and to the students who want to take this class.
Class is not just for study but like commnunicatoon class i like so much He so funny
That he'll get you through college
Professor CJ was easily the best teacher I have had in college as well as High school. Prof CJ is very caring, funny, and easy going which makes the class feel like free credit.
Coach Jackson was one of the best professors I ever had. His lectures are always fun and he always encourages us to interact. I greatly recommend his class.
Professor Jackson was evident and understanding of his students. He is very cool, calm, and collected but will always ensure we understand the work.
One of my favorite classes I've had. He's really funny and always got me smiling in class.
Professor CJ was an amazing SDV teacher and is very understanding and great to talk to for advice.
Awesome teacher
Coach CJ was awesome, great combination of fun and understanding academic and workplace expectations. Engage, engage, engage. BE SPECIFIC in your answers. It's a fun class and you won't regret it. If you get one thing from this rating, it's that you gotta engage--both in class, and in your life. That's what I got from his class, anyway.
His teaching style is engaging and inclusive, fostering a positive and interactive classroom environment. I appreciate the way he incorporates diverse teaching methods, making the material accessible to students with different learning preferences. He gives life-changing advice and helps you really think about what you want to do with your life.
One of the very best teacher i recommend taking his class. He is very nice and outgoing and he assignments are not bad they are really easy to do.
CJ is probably one of my favorite professors thus far, I took this class as a requirement and thought I would hate it, but I really loved it. CJ is very motivating and inspirational, he helped me get back on my Peloton that I hadn't road in over a year. As long as you show up and participate and o your very easy assignments you will do great.
Professor Jackson made class easy and relaxed. If you participate in the chat and do the few assignments and tests he assigns, then the class will fly by. He was also positive and motivated everyone and he made sure you did not regret or hate going to this class.
professor cj is probably one of the best professors i'd recommend if you're taking sdv! he really cares about his students and wants to see them succeed and you can really tell and get that energy from him. he made sdv feel like a fun class rather a requirement class. the classwork is super easy if you keep up with it!
Mr. Jackson was great, really kind, understanding, told it like it is, gave amazing lectures and brought a positive attitude that helped out every single student in the class.
One of the best professors at NOVA.
Cecil Jackson is an incredibly positive and helpful person with the goal of making sure his students easily achieve their A! I highly recommend him. His class is super easy and fun, just once a week for one hour!
Professor Cecil Jackson made this class so much fun, I would always look forward to class because his talks were so motivational. He cares for everyone in class, he wants everyone to talk, and he wants everyone to succeed.
Professor CJ is one of the most amazing teacher. His classes are very easy, attendance isn't mandatory. As long as you participate in class its an easy A. I usually never participate in class but he is such a relatable teacher. His quizzes are easy & his final exam is simply a paragraph of what topic you found most interesting. 10000% recommend
Amazing prof
He was so nice and was always helpful. He always had me laughing so early every morning. I really recommend him!
thank you for being such a great teacher.
A great professor has his learning and inspires me with his passion for education and life goals.
honestly, one of the best professors i have ever had. was very clear and direct on what we had to do for the course. very positive and engaging sessions. 10/10
Professor CJ was so positive and nice. Honestly if you want an easy and good SDV class you should take him
The professor was very kind and understanding I enjoyed some of the lectures even when I wasn't able to join he understood that I couldn't make it sometimes overall great professor and a great class would take it again if I'm able to without a doubt
This is my second course with Mr. Jackson. He always keeps it real and only asks for participation. Very understanding with work and humble. Work is doable and informative. Down to earth, interesting, and very knowledgeable teacher. Hopefully I can sign up for a third course with him!
Coach Jackson proved to be a fantastic professor who values success for each student and provides helpful feedback to anyone who needs guidance in their entry to college. I highly recommend taking his class for anyone who wants to take SDV 100 online.
Best class
I took his SDV class online and had the best experience. He does encourage us to participate in class as it is a class grade. He doesn't force us to show our faces. He made the topics we went over more interesting with his lovely energy.
Professor Jackson is an amazing person and a teacher. He has good energy, and he tries to keep the students engaged. I would recommend others take his class to have a nice and fun experience.
Best teacher I've had this whole semester. Very helpful and gives a good amount of time to finish assignments.
One of the best teachers to take for SDV he gives great lectures, clear instructions, and is very helpful throughout the class.
I love this teacher took him for business admin. He didn't know how to say my name but unlike other teachers he cared and worked on saying everyone's name correctly. He cares about how your feeling and if you need any assistance. i would love to take him again. I high recommend this teacher for SDV 100.
If you want a great start to a day, get this class with CJ and choose an early morning time if it's available. Literally set the tone for the whole day after hearing a lecture. Way more than just a SDV 101 class for sure.
CJ is an amazing professor who genuinely cares about his students and their success. He isn't going to hold your hand and walk you through the assignments, but he assigns few projects or assignments and as long as you stay up to date and attend the lectures, you will get an A.
Really fun, you wont feel bored at all. Assignments are very easy as well.
CJ is a great professor who wants you to succeed in his class. He maintains a low-stress environment during lectures while ensuring that you stay on top of your work. If you consistently complete the assignments, you will pass the class with flying colors.
Cecil is a wonderful professor with a heart of gold. he teaches really well and gives great educational lectures and wonderful advice for the real world. he's a friendly guy with a great sense of humor who's always there for others. He helped me through tough times and taught me how to get back on my feet. he does a wonderful job at teaching.
He is a great professor. The homework given is a realistic amount with the time given to complete it. He's fun and his lectures are really easy to follow. I would 100% recommend him to everyone.
Mr Jackson was one of the best professors I have ever had in my College, I really recommend all the other Northern Virginia Community College students to take that class. His class was very interesting and extremely useful.
CJ is the best professor especially in the AM.
Great professor, he really connects with the students and is a lot of fun in general. He makes the material really easy to understand.
Very easy and super fun, work isn't hard at all and he is chill about work.
Great teacher and 100% recommend to take. This teacher brightens your day and compared to other teachers is very understanding and kind. He puts his students first.
Fun, easy, caring. Not a hard class at all. Would 100% recommend to anyone.
He was awesome and always made class so engaging
I loved how he was really chill but also caring for us and his other students. Overall he was an amazing teacher and I would love to have him as my teacher again!!
AWESOME PROFESSOR
TAKE THIS CLASS, Its so easy and Professor Jackson always puts you in a great mood!
Mr. Jackson is an extraordinary teacher. His teaching style has made the course fan. He is very involved and enthusiastic about the material he teaches and transmits enthusiasm during class. Clearly communicates expectations of the class and assignments.
Great professor! He's fun and his class is super easy. Stay on top of your assignments as they're not hard at all. The work is pretty light and he for sure cares for everyone and wants everyone to pass the class with an A. I definitely recommend picking him as your professor!
He's an interesting guy, very funny and the class is super fun and easy to pass. very understanding teacher most of all. I would take his class again, and would recommended him to any other student taking SDV100
Professor Jackson is a very outgoing Professor. He's always ready to get his students engaged and ready to learn by asking question every class to get us warmed up and focused. Overall, I would say his teaching skills are very straight forward and good.
Professor Jackson is an engaging and understanding teacher. The coursework is pretty light, and he genuinely wants students to succeed. I found unstuckstudy ai helpful for preparing for quizzes and staying on top of assignments.
CJ was honestly so so nice and caring. He is one of the best professors I have had the honor of learning from! I 100% recommend taking his class!!
Professor Cecil Jackson is a pleasant and respectful person in the class. I think he focuses on students' well-being in in-person life to be successful in college. I would like to have his class again.
This was my fav class. He was actually funny has good humor and always energetic. The grading system was easy too. would recommend taking his class.
Mr. Jackson was great. He made things interesting and was motivating. He made the material easy to understand and seemed to genuinely care about his students.
he's super chill and yaps the whole class but he teaches some good things when it comes to social things.
Take him! Awesome guy, really genuine and cool. Is straight forward with assignments. Gives good life advice even though talks for a long time. But very short class less than an hour so its totally good still. You will definitely pass this class if you do the work! and show up.
If you have the chance to take his class, then take it!! He's a very nice and energetic professor. His lectures are amazing and keep his students interested. He also shows that he cares about his students. To pass the class you just have to do your work on time, show up and participate.
Professor Cecil Jackson is an amazing and respectful person in the class. He truly cared about our well-being and he was super fair with assignments. His assignments are straightforward and take less than an hour to do. He drops words of wisdom often and almost everyone in the class engages willingly. If given the chance, definitely take him.
If you have the chance to take his class, don't hesitate! He's an incredibly energetic and supportive professor whose lectures are both engaging and insightful. His genuine care for his students truly stands out. To do well in the class, all you need to do is submit your assignments on time, attend regularly, and actively participate.
If you have the opportunity to take his class, don't hesitate! He is a nice, and supportive professor whose lectures are engaging and insightful. His really cares and also his inspirational teaching style truly set him apart. To succeed in the class, all you need to do is submit your assignments on time, attend regularly, and participate actively.
Super relaxed prof. He leaves it up to you to if you want to succeed or fail.
Terrible professor for SDV 100, he spends all the class time talking never goes over assignments genuinely seems like he doesn't know what he's doing. Overall terrible experience he never replied to any of my emails and seems unreachable outside of class time.
Coach Jackson is an awesome motivator, he uses practical and relevant life examples during class which makes the class relatable . He was my SDV professor. Highly recommend him!
Awesome professor, very chill, his class is very easy. I would definitely take him again.
He a is a good and funny professor!
Nothing bad to say. He's so so so nice and understanding. Very friendly guy and he keeps it real. Super inspirational every class. If you do the work you'll get an A.
The BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! He's very caring for his student to success, it's an easy class to get an A and the assignments are very straightforward throughout the semester. And YES, I would definitely take him again!
Wonderful professor, caring and inspirational.
THE BEST PROFESSOR THERE CAN BE!
Best professor there can be!
Nice professor
Best Pro ever!
The teacher is good and cares about the students. The classes are not difficult, just participate and pay attention. If you have any questions, just ask him. You won't regret it
He is a good and kind professor respects all students opinions, and creating an inclusive environment. He encourage students to have confident, never give up, and continue to improve. (He is such a nice professor.)
Professor Cecil likes to encourage his students to be successful in life. He is often funny and tries to engage the class in all types of conversations. I liked his class and would retake it.
cool professor
Very easy class and he will make you feel motivated,
He explains real life so well that the whole class gets engaged easily. Take his class and you will love it!
Don't even hesitate to take him he's truly the sweetest soul of a professor!! He works so well with everyone and is always ready to help when you need it! please take him!!
The best professor ever
I enjoyed being in this class. Professors Cecil is a funny and kind professor.
Hi is very nice and good teacher
Great Guy, easier to learn from and you take what you can from his classes.
Excellent class, very useful.
I learned a lot about this class. Communicating with my professor and peers helped me gain a lot of insights about life in college and in general. Highly recommend.
I cannot recommend Professor Jackson enough! He is super funny and makes class enjoyable. He is also kind. He explains things in a way that makes it easy to understand, genuinely cares about his students. If you're lucky enough to have him as a professor trust me you're in great hands. I REALLY recommend him.
I would recommend Professor Jackson for any class. He really made the PED 116 enjoyable and you will want to participate. He is very responsive, caring and made sure everyone that wanted to be successful in the class, was successful.
Prof Jackson was genuinely caring and funny. He was such a relatable person that understands his students. He will give you all the tools you need to succeed in his class. One of the best professors I've had this semester.
Amazing professor, good with words! I feel behind four weeks in this six week course because of personal life matters, he was very understanding and let me catch up. Went from almost failing to passing!
1. I found academic planning to be the most interesting. I learned a lot about my course requirements and planned ahead. 2. Yes, I feel like I learned a lot with Professor Jackson during this course and it will help me in the near future.
This professor is one of the most chill professors at NOVA. If you're looking for someone who can motivate you, who is energetic, and who understands your struggles and feelings, I would recommend him. He is lenient, and there aren't as many assignments; just show up to class and participate, and you'll get an easy A.
"Baby Bear" "Slow motion is better than no motion" Coach Jackson listens to his students and always gives good general advice to all his students in his class. It is an interactive class, never a dull moment.
I definitely recommend taking Coach Jackson's class. I had him for SDV 100, and he was an incredibly inspirational teacher who always began his lectures with positivity. He has a wonderful outlook on life and genuinely pushes you to become the best version of yourself.
Taking this class was awesome always positive and was definitely my favorite class
He a good professor
Coach Jackson is one of the best professors which I have his assignments are pretty easy straight forward. I would take him again if I would have an opportunity again and it was a pleasure meeting you Coach Jackson!!
It will be hard to find a professor as caring as Coach Jackson. He truly loves all his students and does all he can within his power to help them have the best life going forward. His assignments are reasonable and his classes are very enjoyable. He is understanding of students' problems, and he pays attention to all his students.
Coach Jackson was a great professor, who taught everything very well. He was a very positive person, always showing and giving a caring lecture, if it could be called that. His instructions were clear, and he was very relaxed in class. Coach gave us plenty of time to complete our assignments, and plenty of options for extra credit. Highly Recommend
If you have to take the SDV course, all you have to do is choose Coach Jackson. He's an amazing professor, and I'm glad that I chose his class
I just want to say that this professor was one of the best I have had. He is very well spoken and really does want the best for us! I couldn't be more grateful. He allowed me to get more knowledge for my future and showed me the best ways to manage it! Thank you, Coach Jackson!
If you have to take the SDV 100 class, all you have to do is choose Coach Jackson. He is an amazing professor.
The professor clearly conveyed the material in a fun and insightful way. Coach Jackson provided opportunities for students to think outside the box. The homework assignments were also presented in a way that will help us approach college with different methods. Overall, Coach Jackson is a great professor and advisor.
Coach is the best! He's the realest teacher I've ever had. 10/10 recommend
This professor was one of the best I have had so far. His lectures are inspirational, he cares about all of his students, and wants to see them succeed. Also, the way he teaches his class is fun, engaging, and gives the best piece of advice. I would definitely recommend enrolling in his class.
"Baby Bear" "Slow motion is better than no moment" Coach Jackson listens and always gives good general advice to all the students in his class. It is an interactive class, never a dull moment.
"Baby Bear" "Slow motion is better than no motion" Coach Jackson listens and always gives good general advice to all the students in his class. It is an interactive class, never a dull moment.
Coach Jackson is probably one of the most lenient and genuine professors you will have at NVCC. He has a fun energetic vibe and always brings positivity to every class.
coach was amazing! he is caring and listens to what you have to say. he also gives you a lot of resources for assignments so its easy to navigate around. he is also very upbeat which is always helpful for a 8:00am class! thank you coach!
I want other students to know about this professor that he is so relax and like makes thing easy you will not feel overwhelmed in his class every assignment and project will be fun for you and every class.
One of the best and easiest professors to take. Few assignments can take a bit of time, but are very manageable since he adds super clear instructions. He also shares inspiring advice from his own experiences and genuinely looks out for his students. Highly recommend if you want lots of energy!
such a upbeat professor, very personable and very respectful. highly recomened!
Coach Jackson is an awesome person and he is very understanding from the start. Always has High energy and has the class in a good mood. Every class is full of positive vibes and he will care about you.
One of my favorite professors I've had ever. He's very kind and caring and makes the class fun. Really easy class, and as long as you do the work you will get an A.
Best professor ever
The best teacher I have met at NOVA so far. Nothing but positive energy and vibes.
Very wonderful teacher, nice and inspirational.
This professor's professional abilities to ensure each student understood how important NOVA is stood out. He made sure students read NOVA's literature. The professor was outstanding. He has the energy that I needed with clear explanations. He made sure his students were engaged. I learned a lot about NOVA and my future with his assignments.
Couch Jackson is an amazing professor. He explains everything clearly and makes the class easy to understand. He gives good feedback. He cares about students and wants everyone to succeed. I really enjoyed his class, and I recommend him to other students.
It's a pretty easy class, and he's mad chill if you do what you suppose to do.
This man is the GOAT! I've had a lot of professors in college, but this is probably the only class I didn't want to miss because of how genuinely fun and funny he was. Funniest person I've met. So, if you're lucky enough to find a spot in his class, it will be one of the best classes of your whole college life. Hands down 🙌🏻
Coach Jackson was an amazing professor. Even with it being an online course, he made sure it was interactive and informative. He made sure the lessons were fun by relating them to things that we as students know and love today, but also made sure the information was being taught.
CJ is the best professor ever at NOVA! He is a very chill guy, Hilarious, very helpful, and understandable. He is also a very easy grader. He explains very well in his lectures and makes his class very fun and engaging. I highly recommend everyone to take his class because it is very fun and easy!:)
Professor Jackson, breaks down topics into easy-to-understand lessons. He brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm that makes lectures engaging. He creates a welcoming space where students feel comfortable asking questions and motivate them to think critically and push themselves. Overall, Professor CJ is an awesome instructor.
CJ is the man, Great guy and loved his class
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