1.9

Elena Shushkevych

Chemistry - Broward College (all campuses)

1.9
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
28%
Would Retake
115
Reviews
1.9
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
1.9
Helpful
1.9
Clarity

28%

Would Retake

115

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

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4

15

3

12

2

18

1

65

What Students Say

Worst teacher I have ever had

CHM1032 - 1.0 rating

Knew what I was getting into when I looked @ the reviews, when I chose this poor excuse of a professor,this lady is hands down the WORST professor I ever had

CHM1040 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

93%

Textbook Required

23%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 61 grades
Most common grades:
A (19)
A+ (12)
B (11)
Grade Distribution
A(31)B(12)C(4)D(10)F(3)A-/B+(8)
Based on 78 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 12
B: 11
Not sure yet: 8
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (26)
Tough grader (16)
Graded by few things (12)
Test heavy (12)
Participation matters (11)
Get ready to read (10)
Tough Grader (9)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (8)
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Ratings by Course

CHM2210L

5.0

(1)

CHEM1032L

3.2

(5)

CHM1046

3.0

(4)

CHM1045

2.3

(8)

CHM1045L

2.1

(20)
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Difficulty by Course

MCB2010L

5.0

CHM1041

5.0

CHM1025

4.5

CHEM1100

4.3

CHM1040

4.2

Reviews (115)
1.0
5.0
CHM1032
Nov 8, 2010

who has her?

2.0
4.0
CHM1032
Mar 30, 2011

Worst teacher ive ever had in my college experience. You cant understand a word she says and even if you can she still dosnt make sense. I think she confuses herself half the time. DONT TAKE!!!

2.0
4.0
CHM1040
May 9, 2011

OMG . WOW. stay away . AVOID TAKING THIS HORRIBLE TEACHER. SHE ISS NOT CLEAR AT ALL. SHE IS VERY RUDE AND CAN NOT TEACH! I HAVE NEVER EVER SEEN A TEACHER THAT WAS SO UNORGANIZED IN MY LIFE. ITS PATHETIC THAT SHE IS EVEN A TEACHER. AVOID HER GUYS ! YOU WILL NOT UNDERSTAND A WORD SHE IS SAYING SHE HAS THE THICKEST ACCENT. WARNING.

1.0
4.0
CHM1032
Jun 28, 2011

She doesnt know whats going on half the time, one day she will say we have a test & when it comes to it..she totally forgot! She has a bad accent and is sometimes rude

2.0
5.0
CHM1040
Jun 30, 2011

She is very kind, but she does not teach very well. She starts off talking about one thing then goes back to something she was talking about earlier. She is everywhere, has a deep accept so it is really hard to understand her. Super nice lady but I wouldn't recommend her.

1.0
5.0
CHM1040
Jul 6, 2011

Extremely difficult to understand! tells you what will be on quiz/tests then tests on completely different parts. Forgets which class she taught what, and can be "snarky" with students. Offers to help, but its hard to get what she's saying. Do Not Take Her. I got a C, and I think she just gave it to me bc I never missed a class, and participated!

2.0
5.0
CHM1032
Aug 3, 2011

Very difficult to understand. Not a teacher I would reccommend. I dropped her class in fear of failing. She is fairly new at Broward College and should return back to whatever school she came from. Do not take her unless you have to.

2.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Feb 27, 2013

I had her for chem lab, she wants you to read the material and be ready for the experiments. she rushes you to finish, and whens she talks its like whispering so you cant hear her. she also thinks down on BC so idk why shes here.

1.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Apr 23, 2013

She is very confusing on what she expects you to know. She will think she told you something, but didn't and then will take large amounts of points off your grade & get mad that you don't know it. You will need to read online & use the manual. She does not grade fairly; two people can copy each other and one will get a lower grade than the other.

3.0
3.0
CHM1032L
Apr 26, 2013

well this professor is not the best but she is really not that bad, she does get confusing at times and is unclear of what she states sometimes,also you have to be prepared for labs and have reports on your lab we were very unclear about what she wanted when she meant reports but you have to have written explanations so do that and go to class.

3.0
3.0
CHM1032L
Jun 27, 2013

This prof. is ok. She can be difficult sometimes,but as long as you what she says to do correctly, and dont fight with her, she will work with you. She can be hard to hear sometimes, but just go stand close to her. I took her class in the summer in 6 weeks and got an A. She changed her ways a little though for the short term.

3.0
2.0
CHM1032
Aug 24, 2013

Great teacher hard to understand but she is genuine. If she sees you working hard she will meet you halfway. Taking chm1045 with her also

3.0
2.0
CHM1045L
Mar 17, 2014

She expects you to know everything about chemistry from the very first lab, which doesn't work out well if your lecture class is behind. She does have an accent, but she's still understandable. She has quizzes from time to time and always collects the homework as soon as the class starts and you can't turn it in a minute late.

1.0
5.0
CHEM1100
Grade: B
May 4, 2014

Wow, she does not go by the book but you need it in order to pass her class. She doesn't like to be asked too much questions and expect that you already know the information. however she does give practice test here and there to help you.

3.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: B
May 10, 2014

At first she can be a difficult professor to understand because of her accent but she's a good professor if you study the book and go over your notes then you'll do fine... I passed with a B and I'm not good in science

2.0
3.0
CHM1046
Grade: A
Jul 6, 2014

I took this class as a transient student. Her tests started off easy because they followed the practice tests. But by the final, the questions became hard because she didn't teach or tell us what we had to know. She made the class more frustrating than it should have been! With help from classmates, the book, etc, you should pass chem as I did.

4.0
2.0
CHM1046
Aug 23, 2014

She is a good and interesting professor,very helpful and wants you to know the subject,took her for summer class,ended up learning and passing with a good grade.If you follow the book like she wants you'll be fine.

4.0
3.0
CHEM1032L
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2014

Pay attention and you will do very well. In lab she will tell you the exact formula she wants you to use, and it will be different from the one in the lab sheet. Do what she wants and you will have a good grade. Ignore what she wants and do what is on the lab sheet and your grade will suffer. I liked her very much.

1.0
4.0
CHM1032L
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2014

True about formulas. She has her own system of doing things and if you aren't on board, better jump ship because she's not one to argue with. If you do what she says (the first time she says it) and are very QUIET, you should do well. Let us vote on no final, but had mini quizzes along the way. Do your prelabs, reports, and pucker up. Entertaining

5.0
2.0
CHM2210L
Dec 21, 2014

Shes a good teacher gives chance to pass and has no interest to fail you. Her classes sometimes can be fun and interesting,she tends to explain a lot about the subject. I would take her again in the next semester.

2.0
2.0
CHM1041L
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2015

She does have an accent, and definitely harsh on grading. Read the lecture before going to class. Do your labs its a major points, and the quizzes, know your material.

1.0
5.0
MCB2010L
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 28, 2015

This lady is extremely rude and has no business being allowed in a classroom. She does not teach, she screams at students and is hateful towards anyone that dares to ask her a question. Honestly, she is the most unprofessional instructor I've ever met. Oh, and she doesn't speak English. I will be calling the Associate Dean of BC to report her.

1.0
5.0
MCB2010L
Grade: C
Jul 22, 2015

This professor is EXTREMELY rude and unprofessional. She doesn't like when you ask questions and thro a fit if you do. This is by a milestone the worst professor I have ever encountered. Also when she gives you reviews to do the wordinglanguage is terribly written. I would never advise taking.

3.0
3.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
Sep 22, 2015

Try to get on her good side, she can be a bit harsh to students who don't show up on time. If she knows you're a smoker, be prepared for the usual lecture on how it's bad for your health. Make sure you read the material before you come to class. She expects that you've read the assigned chapters. Surprisingly, I got an A in the class.

2.0
4.0
CHM1032
Oct 1, 2015

If you constantly study and practice, you'll pass. Don't ask questions unless you don't mind being yelled at. She expects you to know everything before class starts. She doesn't really help unless you beg for it and come during office hours. Her accent is heavy so it's tough understanding what she says.

1.0
5.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2015

Worst teacher I have ever had. Incoherent, writes one thing, says another, means something else. She gets mad if you ask questions. She goes from yelling to whispering in the same sentence and gets mad if you ask her to repeat it. No real syllabus, only announces tests the class before. Miss class and you are screwed. You have to teach yourself.

2.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2015

This professor is really rude! don't ask any questions unless you don't mind getting yelled at. When you try to ask her to explain something she yells and goes around your question. Her grades are only based on test no assignments. I don't recommend to take her.

2.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: A
May 11, 2016

The textbook is going to be your best friend.

4.0
1.0
CHEM1032L
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2016
Would take again

Just listen carefully, and follow her directions. She is a great professor and I like her. Do your pre-lab, do your lab conclusions. Expect quizzes, but you will get an A if you do your work.

1.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: B
Jul 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

PLEASE do yourself a favor and choose a different professor. Is it possible to pass her class? Yes, but not without a lot of unnecessary work. I typically have the attitude of "you get what you get" towards professors, but this was something else. Incredibly rude, AWFUL explanations, and left me with a headache after each class. STAY AWAY!!!

1.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Jul 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This is the first time I rated a professor on rate my professor because this is bar far the worst person ever. She is very rude. Has no respect for anyone and expects respect like a queen. Completely insane. Talks a lot. Can't be reasoned with. Not a human being. gets mad at everything and hates that you even exist. I hate her so much.

4.0
2.0
CHM1032
Aug 3, 2016
Would take again

She turns people off because of her attitude, but she has real passion for the material and will prepare you well if you invest in her lectures. She's well organized and her tests are written well. Despite first impressions, she does cares about her students success. She responds well to hard work and class participation, and will warm up to that.

4.0
2.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

Okay here's the gist of it. She's really rude but she's an easy grader. She won't bother reading your report unless she's in a bad mood and wants to give bad grades. Drops the lowest grade. Don't talk back she gave us a pop quiz when a girl did. She's supposed to give us quizzes but she forgot like every lab day. Lowest grade was 99 in all reports

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
CHM1040
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

Elena is an expert in her field. This is obvious in her lectures & explanation. Yes, she expects due respect. You can tell she knows her stuff. If you read ahead, you'll see the way she explains really makes sense, & sets you up with a solid understanding of the cumulative information presented throughout. She will help you if you reach out.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
CHM1041
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I basically had to teach myself and I still ended up with a low grade. She does not grade fairly. I wouldn't recommended her to anyone, terrible teacher.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
CHM1040
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

JUST NO. SHE LOCKS THE DOOR, DOESNT HELP OUT WITH PROBLEMS, DOES NOT HAVE A SYLLABUS, DOES NOT SPECIFY WHATS ON THE EXAM. DO. NOT. DO. IT.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
CHM1040
Jan 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Does not clearly give answers, and gets offended if you ask a question.

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Save yourself the headache. You have to read the book before each class and she expects you know all of it. Don't even think about asking questions, she snaps at you just to clarify something you don't understand. If your late she likes to stop class and gives a mini-lectures on why not to come late, will be marked not there if attendance taken.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
CHM1040
Grade: F
Mar 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Knew what I was getting into when I looked @ the reviews, when I chose this poor excuse of a professor,this lady is hands down the WORST professor I ever had! She cant teach, she gets mad when u ask her questions, gets mad when u come late, gets mad @ the material for class, pretty much gets mad @ everything! I how I pass smh STAY AWAY,GET OUT!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
CHM1040
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I have her for chem 1040 and she is the worst! I regret taking her so much. She barely teaches anything, she makes everything seem very confusing, and if you try to ask her something she's gonna answer in a very rude manner.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
CHM1040
May 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do not take her! Not saying this just from my experience but almost half the class dropped out. doesn't help you understand material she gets annoyed when you ask her a question during her so "important" lectures. she doesn't give extra credit, doesn't help you improve your grade on a test. Just to some it up IF YOU SEE HER NAME KEEP SCROLLING!!!!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHM1040
Grade: A
May 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Makes no sense ever. Has thick accent and doesn't speak English well, so she messes up her lectures a lot. Never ask a question because she just makes it even more confusing and she gets mad. Study from the textbook instead, but do take notes in class. Avoid her if you can. She does not bump grades or curve but she did offer extra credit once.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
3.0
CHM1046L
May 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

not accessible outside of class, not accessible inside of class, terrible class. abusive, bullying behavior in class, no oversight from department head. just avoid this professor all together. it doesn't matter if you need the class and hers is the only one open. your grade and criteria graded will depend on her mood. why gamble with your future?

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
CHM1045
Jul 16, 2017
Would take again

So shes not the kindest person on this planet BUT passing her class is not imposible. Show up to EVERY class because her tests are based on what she teaches not whats in the book! she curves grades when class does bad. No homework no extra credit just 4 tests and a final. If you listen to her lectures you will do fine. DONT BUY BOOK

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Jul 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you want to pass CHM1045 then I suggest that you do NOT take her class. EVER. She is probably one of the most difficult professors I've ever had so far. Here criteria for tests and learning the material is unclear and disorganized. I do also have to say that I took this course accelerated so that might also be another factor but overall terrible

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: D+
Jul 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this professor. Not easy to understand verbally which makes the lecture pointless. Work taught in class- not the same as exam. Study groups don't help.. Subject matter expert in chem but cannot articulate that knowledge to students. No compassion for the success of the student. My 4.0 GPA is ruined

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
CHM1040
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

She is a great teacher, really nice and funny. She doesn't like you being late because she doesn't want you to miss anything. She is very understanding, and the only way you will pass her class is if you pay attention and practice. She is the type to make you use your logic. Great teacher!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
CHM1040
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 8, 2017
Would take again

she is honestly a great teacher. she will do whatever she can to help you pass, just don't come late to her class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Nov 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I am currently taking her. She is a terrible professor. I had to take her because I had no choice, she was the only professor available. Her accent is heavy, she is rude, and sucks at explaining. You basically have to teach yourself. . DO NOT TAKE HER!!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

I like the her overall. She do not gve us to many quizes or assigment. Only 3 exams and the final. Also she allow us to use our notes ones and gave us extracredit questions in the other one. Sometime her explanation are not so clear, but she knows the matterial very well.

Tests? Not many
EXTRA CREDIT
Tests are tough
4.0
3.0
CHM1040
Grade: C
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

She is very understanding and helps her students to pass . You just need to take notes and study.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests? Not many
Would take again
3.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

She cares, and she's passionate. But she's hard to understand at times because of her heavy Russian accent. The worst part is when you can't understand what she said because of her accent, she gets mad at you says you weren't paying attention or you don't care. Lots of extra credit, though. If you can make it through the lectures, you'll pass.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A+
Apr 12, 2018
Would take again

At first, I had a very difficult time with her teaching style, but she is very knowledgeable. Do the reading outside of class and be able to answer her questions in class

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Her English is awful so going to class and listening to her lectures is not very beneficial. She is very rude to students. Her tests are not particularly difficult as long as you read and teach yourself the material. Grade is three tests and final. She gave extra credit on tests two(+20%) and three(+10%) to people who did the practice problems.

3.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

Professor Shushkevych is very hands off. She does care about her students but things like not receiving tests back for studying purposes and only being graded by 4 tests make the class somewhat frustrating. She is very knowledgeable and does what she can to help her students.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
1.0
3.0
CHM1045
Sep 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors I've ever had. She is a pathetic excuse for a teacher.

4.0
1.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

I highly recommend this prof if you want to get an A in lab. Although she can come off a bit rude and intimidating she grades super easy. Just have the right pre-lab, filled out lab, and concussion and you will get 100%. She explains things ok but everything is in the lab manual anyways. DONT be late, but it's an easy A if you are respectful :)

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

If you already know basic chem this prof is for you! She isn't great at explaining new material but builds on your prior knowledge. She really strengthened my basic chem knowledge. I recommend a different prof if chem isn't ur thing or just do the reading as the material isn't hard to understand. she can come off rude, just be respectful. Easy A

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

This professor gets a lot of hate for her lecture classes (and they are difficult), but her lab classes are very easy. All you have to do is show up on time, listen to directions and do the procedures the way she wants them done. She drops your lowest grade. She's strict on attendance, do not be tardy. Overall, would definitely take her again.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
CHEM1100
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor is one of the worst Ive ever had! She is very rude and gets upset when students ask questions. Although she is very passionate about the subjects at hand, she has NO idea how to lecture on them. You truly have to study in order to pass this class. If there is another professor for this class, choose them. Do not take her!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

I was scared taking her bc of the reviews but honestly if u really want to learn and not be lazy, take this class. You have to put forth time to learn it but shes great at explaining things. Just listen in class and honestly easy A. Extra credit did help but I did end up with 100s on all my tests. The grades are only the 4 tests so study.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

At first, she comes off as a rude person, but as the class size got smaller she became more caring. We were only graded off by 4 tests, final worth 40%. If the class did bad on a test she would most likely give you an opportunity to get extra credit. Her accent and her teaching style (writing randomly on board) can make it difficult to understand.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

We left the lab once we finished. Her grading criteria changed every lab, but always be detailed. We voted on having quizzes every class or a final and midterm. She likes yelling at us if we don't get something but eventually shows us or helps us. She sometimes rushes us in order to leave earlier. Take her for lab and class, they go together.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
CHM1046
Grade: A
Mar 13, 2019
Would take again

This is an amazing professor. She is a kind and caring women. Just show up to class and do the work. Easiest A you can get in a chemistry class.

4.0
2.0
CHM1045L
Jun 24, 2019
Would take again

Easiest lab. Grades are basically completion. Doesn't check for accuracy, just wants to see effort. Gives option of having a few quizzes instead of midterm/final exams. Can skip 1 lab and have that grade dropped. Lets you hand in work the lab after (so can prepare your report at home with time and looking stuff up). Be respectful and show effort.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2019
Would take again

Professor SHUSHKEVYCH tells like she sees it. She's very strict with time so DO NOT be late. Don't interrupt her while she's speaking. Take her criticism as a lesson to learn from rather than judgement. At the end of the semester she gave us hugs and wished us the best. There is a method to her madness. She knows what she is doing and can be funny

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: B
Aug 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The professor didn't give many assignments and only provided four teats which if you mess up a little, you will fall. She does not have a clear syllabus telling you the dates of the test and she is asking what you should learn. She is aggressive in her speech led me to think that participating is an issue. Does not review either. Very unclear.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I am currently crying, she is knowledgeable but can not teach what she knows. There is no material,power point, hw, book, or study/review materials for tests. She is not organized and tends to be aggressive when lecturing. Please take someone else. shes a nice lady but not fit to teach this very hard subject! I'm a visual learner and she only talks

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1040
Oct 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is god awful. I read these reviews believing I would have a knowledgeable professor but she makes mistakes herself. INCREDIBLY RUDE, strong Russian accent makes learning difficult. I agree with those who say shes verbally abusive if you ask a question. Cant wait to review her on the last class so that hopefully something gets done about her.

1.0
5.0
CHM1032
Grade: F
Dec 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The worst teacher. She does not have a clear lecture and sits and yells at the class. If you ask a question she yells at you. She does not give you any study guides, no lecture notes, NOTHING! Do Not Take Her.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I dropped her class so I can't say much about this course with her, but I can say she's the most disrespectful human I've met. Harrassed me of having memory issues and disabilities when I asked a question. She marked a girl absent for being in the bathroom too long (8 min). I read she was mean but didn't expect her to be that bad. She's that bad.

2.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: B
Mar 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is awful at teaching. I only went to the lecture because she would dislike you if you didn't come and it was like a 75% mandatory attendance policy. I learned from reading the book. She expects you to do homework everyday and will RANDOMLY CHECK your book. I would try my best not to take her class but it's not impossible to pass.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
2.0
CHM1046
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you're planning on taking this prof for major reqs, don't. While her class is easy enough to pass if you're willing to do some studying (lectures are basically incoherent at times; accent is ok, it's the terrible grammar that gets you), she doesn't delve very deep into course material. Which is a problem if you need the knowledge for later.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Extremely unreasonable. Quick to anger. No teaching occurred, only follow steps in book. You cannot ask questions. She gets upset. There may yet be a language barrier issue. It seemed that often she would not understand questions and angrily answer something irrelevant. She does not review homework except that "you did it." There is zero feedback.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
1.0
2.0
CHM1046L
Grade: A+
Apr 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

While I think she cares, she's very difficult to understand and doesn't seem to have a full understanding of the material students have access to. She gave us the option to forego our final exam and be graded only on our labs, which has turned out to be nice. Just read the lab manual and you won't really have a problem on the lab assignments.

Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
CHM1046L
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Wont give any visual resources, just a 30 min talk per class telling you what she expects. Is too demanding compared to the quality of the class she delivers. Accuses you of cheating and is cynical about it. You have to learn the material on your own and find a way to solve the worksheet reason why She isn't a very tough grader. Don't take her.

Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
CHM1032L
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very disorganized. Had assignments that were locked and wouldn't listen to the class when we tried to tell her we couldn't do them until she fixed it. Only allows you to ask questions in her class which is about an 1hr/30min unless it is an emergency. She was very snappy towards the students. Switched to a diff prof! Would not recommend.

1.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor is the worst chemistry professor you can ever take. She makes easy concepts so difficult to understand. Do not, under any circumstances take this professor. She is completely unaware of how to use learning interfaces and is not helpful at all. All the other negative reviews about her are true. Save yourself the stress.

1.0
3.0
CHM1032L
Grade: B+
Nov 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She have no manners&unorganized. She really don't teach. This class was also online. You only can ask questions during class which was a good 1 hour and 30 minutes. Very rude to the students. Also, it's just a 30 minute lecture of her explaining the assignment. She's not a tough grader but you basically was learning on your own. Wont recommend.

2.0
3.0
CHM1032
Nov 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She was ok, however I would not recommend taking chemistry from her. I felt like I learned nothing and her accent sometimes make it hard to follow up. For my class, more than half dropped out. If you dont have much knowledge on chemistry, definitely try for another professor. Also, only tests are graded and nothing else so you have to be careful.

Test heavy
1.0
3.0
CHM1032L
Nov 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Her class isnt hard cuz I basically had no idea what I was doing but still got an A. Tho problem is that its hard to understand what she is saying and her writing (virtually) is horrendous. Like I had NO idea what she was writing at all. The lab itself was just some pre recorded videos from another professor.

5.0
2.0
CHEM1032L
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

She has A LOT of bad ratings which made me skeptical at first but truly , being in her class was nothing like these ratings stated . Shes very sweet . She can get upset if she has to be repeatedly answering questions that makes no sense but she doesnt shout on you for no reason . Just do the work & pay attention to her instructions .

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 29, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I learned nothing in this class. Khan Academy and Youtube saved my life. She gets mad when you ask questions, and doesn't even answer them. She has a thick accent and doesn't speak English properly, so it's hard to understand her. She assigned homework that she didn't even teach in her lectures. I promise you, choosing someone else is for the best.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
2.0
CHM1046L
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

Ok, I learned nothing new after taking this lab. I got an A because I did the lab how she wanted it. She does not do a good job explaining how she wants the lab done. Basically expect to get yelled at after the first one then learn quickly. She does not do a good job explaining the labs partly because of her accent and what she expects us to know.

1.0
4.0
CHM1046L
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2022

wouldn't recommend this class to anyone who can't handle a tough professor. She expects everyone to be on time if you're a few minutes late you will be sent home, expects everyone to just know everything and yells if you don't know or do something wrong, very hard grader if your lab isn't done to her liking she will get mad. Overall always yelling.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
CHM1046L
Grade: A
Jul 5, 2022

She screams and yells when she hears load voices. Whenever we asked her for questions, she was so angry and didn't teach properly. Her class gave me anxiety and stress and NEVER and EVER take her.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B+
Oct 16, 2022

Being in this environment was very stressful because the material is constantly changing and your voice seems to not matter. Tests were on martial we skipped and when I told them, they said I learned it in their lab classes which I'm not even in. Every time I asked a question it was dismissed.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM1100
Feb 8, 2023

She is very disrespectful and doesn't explain what she wants from the class and has a very short temp so beware if you're going to ask a question about something she just explained that another student asked about ...

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHM1025
Grade: C
May 9, 2023

Horrible professor. She has a thick accent making it hard to understand her and if you ask her any questions she will yell at you. Also yells if you come into class 1 minute late. Be prepared to teach yourself because she doesn't know how to do her job. I had to learn everything on YouTube to barely pass this class. Waste of money, don't take her!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1046L
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 25, 2023

When I had her as my professor in CHM1046L in the summer term of 2023, she would be very strict about the lab manual and the work that needed to be done in class. She would not help any student with any part of the lab assignment at all and she would get angry and yell in every class I had. Overall, just a very bad professor.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B+
Feb 12, 2024

This is the worst professor I've ever had. By paying for her class you are doing yourself a disservice. Although I made out with a decent grade I didn't learn much of anything. The labs are graded unfairly, and it's difficult to follow along with her during lecture. Tests were not college level. I am totally unprepared for 1046.

3.0
1.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2024

after reading the terrible reviews, I was TERRIFIED of taking her for lab and thought i'd fail the class completely. Turns out I finished with an A, she is very strict, but if you just do the work how she tells u to and she notices u are trying hard,she basically gives you free A's even if you made mistakes. She even skipped the final exam for us.

2.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B+
Jun 13, 2024

Do Not choose this Professor. Mostly when its a summer course. She has a very strong accent so you can barely understand her. She teaches by power point but she expects you to teach yourself majority of chemistry. The only reason I was able to pass was because I got myself a tutor. I never understood chem and having her did not help.

Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
CHM1025
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 20, 2024

In all my years at Broward college have I ever had such a terrible professor. As the reviews before this one, she has a heavy accent, blatantly rude to her students and anyone that accidentally walks into the class, and makes you learn most of the material by yourself. DO NOT take this womans class, you will be as lost as everyone was in my class.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: D
Jun 30, 2024

I would not recommend it, she has a thick accent making it hard to understand, will yell at students who come one minute late, at the end you end up teaching yourself the course giving you more work, even the syllabus is not clear very confusing class, she is not a considerate person. don't take her.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: B
Sep 3, 2024

She doesn't teach. She expected us to learn everything at home and then know how to do the laboratory procedures by ourselves. If you were to ask her a question, she will answer in bad manner claiming she already explained that, when she didn't or wasn't clear about it.

1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Sep 24, 2024

This professor has zero patience, is rude and disrespectful to the students. Zero empathy and zero teaching skills. Not sure how she ended up being a professor. Very condensending and will absolutely humiliate the students for asking questions. I do NOT recommend taking this professor-not even if it's your only option.

1.0
5.0
CHM1032
Oct 12, 2024

I do not recommed. She expects you to know everything when coming into class and gets mad at students when they don't know the answer. She also makes students feel bad when they try to answer her questions. I don't get the point of this lecture if we have to teach ourselves. She doesn't even follow the schedule she herself created in the syllabus.

1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: B
Oct 22, 2024

There are not enough characters on this website to describe how awful she is. I have never encountered a more disrespectful, unprofessional, and ill-mannered teacher in my life. Her thick accent is tolerable, but her attitude is excruciating. She has made students cry, constantly yells, and always berates the class. Do not take her. Seriously.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHM1041L
Grade: F
Nov 1, 2024

DON'T take this professor if you want to pass this class. She is a harsh grader, she doesn't explain what you are supposed to do for your lab very well and many times you will have to rely on your book to tell you what to do. If you miss 3 out of 13 classes, you receive an F. 10/13 is a 76% without the final exam counting towards your grade. Unfair

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 1, 2024

By far the WORST professor I have taken at BC. I swear she works against your passing of the class. If you want a professor who will help you succeed, do not take her. If she is your last option, consider transferring to another college. You will waste your time and money with her. Avoid Shushkevych at ALL COSTS. She doesn't want succes for you.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: B+
Nov 12, 2024

If you are someone who does not want to work for it, do not take this class. If you know you will attend every lecture and study do not worry. She can be rude but she does actually care. She has provided my class extra credit when we have not done well on Test. She sometimes allows online test, but you need to work for your grade.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
CHM1032
Jan 6, 2025

Had to drop this professor because she said she will not teach students and not give any lectures. She claims to only teach students individually for them to pass. My class had 45 students so she refused to teach, claiming it was impossible, and expected us to teach ourselves all the material and was harsh when asked questions. No laptops&phones.

2.0
5.0
CHEM1032L
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 13, 2025

I did not sign up for her class at all. I signed up with another professor named Laura Choudhury. On the first day of class, I was excited only to realize that my professor had been changed to Elena. If you are 1 minute late, you are absent for the day. Read materials before class, pre-lab quizzes, and quizzes in class—too much stuff.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 14, 2025

This class got dropped on Day 1 when this professor said “ 95% of students will fail this class”!….Anyways, I would not recommend this professor even though she claims to be the best. However, don't want to teach a larger class…..which doesn't do us students any service. Good luck!

Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B+
Feb 11, 2025

This professor has a very strong accent, making it tough to understand. She often expects students to teach themselves the material, even though the syllabus is confusing. While I managed to pass, it was only with the help of external resources like unstuckstudy and private tutoring. Definitely not recommended.

2.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: A-
Mar 18, 2025

The first class more than half of her students dropped out. I had to work extremely hard in this class to pass. Her classes are reviews not lessons. You have to teach yourself She has a thick Russian accent and yelled at us a lot. All test were taken in class. She only grades test, no homework or quizzes. Total of 5. Told us we were going to fail.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: B+
Apr 10, 2025

She is by far the WORST professor I ever had. If you have to take it, switch at any cost. She is rude and screams at her students. She does not teach and will remove about 20 points for each minimal error. If you ask her a question, you will get screamed at and told to read the procedure. She does not explain anything. Please please please run away

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: B
Apr 10, 2025
Would take again

I'm sorry for yall who have to take her. I'll pray for you...

1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: B
Apr 10, 2025

I do NOT recommend her. I took the 1025 class with this professor before And I really didn't want to take her class again but this was the only class available... She always gets upset even when you ask her questions for confirmation, when you made a mistake she yells at you and saying you don't know the procedure. I‘ll never take her class again.

1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2025

She thinks you already know Chemistry, while the fact is that if you take that class, means that you need to learn it. She is not patient and she accuses you with no reasons, and she is not available to help her students. I don't suggest her.

1.0
4.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2025

She thinks you already know chemistry while you taking that class to learn it. She is not available to help her students, and she always find the way to complicate your course, accusing in any occasion students that are not sure about something, as people that "didn't study the procedure".

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM1032L
Jun 21, 2025

She was incredibly rude. She has a thick accent which is difficult to understand, she is not good at explaining things, but she'll actually rage if you ask her to clarify or ask anything. I used the bathroom in the middle of class and when I came back she told me never to leave the room without permission and accused me of "talking on the phone".

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHM1032
Grade: D
Dec 9, 2025

She has a strong accent kind of difficult to understand her but her teaching is not very throughout I learned most of what I learned from chemistry in my lab rather than her she kind of speeds over things and a little rude if u don't understand what she just went over

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
CHM1032
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2025

Her lectures aren't very good. You ask questions and she'll get mad at you accusing you of not going through the material, she also doesn't know how to communicate with students. Rude and has a thick accent. I don't recommend her.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
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