3.6

Christine Timm

English - Westchester Community College

3.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
61%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

61%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
84 total ratings

5

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4

8

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2

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What Students Say

recommend to take her classes and take her again

ENG101 - 5.0 rating

Forget about meeting other obligations in your life for the duration of the class

ENG102 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

43%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 38 grades
Most common grades:
A (20)
B+ (9)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(24)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(2)A-/B+(9)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 20
B+: 9
A+: 4
B: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (18)
Get ready to read (10)
Clear grading criteria (9)
Participation matters (9)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Tough grader (9)
Caring (7)
Lots of homework (7)
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Ratings by Course

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5.0

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COMP101

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CREATWRIT

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ENGLISH

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ENG202

4.0

ENG101

3.1

Reviews (83)
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COMP101
Apr 9, 2004

Great class, I have always been inseure about my writing, my confidence is much better now. Great Professor.

3.0
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ENG102
Jun 26, 2004

hated her at first but she wound up being cool- she will help yopu out alot (when she shows up to class) but you have to get over her liberal left wing views on everything

3.0
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COMP2
Jul 21, 2004

She was sooooooo frustrating! She was never clear with her instructions, and as a result I ended up re-doing a lot of papers. But at least she lets you do that.

3.0
3.0
ENG
Jul 29, 2004

She is weird. I don't know what else to say.

3.0
1.0
ENG240
Aug 5, 2004

Cool class-cool teacher. Work is easy and interesting

5.0
3.0
POETRY
Aug 14, 2004

She is the best. She is very smart, funny, and really teaches you a lot! Unlike all of the other professors who teach you boring, blah blah crap... she teaches you stuff with passion. I love her. She has been VERY good to me! She is the BEST!

1.0
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WPSEMH
Sep 7, 2004

Very easy but you won't learn much from her. She just kind of hangs out rather than teaching you. I didn't get a damn thing out of taking Writing Projects Seminar Honors with her.

4.0
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COMPLIT2
May 19, 2005

She's a very nice and cool teacher. For Comp + Lit 2, there are very easy assignments, and you must have access to the computer every week. As long as you are open and nice to her, it's an easy A.

5.0
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COMPLIT2
May 24, 2005

She is a very good teacher...definately one of my favorites. She is very easy going, allows you to re-do assignments as many times as you want to get the grade you want...I really enjoyed her class. I would take another one of her classes again.

4.0
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COMPLIT2
Jul 20, 2005

Very good teacher. Made Distance Learning class interesting. Would recommend. Gave students chances to improve grades.

5.0
1.0
COMPLIT2
Grade: B+
Aug 31, 2005

easy easy easy

4.0
2.0
BASICWRITING2
Oct 4, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
CL2
Nov 28, 2005

One of the best professors I ever had, really top notch. Her classes are really interesting and Prof Timm creates a really open feeling in the classroom. We used the computer a lot, posting our responses and responding to our peers. She is highly motivated and really wants her students to succeed.

5.0
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AMERPOETRY
Jan 3, 2006

Prof Timm is one of the BEST professors I've ever had. I have taken her in the past and only took this class because she was teaching it. She is very easy going, sweet, clear in what she wants and expects and as long as you do the work you'll get a good grade. She obviously cares about her students and wants them to do well. I highly recommend her!

5.0
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COMPLIT1
Mar 20, 2006

Very easy class to pass, crazy and fun teacher!!

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ENG102
Dec 26, 2006

I TOOK HER ON-LINE AND OH BOY! TOO MUCH WORK. JUST RIDICULOUS. ON'T TAKE HER ON-LINE U WILL REGRET IT. GOOD PROF BUT ON-LINE, SHE IS SOMETHING ELSE. TRUST ME

5.0
3.0
ENLS102
Jan 14, 2007

i took her online and did great, and there wasnt a lot of work.. if u think there was maybe you should drop out of college and learn a trade

5.0
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ENG102
Feb 21, 2007

at first I thought professor Timm was very weird but time will pass by and you'll see that she is really awesome. Just do the work and you'll get an A.

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ENG102
Oct 27, 2007

I've never met this professor and from what I've read here her class in person sounds great. Whatever you do DO NOT take her online class. The amount of work is ridiculous. Not only do you have to do a huge amount of reading, but she wants you to read and comment on other student's work posted as well. Sometimes she doesn't answer emails.Nightmare

3.0
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CREATWRIT
Nov 6, 2007

Took her online, a lot of work. takes a while to answer emails. kind of strange. if you are going to take her, do it in person. i hear she is better.

2.0
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ENG102
Dec 8, 2007

We are two weeks away from finishing the semester. We have to write a six pg. paper due next week and this teacher still posts assignments unrelated to the paper. She wants us to comment on 4 other student's work by the end of this week. She doensn't care that this isn't the only final we have. Dont' take her class Online. Your GPA will come down.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Apr 14, 2008

Prof. Timm is the greatest. She is a little weird but is very clear and she wants to se her students do well. I had a lot of fun.If I had to take another english class I would defiently take her. I highly recomments that u take her she is really easy.

5.0
4.0
ENGENG
Jun 27, 2008

Professor Timm is a great professor she knows her stuff, is down to earth and loves what she does. I am sorry to hear how hard she is online. In class as long as you do and have her assighnments on time you will do well. She is a proffesor I will never forget.

2.0
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ENG101
Nov 29, 2008

terrible online class, do not take if you need extra help work is very one sided as is grading, no extensions available, extra credit available only if you are willing and able to travel to the city

4.0
4.0
COMPLIT2
Dec 23, 2008

She is a really interesting teacher. Do your text critiques, ALL OF THEM!!, show up for class, participate, and hand in the final paper early so she has time to go over it with u so u have a chance to fix it up.She makes you work hard, but its helpful trust me. I got a B+ and I really liked her a lot. Take her class. That was one of my fav classes

5.0
2.0
BW102
Jan 28, 2009

iS VERY HELPFUL =)

5.0
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ENG102
Jul 30, 2010

Her classes are so easy if you do all your critiques and her classes are just so much fun. She always gives extra credit. I had her for 3 semesters and if i could i would take another one of her classes. *she loves Poetry!

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COMPLIT2
Nov 3, 2010

SHES THE BEST. text critiques are a breeze, never more than 300 words a week. class work is so simple and most of it is just participating. greatest professor on campus and easiest course to get a good grade. if you happen to get a D or C on any paper, you have until the end of the semester to fix it. shes is so helpful and down to earth

5.0
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POET102
Dec 5, 2011

She is so interesting! I love her and she is such a intelligent person. I also like how she is honest with her corrections and makes you think differently. And I think it's pretty cool how she knew Allen Ginsberg!

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ENG101
Apr 14, 2013

I don't recommend her at all especially if its your first online course. there is a lot of work to turn in each week. Her feedback on her homework is condescending. She has a PHD and expects you to write like you have one or she insults you.don't send her an email about anything because she will get nasty. she does allow revisions which is good.

5.0
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ENG115
Jan 10, 2014

Awesome Professor! Helpful, clear in her instructions and gives great writing guidance. Had her for ENG101 and then Creative Writing. A lot of assignments but if writing is your thing you won't mind. DEFINITELY recommend her!

5.0
3.0
806622139OL
Jan 28, 2014

I admit, *a lot* of work for her online course. An amazing amount of reading, writing, and reviewing other students' work. After I got the hang of it had no problems. She answers emails in a timely manner and makes her expectations clear early. I knew I was going to get an A because I (gasp) actually did the work! You will actually learn from her.

3.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: C
Oct 15, 2014

The assignments never stop, you have to do an essay every week. I missed the first two assignments and she told me to drop out because I wouldn't pass. Also the class itself is very boring. You get treated like more of a high school student than a college student. I wouldn't recommend taking this class. Mrs. Timm

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ESL122
Apr 22, 2015

She is a good prof and will grade your paper to help your writing improve. I would highly recommed her

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ESL122
Apr 27, 2015

She is a very hearted and friendly professor who gives you a lot of encouragements. You will not have pressure when taking her classes as she is such a interesting poet. You can easily earn the credits from her classes if you finish all the homework.

3.0
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ENGLISH
Jul 2, 2015

Do not take her online class, she assigns a lot of work. She does not answer emails half the time. If you can not handle a lot of work do not take her online class. The poems and stories you have to read are 5050 good and bad. Emailing her after the class is over is terrible.! She does not answer you or fix your grade!

5.0
2.0
240
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2015

I have taken three of Timm's classes and I am taking another one this fall. She is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Her class is simple do your homework,show up to class participate and do your final paper and you can walk out with an A. She's so funny and inspiring. I am so happy WCC has someone like her on there staff.

4.0
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ENG115
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2015

Do the work, get a good grade. She takes a long time to reply to email. No textbook just readings which are all free. Get ready to participate because she makes you reply to classmates postings. Would definitely take again though. Spent maybe an hour a week on this class.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 10, 2016

Put in the time and effort and you'll get a good grade. You can resubmit essays and do extra credit. She's very enthusiastic about teaching and loves participation and input. Even if you say something really dumb, she'll encourage you to have your own opinions and try. Definitely would recommend.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 30, 2016
Would take again

Great professor. Gives extra credit, and allows revisions on work to receive a better grade. You need to participate in weekly discussion which has you involved with other classmates and you actually learn from the assignments that are given. I would def. recommend to take her classes and take her again.

2.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The summer online course in English & Literature is an endurance test that needlessly consumes all your time. The material is interesting and you will learn a lot, but the number of tasks is unnecessarily huge and disproportional to the mere three credits you earn. Forget about meeting other obligations in your life for the duration of the class.

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

Timm is a great prof. she gave readings every week that she provided the link for so no need for a textbook. Responses had to be 300 words . She is big on poetry so for extra credit you can go to a poetry slam in the city up to 3 times. It's actually kind of fun and totally worth the extra credit A on any assignment.

Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Jan 11, 2017
Would take again

I took her ENG101 course (online) in the Fall 2016. She was very helpful, my only regret was not taking her course on campus. If you are looking to take a course to learn and be able to apply the content, then her ENG101 course is for you. In contrast, if you are looking for a professor to give you an easy A, this professor may not be for you

Gives good feedback
Caring
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Feb 25, 2017
Would take again

The online course was a great class that will help you to develop into a better writer. Very manageable and the professor provides great feedback on assignments.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
ENG115
Grade: A
May 11, 2017
Would take again

Professor Timm is one of a kind.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
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1.0
ENG102
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

Excellent teacher

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
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ENG102
Apr 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The way she prepared the class made me forget what class I was in. It is Eng 102 Writing and lit yet all we did was poetry. Basically every class we had a speaker or a poet come in. I did not take this class to listen to listen to music or just hear about poetry. The class time was spent doing nothing useful. It felt pointless to show up to class.

Gives good feedback
3.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: B
May 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This was a tough class due to all the stories we had to read. If you live a busy life itll be tough for you to pass. Shes a tough grader and will notice if you read your passages or not. Stories we had to read were very long and sometimes boring. Beside that shes a good teacher and if you do the work you would pass for sure

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
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3.0
ENG101
Jun 28, 2018
Would take again

Shes pretty easy going. Doesnt give much hw

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
3.0
2.0
ENG115
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2018
Would take again

Her online course was very easy to do, and she allows revisions. Which means you can redo a discussion to earn a higher point as long as it was given on time. Problems I had with her is she takes long to respond to emails and she was kind of disrespectful through emails when I messaged her asking a simple question. Overall an easy A.

2.0
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ENG102
Grade: B+
Jul 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor is very specific in what she wants from your papers. So specific to the point that if you forget to do one thing, she will fail your whole paper and make you write it again. She nitpicks and nothing you seem to do will make her happy. If you are a great writer and always get A's in English classes, be prepared to only get a B at best

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
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3.0
ENG115
Grade: A+
Oct 9, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Timm is so far the best professor I have ever had. She's so caring, inspirational and actually cares about you as a student. I have taken 3 of her courses one in person and two online. I recommend taking her classes online because in class all of her work is in the online course anyway.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

she's wonderful and all of her assignments are based from blackboard she's wonderful and/ always willing to help

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
ENG101
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Timm is a good Professor. She helped me articulate my words into writing and how to be more specific. Shes a good teacher but I only had her online.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 18, 2019
Would take again

Professor Timm will give you everything you need to do the work. Your job is to do the work. This class is an easy A if you put the time and effort into it.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
May 24, 2019
Would take again

She is very good teacher .

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
ENG102
Jun 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If your looking for a good online english class to take, DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE!!! she piles on the work and is all over the place with the directions and exactly what she wants. Most of the work like the text critiques make no sense and she grades really hard. Also if you miss an assignment for what ever reason you will still get a zero.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
ENG101
Dec 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I wouldn't take her online course again because she is a tough grader. She gives lots of feedback, yet is not really friendly about it. All online work is due once a week and it's quite a lot.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
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3.0
ENG102
Grade: B+
May 9, 2020
Would take again

I think she is a great professor! I'm willing to bet all of the negative reviews are slackers who never did the work, came to a close, or were on their phones during the whole lecture. You'll have 12 text critiques and most of them are easy, just look at the rubric, learn from your former mistakes, and it's an easy A. You need to show up to pass!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 10, 2020
Would take again

I had prof Timm the first semester for my ESL class and picked her again this semester for Eng 101. Shes great gives extra credits, gives the chance to revise assignments for a better grade and you can take quizzes multiple times. If you put effort and send homework on time it will be easy to get an A. She even makes you save money: no book !

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 12, 2020
Would take again

She is a really nice professor, but definitely not an easy or hard class, it's in between. She wants you to try your best, but be aware she will tell if you read the passages or not so if you're lazy and expecting an Easy A, this class is not for you.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
May 28, 2020
Would take again

I took her online class two and a half years ago last minute after almost ending up in a bad professor's class. Professor Trimm really wasn't bad at all especially for online but it was A LOT of work. Her responses did come off VERY condescending which I get she was trying to be helpful but not everyone is a great writer. The choice is up to you.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tough grader and her comments on your writing come off as condescending and rude. Not to mention the fact the loads of work there is for the class. It's an easy A in my opinion as long as you do the work. But I will make sure to not ever choose her again

1.0
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ENG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend her or take her course again!

1.0
1.0
ENG115
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Horrible, snarky and will grade unfairly especially if you ask for clarification. BEWARE.

5.0
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ENG101
Grade: A
Aug 4, 2021
Would take again

Professor Timm is amazing! You have to do small assignments that are do every Sunday but she is supper helpful. She gives amazing feedbacks and if your not happy with your grade you can redo the assignment (with her feedbacks its easy to get a better grade) She also gives extra credit all you have to do is show up I would defiantly take her again

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
ENG202
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2021
Would take again

Professor Timm is a very good professor, who gives very good feedback per each assignment. She allows you to re-do an assignment up to two times to get a better grade (except the final, of course). You have to put in the effort and do the work to want to pass. Be prepared to read and write!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
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ENG101
Feb 15, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Eh shes okay she just is really annoying

Tough grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Mar 26, 2022
Would take again

Professor timm gives you a chance to redo your assignments if you got a bad grade and gives you good feedback to make sure you get a better grade. Very organized. You can get a 100% if you do all assignments and listen to her! She assigns her assignments due every Sunday and there is no midterm for this class. I am taking her again for English 102

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

I loved professor Timm. I personally love writing and she gave us a lot of papers which was a nice break from my STEM work. I got a 100 on all but 2 assignments. she allowed us to be creative and she was so caring. Absolutely loved her class and I wish i could take more english classes with her.

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Respected
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3.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Jul 31, 2023
Would take again

She helps the students to become better students. What the professor did that I consider professional ability is that she could show me my flaws and help me overcome them. She would not be able to do that without conveying materials clearly.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2023

Every email you send her that asks a genuine question she follows up with an answer then a snarky and pretentious response. It almost seems like she has an intellectual superiority complex, not so intense but its noticeable. She's a fair grader though and its an easy A if you do the work.

1.0
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ENG102
Grade: F
Dec 31, 2023

What is expected of you might not be what you expect. This class is not at all an easy A for an online class. It may seem like a manageable workload at the beginning; however, it will progressively become a more taxing and involved class that doesn't proportionately represent the credits you will be receiving. TOO MUCH WORK! FIND ANOTHER TEACHER.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2024
Would take again

I love Professor Timm. She is an amazing professor! if you do the homework and follow the rules. you will get an A.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

I had a great experience in Professor Timm's class. I learned everything I need to know about writing papers at the college level, especially research papers. Professor Timm has a great personality and made the class very interesting. Would definitely take one of her classes again.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
May 28, 2024

dont take her class you will regret it she grades harshly and she makes no sense half the time. terrible

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: F
Aug 25, 2024

She was one of the worst professors ive ever had she never graded a bunch of my assignment even after i emailed her and told her in class that they were finished and she said "if you do not pass the last assignment you will fail the course no matter what your grade is" and she never ended up grading my last assignment so i failed her class

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
2.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Nov 20, 2024

She grades really harshly and gives snarky responses when asked a question on email, she either is there to read her emails or not it's always a 50/100 chance she'll ever read them. I wouldn't take her class against especially as someone who took a break from HS and decided to return to studying.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
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3.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2025

Most of the assignments were about politics. Prof Timm made comments in class about her political beliefs and since mine differed, I was penalized. I spent time working in the tutorial and one on one with her to fulfill the criteria. The Professor told me my work is an A submission before uploading it and I ended up with a much lower grade.

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ENG101
Grade: B+
Apr 7, 2025

I would not take this class if i were you! she doesn't respond to emails unless you spam her, her grading is so weird, it seems as if nothing is EVER enough for her. always has an issue with something about the work submitted. a lot of assignments on top of constantly responding to other students discussions. she does offer extra credit events tho

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
May 15, 2025
Would take again

Excellent professor, took her time to explain questions from students, all ways explained the subjects well. Very respectful and gives you the chance to re submit any low grade or missing assignment at the end of the year. If you have any questions make sure to ask sure she mentioned some politics but few words and once a blue moon. Recommend Her

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
3.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 27, 2025
Would take again

She was good. Some tough homework but nothing too crazy.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
3.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

Tim is a really good professor. She does give a lot of homework, and she likes to put students on the spot, but she is very good at communicating. She is also very particular about how she likes things to be written and is always willing to help.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

43%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 38 grades
Most common grades:
A (20)
B+ (9)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(24)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(2)A-/B+(9)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 20
B+: 9
A+: 4
B: 2
Common Tags
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Clear grading criteria (9)
Participation matters (9)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Tough grader (9)
Caring (7)
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5.0

(1)

COMP101

5.0

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POETRY

5.0

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CL2

5.0

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AMERPOETRY

5.0

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

ENG202

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3.1

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