4.6

Claudia Zuluaga

English - John Jay College of Criminal Justice

4.6
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
88%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

88%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

69

4

9

3

5

2

1

1

2

What Students Say

Zuluaga is an absolute sweetheart and gives very good feedback on any piece you submit

ENL218 - 5.0 rating

She's honestly the best, she replies to email quick, 101 consist of a research paper on outcast and that's all we worked on all semester

ENG101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

59%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
A- (5)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 26 reported grades
A: 11
A-: 5
Not sure yet: 3
B: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (17)
Caring (10)
Respected (8)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Hilarious (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
Inspirational (2)
Tough grader (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.09 avg change
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Reviews (86)
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Feb 4, 2004

No Comments

3.0
3.0
ENG102
Apr 7, 2004

fairly easy, gives lots of papers, class is boring though.

4.0
3.0
ENG102
Apr 13, 2004

Very fair and helpful teacher!

5.0
1.0
ENG102
May 5, 2004

very good teacher

1.0
5.0
ENG102
May 6, 2004

she smiles in your face but her class is very hard, she doesnt explain anything she wants she just leaves it up to you ti figure everything out

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH
May 10, 2004

she won't like you if you don't try hard. she will love you if you do. you have to use your own brain - she won't tell you how your suppose to write your paper sentence by sentence. very helpful. you can bring your grade up of you go see her.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH
May 17, 2004

hard and helpfull

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Oct 4, 2004

She is very good, and helpful. Reasonable person.

5.0
2.0
ENG0102
Oct 22, 2004

Great professor helpful and willing to email you about questions and also meet with you there are a lot of papers but she will always help you make them better to get the best grade

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Nov 14, 2004

Nice, funny, flexible. Won't take bs. Cool. I was a bad student in the early part and a good student after. Became a better writer.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Dec 3, 2004

She is a very good teacher who is helpful with everthing that is going on in your life.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Jan 13, 2005

helpful & nice

5.0
3.0
101
Feb 3, 2005

when i had her last semester i was vry happ she is such a sweet person and her teaching skills are great i wish i had her again this semester

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Mar 8, 2005

She's really easy to approach if you have a problem, she doesn't ask for much and puts an interesting fun twist to teaching the class. If you take her you will not only be happy, but you will be a better writer.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH101
Mar 10, 2005

I have never meet such a loving n dedciated professor like her she guided me each step of the way n showed me how 2 get n A on EVERY paper she is d sole reason that im now an English MAJOR I enjoy her teaching methods n respect her intelligence THANK U 4 being such an incredible friend gOOD LUCK!!

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Mar 21, 2005

best clas i ever took, best professor i ever met. her class is so easy and she is so friendly, she gives out cookies by end of the semester

5.0
4.0
ENG101102
May 16, 2005

AWESOME! didn't want to take this class she made it wonderful.My writing improved 100%+yes she does give out cookies. if you aren't doing well it's your own fault she is clear careful and organized. never enjoyed short stories until her class, she will not hesitate to help you just ask!

4.0
3.0
ENG201
May 23, 2005

She is an okay teacher. Kinda pointless essays but she helps you witih your writing if you ever need it. Never misses class, doesnt give everyday homework. She gives these poitnless group/peer helping meetings during calss to "improve your essays" but no one ever does it and just talks so those are kinda pointless.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Aug 1, 2005

awesome

3.0
3.0
ENGLISH101
Apr 3, 2006

Cute, Nice, and friendly teacher BUT class is boring as hell!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Apr 30, 2006

SHE WAS A VERY GOOD PROF. ALWAYS WANTED TO HELP SOMEONE WHEN THEY DiD NOT UNDERSTAND SOMETHiNG... i WOULD RECOMMEND HER

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Aug 30, 2006

Easy going. Somewhat strict when it comes the attendance policy. Only gives 3 short papers & is a nice person

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Jan 2, 2007

really good teacher . easy going and cared about the students. papers are easy and the final is pass/fail . made me not dred going to an english class which i didnt think would happen.

4.0
4.0
ENG102
Jan 4, 2007

SERIOUS ON ATTENDANTS. KIND OF BORING CLASS...BUT SHE IS VERY HELPFUL. IF YOU WANT A EASY GOING PROFESSOR, SHE IS NOT. WORK OR YOU FAIL.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Jan 9, 2007

Probably one of the nicest professors in the school. She's very young, which probably explains her being so understanding. She's not a pushover though, and she won't let you slide if she knows you're a slacker. However, she IS lenient and gives extensions and makeups and the like. She's kinda hot too. Likes Bauhaus, LOL.

5.0
3.0
ENGL201
May 24, 2007

I had so much fun in her class! And learned a great deal about writing. She is an energetic and happy person who inspires you!

4.0
3.0
ENG101
Aug 15, 2007

She is a great teacher! She helps you out in everything!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 21, 2007

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENG68
Nov 7, 2007

She is wondeful and loving. That is my second favorite class. She has a very loving and caring personality. Attendance is important and so is the research paper.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 8, 2007

I love her! She's great!!!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG201
Apr 30, 2009

She really is a great teacher. If you need help she will give you time after class to help you. She didn't require my class to buy any books, all the readings were electronic reserve and they were actually ineresting. It's not the easiest class, you have to write a couple os essays and the final paper has to be at least 8 pages long.

5.0
4.0
ENGLI101
May 22, 2009

She is nice and also tough. You will work hard, but yo u will ern your grade.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Oct 20, 2009

Awesome. So nice

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Apr 19, 2010

She is THE PERFECT professor to have as an incoming freshman. The only way to fail her class is to not show up and turn in drastically horrible work. She makes so many efforts to even help you get As in the class...she's a great teacher

3.0
4.0
ENG101
May 20, 2010

She does seem like a nice teacher but shes mean on her grading. Dropped out of the class because i was completely lost even though i attended all the classes. Expected a 12 page paper by dec! For a freshman this is not easy. I thought it was beginners class. And her assignments were not interesting. Do not like her at all.

5.0
3.0
ENG201
May 30, 2010

She's really helpful and fun. I highly recommend her. She goes the extra mile to help you out if you get lost, but she's really strict on attendance. She gave me an A- ^_^

2.0
5.0
ENG101
Aug 29, 2010

She is very hard with grading, if you are not able to write a 12 page paper then Do Not Take her English 101 class! She is not afraid to Fail a student. And to top it off her theme for the semester is Very Boring!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG201
Aug 30, 2010

I took her for both 101 and 201 and you do not have to write a 12 page paper! It's 8 to twelve. Dang, people. if youc an't write 8 pages, you should probly not be in college!

5.0
2.0
ENG201
Oct 3, 2010

She really cares how you do!

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 20, 2010

i Had Prof. Zuluaga 4 English 101 My 1st Semester In JJ & i Loved Her Sooo Much That i Made Sure i Had Her For 201 & i Wish She Taught Lit. also lOL; Shes a GREAT Professor, Very Friendly and Helpful But Also Tough; you Need To Work Hard Cause She Doesnt Appreciate Slackers But All in All, Its Very Hard To Fail Her Class Unless u Do NO Work at All

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Jan 21, 2011

She's seems to always be in a good mood which is convenient because English isn't the most entertaining subject. She grades you fairly and is extremely helpful and clear.

5.0
2.0
ENG201
Apr 26, 2011

LOVE HEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
ENL218
Sep 2, 2011

Zuluaga is an absolute sweetheart and gives very good feedback on any piece you submit. Also, if you're not feeling comfortable she sets a friendly and open class atmosphere and she is more than willing to meet with you to answer any questions and give you one-on-one feedback. Highly recommended!

5.0
3.0
ENG201
Nov 20, 2011

She is very nice and understanding. I loved her class!

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 28, 2011

Love! Shes really smart but not stuck up. Makes u feel smart 2. She is not gonna pass u if u are lazy, tho, so be ready to work. If u fail her class u probably desreve it.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 30, 2011

she is really helpful she wants us to do good in her class, so she help us on it. i really like the lectures on her class they were very interesting. specially the wondrous life of oscar wao and the film about street art. i highly recommend her

5.0
1.0
ENG100
Dec 10, 2011

Professor Zuluaga is the best! I learned so much from her.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Aug 16, 2012

I loved her! She's a great professor. I loved taking her class. I wish all my teachers were this great!!!

5.0
4.0
ENG201
Nov 28, 2012

Wonderful Professor who will teach you a whole lot. She provides the model student-teacher relationship any college student needs, responds to e-mails and conveniently uses BB actively. Beautiful woman inside and out, and totally worth anyone's time. If you're a serious student, take her (you won't regret it!)

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Dec 11, 2012

She's a great professor. As long as you complete her assignments on time and put in effort you'll pass with flying colors.

5.0
1.0
ENG218
Dec 10, 2013

She is the most amazing professor I have taken in my ENTIRE college career at John Jay. She doesn't ask for much. However, its mostly because the class is a creative writing class. Just do what you have to do on time. Very genuine, funny, easy going, understanding, and helpful. I absolutely loved that class & would take it again if I could.

5.0
2.0
ENG101201
Jan 20, 2014

One of the best professors at John jay! Such an amazing and easy teacher! Its your first year? Take her! Super easy to.understand plus, she doesn't give a final.just do the work, go to.class and you'll pass. I extremely love her! Thats why im taking her again this semester!!

4.0
2.0
ENG201
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2014

Easy A, just do the small papers she gives you. Usually on a certain topic that she chooses as the theme for the class (more of a creative writing class). She's helpful too.

5.0
2.0
ENG201
Apr 29, 2015

She is tough on grading when it comes to grammer but that's easy , just go to the writing center .. you'll need 8 hours there anyways as a requirement, so might as well. At the beginning she will give like 5, 500 word assignments but at the end it becomes easy. Would highly recommend and take again.

5.0
3.0
ENG201
Apr 29, 2015

Great professor, gives weekly assignment's but easy ones. Participation matters. Will make you film and participate in a video which I believe is very irrelevant to her English class. Make sure you do all the assignments and go to the writing center whenever she tells you to.

5.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: B
May 27, 2015

She is a really tough grader, doesn't mean she is a bad person she just expects a lot. Grammar is very important to her; like really important. In the beginning their are 5 written assignments, then it transitions it a final project which includes a survey, a survey analysis, and a film based on it. You must also attend tutoring, it is mandatory.

5.0
2.0
ENG216
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2015

One of the coolest professors I've taken in a long time, if you take her fiction writing class she will inspire you to become a writer, just like she inspired me.

4.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Nov 8, 2015

BEST PROFESSOR. GREAT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS. Very helpful when it comes to her assignments. Does not mind giving extensions, unless you have a valid reason. Very keen on tutoring to help students improve their writing skill. Want you to evaluate yourself in the beginning and end to see your improvements. Classes are interesting.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Dec 12, 2015

Great professor

5.0
1.0
ENG218
Dec 19, 2015

Love her !!!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2015

as a new college freshman I was intimidated to begin college. Professor zuluaga was very nice and helpful. You can't be absent more than 4 times, 8 required hours of tutoring, and maybe 4-5 writing assignments that help contribute to the 7 page final research paper. Overall she's very understanding and nice, easy A if you do her work. &no textbook

5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
Jan 17, 2016

She's amazing, come to class and make sure that you go to tutoring its mandatory , explain everything crystal clear, a lot of writing assignment. and be cautious of your grammar usage.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

Professor Zuluaga is not a tough grader at all. She explains what it is that she expects from her students. She is also very caring and will help you if you're having trouble with her assignments.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG0102
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2017
Would take again

Great Teacher, wish i was able to take her for 201 but couldn't. Definitely recommend her.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101201
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2017
Would take again

She is great!! took her for english 101 and taking her for 201. Definitely recommend her.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
May 4, 2017
Would take again

I love her. She's honestly the best, she replies to email quick, 101 consist of a research paper on outcast and that's all we worked on all semester. She broke it up into parts. No exams, No midterms, no final.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
ENG216
Dec 10, 2017
Would take again

She is wonderful! She really gets you excited to write because she is so excited to read your stories. Just don't miss a deadline and give feedback during the workshops and you'll be fine even if you aren't a good writer. Amazing class overall

Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENG216
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2017
Would take again

This class is so fun. Professor Zuluaga really helps you become a better writer. In this class you will read lots of interesting stories written by your colleagues. The semester will fly by because of the fun work put into this class. She gives great feedback on your 3 stories. Fun class, so easy. you wont regret it, take this class

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 21, 2018
Would take again

One of the best English professors a SEEK student could have!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
Dec 30, 2018
Would take again

Zuluaga is beyond amazing at what she does. She is so kind and understanding. She works with you if life gets the best of you. She gives great feedback. I was already a strong writer before taking her 101 class, however, I feel that her feedback and guidance has bolstered my writing. Highly, highly recommend her! Im happy to be taking her again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
ENG212
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2019
Would take again

Amazing professor that enjoys what she's doing. I would take her class again. It was really easy and fun. I enjoyed being in that class and would definitely recommend her class for those who enjoy writing.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG201
Feb 21, 2019
Would take again

Zuluaga is just so great at what she does. This is my second semester taking her. She is such an amazing professor. She is very accommodating and will exceed expectations in order to help you. If you fail her class, to be very candid, you're probably just an air head. It's not the easiest A, but her class is VERY manageable and makes writing fun.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG101201
Grade: A-
Apr 2, 2019
Would take again

What can I say? Zuluaga is one of the BEST professors I have ever taken. She is so helpful and such an angel! I've taken her twice (will be taking her again for 216) and she's been nothing but helpful and sweet! She wrote me a great recommendation to be an academic facilitator too. I am forever grateful for her. PLEASE take her if you can!!!

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Okay at first I didn't have a very good impression of her but she is actually pretty chill. She assigned us to read 12 angry men but was cool if we saw the movie instead. Shiit this is a pretty easy A

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Jan 14, 2020
Would take again

This was one of my favorite classes. Professor zuluaga pushes students as well as myself to do their best when it comes to research papers. She prepares students by essay exercises and in class essays that are actually fun, leading up to the research paper. Best professor!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Jan 29, 2020
Would take again

great professor would take again

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2023
Would take again

Professor Zuluaga is honestly the nicest person ever. The class is very easy and laid back. If I could, I would definitely take her again.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

Sweetest woman ever, she actually cares about her students. She is one of the few professors that acknowledge the fact that students have a life outside of school. She goes through every assignment step by step and even extends due dates. She gives great feedback and will even sit with you one on one. Amazing woman. I definitely recommend.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: B
Jul 19, 2024

She was a caring teacher, always asked if we understood the assignments. As a teacher, she's good but her class was pretty boring. I didn't really like the material she used. Each assignment had to be connected through rhetorical devices. Yes, it's important to know these things but it got really repetitive.

5.0
2.0
101
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2024
Would take again

She's the nicest professor you'll probably ever come across. She makes all her students feel welcomed and accepted. Very understanding and responds to emails pretty quick. Incredibly generous while grading and assigning work!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2024
Would take again

sweetest professor, she cares for her students. makes sure everyone understands the assignments. not too much work, a reasonable amount.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2024
Would take again

Absolutely loved this class! Although the class was boring at times, the lectures were short and helpful. As for the work, make sure to complete them. They are all connected, so missing one can impact the rest. She was also very considerate and supportive.

Gives good feedback
Caring
3.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2025

overrated professor. her assignments make no sense and she asks for the most stupidest requirements for each assignment, will grade you low and then ask for more. she is nice and tries to be funny but just pointless assignments, such as a dating profile etc. she is a person who just thinks all the time but u do u.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
101
Grade: A
May 17, 2025
Would take again

Nicest professor I've had. She actually cares about every student and understands that we have lives. Fun assignments, goes out of her way to explain things thoroughly, and brought us cookies at the end of the semester! A truly caring human being. Would absolutely recommend! I'm def taking her again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 28, 2025

Don't take this professor if you are freshman.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
101
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2025
Would take again

Very fair professor. If you fail it's because you didn't do the work. As long as you know how to manage college classes, you'll be fine- she's very understanding as long as you tell her what's up.

Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

59%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
A- (5)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 26 reported grades
A: 11
A-: 5
Not sure yet: 3
B: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (17)
Caring (10)
Respected (8)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Hilarious (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
Inspirational (2)
Tough grader (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.09 avg change
Dec
Jul
Nov
Dec
May
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(4)

ENGLISH

5.0

(2)

ENG0102

5.0

(2)

ENG101102

5.0

(1)

ENGL201

5.0

(1)
+12 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENG101102

4.0

ENGLI101

4.0

ENGL201

3.0

ENG68

3.0

ENG102

2.9

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