4.0

Eileen Shields

Languages - College of Charleston

4.0
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
94%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
4.0
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

94%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

9

3

7

2

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1

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What Students Say

Professor Shields is the absolute best teacher I've ever had, and I can guarantee that you'll enjoy taking her class

SPAN190 - 5.0 rating

lots of talking in class and not much hw

SPAN101 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
B (3)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 10
B: 3
A+: 3
A-: 2
Common Tags
Participation matters (12)
Caring (11)
Respected (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Hilarious (2)
Lots of homework (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
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Reviews (83)
4.0
2.0
SPAN102
Jan 9, 2003

she's great

3.0
3.0
SPAN101
Mar 26, 2003

very nice, but doesn't really prepare for later levels in spanish. lots of talking in class and not much hw

5.0
2.0
SPAN101
Apr 16, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Apr 30, 2003

Really easy, and she is really cool, if you dont plan on getting to advanced in spanish then this is the teach for you.

5.0
5.0
202
Oct 6, 2003

Interesting, sometimes hard but helpful. Learned a lot.

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Nov 7, 2003

awesome teacher! Shields rocks!

4.0
4.0
SPAN202
Nov 10, 2003

one of the best teachers i've had.. she is extremely helpful and relatively clear. talk to her after class and she'll explain a lot. she's a great person as well as a great professor.

5.0
1.0
201
Nov 11, 2003

If you plan on majoring in Spanish, do not take her. If you just want to get Spanish out of the way, she is the teacher for you! So freakin easy!

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Nov 20, 2003

She is the best teacher I think I have ever had... I LOVE HER!!! Her classes are fun to attend, because she has lots of activities. She is such a sweet lady who will help you the best she can, even on the tests. You're stupid if you don't take her.

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Dec 3, 2003

she is great if you just want to get languages over with

5.0
1.0
SPAN102
Dec 9, 2003

TAKE HER!! She is very easy if you are just looking to get your foreign language credits. No HW and easy vocab quizzes!!!!

5.0
2.0
SPA201
Feb 12, 2004

Awesome Spanish teacher and is really sweet.

5.0
2.0
SPA
Apr 6, 2004

she is awesome! i have taken her for all spanish classes and she is the best teacher i have ever had!!!

5.0
1.0
SPAN201
Apr 15, 2004

what can i say besides that i love this teacher! she's not teaching 202 in the fall, so i'm waiting to take span in the spring so that i can have her again. fun activities, willing to help, great teacher!

5.0
1.0
SPN102
Apr 20, 2004

Mrs. Shields is awesome. Very flexable and very fun. Would recommend to anyone.

4.0
2.0
SPANISH
May 12, 2004

She is easy, but lots of quiz's.

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Jul 8, 2004

She is the nicest spanish teacher of all time. She is great. She is straight forward and gives great advice to students that struggle with the language. Take her!!!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Jul 14, 2004

Excellent and helpful she is readilly willing to help and offers many oppurtunities to improve grades. She presents her material in a clear a decisive view leaving little to question.

5.0
1.0
SPA202
Aug 5, 2004

Nicest Spanish prof at the college. She babies her students b/c she teaches high school as well. Easy exams and daily busy work. Fun class!!!

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Aug 6, 2004

extremely creative and intelligent. Class is unique and thought-provoking

5.0
1.0
SPANISH201
Nov 16, 2004

mrs. shields is easy

3.0
3.0
SPAN101
Dec 28, 2004

Easy class for students who have never had spanish before or just want to improve spanish skills. If you do you homework assign. and get at least passing grade on quizes an tests you will do fine in this class. Very understanding of students span. ablities really enjoyed her class ask for help.

5.0
1.0
SPAN101202
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2005

If you have a BRAIN you will take her for every Spanish class she teaches.

5.0
1.0
201
Apr 2, 2005

She is the bomb. but don't piss her off, or she'll give you a semi harder test. no homework, except workbook, no essays, no projects, test are easy.

5.0
1.0
SPAN102
Apr 27, 2005

She's so dinero and she doesnt even know it. She makes you pass the class and grades you on improvement not pure ablility.

5.0
1.0
SPAN201202
May 2, 2005

best teacher i've ever had. she really wants to be friends with her students. very helpful, willing to go out of her way for you. she really wants her students to learn the language as well as the culture. it's true that she grades on improvement and not on pure ability. definately take her!

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Grade: B
Sep 9, 2005

Sweet as honey! Easy tests, homework assignments, and loose lectures. The best Spanish teacher around! I think she is hot!

3.0
3.0
SPANISH102
Oct 7, 2005

I like the class it's fun!

1.0
5.0
SPAN102
Oct 27, 2005

She must read this website because she changed her lesson plans. Tests are HARD and unclear and are 50% LISTENING, grades homework EVERY class, seems like she is extremely tired and detached from class all the time. She makes me regret ever taking spanish. RUN WHILE YOU STILL CAN- DO NOT TAKE HER

1.0
4.0
SPAN201
Oct 27, 2005

SHE IS THE WORST SPANISH TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! GRADES HOMEWORK EVERYDAY AND TESTS ARE ALL LISTENING

1.0
5.0
SPAN101
Grade: A
Oct 27, 2005

She has completely destroyed any interest I have ever had in taking the language. I plan on enrolling in Italian next semester.

2.0
5.0
SPAN202
Nov 5, 2005

I wouldn't be so harsh, but this lady really shouldn't teach, she makes it impossible to get a good grade. Tests are HARD, lectures are boring, homework is graded everyday, and she is unclear about what she tests on. If you have any sense you will not enroll in any of her classes.

1.0
5.0
SPAN101
Nov 5, 2005

I really did not enjoy taking her class. I wouldn't even wish this teacher upon my worst enemy.

2.0
3.0
SPANISH101
Nov 10, 2005

Teacher seems apathetic and gives tests without adaquately going over the material in class.

1.0
5.0
SPAN201
Nov 16, 2005

Friends don't let friends take Mrs. Shields for Spanish. End of story.

1.0
5.0
SPANISH
Nov 27, 2005

SHE WAS HORRIBLE!!! TESTS ARE UNCLEAR, COMPLETELY UNFAIR, AND ACTUALLY GRADES HOMEWORK EVERY SINGLE DAY LIKE ITS A TEST!! DON'T TAKE THIS WOMAN FOR ANY COURSE!!! SHE WAS HORRIBLE!!!

1.0
5.0
SPAN102
Nov 27, 2005

She was the worst teacher I've ever had, her tests were impossibly hard. You can't even miss more than TWO classes without getting your final grade dropped by FIVE points!! I couldn't imagine anyone wanting to take her, i was stupid enough to do it, don't make the same mistake I did!!!

1.0
5.0
SPAN202
Nov 27, 2005

Don't really have too much to say, she was just overall really hard because she was so unclear about what she wanted on tests, graded homework everyday, gave quizzes all the time, and tests were almost all listening. I only have one thing to say....run while you still can!

1.0
5.0
SPAN101
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2005

Worst class I have ever taken, if you have any sense you will not take this teacher.

1.0
5.0
SPANISH
Nov 27, 2005

She was terrible. I studied like crazy and barely made a D and I'm a good student. I hated this class, don't take her.

3.0
2.0
SPN201
Jan 6, 2006

Shields is not that bad. The complaints about the homework are crazy. To say she grades it is a stretch. If you turn it in and its remotely complete you get an A for it. The test are definately alittle unclear but the fact that the listening is entirely multiple choic, t/f, and matching offsets the rest of it. Very nice lady but u have to work.

4.0
1.0
SPAN201
Jan 10, 2006

Professor Sheilds is probably one of the easiest teachers i have ever had in my life. I havent had spanish in a year and got an A in the class with EASE. There is homework but she doesnt grade it hard. The tests are short and fairly easy. Trust me i am not a stellar spanish student and i got an A with out studying or worrying about the class AT ALL

5.0
1.0
SPAN101202
Feb 15, 2006

I have had her for all 4 semesters of spanish and i swear all you have to do is come to class and do the work, dont even have to put in much effort just turn in something and you will come out with a decent grade

5.0
1.0
SPANISH
Jun 27, 2006

EILEEN ROCKS MY WORLD!!!

4.0
1.0
SPAN102
Dec 10, 2006

Ms. Shields is easy, just try, you will get an A.

5.0
1.0
SPAN101
Dec 21, 2006

She's a great teacher. She makes class fun by engaging all the students' interest. She gives extra points on tests for volunteering in class. She offers a lot of help. She's really a splendid Spanish teacher!!!

3.0
1.0
SPAN201
May 12, 2007

No Comments

4.0
2.0
SPAN201
May 14, 2007

Shes awesome! Get to know her and be nice and she'll love you. Participate in class as much as possible, do your quia, tests aren't that hard, overall she's great.

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Aug 23, 2007

This professor rocks!!Just like everyone says!! I would take her for every spanish class!! Don't miss opportunity, take her class!

4.0
2.0
SPAN190
Oct 4, 2007

She is nice. The class is pretty easy as long as you participate and speak in spanish. The only homework we really have is to study for quizes and tests and to do Quia. Quia can be annoying but its not that bad. She gives you extra points sometimes for participating in class and if you do flash cards.

5.0
2.0
SPANSECT
Oct 13, 2007

She is one of the nicest teachers I have ever had. She will do anything to help you, just don't abuse it. Be nice, and do your work, and she'll love u, and u will def. love her. I'd take her for any class.

5.0
3.0
SPAN190
Oct 29, 2007

Shields is an awesome teacher, she is really nice and understanding. She teaches Spanish really well and is very attentive towards her students. I HIGHLY recommend her!

5.0
1.0
SPAN190
Nov 15, 2007

Sra. is awesome!!! She loves spanish and makes sure everyone participates in class. You are well prepared for tests and the only homework is online which she grades for completion. She has mandatory attendance though but understands if you tell her before hand. Easy grader and explains all new concepts in english which helps a lot!! Take her!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Nov 11, 2008

She's an awesome teacher! There is tons of work but for the most part it is fun and not too difficult. She's a very easy grader, if you do the work you will get an A. She's funny and tries to get everyone invloved.I failed 2 of 3 tests but got extra credit for going the language lab and ended up with an A! Take her!!!

4.0
4.0
SPAN101
Dec 20, 2008

You will love Mrs Shields. She is one of the sweetest teachers I have yet to encounter at CofC. I don't get Spanish, at all, but she is extremely helpful and wants you to learn. I hate it that she only teaches 101 & 102, I would take her for everyone if I could. Take her, you'll be glad you did!

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Feb 19, 2009

you are crazy if you don't take her. one of my favorite teachers, she makes it so you understand all the material and actually learn spanish.

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Nov 20, 2009

Shields is one of the best professors I've ever had at the College of Charleston. It is unfortunate that she only teaches during the evening, because I would definately take her again, but I don't feel like getting out of school after 6:30PM. However, if you have a flexible schedule and are willing to put up with an evening class I highly recomme

5.0
1.0
SPAN200
Dec 16, 2009

love her. she is very helpful, but because she is such an easy grader, your learning can fall behind a little. sure, you'll get an A but if you really want to learn Spanish maybe take someone a little harder. thats all i'm sayin

1.0
2.0
SPAN201
Apr 23, 2012

She makes you read everything and does not teach you anything herself. Her tests are very easy but again don't expect her to teach you anything. We had to rush through the last 2 chapters in three classes because she does not manage time well.

5.0
2.0
SPAN201
Dec 4, 2012

Took her for 201 and 102. Noone is better than Profesora Shields. Most kind hearted soul in the school. Always ready to help. She teaches you well enough so that you can make a good grade. I don't see how people could do poorly. If you do bad, it's your fault, she is always crystal clear. Exams are not difficult. Material is so fun!

5.0
2.0
SPAN102201
Mar 20, 2013

Mrs. Shields is an angel! She is my favorite professor at CofC! Her class is very easy, and she is extremely helpful. She uses great notes and lectures out of the book, so it is readily helpful anytime. She is seriously the sweetest woman ever. She truly cares about her students. The only downside may be that she only teaches at night! Take her!

5.0
1.0
SPAN102
Jul 7, 2013

Best teacher ever! She expects you to participate and as long as you are at least trying you will get a good grade. Take the centro seriously

5.0
1.0
SPAN101
Jan 8, 2014

She is such a nice professor and teaches at a rather slow pace which is nice for learning spanish at the beginning level. Quizzes are so easy its just remembering to do the online homework that's the hardest part. Highly recommend this teacher!

5.0
1.0
102
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2014

Such a great lady! Most people take her for as long as they can, she's such a great teacher (coming from someone who doesn't understand Spanish at all). There's a lot of participation for every class and she'll call everyone so class goes by faster and you get a lot of extra credit. Easy participation. The tests were the hardest part, but easy!

5.0
1.0
SPA201
May 13, 2015

Mrs. Shields was BY FAR the most amazing Spanish professor I have ever had! I am typically a C student (and BAD at Spanish-still made a B) but she grades easier than most, always willing to help, and she's very chill. Participation matters, speaking up adds points to your tests. She's a great teacher that I would certainly take again if I could!

5.0
2.0
SPAN201
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2015

THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD! Makes the material easy to understand, and teaches so you learn everything you need in class! She is seriously so amazing. Take her for Spanish! You won't regret it!

5.0
3.0
SPAN201
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2018
Would take again

THE BEST SPANISH TEACHER YOU WILL EVER HAVE IN YOUR LIFE. Incredible class, super approachable, and WANTS you to pass. PLEASE take this teacher because I am going to miss her SO MUCH. I have taken spanish since i was 5 and i am nearly fluent now because of her.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
SPAN102
Grade: C+
May 9, 2018
Would take again

By far the best professor I have ever had at this college! RECOMMEND HER HIGHLY!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPA201
Grade: B+
Aug 21, 2018
Would take again

Señora Shields is the best spanish teacher I've ever had. She adorable and extremely caring about her students and their success in her class. She makes an effort to learn everyones name and makes sure everyone participates in class everyday. I was nervous about speaking in the class but she made it very comfortable.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPAN201
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Prof Shields is a great teacher for this course. I hope she teaches Spanish 202 next semester. I definitely enjoyed her, and I would most definitely retake her.

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPA201
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

Best Spanish teacher of all time. I love Professor Shields, I even emailed her to see if she taught the next Spanish class I needed. She really cares for her students and is very welcoming. I always struggled with Spanish but she actually made me enjoy it. I love her and highly recommend!!

5.0
2.0
SPAN190
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Professor Shields is the absolute best teacher I've ever had, and I can guarantee that you'll enjoy taking her class. She wants all of her students to succeed and treats every student with the utmost kindness. I wish that I could take her for every Spanish class. She's incredibly patient and caring, and you'll learn a lot.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 2, 2021
Would take again

My favorite language professor so far! Professor Shields is so personable and helpful. Homework is through VHL and the textbook is needed. There is both written tests (VHL) and speaking tests, but she gives you all the questions and answers beforehand to study. Flip grids as well She also gives extra points for participation and volunteering.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPAN190
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2021
Would take again

If you get the chance, TAKE HER! She is the most caring prof I have ever had. She genuinely loves her students and never makes you feel dumb if you don't know the answer. The homework is frequent but not too difficult. Tests are easy and you get all of the speaking questions ahead of time. Long story short, she's the best.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
SPAN200
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2021
Would take again

Professor Shields is a great Spanish teacher. She really cares about student's learning rather than acing the course. We had Quizzes, Written Tests, and Speaking Tests for each unit. Sometimes difficult but if you study hard you can pass the class!

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN200
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

professor shields is the kindest professor i have met. she is so sweet. i absolutely love her grading methods, and the course calendar. you will not fail her class if you come to class, do VHL assignments, and study for her quizzes! would absolutely take her again!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
SPAN200
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2023
Would take again

LOVED Professor Shields. She is one of the best spanish instructors I have had for a long time. She's very sweet and down to earth and you can come and ask for help on anything and she will help you!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
SPA202
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2024

Very sweet! Although, if you're actually trying to learn Spanish to use outside of the class, she provides very little explanation on when to use things (for example: the past subjunctive). She may go over it for 5 minutes, but after that, it's just copy and past exercises rather than truly understanding the grammar of Spanish.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
3.0
202
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

I loved Professor Shields. As long as you went to class you can easily pass. There are easy speaking tests that count for half of the test grade so if you have test anxiety these should help. She is such a kind lady.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
3.0
2.0
102
Grade: B-
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

Professor Shields was a decent professor but I did not like her teaching style and the way that she graded things. She is a great person and very funny but personally I would not take her class again. I have never gotten below an A in a Spanish class and I received a B- which I was shocked about.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2025
Would take again

I absolutely loved her. I haven't taken Spanish since junior year of hs and I didn't think I would do well in this class but she made it super easy. I felt very prepared for every test. She's very helpful and I can tell she wants everyone to succeed. She is super nice and funny. Definitely take her!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2025
Would take again

I was worried abt taking SPAN 202 after not having taken a Spanish class in years, but Professor Shields was amazing. She offers extra credit and the more you participate in class, the better. For the speaking tests, she tells you what questions she's asking, so you have lots of time to prepare.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SPAN190
Grade: A-
Dec 31, 2025
Would take again

Professor Shields is sweet and cares a lot about her students, she is funny too. Class is heavy on participation. Speaking tests and written tests pretty often. Not many reminders about due dates, so check syllabus and VHL often. Gives speaking test questions ahead of time, as well as written test study guides.

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
B (3)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 10
B: 3
A+: 3
A-: 2
Common Tags
Participation matters (12)
Caring (11)
Respected (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Hilarious (2)
Lots of homework (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.32 avg change
Dec
Nov
Dec
Apr
Jun
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

201

5.0

(2)

202

5.0

(2)

SPA201

5.0

(4)

SPA

5.0

(1)

SPN102

5.0

(1)
+17 more courses
Difficulty by Course

202

4.0

SPANISH

3.3

SPAN101

3.2

SPANISH102

3.0

SPANISH101

3.0

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