4.0

Elizabeth Pierce

English - Monroe Community College

4.0
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
57%
Would Retake
100
Reviews
4.0
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

57%

Would Retake

100

Reviews

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What Students Say

I don't even have enough words to say how horrible this class truly was

ENG215 - 1.0 rating

Literally the worst professor I have ever had

250 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

77%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

B+

74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
Most common grades:
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A (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 10 reported grades
B: 2
A-: 2
A: 1
A+: 1
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Inspirational (1)
Hilarious (1)
Caring (1)
Tough grader (1)
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Reviews (100)
5.0
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ENG105
Apr 1, 2003

She is hallarious and rocks! Take a class with her- or as many as you can!

4.0
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ENG250
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENG250
Apr 25, 2003

take as many classes as you can, she is funny, and a really good teacher

5.0
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ENG120
May 16, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENG251
Jun 26, 2003

Aside from her rants about gender differences, she's a great teacher who knows her material and is an asset to this college.

3.0
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ENG105
Nov 13, 2003

she has personal issues regarding males. told the class about serious personal problems. has 'alpha male' and feminist philosophy. guys stay away, or keep mouth shut if no choice.

5.0
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ENG200
Nov 26, 2003

She's a great teacher. She really explains stuff. She is also helpful and funny

5.0
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ENG
Dec 1, 2003

Excellent professor. Is compassionate and helps everyone whenever they need her help.

5.0
3.0
ENG105
Feb 11, 2004

She's intelligent, enthusiastic and fair with all of her students. What more could you ask?

4.0
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251
Feb 26, 2004

No Comments

4.0
2.0
ENG105
May 11, 2004

very good professor, would reccomend for anyone looking ot take a class and stay awake int he class.

5.0
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LIT
Jul 29, 2004

No Comments

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ENG101
Aug 11, 2004

Good teacher, good attitude, knows when to be serious and when to lighten up the class. I enjoyed this summer class.

5.0
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ENG105
Dec 21, 2004

i absolutely loved her class! I learned alot in her class and had alot of fun. She has a great personality and definetely knows how to teach without boring anyone. She's honest, sincere and loves her students. TAKE HER CLASS!! you won't regret it!

5.0
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ENG101
Dec 28, 2004

great teacher, very fun, deffinatly knows what she is talking about. learned A LOT from this class. deffinatly a professor to learn from!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH
Apr 12, 2005

The best. She really made class fun.

5.0
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ENG250
May 25, 2005

She made class very fun

5.0
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ENGLISH101
Aug 30, 2005

she is so great! the material doesnt get easier or anything, she just teaches you how to do it. your understanding increases along with your grade.

5.0
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ENG101
Aug 30, 2005

Had her my first semester at MCC, amazing teacher, great personality. You will deffinatly learn the material, plus a little about yourself. GREAT teacher!

5.0
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CHILDRENSLIT
Oct 6, 2005

No Comments

5.0
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ENGLISH101
Grade: A
Oct 10, 2005

she is very friendly and helpful i took her class because she was recamended by a freind of mine she does give a lot of work but the cource catalog does inform u her class is (wr) writing intensive

5.0
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ENGLISH101
Oct 20, 2005

She will help you with everything but she hates cell phones and she really has no patience for stupid people. She might seem overly feminist but she is not, she is very educated and funny. Dont mind her eccentricies. :P

4.0
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ENGLISH101
Oct 23, 2005

****in hilarious teacher, def. recommend for other students, shes has a wierd sense of humor but i never stop laughing at her hahahahha

5.0
3.0
WRITINGLOL
Nov 4, 2005

Pierce is a crazy professor who is realistic and down to earth. She knows how to make class fun and loves to joke around. But when its time to work, its time to work.

2.0
5.0
ENG105
Nov 7, 2005

No Comments

5.0
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ENGLISH101
Nov 8, 2005

I would like to tell you that... Professor Pierce is great! She teaches you important aspects of writing that you might not get from other instructors. Her style of organization will help in my future writing assignments.

5.0
3.0
ENG215
Dec 6, 2005

luv her approach to children's lit. she makes me want to come to class and learn. she's hilarious.

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ENG200
Dec 22, 2005

Great professor! I had her for advanced composition. She explained everything greatly and made class enjoyable. She gave me an A in her class so she's on my good side.

1.0
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ENG101
Dec 29, 2005

These other comments are plants! Class was confusing/unfocused. Again - where are all these "raves" coming from?

5.0
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ENG101
Jan 24, 2006

I love Professor Pierce, and I feel I learned a lot in her class. Sure we got off topic, but we learned what we needed to know. What fun would the class be otherwise if we went straight by the book? She is hilarious, witty, and very helpful. She is the kind of person you would love to talk to outside of school, and she is very smart. I loved her!

5.0
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ENG215
Apr 6, 2006

Brings a new perspective to children's lit. Very knowledgeable. Likes everyone to discuss their thoughts. Has a great sense of humor and is very fair. Other teachers at MCC could learn a thing or two from this one! Take her!

1.0
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ENG105
Apr 13, 2006

If you take her you will have a very diffucult time in that class. she will tell you that she can not help you she does not know how. if you care about your grades do not take her l wich l never did.

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ENG250
May 3, 2006

PROF. PIERCE IS THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMENDED

5.0
2.0
ENG105
May 5, 2006

This is the second time I've taken ENG 105 - and there couldn't have been a better teacher than Professor Pierce. You MUST attend class, very strict with attendance, but classes are so fun & interesting that it doesn't matter. Respect her, and your peers - she does not put up with rude comments. Overall, Great Professor, Great Class!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH250
May 5, 2006

it was/is a great class. she is very down to earth and makes the class fun and interesting! :)

5.0
1.0
ENG250
May 11, 2006

She is a wonderful teacher. Explains things in a fun and exciting way to make you understand her assignments. I would HIGHLY recommend her as an English Communications teacher.

5.0
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105
May 11, 2006

Professor Pierce is the best English teacher ever!!! You will never get bored, she is fun, exciting, and makes the material very understanding. She is strict on attendance and do not tolerate rudeness. She will work with you if you need the extra help, however, her style of teaching is very clear. You will not regret taking her course.

5.0
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ENG105
May 14, 2006

Take this class. The professor is very helpful and explains well and makes it very interesting. You can do well if you do whatever she asks you to do and she will help you if you have any problems in understanding.

5.0
2.0
ENG250
Aug 3, 2006

She is the best. She is extremely intelligent, fabolous and gorgeous.

5.0
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ENG101
Sep 18, 2006

Professor Pierce was a delight to have. As a returning adult student, I was very nervous. Professor Pierce put me at ease, as well as guided me to where I could obtain additional help if needed. I had her for one class my first semester, and two my second. I am just sorry that I could not take any more English classes.

5.0
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ENG250
Dec 13, 2006

Awesome teacher. Makes the class interesting!

5.0
2.0
ENG250
Apr 27, 2007

She is amazing. and animated. I wish she taught more classes. Brilliant!!

5.0
3.0
ENG250
Jun 8, 2007

This woman is AMAZING! You've got to take ENG250 and you've got to take it with her. The best! She is the absolute best!

2.0
3.0
ENG215
Oct 23, 2007

She can be really weird and confusing at times.

4.0
1.0
ENG215
Dec 14, 2007

She is a really good teacher. Very unpredictable you never know what she is going to do or say. Her class was fun and interesting. Do you work, and make sure you come to class or she will drop you.

5.0
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ENG215
Dec 20, 2007

Wow, so much to say. Well shes one wacky person to say the least, often goes on tangents for entire classes to our delight. Easiest class I've ever taken. Just participate and don't be an ass, and you'll get a nice A. Cool class.

4.0
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ENG215
Mar 27, 2008

She is a feminist!!!!

5.0
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ENG250
Nov 5, 2008

Professor Pierce is the best professor at MCC. She is the most engaging, dedicated teacher I've ever had. If you do the work, show up to every class prepared, you'll earn an A. She has the best sense of humor, she's very sarcastic and extremely brilliant. If you have the opportunity to take one of her classes, be excited to take it!!!!

5.0
5.0
ENG105
Nov 19, 2008

This professor has made classes enjoyable and understanable to enrich my learning experience

5.0
1.0
ENG215
Nov 20, 2008

BEST TEACHER EVER. Professor Pierce, if you're reading this, PLEASE teach creative writing or the short story next semester.

5.0
4.0
ENG250
Dec 9, 2008

Incredibly useful class, incredibly out of this world amazing teacher. I took her in Spring 2008, and still remember her words of wisdom! And the perfect way to call in sick to work that she taught us.

5.0
4.0
LIT205
Jan 21, 2009

Great teacher, likes when you participate. Very fair. I would take a second class from her. I really enjoyed her class.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Jul 9, 2009

She is an outstanding educator and I am looking forward to taking another class with he. Makes English exciting and doesn't just bore you to death with a lecture!!

3.0
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ENG101
Oct 29, 2009

Shes crazy. She really makes you feel dumb. She grades papers so hard and all she talks about is her stupid cats. She kicks you out if u even look at your cell phone, and if you have more than 3 absenses she withdrawls you! She keeps you up to date on things going on around campus, so thats a plus. Dont reccomend her though. Sorry lizzy.

1.0
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ENG101
Nov 13, 2009

She's seriously a terrible teacher. And insane at that. She doesn't even know the rules of the English language, but she holds onto what little info she does have and thinks that she is the exclusive bearer of such knowledge and grades you harshly based on bullcrap guidelines. If you write at a 7th grade level she is perfect for you.

5.0
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ENG101
May 3, 2010

Out of school for 30+; Never went to college;many bad English habits. She made class seem 5 min long. Tough but fair. Willing to help only if you want to learn. Willing to share and be open with class but beware. If you have always relied on a line of sh__ to get you through she will bury you with it. Hope to get her for writing. "B"

4.0
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ENG250
Aug 26, 2010

had her for professional communication and she I'd just plain awesome. learned so much and is very understanding and helpful! not always the easy grader however and can be strict. just be nice to her and she would work fine with you

3.0
2.0
ENG250
Dec 13, 2010

Not as focused as i hoped. She keeps a tentative syllabus & changes it at will, with no explanation. Many topics & subjects discussed having nothing to do with the core teaching of the class(problem students, firing group members, etc.) Ironically she has a rubric for her grading system, but no rubric for herself to follow to teach her own class.

5.0
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HMN220
Dec 23, 2010

Professor Pierce is an AMAZING professor. Honestly my favorite professor at MCC. She is interesting, engaging and extremely friendly. If you treat her with respect, she will do the same for you. Made Humanities 220 so great for me!!!

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ENG105
Mar 14, 2011

AWEFUL teacher!!! I don't understand these good comments. May have to drop course solely on her poor teaching ability (I have never had to do that before). She contradicts everything she says, for example asks for participation, but gets pissed if you participate. She reads to far into things and if your opinion is different from hers, you're wrong

5.0
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ENG250
Mar 30, 2011

Really good teacher but you must apply yourself. This is not an easy grade. You can receive an A if you do the work. It is like having a job. Do what she says you will be fine.

2.0
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ENG251
Jun 21, 2011

I have to agree with the comment on 3/14. Whatever you do, don't argue with her. She is seriously on a power trip and will through her fits in the middle of class. Has ADD, and always talks about her cats. OH and if you ever make a spelling mistake she thinks it is the end of the world. I do NOT recommend Liz Pierce!

5.0
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ENG215
Nov 1, 2011

Makes Children's Literature every interesting, entertaining, and informative. (It will ruin your childhood though :/) Very good teacher. Strict but fair. Due the work and you'll pass no problem. She really wants to explain things to you when you have questions. And remember to participate!

5.0
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ENG215
Nov 10, 2011

Ms. Pierce is an amazing English teacher, her class was a lot of fun too!

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HMN220
Jan 25, 2012

Pierce is for any student looking for a challenge. If you are there to learn, she is there to teach and help you. To all the students who commented and complained about her jumping down your throats over grammatical errors: you're college students and she's trying to teach you how to write, it's not HER fault you can't properly form sentences

4.0
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HMN220
May 10, 2012

Prof P is quirky with a dry sense of humor. Not power tripping but can be vindictive if she thinks you're just trying to glide by. Workload is fair, grading is fair. Involve yourself in the classroom conversation and she'll like you. She doesn't talk about her cats nearly as much as prior posters claim. Overall a good teacher.

5.0
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ENG250
May 17, 2012

She was my favorite professor! Class is very helpful in life, but can be difficult. She tells you and breaks things down, but attendance is mandatory. She will work with you if you are struggling.

1.0
5.0
ENG105
May 26, 2012

She is really a smart lady but once she develops opinion of you it's going to be directly applied to your grades. I got every multiple choice question on one of her tests right, read the story twice, and she still gave me a 40%.

5.0
4.0
HMN220
May 28, 2012

Prof. Pierce is a life changer. I found her class to be very difficult and had to drop it in the end but I liked and respected her a great deal while I was in her class. She's tough as nails but she's good at what you do. Make sure you talk to her a lot and she will work with you 100% of the way.

4.0
4.0
HMN220
Jun 2, 2012

She is definitely different (in a good way), but it kept my attention. I didn't find the work to be that challenging, but I did find it to be time consuming. We used the textbook a lot. The book is expensive and, as she puts it, wants you to get your moneys worth out of it. In conclusion she is a wonderful professor and her class was enjoyable.

5.0
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ENG105
Jun 12, 2012

Professor Pierce is a great teacher, but this class is not for students who are trying to slide by without doing the work. Come to class prepared, do your homework, and participate in class discussions and you will do well. I thoroughly enjoyed her class! Oh, and she really does not talk about her cats all that much either...

4.0
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HMN220
Jun 17, 2012

Hard class. Public speaking and advanced essay writing skill required if you want a good grade. She's good at teaching the subject and takes her job seriously. Recommended only for above average students.

5.0
4.0
ENG215
Jul 28, 2012

I found her class a challenge and enjoyable. The info was interesting and I really enjoyed learning what makes a book great in childrens literature. Great class to take.

4.0
5.0
ENG215
Dec 10, 2012

IF u do not participate she will fail you! so do work and talk non stop. And she will love you.

2.0
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HMN220
Dec 19, 2012

I was shocked, because some people have the same opinion as me. It is true she wants you to talk but once she develops hate for you because you express your opinion, she will in fact give you a bad grade. I also experienced that and I am not the only one. I have one thing to say to her, "do onto other as you want other do unto you."

5.0
2.0
ENG105
Jan 23, 2013

As long as you do the work she assigns and participate in class discussions you will do fine. She is extremely helpful, is very entertaining, and overall a great professor!

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ENG215
Apr 26, 2013

She will withdrawal you if you miss more then 2 classes. If she develops a dislike for you, she will use it against you. She talks bad about people, even her co-workers. Fair grader. If you're sensitive, don't have her. She likes to brag about her degrees, and talk about her cat. Very rude.

5.0
1.0
ENG251
May 14, 2013

With every assignment she gave, she spelled out at a 10th grade level exactly how she wanted the assignment completed. All you have to do is follow her instructions. She gives a ton of real world knowledge, and sets students up for the real world. If you do what whats instructed, you also will receive an A.

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HMN101
Sep 29, 2013

She's interesting, funny, down to earth, approachable and not bad to look at. You learn not only about the material but about yourself. Yes, she wants you to talk but who want the teacher to sit up there and lecture the whole 1:20? What more could a student want? Take her and you won't regret it!

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Nov 22, 2013

This is by far one of the best teachers. Just go to class and read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Amazing Book), and do your work. I didn't like her at first I wanted to drop the class the first day but I stayed in it and was amazed how much my writing skills improved. Great Professor!

5.0
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ENG250
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2013

Professor Pierce is one of the best at MCC. She is funny, quirky, and makes class fun. She can be very particular on writing, but this is necessary for this type of writing in the business world. A word of advice, don't be disrespectful to her or she will dislike you, which is fair. Take this class if you want to be challenged, and learn a lot.

1.0
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ENG250
Dec 26, 2013

The submission from 4/26/13 tells it like it really is. If you had something positive to say about this professor it is because you were bullied into submission for fear of expulsion or a failing grade. Or maybe the good submissions were by her. The worst kind of role model ever! Save yourself from a horrible experience and choose anyone else!!!!

5.0
3.0
ENG105
Grade: Pass
Jun 17, 2014

She creates excellent in class discussions between other classmates and is always working on getting minds going. She always offered help after class if she let us out early and was a big help on the final paper. She makes you work hard, but she's great

4.0
3.0
ENG1205
Oct 14, 2014

Shes very nice but obsessed with literature and Edgar Allan Poe. Easy class you should take it but she will get very boring.

3.0
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ENG250
Apr 8, 2015

Great professor, but too open. Her class was like an open therapy session. Her and another student constantly sharing personal things, too personal. She dropped me because my last absence took place during a car accident I was involved in and claimed I wasn't present last class either. Which wasn't true but I didn't argue.

4.0
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HMN101
Grade: B
May 19, 2015

I found humanities really interesting, but Professor Pierce made it very stressful. I did not enjoy this class. If you don't share in class, you'll hurt your grade. Make sure you show whoever is presentinglecturing respect, she will get upset if you don't (which is fine, but that's a heads up!) Can't turn in late assignments. Wouldn't take again..

1.0
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250
May 21, 2015

Literally the worst professor I have ever had! Doesn't elaborate or describe any assignmentsprojects, constantly taking class time talking about her catpersonal life. Very tough grader with no logic or reason for the harsh grades. Not helpful at all & not willing to work with you if she doesn't like you she will take it out on your grade!

1.0
4.0
ENG251
May 26, 2015

Said to entire class not joking, "If you get a 70-80% in my class then you're doing well." What kind of motivation and outlook does that leave for your students? Just an awful professor, if she doesn't like you she'll be extremely rude, give others another chance to resubmit assignments but not you,I could go on. Do yourself a favor, don't take her

4.0
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ENG250
Grade: B+
Jun 7, 2015

Professor Pierce is pretty straightforward and knowledgeable. The assignments are reasonably straightforward if you pay attention to her instructions. The class included some homework assignments, two or three short quizzes, and a final group project.

1.0
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ENG101
Dec 7, 2015

If you're an athlete do not take any of her classes . She doesn't like athletics , specially basketball players .

4.0
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ENG101
Dec 18, 2015

Only the weak and lazy comment negatively. I believe everyone should be speaking highly of professor Pierce. She is a great teacher, very thorough with teaching MLA and she really encourages you to do your best. If you don't have what it takes to actually do college level work, don't take her class. Great person, great course. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2015

Best professor I've had this semester. Whole class wrote a long essay using MLA format. As long as you read and do the homework on time, that's about it for the entire semester. Read a book and write a paper. She's nice, and I passed the class.

5.0
3.0
ENG251
Grade: A-
Jan 25, 2016

This class is applicable to real world application and Prof Pierce made this class enjoyable. She uses humor appropriately and can be a tough grader but she provides quality feedback.

1.0
4.0
ENG215
May 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She frequently was rude to students, and brushed off any opinions differing from her own. She made light of suicide by refrencing self harm acts she would do if we weren't talkative. She also made fun of people for supporting political candidates she did not agree with. I don't even have enough words to say how horrible this class truly was.

1.0
3.0
ENG215
Jun 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I found the teacher to be disrespectful towards the students on a number of occasions. The class work itself wasn't too hard though.

5.0
4.0
HMN220
Oct 10, 2016
Would take again

Professor Pierce was really passionate about her subject. She'd bring in extra info that wasn't included in the texts. She's done her research. She is very funny and takes what could be very boring material and makes it interesting. Take her. You won't regret it.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
ENG215
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

I only had her for a couple of classes since she had health issues. In those couple of classes, she really dug down deep into the subject, and got us all thinking. I wish I could have had her for the rest of the semester because she knows her stuff, communicates well, and ispassionate. She embarrassed bad writers of the past like it was a fetish.

5.0
3.0
ENG215
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Professor Pierce is passionate, helpful, and engaging. Her class is interesting and she makes sure her students know the material. If you work hard and participate in class, there is no reason you shouldn't get at least a B.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG251
Grade: C+
Oct 1, 2018
Would take again

I'm grateful for Professor Pierce's teaching material beyond school. You learn some super useful real world stuff, especially the resume portfolio and other professionalisms. A class with Pierce is seriously a positive step for your professional development. She's a wonderful educator and a kind hearted human being. Be nice to her lol, she's cool

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
1.0
5.0
HMN220
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She's so rude and disrespectful, avoid at all cost

Tough grader
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

77%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
Most common grades:
B (2)
A- (2)
A (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(2)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 10 reported grades
B: 2
A-: 2
A: 1
A+: 1
Common Tags
Respected (2)
Participation matters (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
Inspirational (1)
Hilarious (1)
Caring (1)
Tough grader (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Ratings by Course

105

5.0

(1)

ENG120

5.0

(1)

ENG200

5.0

(2)

ENG

5.0

(1)

LIT

5.0

(1)
+16 more courses
Difficulty by Course

HMN220

4.1

250

4.0

LIT205

4.0

ENG105

3.2

ENG251

3.0

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