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Reviews (130)
Wonderful teacher! He made learning interesting by teaching how an essay is related to an OREO. To this day, whenever I see or hear about an oreo, I think of him. I hope to have him as my instructor again.
I was very lucky to have him for both my ENG classes. He is very kind, cold hearted, helpful, tyrant of a teacher. He hates his wonderful family that he cherishes so much. His instruction will leave you confused and complimented with a new perspective
Mills is inspiring! He has not only tought me how to feel comfortable while writing an essay; he has also revealed a whole-new, challenging side of Engiish. Before I took his Class I was terrified of English classes; now I know I can write w/confidence.
David Mills is an excellent teacher. I look forward to going to his class. I recommend him to any student who cares about learning. His methods and techniques outstand any English teacher I have encountered. Hey Mills... Thank you.
Mills is the best English instructor ever! He makes lecture very fun, interesting, understandable. You should take him with no regrets!!!!
Mills is one of the best professors i've ever had. i've never been in an english class where i felt that i could actually succeed.
best english teacher ever, would difinatly recommend, really understands students and is always willing to helt
mills is seriously one of the best professors ever. the way he teaches is hard but it is very rewarding. he's the best.
Very cool guy. Treats you with respect. Always there to help. I definetely recommend!
MILLS, IS A VERY GOOD TEACHER. HE MAKES YOU FAIL TO LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES. DON'T GET ME WRONG, HE MAKES YOU THINK HARDER. YOU SHOULD NEVER SETTLE ON YOUR FIRST TRY. YOU'LL KNOW WHAT I MEAN WHEN YOU TAKE HIS CLASS. TRUST ME. MILLS IS ONE GOOD TEACHER. GOOD LUCK.
He is the best teacher i have ever had. His teaching methods are very fun and actually work.
I took him during winter, so not much was learned, not much was gained.
Too self-absorbed
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He tends to talk about things that have nothing to with english, but I found him interesting. You learn more lessons about life than yo do about english.
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I took Mills for 60A/60B (it was one semester for both) and he is definitely the best teacher I've ever had! I learned more from him in that one semester in English, than I had from all my english teachers in high school! He is tough, but you learn so much when the class is over! He is totally worth it! plus he's really funny and nice!
His class did teach me a lot, but the teacher his self I didn't care for...When it came to matters of his opinion he saw them more as facts than anything...His teaching methods were satisfactory and I passed so that's always good...:)
very cool teacher. he seems to really care about your progress in the classs. lots of writting
very nice man! he helps you if u ask nicely. shows u alot about the real world mainly and a little about english. very intereting and i recommend him to take as a student.
mills is one of the best teacher in norco campus
I took this class for Puente and to be honest he is the perfect teacher to be teaching puentistas, made a big difference in explaining things with his little tricks. If you add him as a teacher keep him, you won't be sorry. But if you want an easy class drop him, he will make it challenging and you will learn alot with him.
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I think Mills is one of the best teachers alive.....He is so funny and one thing to remember is ""SI SE PUEDE". Mills knows his study and teaches one well.
He is the best teacher on the campus (in every aspect), without a doubt.
love him, he is one of those proffesors you will look back on and say "boy he changed my life" why did he change you life you say...he makes you have a love for literature and makes your brain think in ways you never thought possible. He's a very fair grader, if your a kid that still wants to mess around in class PLEASE don't take this class
Mills is a great teacher. Very clear and helpful, however, he is a tough grader. Class was very enjoyable and never dull.
He is a great teacher. If you're looking for an easy A he's not going to give it to you. You have to earn it. He is very clear in all his lectures.
omg he's like the most awesome teacher ever!!!! much respects 4 u mills
great teacher lots of fun and always well dressed. made the class fun.
Words cannot describe this man...UNBELIEVABLE PROFESSOR! Challenging, yet makes everything you do so meaningful! UNFORGETABLE TEACHER!
He has been one of my favorite teachers. He is a great teacher, very well-spoken, not to mention a stud. :) i highly highly recommend this class.
Mills has changed my way of thinking when it comes to writting a paper. When I now work on my Eng 1B papers I think what would Mills do? Stupendous teacher, words cannot define how awesome of a teacher Mills is. If you have the chance take him you will not regret it. Mills is not easy, but he's not hard either. Just keep on task with your papers
Having Mills for a teacher not only did he teach us basic english, he was also in touch with us and reality,he touched on some great topics.I looked forward to going to his class daily.
Hands down, BEST TEACHER EVER!! He was not only helpful, but hilarious. I would recommend EVERYONE to take him. :)
I Dig Mills! He's my favorite!! Woo Hoo!!! everyone should choose this teacher...he's so bomb! No, but on the serious tip, we learned a lot :)
110% satisfaction. Mills is a great teacher. You will learn alot in his class and its not an easy A however if you want it you have to reach out and get it. Very funny, he keeps you excited and in suspense for the next class. Took him for Eng50 and 1A I got a "B" in Eng50 and an "A" in 1A and I'm no star writer.
He is a great teacher and he keeps the class interesting.
He is great! He still helps me when I need it.
i love love love mills! he is an amazing teacher and really gets you thinking about the material. mills is always down to help you and wants to make sure you succeed. he is definitely a teacher you will never forget! thanks mills for not being a "spirit crusher!" TAKE HIM
Good English teacher. Great teaching method. Shared interesting stories.
Best Teacher I ever had in the history of teachers. Hes so much fun and will always help you if you need it. Even after you take his class you can still ask him for help in other classes. e told alot of stories and everyone loved him.
This teacher is nice, but wierd. All the stories he gives you to read he wrote himself so you can't look it up anywhere to analyze it. They are really hard stories to comprehend. You dont find that out until the last day of class.He tells you the stories are written by different people but they are all written by him. He also grades really hard.
great teacher, but you got to pay attention in the class, otherwise, you will fall behind
best proffessor I've ever had...he'll work with you til you get it...he tought me more things about writing in one semester than i learned in 12 years of going to school...he's not just a teacher but a friend..he takes time to listen to you no matter how busy he is.....he is the greatest teacher ever..
MILLS IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!I'M SO LUCKY TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HIS STUDENT...HE IS SUCH A GREAT TEACHER IF YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO BE IN HIS CLASS MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP RIGHT AWAY! MILLS YOUR THE BEST!!!
I will just keep this short and simple. You will loose a a great teacher if you dont go for him. Pay attention in his class, sit in front, and ask ask ask as many questions as you can. You will get an A
he is the best teacher just knowing your going into his classroom is an energizing feeling bc you want to be part of his class and focus on his assignments which are extaordinary simple i got a c for slacking off its a easy "A" and he makes class time zoom by is helpful, only contact though is either his office hours and email he has no cell phone
I took Mills for Eng50 & Eng1A. He's the Best English teacher I've ever had in my life! He sits with you to discuss your paper, shows you where you could improve, & Truly cares about his students. I ran into him this semester & he not only remembered me but offered to look over my papers for Eng1B! TAKE IT FROM ME IT DOESNT GET BETTER THAN MILLS!!!
Nice teacher who tries to make lecture fun. I took the English 1B so it's obviously not going to be easiest thing in the world but if you try, it is pretty simple. Mills likes going to class to teach which is RARE, so the environment in class is cool. Take the class, closest thing to a CAL State level/environment you'll get at RCC
awesome!
Mills is an awesome teacher. He is very helpful. He is not big on text books and doesn't require them. Make sure you listen to his lectures and take notes. You will not regret taking any of his English classes. So far he is my favorite teacher at RCC. Easy A.
You dont find teachers like him who actually LOVE teaching. Mill's class was amazing;always chatty and colorful. He likes to talk and play around, as well to laugh. He is very helpful if you ever need anything, and he will answer ANY question without making you feel stupid.I was so thankful in having him as a teacher, you will too if you take him.
Great teacher! Admissions wasn't letting me add his class for some stupid reason and when I told him that he went down there a personally made sure I was added to the class... I never had a teacher care that much so right then I knew he was going to be one of greatest teachers I'll ever meet.
Had him Spring 2010 semester, amazingly fun teacher. ^^ I plan to have him next Winter 2011 for English 1B. If you want an awesome teacher that'll help you on every bit of your essays, he's the go-to guy. ^__^
Great teacher!!
This teacher really loves what he does. He keeps the class very interesting and will always go above and beyond to make sure you understand everything. You have to do every assignment otherwise you will fall behind.
This teacher really loves what he does. He keeps the class very interesting and will always go above and beyond to make sure you understand everything. You have to do every assignment otherwise you will fall behind.
I took Mills english 50 and 1A classes and I'm currently in his eng 1B. Mills is such a helpful teacher who is willing to go over your essays and discuss them with you. He makes his class fun by telling stories. If your willing to put the time and effort you'll pass his class. I highly recommend him for an english class.
I LOVED Mills! He is a great teacher. I can honestly say, he is the best teacher that I have ever had. He is very helpful, explains assigments very clear, very little homework, fun class, and great learning enviorment. He helped me o writing a lot and shows you little techniques to learn something. Oh, Mills keeps it real. He will tell you how it i
I learned alot in this class. I would take another english class with Mills.His style of teaching is what works best for me style of learn.I like the fact that there was no textbook all teaching was done by lecture.To me this is a much better way to learn how to write.Something like English is more hands on than reading something out of a book.
Great teacher!makes English fun and interesting and teaches you alot
Great Professor if your looking for someone to help you out. Took his eng50 and eng1A class and hope to take his eng1B
AMAZING instructor! Super funny and very cheerful. I wish all instructors were like him! I would take him over and over if I could.....
I loved Mills!!! for all of you who want a good english prof please take him, first professor to actually teach me how to write. He took soo much time to help his students individually,thats very very rare. He made learning fun, and althought the class was not an easy A he gave us plenty of chances to improve our grade. Best Professor!! Take Mills!
David Mills. Where to begin? Well for starters, he's a great professor. His lessons are crystal clear. Before I was never interested in English, but after his taking English60AB I'm absolutey intrigued. I'm now in his English1A and I'm beyond lucky to have crossed paths with Mills. He's helped me become a leader by joining PP.
I had put off taking 1B as long as possible, but once things got rolling I found myself looking forward to going to class! He is witty and has his own little "Mill-isms" that are absolutely "faan-tastic!" I'm really glad I took this class with him. I learned a great deal that will help me in the future! I would highly recommend him for any English!
Mills is a great teacher. You can tell that he really does want to see his students be successful throughout college.I would definitely recommend Mills for a English class. I hope to have him in English 1B.
AMAZING! I hated writing essays but he makes it so easy. I truly recommend taking his class, especially if English is not a strong suit. ps mills, keep it up with the chili peppers OWWW!
As a total math person, Mills is one of the best professors Norco has. He is extremely good at teaching, using above and beyond conventional methods. If you don't go to class you're really missing out.
He is such a genuine professor.its not that mills is hard but he actually makes you think.the greatest professor I've had.recommend him!
BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD. First professor where I actually learned how to write. I used to be a weak writer, and because of him I can say I actually enjoy writing. I obtain A papers 98% of the time now. Don't question on taking his class. This is your sign. ANY class of his I guarantee you will enjoy it. I need to thank him. Need I say more?
GREAT professor! Takes time out of class to talk to you about your writing. He makes learning/ writing fun.
He is da best. English is not my language, and I had been frustrated before I took his class. It was amazing. I love every single class that I was with him. Love his teaching style. He is "fantastic", and his class is "interesting" AWESOME. TAKE HIM! TAKE HIM! TAKE HIM!
Mills was great all around, and I loved the Puente experience. Si se Puede!
Mills is an awesome instructor! He loves the art of writing, which spills into each of his lectures. Mills is witty, knowledgeable, approachable, and very helpful. He'll go the extra mile to help a student compose a well written essay, but he expects the student(s) to rise up and put forth their best effort too! Mills -Eng1-B best decision-ever!:)
I hated English until I took Mill's class. He makes learning very fun. He is very funny, I highly recommend him! He appreciates the students that come on time, pays attention, does their homework and rarely miss his class. He is the best instructor I ever had so far. Oh, and doesn't believe in using textbooks, he gives out a very useful guide.
I feel, I was not help on the course help me on machanice Preposition help me understand the pronouns and and verb ending wording I ask for tutor for his class none why ? plus I am drsp stundent no help. so i will have a tutor and goes to drsp center to talk my test, I be ready next time student hard be ready for hs class.
Mill's is by far the best professor I have EVER had! He is extremely helpful and builds person relationships with students! Makes you think, class participation, witty. NO TEXTBOOK for 1B. If you can get him for any English class DO IT! Little hw, takes attendance, hard grader, prepares his students for every test, hw assignment and paper perfectly
One of the best professors I have ever had. He made learning fun and interesting. You have to work for your grade but if you come to class and study it is not that hard. Would definatelty recommend!
AMAZING TEACHER! Really cares about his students but you must give in your all your effort as well if you wish to pass the class. No Text Book Required which is truly awesome Just be there and enjoy the class and ask help if you need it he will be glad to help.
Mills is incredible. It was the first time in my college experience where I felt like I learned something. He really cares about teaching and it shows. I am a more confident and skilled writer because of him. I recommend this class to anyone and everyone. Best instructor ever!!
Love this professor
Mills is hands down my favorite professor I've had here at Norco. I took him for English 60A/60B and 1B, would have taken him for all my english courses if possible. Goes out of his way to help students, and a very approachable teacher. I was never a English person, but I've always looked forward to going to Mills' class. Highly respectable person
Mills is my absolute FAVORITE! He can take some getting used to, but he is so funny and intellectually stimulating! HE IS THERE FOR YOU- HE WANTS TO HELP YOU. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. Going to his class was the best part of my day--never boring, always interactive and enjoyable! TAKE HIM! 1B has NO TEXTBOOK!
He made me feel like I as actually in a college class. I didn't feel an ounce of high school atmosphere. He is a writer and his passion for writing goes into every class session and ever meeting you have with him. He will teach you how to write no matter how bad you think you are at writing. He gives his students a new perspective on writing!
He da best teacha eva! All jokes aside, Mills is an amazing teacher. He truly cares that his students learn and he makes class very interesting. If you are even thinking of taking him for an English class then go to Webadvisor right now and register for his class.
I am currently in his class and he is awesome!!!! Best English teacher I have taken in my life! He really opens up my eyes when he talks about life. I am never bord in his class. He really truly cares for his student! Take him take him take him !!!
Mills is the greatest professor i have had! He honestly taught me more then my high school teachers in 5 months! He does a writing activity every morning and gives out fun but sometimes challenging. He will help you if you ever need help, he is the best professor to get if it's your first time going or returning to college, he also teaches 50,1a&B
If you struggle in English, I recommend Mills. If you excel in English, I recommend Mills. I appreciated how he incorporated real life experiences and examples into his lessons. He genuinely cares about developing students and their writing. He was very flexible with his curriculum and did not keep us on a ridged schedule. Seriously, take him.
Mills is the best teacher I've ever had. He made me love writing again and he really works with you and points out what your mistakes are so you can fix them in no time at all. I definitely want to take more of his classes. He really promotes creative writing in his 60AB course, rarely has you take notes (mostly just flashcards), and funny as hell
Best English teacher ever!!
He is the best instructor ever! Even though I passed with a C I know I could have done better hadn't I taken 15 units.
Mills is the best teacher, I would recommend taking this class. If I could I would definitely take this course again. He works with you in order to succeed.
BEST PROFESSOR ON CAMPUS! Always there when you need him, cares about his students, and can teach you more in 5mths than 4years of high school. Taken him for 3courses and absolutely love him class. One class you would not want to be late to and he has tons of tricks to make class that much more enjoyable. TAKE HIS CLASS! You will not regret it!
HE IS ONE OF MY BEST PROFESSOR AT NORCO COLLEGE. I RESPECT HIM A LOT. HE IS AMAZING. YOU SHOULD TAKE ANY ENGLISH CLASS WITH HIM.
Take his class, and you wont regret it!
Absolute the BEST ENGLISH PROFESOR, took him for most of my English classes. and in all I've learned a lot. He keeps you interacted in lecture and it is a difficult class but he helps you along the way. Highly recommend him.
Mills is awesome. Took his honors 1A class and was a little intimidated considering its honors and all; no reason to be! I got a B and am content with that, his class is challenging but he makes it easy to grasp and extremely entertaining. Love him, I would definitely recommend him!!!
Awesome teacher i would recommend taking him. he helps so much to understand what needs help
The best teacher I have ever had. Take him if you can because he actually teaches you how to write. He assigned 3 papers with high expectations and gave you feedback so you can fix it and turn it in again. Really cares for your learning and gives pretty thoughtful and easy lab assignments. He has no textbook but will give short articles. AMAZING.
What can I say about Mills? First and foremost he is a very entertaining professor. I was never bored and felt myself eager to learn more. He has a sense of humor and is really funny. I learned so much in his class. If you want to improve your writing definitely take this class. I do wish he was a bit more open about his opinions though.
Mills is the best. He taught me more in the last 4 months than I learnt in the last 13 years of k-12! If you want to be ready for transfer you absolutely HAVE TO take Professor David Mills!
The best Professor I've ever had!! He's so funny, & he really cares about his students. He helped me so much. You learn a lot from him. I highly recommend him! I took him for 60A & B, & will continue taking him for the rest of my English courses
Mills is the best professor I've ever had. i would deffinatly recommend taking him.
I absolutely loved this class and I took it over the summer! Mills is an amazing professor. His lectures are entertaining and interesting, and learning the terms was a piece of cake. When it comes to the papers, he is more than happy to help. No textbooks required! Just a lot of index cards! I'm a science major and this is my favorite class ever!
Mills is one of the best teachers I have encountered at Norco College. He gives awesome feedback, answers all your questions and makes you think (a lot), which I love about his class. He has office hours and most times is there and everyone who has taken him can still go to him for insight on writing. He also helps with other subjects essays.
He is a good respected prof. However, I am a visual learner but he a verbal person: giving assignment, essays, and feedback vocally. I prefer teachers who likes to go over the entire draft and lab work by giving written feedbacks on them and doesn't take 1-2 weeks for our essay to be graded. Nonetheless, his reading are engaging and interesting.
He is into his subject which is always admirable. Pretty colloquial in his teaching style which eases up the stress that comes with dealing with people of authority lol
The worst part of the class is trying to register for it; his popularity is a testament to the quality of his teaching. Insanely intelligent, funny, and keeps the class invested 100% of the time. You will be hard-pressed to find a better professor on this campus.
Mills is a great professor. He is funny , gives great feedback and actually cares about you and your education. There isn't another professor like him on campus, he is one of a kind. He genuinely wants to help you better your writing but you have to put forth the effort. If you aren't willing to put forth the effort you won't gain any knowledge.
He is a tough grader but it is only because we actually wants you to learn not like other professors. It is hard to find a professor who cares about your writing. His life advice is great if you ever need any help he is there for you every step of the way. Also he doesn't believe in textbooks which is a plus or grades. It's simple pass or no pass.
Mills is truly a blessing in disguise. If you ever need help he is there for you even if you aren't in his class anymore. He is the only professor that will teach you the correct way to write essays. He will help make your writing college level ready. He doesn't believe in grades or textbooks. His class is pass or no pass.
If you ever get the opportunity to take his class, I totally recommend that you should! He is clear with his teaching and is always there to help you if you do not understand something. After taking his class I have a whole new outlook on writing. There are a lot of terms, but it isn't so much that it's overwhelming. I loved this class!
Mills is awesome! I watch movies differently now, searching for motifs! Whenever I listen to people arguing, I know which logical fallacy is being used! I also look at poems differently now. Also, I became a better liar by using the terms he taught the class (; Take Mills, you won't regret it! I view the world differently now. Thank you Mills!
There not much workload in his class, but his exams are fair expect on his last Critical Thinking exam which was all fill in the blank instead of half multiple choice like the 1st CT exam. I would be cautious during office hours and emails because he can criticize you for not getting/understanding something right.
Professor Mills is an exceptional professor. He WILL make you learn and you learn a lot more than just english in this class. You learn about arguments to how to approach a professor when you need help. Yeah he grades tough but in the end it's worth it bc you learn so much. If you work hard enough and do the work you will get a B At least justdoit!
Hes a good teacher. Very understanding
no book use, Cons: VERY TEST HEAVY! final consist of: 1 critical thnkng packet of 43 Q?'s of logical fallacies, anther packet of 13 pics u guess the desires, & another packet of 33 Q?'s of poetry & THEN a 2 paragraph analysis on a poem! PAPERS: ask 4 u 2 use .7 inch margins not 1 inch so you get an extra page to type. GET READY TO WORK if you take.
I was pretty deceived with all the good reviews saying that he is really easy, but he isn't. I Took this class during a short 6-week period and it was just a test heavy class. Your grade is based just on critical thinking exams along with poetry and one essay based on story he wrote. If you're a great test taker, take him. And if not, avoid.
Had fun taking this class last spring. if you're there to learn, he is the right professor. Most importantly, I loved his sense of humor and Free Oreo biscuits.
Mills is a wonderful professor that I had him in Fall 2017. Even though I couldnt thank him enough to be an extraordinary person who is dedicated in teaching English. Also, I love his sense of humor that engages students to be interactive in his class. It makes me become enthusiastic in learning English. I literally pass both English 60A & 60B.
Mills is a great professor I can tell. Unfortunately, the essays would be more complicated because it requires unity, organization, clarity, etc. in order to achieve a good grade as well. Students have many opportunities to take his class because he is very helpful and approachable in order to write your essays proficiently in a timely manner.
Professor Mills, you're a great guy. But as an English major, I was expecting a lot more writing in your class rather than just tests. It was hard for me to understand the type of tests that you structured and it would have been nice if you've offered handouts for the exams t would have helped students pass instead of seeing half the class fail.
patient, go with the flow, and overall genuine human being. Professor Mills is a great professor to take in your first year of college
I had Professor Mills in my first year of college, and I got to say that he is one of the best English professors at Norco College. If you struggle with English or having a hard time writing or organizing your essays, talk to him, and he will assist you. Take him, you wont regret taking any of his English classes. I love you, Mr. Mills!
Mills is amazing! You definitely have to work for your grade, but he gives very specific feedback and helps you through it IF YOU ASK. His lectures are very clear and well thought out. He wants nothing but success for his students. It was a pleasure to be a student in his last class.
I absolutely LOVE taking his English classes when I was an FYE (First-Year Experience) student. It made my life so much easier to think about the good times when it comes to college experience. Plus, he is very hilarious; it makes the entire class laugh. Once you get to know him, youll learn a lot from him. Take Mr. Mills. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!
I absolutely love Mr. Mills. I recently had him for English 60A, 60B, and 50 when I was an FYE (First-Year Experience) student at Norco College. Sadly, he retired nearly three years ago ever since when COVID-19 has impacted us. I wish I could see him again, but I will definitely miss him the very most. I hope I could learn more from him in one bit.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
95%
Textbook Required
70%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
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ENG1A1B
5.0
(1)ENGLISH
5.0
(3)ENG60AB
5.0
(5)ENG
5.0
(1)ENG60AANDB
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ENG1A1B
4.0
ENG3756
4.0
ENG70
4.0
1B
3.5
ENG60B
3.4