3.2

Cynthia A Montemayor - Allen

Psychology - San Jacinto College - Central

3.2
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
34%
Would Retake
125
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3.2
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.2
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34%

Would Retake

125

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What Students Say

If you desire to learn and to ultimately become a better student, I highly recommend her class

SOCI1301 - 5.0 rating

" THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT CLEAR

SOCI1301 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

87%

Textbook Required

80%

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A: 15
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Reviews (125)
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SOC1301
Sep 11, 2006

This is her 1st semester teaching and she is not organized at all. She bounces alot during class lectures and relies souly on the book. For ex.)she gave a big story & then said, "well that ex doesn't really go with the term." I believe her teaching method needs to be changed & needs to think before giving unnecessary examples. I "hope" to get a B

5.0
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SOCI1301
Dec 4, 2006

You dont get any easier than this teacher. She gives TONS of extra credit and her test come striaght from BlackBoard notes. I only study an hour B4 the test come to class everyday and I have a 100+ avg in her class. If you cant make atleast a B in her class you probably shouldnt be in school. This class is a super easy A+. Just do what she asks

3.0
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SOC1
Dec 4, 2006

She' good instructor. Sadly, focuses more on xtra crdt options than in class "lec. notes." She still doesn't have a feel for teaching but eitherway I have an A. If you want a good grade take her but if you want to "learn" something about sociology take another instructor. i rate her high cause i have a high grade ('cause of xcredit work).

5.0
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SOCI01
Dec 14, 2006

Man, this professor is cool. I think that anyone should take her class. Easy, piece of cake. Take advantage of the extra credit opportunities she hands out. Got an A! What else are you looking for? She's what San Jac needed!!!

5.0
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SOCIO1301
Jan 8, 2007

she is awesome. really outgoing and understanding! her teaching is good and she does care about her students...she gives a lot of extra credit work so take advantage! i was failing at one point towards the end of school term and she took the time to stop me and tell me she is willing to help if i did something for her! she is great and really funny

4.0
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SOCI101
Mar 7, 2007

Great teacher and nice to talk to... I would rate her as an 8 on the hot scale....just something about a woman of power. Enjoy the class and hope to get out with a B+.

5.0
1.0
SOCI1301
Mar 19, 2007

Very nice lady. Gave more than enough extra credit work, but it wasn't really necessary. She was a little disorganized, but I can hardly expect better from a brand new teacher. She did a wonferful job teaching, as I had no interest in that class, but still enjoyed going. Would definately recommend her!

5.0
2.0
SOCI1301
Apr 15, 2007

I didn't know how much I loved Sociology till I started to take this class. Very easy class, especially with so many extra credit options. If you e-mail her with a question she will respond with a helpful answer. If you're going to take a Sociology class, take her. She rocks.

5.0
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SOC1301
Apr 23, 2007

Took her at San Jac South. It was her first time teaching Sociology, but she's a natural. I signed up for Murray and they pulled a switch at the last minute, but that was a good thing. She's smart, friendly, & helpful. There were easy writing assignments that would add points to exam scores. She made the class fun & interesting. She's sexy too.

3.0
1.0
SOCI1306
May 1, 2007

She's nice if you don't disagree with her and allow yourself to be brain washed. Basically: Show up, agree and give feedback that agrees with her and 3 tests, 7 In class assignments, extra credit and 2 class presentations and final not cumulative easy A

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Sep 16, 2007

Really cool teacher, cares about the students. Class is pretty easy if you just pay attention and participate. I am Catholic and when religion came up i know she appreciated my participation so thats probably why my 88 bumped up to an A when grades posted. Kinda bounces around in notes and surprises you with 3 or 4 test questions from the book.

5.0
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SOCI1301
Nov 5, 2007

I needed to take a humanity class and this was all that was avali. After taking this class I decided I want to take another Soci class with Ms. Montemayor! She made it interesting & fun. She is very nice & helpful. I have seen other bad reviews on here, but I do not have 1 negative thing to say about her. SHE IS THE BEST! I may even change my major

5.0
2.0
SOCI1301
Jul 7, 2008

A great teacher!!She's extremely helpful and informative. If you do all the work correctly and care about your work I dont see why you wont be able to make an A.

5.0
1.0
SOCIO1301
Jul 10, 2008

I took this professor during the summer & i absolutely loved her! Very easy teacher & very helpful! The tests come straight from her lecture notes so if you are in class everyday you will do well!

5.0
2.0
SOCI107
Jul 21, 2008

I really enjoyed this class. She uses alot of examples which are very helpful. Her tests come straight from the lecture notes so be sure and print them out every week and study them, this also helps during lecture (her handwriting can get kinda crazy) overall great proff. fun class.

2.0
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SOCIO1301
Nov 16, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS ONLINE ! ! ! She gives tones of assignments and she doesn't care about it. Maybe she is helpfull in class but she isn't the best teacher online. BE CAREFUL!

5.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Dec 3, 2008

I had taken sociology prior to this class but due to complications I could not finish. Compared to the other proff she is awsome. She keeps your attention, explains questions clearly, very helpful, all around my second favorite proff, just because of the subject. Attendance is a must, tests were graded on curves.

5.0
1.0
SOCI1301
Dec 10, 2008

Great teacher. Lots of extra credit opportunities and she is very willing to help you, but you have to ask specific questions if you're trying to find info. Even though class was cut short (Ike) she still managed to cram everything in w/o being unreasonable.

5.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Apr 22, 2009

LOVED HER... SHE IS THE BEST SOCIOLOGY TEACHER. I really enjoyed her class and lectures. she is passionate about teaching. She's nice but she's is a little hard. She wants you to learn and participate. I wouldn't take anything else. I wished all my teachers were good as her. I will miss her....

2.0
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SOCI1301
May 2, 2009

Do not take her online! Maybe she is a great in class teacher but she obviously is either overwhelmed with too many classes or uninterested in helping out her online students with questions or clarification. She was vague in her very brief responses and was also rude to the point that I gave up on trying to communicate with her altogether and just

2.0
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SOCIO1301
May 23, 2009

Took on-line course, agree with below comment, not a great teacher. Very vague about responses and miminal help given. LOTS OF EXTRA WORK! Would not recommend this (her)course on-line.

4.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Jul 21, 2009

she is smoking hot for a teacher. and thats that! her class was hard alot to learn and cover in short amount of time but i always did well in her class. i alway went bc it fun and learned alot.

3.0
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SOCIO1301
Jul 31, 2009

I took the online course. The tests are okay if you study the ch reviews and power points questions she supplies. Also reading each ch summary and lecture notes is a must to pass. LOTS of mandatory discussions which is a bit harder than expected, but all in all, this class is manageable. The quizes are a piece of cake once you read each short story

4.0
1.0
SOCI1301
Nov 23, 2009

interesting class. i recommend her. try not to ever miss. when i came to class everyday, i made a 95..EASY! When I missed a couple of days, I would make Cs and Ds. It really is an easy class. Make sure you show up and you should pass!

5.0
3.0
SOC1301
Jan 7, 2010

super fine so its easy to stay awake in class. shes a great teacher too she made everything very clear and easy to understand. definitely recommend her

4.0
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SOCI1301
Feb 9, 2010

She's a nice enough person. But very unorganized...lectures were lacking..busy work/worksheets.

4.0
2.0
SOCIO1301
Apr 27, 2010

shes very funny and makes everything understandable,shes a little tough but if you do your work you will b fine,i would take her again if i could. she does alot of group assignments and is very blunt. shes a little late to class sometimes,but other than that very understandable and quik responder to emails

4.0
3.0
SOCIO1301
Apr 27, 2010

Shes very helpful and interesting,you will never go to sleep in her class,shes very blunt,you must attend everyday because the lectures are helpful 4 test,do the "cats" as she calls them and you will do good,she adds points to your test grade. if you dont make itjust email her and shes very quick 2answer bak,ill take her again very funny and pretty

5.0
1.0
INTROSOCI
Apr 30, 2010

Took her last Dec for the three week mini. Class is easy and she is rock'n. She kept my attention the whole time.

5.0
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SOCI1301
May 3, 2010

She gives a lot of work but its easy. Helps balance out your grade if you do bad on the tests. With the tests be sure to at least read the chapter reviews. She does seem very busy and unorganized but I still would take her again. I wish I did for psychology.

4.0
2.0
PSYC2301
May 5, 2010

kinda serious about responding to discussion board but I learned a lot.

3.0
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SOCI1301
Jul 17, 2010

Her lectures are interesting but be prepared to stay late because she often spends too much time on one chapter and isnt able to finish on time and you'll have plenty of work to keep you busy outside of class. She gives alot of assignments and work. Make sure to write her paper if not your grade will suffer and all your work wont be worth anything

5.0
3.0
SOCIO1301
Nov 24, 2010

Great teacher! Easy A if you work for it and STUDY. Very helpful! Hot too!

4.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Dec 12, 2010

Montemayor teaches at a COLLEGE LEVEL. Some of my classmates act like babies wanting to be spoon-fed the information. OPEN YOUR BOOK! Take an interest in learning and quit moaning. Class was great for those who bothered to listen, take notes, and interact in discussion. Still Recommend Montemayor!

4.0
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SOCI101
Dec 14, 2010

Don't miss class. Take good notes. Do all the FQ's. Study the book, FQ's, n summaries she post n you should do good. Few things is she plays favorites, gets way too personal, and can be rude n cold if ur not a fav. She doesn't lecture much but does alot of group wk. She's very unorganized. I got an A but earned that A! Take her @ ur own risk.

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SOCI101
Dec 14, 2010

She is very unorganized and does pick favorites. If you disagree with her, it just makes her upset. As the person said below, she gets way to personal and you can easily get on her bad side. She hardly ever used the new book and wasn't interested in helping if you didn't understad. Lots of work and it's always posted on BB last minute.

2.0
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SOCI101
Dec 15, 2010

She gives LOTS of group work and hardly lectures. She used last year's book and not the one we had to buy. She's unorganized and doesn't seem like she enjoys her job. Don't ask for help because you won't get it. If you want a good grade, you work your butt off and do well on your 7 page paper, tests, and homework.

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SOCI1301
Jan 10, 2011

picks favorites, if you are not part of the favorites do not waste your time working hard because you won't get an A, the paper is worth 20%, Had all 90's but didn't do well on the paper so, guess what, Got a B for the class. All my hard work to get A for nothing. She is also mean, arrogant, likes to put people down, likes to brag about money...

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SOCI1301
Jan 10, 2011

If you ask for help, she acts like she is wasting her time explaining. She seems to enjoy making people feel stupid, as if they are supposed to know the material in a previous lifetime. I spent nights without sleep to keep up with her work, and deducts 10 points off of the paper if it's turned in late, which is worth 20% of the total grade!!

4.0
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SOCI1301
Jan 11, 2011

She is hard on you, but it is because your supposed to be an ADULT. This is not highschool so grow up! She is late to class sometimes, but no big deal. I suggest taking this class as a mini because she is admittedly more helpful because of the amount of information to process. Im not a psych or soci major, but would take her again if I needed to.

4.0
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PSYC2319
Jan 13, 2011

She was cool. She was a bit sarcastic at times but she knows what she is talking about and seems to like teaching. There's alot of group work and videos so it makes the class interesting. Do what she asks for with the papers and fqs and you will do good. the book is used.

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SOCI1301
Jan 17, 2011

I took the mini and I loved it. She was always very helpful and answered emails promptly. She def wants class participation and is a fan of group work. Biggest complaint was that she didn't tell the boys in the back to stfu. Tip: if you want to ace the paper, don't wait until the last day.

4.0
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PSYC2301
Mar 27, 2011

I took the 8 week online class. If you do the readings and assigments you should do well in the class. Be sure to participate on the discussion boards! She outlines the class well so you can easily plan your study time. Nice professor and very responsive.

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SOC101
May 6, 2011

She is very unapproachable and makes snarky comments. I am not sure if she is doing this on purpose or if she's a natural pragmatist, but being in her class is miserable if you have a question, as she is disorganized and very unclear.

5.0
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SOCI1301
Jun 3, 2011

Took her for the Summer mini for Intro to Sociology.She's very clear in her instruction and provides notes and supplemental information to ensure your success.She has a strong character, but she's nice overall.Class is a tad challenging but an A is easily attained through enough effort.If you fail, you didn't try. I easily got an A. Great professor

5.0
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SOCI101
Nov 11, 2011

Absolutely love her class. You have to apply yourself and do the work but she is wonderful. I never missed a class. I would recommend her to anyone.

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SOCI1301
Apr 18, 2012

I took her for the spring semester. Her class was fun and interesting, she knows what she is talking about and can be a bit sarcastic. I don't know what people mean when they say she is unapproachable because she is very understanding. Just do what she asks and you'll do fine. I really enjoyed her class and would take it again if I had the chance.

5.0
1.0
BIO2301
May 16, 2012

This Professor is great,I am will take any courses that she is teaching. The study notes are helpful and she gives a lot of extra credit work. Responds quickly to emails.Choose her as your professor you won't go wrong!!

5.0
1.0
BIO2301
May 16, 2012

Take the course from this professor , she is very helpful. Gives extra credit assignments and quickly answers emails. If you study her study notes and read the chapters in the book , you'll get an A.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1301
Jul 8, 2012

I took Prof. Montemayor in the Spring of 2012, she is truly a fantastic professor. She knows her stuff and goes out of her way to help each student learn to the best of their ability. Dont let the quick wit and big heart fool you, she means business, but as long as you do the work the class is a breeze.

4.0
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SOCI1301
Jul 23, 2013

Prof. Montemayor-Allen was AWESOME!! I took her Spring 2012 and after being out of school for 15 yrs she made my comeback a GREAT one!! Do the work, listen, study, and ask questions you will LEARN a lot and do fine!! She makes it fun and easy to learn you just have to apply yourself.

1.0
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SOCI1301
Aug 14, 2013

Maybe this teacher is different in person Idk. I took her online.She is awful as an online teacher.She took about a month to post grades. Is very unclear on assignments.She has many issues.I would advise you to not take her.

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INTROSOC
Oct 23, 2013

Rude, unenthusiastic about teaching, lots of annoying group work to cover up the lack of content in the class. I second what others here have said about her picking favorites. If you get on her bad side, she'll never let it go. If you want your hard work to pay off and get an A, forget it. Despite knowing psychology, she's probably mental.

5.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
Feb 10, 2014

overall she's a great professor, I really learned a lot in her class and she makes the class fun and interesting. However doing well in this class takes time and effort. You can't slack off. She tells what she looks for in her assignments and if you follow that, you'll do fine.

1.0
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SOCIOLOGY1301
Grade: B+
Apr 7, 2014

She is the worst teacher ever who does not know how to teach. She thinks her class is the only one class that a student is taking. She makes everything really hard as if we are taking a PHD course. I strongly recommend NOT to take her if you have other hard classes as well. I thought this was a beginners class. I just needed it as an elective. BAD!

1.0
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SOCI
Apr 12, 2014

Worst class and professor! She is not clear over what going to be on the exams.

5.0
3.0
SOCI1301
May 6, 2014

Professor Montemayor-Allen is an excellent teacher whom pushes her students to pursue a higher level of education contrary to the status-quo. She genuinely cares for each student, and requires class participation-which assists in the learning process. If you desire to learn and to ultimately become a better student, I highly recommend her class.

4.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY1301
Grade: C
Aug 6, 2014

Great professor ! If I had to take Sociology class again, I would sign up for her class.

5.0
1.0
2302
Oct 21, 2014

This was my first class ever. I was absolutely amazed at how fun and clear her presentations and assignments were. I can see that if you take an online course with her that she could seem "mean" because she has a passion for Sociology. Take her course in person!

3.0
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SOCIOLOGY1301
Dec 6, 2014

She's nice and funny but good lord get ready to work, work, work. Tough tests. She is very unorganized and it takes her forever to grade your work. Finals are next week and still waiting on study guides to be graded and returned, need them to study for final. You need two books and you will read the heck out of them. Stressful semester for sure.

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY1301
Apr 13, 2015

Mrs. Montemayor-Allen is the best professor ever. She takes time out of her busy schedule to help you out. She gives post exam reviews which means if you did bad on a test you go in the next day and retake it with a partner with notes and the book. She really cares for her students and wants you to understand. She is a super sweet lady and fine.

3.0
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1301707
Grade: A+
May 11, 2015

This class was good. There was a lot of homework. I was working on this class more than my other classes. I would recommend you take this class by itself.

4.0
2.0
SOCI1301108
May 14, 2015

Prpf. Montemayor was my favorite teacher ever. Her class was extremely interesting and at the same time hilarious. She comes off strong, but she's actually the sweetest lady ever, when she's not professing. If you dont give bull, you dont get it back. She really knows what shes talking about. One of my favorites.

5.0
2.0
SOCIO1301
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2015

She is Awesome!! Fell behind during the first half of the semester and asked for her assistance to receive a higher grade, she then explained to me in detail everything i had to do to receive an A! Gives extra credit so there is plenty of opportunity for you to pass. Lots of homework but very intresting. Learn new things. Good Luck!

5.0
2.0
1301
Grade: A+
Aug 10, 2015

Just loved her class. Take her class you will never regret it.

3.0
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SOCI1301
Sep 20, 2015

You really need the textbooks in order to pass this course. Get ready for a LOT of readings and assignments on the DB. The amount of work is alot, but if you stay on top of it you should be fine.

2.0
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1301
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2015

This teacher is very hard and sometimes comes off as rude. She gives lots of homework and never let us out on time. I do not recommend taking her.

5.0
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PSYC
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2015

I really enjoyed her. She may come off as intimidating and mean at first, but she is really chill. You learn a lot and watch a lot of videos which are my favorite. I think she gives a lot of easy work. The only thing that will take up time is doing the study guides, but they aren't difficult. I would definitely recommend her :) She's funny and cute

5.0
2.0
SOC1301
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2015

I loved her class ! She makes sure you are paying attention and gives quite a bit of extra credit ! You obviously have to pay attention, but it isn't so hard. She is really sweet and extremely funny. I totally recommend her.

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SOC1301
Dec 7, 2015

Online class - You have a bunch of assignments! she gives you "extra credit" you can do each week to get your grades higher but if you do the work and don't do good, it hurts your grade. This class was very difficult online and too much work to do if you are taking a lot of classes at the same time. I DO NOT RECOMMEND TAKING HER! take someone else!

5.0
1.0
PSYC2301
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2015

She's an awesome to teacher to have, her grading goes by how many points you have Ex: B800 points A900 points. So if you work hard for the first two months and get a high enough grade you can coast to the end of semester. She seemed intimidating at first but once you get the rhythm and realize how easy it is to get good grades it makes it simple.

5.0
4.0
SOC1301
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2015

Professor Montemayor was a great teacher, she was nice, knowledgeable and told people how it is, I loved how she presented the lesson plans and gave us good feedback on how to complete the assignment. Group work everyday so get to know your classmates from the beginning. She allows ample amount of extra credit so it's easy to get an A if you try!

5.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2015

Professor Montemayor was a great teacher, she was nice, knowledgeable and told people how it is, I loved how she presented the lesson plans and gave us good feedback on how to complete the assignment. Group work everyday so get to know your classmates from the beginning. She allows ample amount of extra credit so it's easy to get an A if you try!

4.0
3.0
SOC1301
Grade: C
Dec 12, 2015

This professor was okay. There was a lot do every week. Theres a pre quiz and assignment and a post quiz due every single week. There is a required essay offered throughout the semester, I probably wouldn't take it again. She's boring but if you have time to do every assignment its possible to make an A

5.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B+
Jan 19, 2016

I had to take a social science class for my general studies major and I am so glad I took this class. She was an awesome teacher and is extremely passionate about the subject of sociology, and she's very helpful. I was in a major accident and she was very flexible about rescheduling tests. I would absolutely take her class again if I had a chance.

5.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Mar 8, 2016

Very Helpful, and understanding. she does make you work for it. But the class is very interesting. awesome teacher with great personality.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2016

She is absolutely amazing! I love her way of grading, she gives you points rather than just some grading criteria. She also structures the course to where you can't fail (lowest grade is a C). Her study guides are long, but she gives you enough information to be able to answer them accordingly. I highly recommend her.

5.0
3.0
SOCIO1301
Grade: A+
May 10, 2016

Great class, lots of work but she makes it easy for you to earn the grade you want. Please be ready to do lots of homework though! Great class all in all!

5.0
3.0
SOCIO1301
Grade: C+
May 28, 2016
Would take again

Professor Montemayor is super down to earth. She genuinely cares about her students. I had surgery and she worked with me so I was able to pass. I would most definitely take another class with her as my professor.

2.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I attempted taking this class as an online summer mini, but it was a no go! The work was way too much (IMO) and she was a tough grader. Was not fond of me asking questions, which was the reason I ended up dropping the class before I walked out with a C or worse. If you are an A chaser, I don't recommend you take her.

3.0
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SOCI1301
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you are looking for an easy class, this is not it! If you can get another professor, or another class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

I took her for winter mini which time matters and she was extremely disorganized and never answered to e-mails.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A+
Aug 11, 2017
Would take again

I took her over the summer and it was challenging. She has the class set up on a points system so you can choose the grade you want. In order to get an "A" you have to do some "extra credit" assignments. She is a tough grader on DB's and the writing topic.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B+
Oct 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Your writing an APA format paper each discussion board. I feel like im attending Harvard with her.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B+
Oct 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's hardcore.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B
Dec 25, 2017
Would take again

This professor is absolutely amazing! Provides awesome prep for tests and finals and has a point system for grading. She offers lots of opportunities and if you do your part, you have a great chance to make an A. I would take this professor anytime again.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Would take again
4.0
2.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2018
Would take again

I didn't get an A because I honestly slacked. She explains the work and how you can get A base on points accumulating through the work you take. She even gives some extra points. Her powerpoints of her class help a lot. Also, read the little book helps a lot in the test! Get an A! I got a B+ and didn't have to take the final! She's awesome!!!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Taking her online. There is way too much going on & the discussion boards have to be4-5 paragraphs long with citing from the 2 required textbooks. Quizes are very long (50+ per quiz) and unlike other classes the answers are not online. I read she was hot but wont help if youre online. Also if you dont do common assignment highest grade you get is C

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B
May 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Took her online. Tough grader on written assignments. Options to get extra points were available in each unit.

Tough Grader
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: C
Jul 31, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class if you are taking any other classes. She requires you to buy 2 books and yes you will need them. I spent 5+ hours a day just on doing her class work. She is a very tough grader. 5 Units (3-4 topics per unit) Each topic has a pre quiz, post quiz, 1 assignment, 1 db, and you must cite book at least 2 times. Don't do it.

Tough Grader
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
SOCIO1301
Grade: B
Jul 31, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I can only speak for the 5 week online course. This professor expects way too much for a simple sociology class. There is a ton of assignments in too little time, and the final writing assessment is ridiculous as far as what she expects. It is a point based class. But you also have to complete other things among the points in order to obtain a BorA

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
SOCIO1301
Grade: C
Aug 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Are we attending Harvard here? Don't take this professor. The assignments are way too lengthy and everything must be cited with examples including discussion boards. The final paper is not just a paper but she asks you to read an essay and re-read several other chapters while citing them with multiple examples from the text. Take another class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She needs the formatting for writing assignments to be a certain way, but her instructions are pretty unclear. When asking for clarification, she refuses to answer and says "look at blackboard." THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT CLEAR! I email asking a question and you really can't provide a straightforward answer? And she takes off lots of points for this.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B
Sep 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

WHOO! If you're taking multiple classes, don't bother. If you're taking this class for a 5-week course DEFINITELY don't bother. She has a lot of material that took me HOURS to complete and yet I STILL never got full credit. I managed to have enough points to where I didn't have to do that paper. READ HER INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B+
Oct 29, 2018
Would take again

She is very understanding, and will work with you on your issues. There is a ton of course work, but you pick what your desired grade will be and which assignments you want to work on. Her lectures are fun, and full of information. Don't miss class because participation is necessary. I highly recommend taking her, the course was very rewarding!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Apr 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Terrible

1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B-
Apr 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

First two days gave hope then she started losing papers and tests and study guides, if you take her make sure you type it all out because she most likely will lose it. Her handwriting is all over the board, very unorganized. Shows up 20 min late everyday since day one. I know more about her personal life than I do about sociology.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
So many papers
1.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If youre going to school full time then maybe rethink this specific teacher because the work given can be done, but for the most part it will have you mainly focusing on her class and not having enough time for other classes let alone going full time with a job. She also loses papers and tests.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
So many papers
1.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If youre going to school full time then maybe rethink this specific teacher because the work given can be done, but for the most part it will have you mainly focusing on her class and not having enough time for other classes let alone going full time with a job.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
So many papers
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very lengthy and repetitive instructions which she contradicts later in semester. Ten (10) assignments just to get through the Orientation material before she will give access to Unit 1. Quiz questions can be stressful due to misspellings, grammatical errors, punctuation errors. Major paper required 23 paragraphs to answr all questions/requirements

Lots of homework
So many papers
3.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
May 15, 2019
Would take again

She may be somewhat lackluster, but she has interesting subjects to talk about. I worked hard to earn this A, and be sure to read the grading rubric/criteria and finish the quizzes and assignments as SOON as possible. You will definitely need both books for this course. Lecture will go over the three main sociological theories, so read, read, read!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A+
May 25, 2019
Would take again

Be sure to use ADA format when writing all assignments and discussions. She can be a tough grader on discussions but she gives great feedback. You have two attempts on every quiz and post topic exams. Since it is an online class you're able to work ahead. She grades by giving you points on every assignment. It is an easy A if you work for it.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Nov 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE!!!!! She is a extremely tough grader and gives feedback that is NOT accurate. Dont event think she reads the assignments turned in. Class is just filled with busy work. Avoid professor AT ALL COST!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: C+
Nov 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Tough grader, expects students to be perfect while she cant even spell correctly in feedback, quizzes and test. Also in the feedback she will address and take points off for something that is in the paper. There is a ton of busy work along with a ton of extra assignments, very easy to get lost.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Nov 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dont even bother with this professor, very lengthy and repetitive. She contradicts herself all semester on what you must do to receive a certain grade which she will change later in the semester. She makes some assignments required while others are not, VERY easy to get lost. She also will not give any credit unless work is PERFECT to her standard

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This teacher grades worse than an English teacher. Her set up it's confusing & she adds to many folders, doesn't give no extra credit, no slack, no nothing. Everything has to be perfect for her or you will get a 0 on the assignment. Do NOT take her!! She wants you to be on blackboard all day/ everyday (online class) or she will report you.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

Her class is a bit confusing and unorganized but if you communicate with her individually she's good at telling you what is needed to pass. Class set up is different but very clear there is no reason to not make an A or even a B if you care enough. She gives tests,many quizzes (extra credit), study guides and 2 papers. Plus she's a dog lover!

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: C
Dec 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

SOCI 1301 is one class that I worked my hardest in, only to receive a low grade to damper my perfect straight "A" pattern. This lady is rude, will over talk the phone conversation, and will hang up on you if you try to say anything constructive. She is one of the toughest graders I have ever encountered. She almost make you want to give up!!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: C
Jan 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Please save your GPA and DO NOT TAKE HER! I BARELY passed because she is so confusing. Absolutely insane. I had technical difficulties due to her not opening a link for me and I couldn't complete an assignment. So that one assignment, a DISCUSSION BOARD brought my ENTIRE grade a letter down! Rude and takes a long time to respond! Took her for 3WK.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2020
Would take again

I received an A in her class, she was by far one of my favorite professors. She explains the syllabus very thoroughly and makes you take a quiz in the beginning about it to make sure you understand whats expected for the semester. Her lectures were very interesting and I really enjoyed this class.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
May 9, 2020
Would take again

Great class. Professor Montemayor gave me feedback on all of my assignments and really helped me improve. She wants students to be successful. I really appreciate the time she spent in live chats helping me to think about the different approaches and perspectives used in sociology. I see the range of viewpoints more clearly now. Take her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A+
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her grading system is something Ive never see. Overall the course setup is a very confusing from the start. She is good with responding emails. Her instructions arent the best. The course was not hard, it is an easy A. To be completely honest here: take another professor if you have the chance but if she is the only option, you will survive.

1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: C+
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER! She was horrible at responding in a timely manner, she never spell-checked ANY of her quizzes/assignments. Her grading system is so confusing, when you have technical issues with not being able to submit your work due to her not opening the link she tells you to contact Blackboard. Expects work to be PERFECT or you get a bad grade

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Her questions are confusing and all over the place. I emailed her many times to try and better understand the assignments, but she purposely does not explain it in any of her replies. Ive had many bad professors, but this is the first time Ive seen one that would rather deflect questions than help students understand what is asked of them.

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOCI1301
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The professor grades very harshly and makes the course miserable. The professor's grading system is modeled like a video game with a points system. The professor is not very helpful at all when asking for help. The professor talked to me like I was a kindergartener very rude . The professor also overwhelmed me with assignments. Very bad experience.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
SOCIO1301
Mar 3, 2022
Would take again

She would respond outside of class but it would take a while. I took her online and the course setup was very confusing. She did a lot of extra credit opportunities but the required assignments and the extra credit assignments were hard to differentiate.

EXTRA CREDIT
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Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
INTROSOCI
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2022
Would take again

The hw itself was not hard, but it was VERY tedious. She is a good Professor, but a hard grader. If you aren't good at time management do NOT take this class her deadlines are set and stone. You will feel as if she doesn't care, but she does just communicate with her despite that. Extra credit offered BUT its a lot of work for 25-50 extra pts.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
INTROSOCI
Grade: C
Dec 7, 2022

Gives you all the time in the world to complete assignments but does not give feedback what so ever. Easy class ,a-lot of reading. If you answer a question wrong she looks at you like your dumb. She will give you a literal 1 if she doesn't like your work.

Tough grader
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

The class had clear expectation & it has enough assignments to make an A. Overall, this is a sociology class. She is using the class as a experiment herself. She was not really good when replying to emails & would literally make you go back to read instead of giving you the straight answer. I had settle 4 a B but she pushed me 2 turn in last paper.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
2.0
2.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 2023

This professor teaches my government class and so far we have learned two different topics and she constantly gives her opinion on the government when that is absolutely not what we need to be doing. We have class twice a week and she doesn't know how to work the computer or find anything on her own blackboard.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
SOC1301
Grade: A+
Oct 25, 2023
Would take again

I loved this professor. She gave great lectures and really opened my eyes to the world I will face once I graduate! I swear, if I could take another class with her, I definitely would be the first one in her class to arrive.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A-
Sep 15, 2024

She's ok. The class isn't hard but her grading rubric isn't particularly clear. She also doesn't grade things until very last minute which makes her feedback useless and doesn't open assignments until last minute. Also never answered my emails. Not the most challenging class just annoying. There's probably better professors.

1.0
3.0
SOC1301
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2025

She is condescending if you email her, and she is not very good at ensuring your grades are correct.

Tough grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
GOVT2305
Grade: C+
Aug 15, 2025

occasionally sarcastic. adds a lot of course work/changes grading last min. cares a lot about her student participating/group work. test/work easy ash. gives 15 min break at halftime. lectures are easy to understand. overall an amazing professor can tell she loves what she does! gives extra credit and many opportunities to make up zeros. super cool

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
4.0
2.0
1301
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2025
Would take again

she talks a lot but overall easy work and helps a lot she gives extra credit. her handwriting is hard to read sometimes she tells stories they can be interesting but she is amazing

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
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