4.6

Ellen Shur

English - Middlesex County College

4.6
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
144
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

144

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
144 total ratings

5

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3

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What Students Say

shes Is Just An Amazing Professor I highly recommend to take her Class

ENG010 - 5.0 rating

She's professional, funny, punctual and most importantly, UNDERSTANDING

121 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

12%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 63 grades
Most common grades:
A (19)
B (10)
A+ (10)
Grade Distribution
A(29)B(12)C(9)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(11)
Based on 68 reported grades
A: 19
B: 10
A+: 10
B+: 8
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (30)
Caring (20)
Respected (15)
Get ready to read (14)
So many papers (10)
Participation matters (8)
Lots of homework (8)
Hilarious (7)
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Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(1)

121

5.0

(5)

RDG010

5.0

(3)

RDG011

5.0

(13)

ENG011

5.0

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+29 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENG010

3.2

RD011

3.0

RDG090

3.0

RED009

3.0

READ09

3.0

Reviews (143)
5.0
1.0
RDG010
Grade: B
Nov 16, 2004

SHE IS A GOOD, GREAT, FANTASTIC PROFESSOR! SHE'S FUNNY AND LIKES TO TALKS ALOT. SOMETIMES SHE GETS OFF TOPIC. BUT MOST LIKELY IF YOU HAVE RDG 010 I RECOMMEND YOU HAVING THIS PROFESSOR.YOU WILL PASS THE CLASS IF YOU DO ALL YOUR WORK THAT SHE ASK YOU TO. HER QUIZZES ARE EASY. EASY TO GET 100. TRUST ME

5.0
1.0
RDG009
Nov 17, 2004

She is a great teacher. If you need to take RDG 009. take her. shes the best. RDG 009 not RDG 010.

5.0
2.0
RDG009
Nov 29, 2004

SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! SHE IS VERY FAIR AND WILL ALWAYS HELP YOU. SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD EVER!

5.0
3.0
RDG011
Dec 29, 2004

SUCH AN AWESOME TEACHER! She likes to talk a lot, but she makes the course fun, enjoyable, and somewhat easy if you do the work. quizes are easy 100's as long as you read the material asked.

5.0
1.0
RDG009
Grade: A-
Jan 5, 2005

MRS. SHUR I LOVE YOU!!!! lol your favorite student!! YOUR THE BEST!! SHE'S A GREAT AWESOME TEACHER. SHE LOVES TO TALK, BUT SHE MAKES IT FUN AND ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE. QUIZES AND TESTS ARE EASY. THEY'RE LIKE 100'S. TAKE HER CLASS!! HER FAVORITE CANDY IS TWIZZLERS, AND SHE LOVES DUNKIN DOUNUT COFFEE.

5.0
2.0
RDG010
Feb 5, 2005

She is very nice. Keep the class interesting. You really learn a lot from her class. Her tests and quizzes are pretty easy(as long as you study and do your work) She does give a lot of work, but they really help you learn. Very understanding, and very helpful

5.0
1.0
ENG011
Feb 11, 2005

She is a great person to be tought by also very helpful with anything needed

5.0
3.0
RDG011
May 4, 2005

She is a very FAIR. She always tries to help out every student. When she sees that your slacking off, she tries to help.Altough she assigns a lot of work,it helps in the long run. Her tests & quizes are fair. If you do what your suppose to do then you'll be fine. Take her class, SHE'S GREAT!

5.0
1.0
RDG011
May 9, 2005

she is an awsome teacher!! i had for for rdg the 2nd time i took it and she made the class so much fun. i loved listening to her stories and she helped me understand all the work and can make everyone get a easy A+!! if you dont take her then ur just plain dum!

5.0
3.0
READING
Oct 25, 2005

Shes such a nice lady and such a good teacher. I missed almost a month of class and she still hooked me up at the end....if ur stuck in those annoying reading class's take her

4.0
2.0
READING009
Apr 13, 2006

nahhh

5.0
1.0
READING
May 27, 2006

she was very helpful

5.0
2.0
ENG26
Oct 4, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENG009
Nov 17, 2006

shes nice and easy

5.0
1.0
ENG009
Nov 18, 2006

shes awesome

5.0
1.0
READI09
Apr 4, 2007

This Lady is so helpful and kind to her student there no way anyone can fail her class except they dont show up to class, study for easy quiz and test that she give review for and don't do any homework=. i highly recommend anyone to take her

5.0
1.0
RDG009
Apr 10, 2007

she is coolest professor ever!! I loved her so much!! I wish middlesex county college have more professors like her!!!!!

5.0
2.0
RDG011
May 20, 2007

Best Teacher!! she always made sure that we were doing good in the class, very very helpful! if i could take her again i would, she acted more like a student than a teacher at times but she made me want to come to class and made class a blast to be there, she is a must take teacher!!

5.0
1.0
READ009
Jul 12, 2007

I loved her! shes very helpful and she works with her students...def would recommend her...easy class and she makes everything clear

5.0
3.0
RD011
Oct 30, 2007

she is really nice a has a good time with her students. if you do you homework you will pass but she loves to make you highlight everything

5.0
1.0
RDG011
Nov 28, 2007

Definitly the best teacher i've encountered yet! So much fun and makes class enjoyable. Although you will need to buy alot of highlighters! shes awsome! and dont think about selling your books back to the store because you write in the books all the time!!!TAKE HER IF YOU WANT AN EASY GRADE!!!

5.0
1.0
RDG009
Apr 16, 2008

One of the best teacher I've ever had in my four years of college. She would help you in every possible way. and she will let you make up things, if you are out.

5.0
3.0
ENG009
Apr 28, 2008

She is an awsome teacher. She care a lot about her students, and desire for them to do good in her class.

5.0
1.0
RDG009
May 5, 2008

great teacher.. shes an easy grader and helps you alot. if you miss any classes she helps you out. I recommend this teacher. If you want an Easy A i sujjest you take her.

5.0
1.0
ENG011
Oct 29, 2008

TAKE HER!!! Honestly, She was one of the best professors I have ever had. If you want to have an A take her! The best part about her class is she makes it fun and you actually learn... She is extremely understanding and TOTALLY helps you out with everything, she is really outgoing.. BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!!

4.0
3.0
RDG009
Nov 19, 2008

She is a very good professor. I am going to try and get her for next semester.

5.0
3.0
RDG011
Dec 11, 2008

what an amazing teacher.....if you did bad on the placement test and you have to pick rdg-011 pick ELLEN SHUR....she helped me a lot give you chances and care for her students there a lot of work so hint don't slack the beginning of the semester do you work and you'll have a great time because she makes the class fun and exciting

5.0
2.0
RDG009
Dec 20, 2008

Great at teaching. Always answers her e-mails and if you need help she is there for you. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!!

4.0
2.0
RDG009
Dec 31, 2008

She was extremely helpful and the class was amazing! I had a really great time being in her class and the best part was that I got exempt from taking RDG-011.

5.0
1.0
RED011
Jan 22, 2009

easy prof. very helpful. extra credits gurantee. on every tests you wwill have extra credit the only college prof I know gives extra credit. read everything she assigns. annotation very important in her class. do the work and you will have a blust in her class.

5.0
2.0
READ011
Mar 22, 2009

Great teacher will work very well with ur accommodations. very fun teacher will go off subject sometimes but always keeps it interesting....I RECOMMEND HER

5.0
3.0
RDG090
Mar 24, 2009

made a summer class fun! she was really nice and enjoyed being at school so it made us enjoy it more.

5.0
1.0
RDG009
May 4, 2009

very very helpful n fun goin class best proff so far for rdg classes

5.0
3.0
RED009
Jun 28, 2009

she is the best professor i had for reading.she love her students she take care her students as a mother.she is very fair in grading.she teach excellent way.take her she is so caring and fair for every student and her exams are easy if you do her home work regularly.

5.0
3.0
READ09
Aug 24, 2009

mrs shur was one of the best professor i had so far at middlesex that i had to take her twice for reading 09 and 011. she makes the class fun! she gives alot of work but it helps in the end. you would love her!

5.0
2.0
ENG09
Aug 28, 2009

Great teacher...love her!

5.0
3.0
RDG090
Sep 3, 2009

she's a great teacher ! only had her for a short time during the summer of 09' but i reallyy enjoyed the class, she's passionae about what she teaches but know's how to have fun!! ... i learned alot and its going to help me with the rest of my classes.

5.0
3.0
RDG090
Sep 3, 2009

she's a great teacher ! only had her for a short time during the summer of 09' but i reallyy enjoyed the class, she's passionae about what she teaches but know's how to have fun!! ... i learned alot and its going to help me with the rest of my classes.

5.0
1.0
RDG011
Sep 19, 2009

Plain and simple! She is one of the best teachers that I have ever had here at MCC. She is always there to help and gives extra credit if your not a good test taker. She is very understanding and she knows who tries and does not. Don't miss her class because she is worth listening to and makes class fun.

5.0
1.0
RDG011
Sep 19, 2009

Plain and simple! She is one of the best teachers that I have ever had here at MCC. She is always there to help and gives extra credit if your not a good test taker. She is very understanding and she knows who tries and does not. Don't miss her class because she is worth the time.

5.0
1.0
RDG011
Sep 19, 2009

One of the best professors that I have ever had. Very caring and willing to work with you. She gives extra credit and a lot of homework assignments to help boost your grade if you are a bad test taker. Don't miss her class because she makes class fun and not boring like some professors.

5.0
1.0
RDG011
Oct 20, 2009

she is the greatest prof. ever. She loves what she does and makes class so much fun, very easy work and easy quizzes, shes a must take teacher!!!

5.0
1.0
RDG011
Jan 24, 2010

her class is really easy and she is the nicest professor ever! i wish she taught more classes because i would take her again!

4.0
2.0
ENG023
Mar 22, 2010

She's pretty cool

5.0
3.0
00901
May 14, 2010

I like her, she is a very nice professor. I want to have her in another class

5.0
1.0
ENG009
May 29, 2010

Very good and solid 5 star teacher. She has the skill and knowledge, definitely very helpfull.She likes her job and gives energy to class, likes to interact with students, which helps to focus. She likes to keep constant emotional contact with the students, otherwise she feels not comfortable and would gently pull you back in...I like that!!

5.0
2.0
RDG011
Sep 15, 2011

Ok, I had her for 011, great professor. She takes time and helps you. Even if you are not in her class and have english work she will help you. She is very involved in her job, and she knows what she is doing. She pulls your attention because of her enthusiasm. I still visit her in her office and eat candy. btw her fave. candy is twizlers. Love her

5.0
1.0
REG011
Sep 26, 2011

one of the best teachers at MCC for Reading courses.

5.0
2.0
ENG009
Dec 17, 2011

Amazing teacher she is one of the few professsors who care and who would go the extra mile for her students

5.0
2.0
RDG009
Mar 30, 2012

She is one of the BEST Professors in MCC. she knows how to teach and she is very helpful with her students. I LOVE HER !!!!!

5.0
2.0
RDG010
May 3, 2012

she is the best professor in the campus..helped a lot..I just LOVE HER...."just saying"..

5.0
2.0
RDG09
Jun 30, 2012

Very good Prof. Take her class. She has helpful nature, give extra credit h.w, understand problem of other, and above all knows what she wants from student. Also, explain it well. I took her & I skipped RDG010 by taking her class with lots of good informations.

5.0
2.0
ENG00901
May 8, 2013

she is the best professor in MCC, she made me love to write essays , and she teach the material with easy way. she is simple, love all the students and very helpful

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH010
May 11, 2013

Best professor I had this semester. She is so nice to her students. She always makes time for all her students. I am definitely taking her next semester

4.0
2.0
ENG010
May 19, 2013

Amazing professor. Very entertaining and funny. Keep class interesting.

5.0
3.0
ENG09
Aug 27, 2013

I do not know why prof. Shur does not have a red chili pepper . Absolutely the best teacher at mcc will go above and beyond for her students and Genuinely cares for her YOU MUST TAKE HER!

5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2013

This professor is absoultely awesome! She is very clearn on the topics, she is very helpful willing to stay after school to help, gives chances to revise essays, and uses the book "The Contemporary Reader"n which is very currently in todays culture. Definately would recommend her for anybody. She's also funny sometimes lol.

5.0
2.0
ENG12106
Dec 19, 2013

Ms. Shur is beyond the best teacher ever!!!! She is very helpful, understanding and looks forward to see everyone succeed each and every class. I love her! You will not regret taking her class , honestly she will make the biggest impact in your life, as well as academically!

5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2014

Quite possibly the BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. You WILL NOT REGRET TAKING HER CLASS. Lovely personality and always speaks her mind. If you have the wonderful opportunity to take her class, I highly recommend it.

5.0
1.0
RDG011
Jan 14, 2014

AWESOME PROFESSOR! She is one of the only professors that really cares about the student, her humor & interest of the subject keeps class fun! She offers extra credit and might use the book a lot but she is very open to go over it and answer questions! So I HIGHLY recommend taking her class she is the best!

4.0
2.0
ENGLISH121
Jan 29, 2014

An awesome professor, but if she catches you plagiarize, she will make your life miserable

5.0
1.0
101
Aug 29, 2014

I love her class. dhes extreamly easy going. She works eith you 100%. The only way you really fail is to not try.

5.0
2.0
ENG10
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2014

Mrs. Shur truly made me feel comfortable with my writing. She sees potential when no one else will and will do anything to see you be successful! I will take her for every english class I take. AMAZING

5.0
4.0
ENG121
Dec 15, 2014

She is a great proffesor but you have to work for it. She cares about her student. Although I didnt pass the coarse because I had many family issue going on and couldnt make it to class and hand assignments in she was wonderful. If you willing to come to class participate and do all assignments you will have no problem passing this class.

5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2014

Greatest professor out there. Although i made a few mistakes in her essays, she helped me out in correcting them. She is tough with those mistakes, and I have learned from my mistakes. Lastly, I already recommended two of my friends to take her

5.0
2.0
121
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2015

She's just awesome. You meet her at first thinking that she will be strict and extremely snobby and you find out that she is absolutely the finest professor on campus. She's professional, funny, punctual and most importantly, UNDERSTANDING. I had several health issues during the semester and she was so kind and concerned I felt like she really care

5.0
1.0
009
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2015

Loved her class. Best Professor ever.

5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A+
Mar 17, 2015

Professor Shur is great at her job! She is always willing to help no matter what. If you do not understand something, she will sit with you until you do. If I could take her class again I would.

5.0
1.0
ENG121
Mar 31, 2015

If you do your OWN work, come to class, and listen to what she says; your writing will grow more then you ever thought before. What ever you do, DO NOT PLAGIARIZE, it wont end well for you. She is witty, and intelligent. A MUST TAKE.

5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2015

She is one of the best Professor I have ever met at MCC. Always ready to help and solve doubts if any. Easy to pass her class if you do not PLAGIARIZE. Take her at any cost.

5.0
1.0
ENG009
Apr 16, 2015

One of the best English professor of all time

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH121
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2015

Mrs. Ellen Shur is a great professor, Just take her.

5.0
2.0
ENG001ENG01A
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2015

Professor shur is one of the most amazing teachers i ever had, she is very dedicated to each and everyone of her students.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH121
May 10, 2015

Mrs. Ellen Shur is an amazing professor. She is funny, very smart, and helpful. She may be a tough grader at times but thats because she expects her students to try their best and work hard for their grade. Definitely take her class!

5.0
1.0
013
Oct 11, 2015

Professor Shur is AMAZING!!!!! I absolutely LOVE her. I went in her class thinking I wasn't going to learn and right away she showed me step by step. I'm still currently taking her class and will finish in a 7weeks, but I just wanted you all to know how amazing she is. So if your looking for a Writing Professor choose her.

5.0
1.0
ENG010
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2015

The best professor anyone can get if you see her class just take.

5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2015

She will help you through thin and thick. She is really patient and cares each and every single of her students like it's her own kids. She really brought back the high school vibe and environment back when it comes to her affection towards her students. She also goes out her school time to make sure that you are in the right track. She is the best

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH010
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2016

she is such an amazing professor. she is helpful and will help with other classes that have essays. she may be sarcastic but i enjoy it . you also will need the textbook and always arrive at time. also do not think that this class will be an easy A, you have to work for it. as long as she sees your working and dedicated, you will pass.

5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2016

she is the best professor on campus

5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: C
Apr 19, 2016

She's is hilarious and her assignments are very thoughtful

5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2016
Would take again

Prof Shur taught me so much about writing good, well thought out essays that I can easily say that she by far has had the single biggest impact on my understanding and command of the English language than any other instructor. EVER. I was very challenged throughout her class because I really had to work for my grade. She's very supportive though.

5.0
4.0
ENG121
Aug 26, 2016
Would take again

She actually cares!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG010
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Defiantly my favorite Professor at Middlesex. She actually tries to get to know all her students and knows how to teach. Her class isn't hard, but you have to put in the work to get a good grade. When you have a paper the class "brainstorms" ideas together, which is extremely beneficial. Would take her again in a heartbeat!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

You won't regret taking her. She is amazing as a professor. I personally do not like english, and I loved showing up to class, even at 8am. You do write, but it is all about participation, it will take you far in her class. She also likes coffee, and is willing to work with you outside of class. Excellent professor, definitely take her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
2.0
ENG010
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2017
Would take again

Great Prof.! I love Prof. Shur. She gives great feedback on your essays and takes the time to explain anything you don't understand and will make sure you pass. I will take her again.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Mar 27, 2017
Would take again

Great professor! Very understanding for when it comes to personal issues. Gives extra time when needed- if asked for of course. Caring woman; 110% recommend.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG010
Grade: B+
Apr 11, 2017
Would take again

She is a little bit hard , but that is because she see's potential in others. I would so love for her to be my mentor , and I also wish she was the one teaching every class that I am going to take .

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG010
Grade: A+
May 11, 2017
Would take again

She was he first professor I met at MCC and was glad it was her. She is such a good professor. She grades fair, is helpful, and wants to see you become successful. I wish she taught more classes because I would take her class again in a hesrt beat. Her class is an easy A if you do the work she gives you. I highly recommend her.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG010
Grade: B
Aug 21, 2017
Would take again

Highly recommend to take this class for anyone taking ENG010. She is very understanding and always there for you when in need. I will definitely take her class again.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
5.0
ENG010
Oct 18, 2017
Would take again

Shes Very Nice, Very Helpful, always asked for help and she definitely will help you. shes explains everything pretty well goes into a lot of full details. shes Is Just An Amazing Professor I highly recommend to take her Class! You will Love her! I have her for Eng010 I dont know what other English course she teaches I would take her again.

5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

Professor Shur is amazing! She has taught me so much especially on how to be confident in my writing. I used to be very self conscious that what I had to say didn't matter but she showed me that it did. My confidence level in my writing increased dramatically. If only she offered English 122 I'd take her again!

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Dec 2, 2017
Would take again

By far one of the best professors I have had. Doesn't assign busy work and actually cares and wants to teach. I recommend

3.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is an okay professor but she is slow at giving us our essay assignment early but she will help you when you are failing and she will let you re do your essay. come to class early before embarrassed you in front of the class and your grade will go down for attending her class. to me she is boring and she like to confuse people a lot

Tough Grader
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
3.0
O10
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2018
Would take again

she is nice, willing to help students. dont be late to her class.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
May 11, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Shur is awesome. She really cares about her students. Prof. gave us some chances to re-do certain essays and it really helped my grade. Overall as long as you do the work she gives, you'll pass. If you're ever struggling with anything def ask Prof. As long as you ask she is willing to help. 10/10 would recommend

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG010
Grade: A
May 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Shur is great ! She truly cares about her students and wants to make sure you succeed. She helps students understand the material and is willing to provide extra help.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
ENG121
May 14, 2018
Would take again

If you really want to improve your writing skills, she is welcome to help. But if you lazy you wont pass. Love her

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Jun 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Shes not a very good professor. If your essay isnt perfect you will not pass

4.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Jun 26, 2018
Would take again

If you are an English major then take her. If you want an easy professor DO NOT take her. She does about 4 papers and a midterm/final. I finished with this class with a B+ but I still didn't like the way she teaches. Thank you for reading and hope this helped you with your decision.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

Professor Shur has helped me become a much better writer. If you told me I would have anything higher than a C, I would have called you bonkers. 100% would take her again

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

Professor Shur was the best professor I've ever taken. She gave a decent amount of homework but we always had plenty of time to work on it during class. She's not an easy professor but she really is helpful and is always willing to work with students. I cried when I left her class. Great professor, Highly recommend.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

Professor Shur is an amazing professor & is great at what she does. She is a tough grader & has very high expectations, but she never fails to make sure that everyone is on the same page. She is lenient with her office hours & is always willing to stay late for extra help. You will progress as a writer in her class, but you have to work for it.

Tough Grader
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG010
Grade: B
Jan 7, 2019
Would take again

Professor Shur is a great person and a great teacher, also she is very understanding. she loves it when people work hard and she can tell if your working hard. honestly a great teacher and incredibly friendly.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

The best professor ever She has a lot of patience and always welling to help her students out. She is a good listener too

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG121
May 6, 2019
Would take again

one of the best teachers I have ever had

4.0
4.0
ENG10
Grade: C+
May 17, 2019
Would take again

if you show up to class and do your work, she will help you. Be ready to read before writing.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ENG121
May 17, 2019
Would take again

This is by far the best professor I have ever had in my life. Take her class you will not regret it! Btw dont use exclamation points lol

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: B-
May 18, 2019
Would take again

Professor Shur is a person who is willing to help you and she always wants to see the best effort from students. She provides the best articles that help to acquire ideas and ability when is time to write an essay. She is helpful and caring teacher. Please please take her class, you will learn important tools about writing. highly recommended

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
ENG121
May 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is an old fashion professor which I do not prefer. She barley use canvas so if you miss a day you wouldnt know if you had homework. You will have to turn in assignments to her email not from turn it in.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jun 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Nice professor

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Aug 9, 2019
Would take again

After being out of school for a few years i did not know what to expect. Professor Shur is a gem. She really wants her students to understand the material and builds a great foundation for your college career. She takes her time and breaks EVERYTHING down. I would recommend her to anyone that really wants to learn and not just get a grade.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: C
Aug 24, 2019
Would take again

Professor Shur is simply amazing. She has helped me a lot and I really learned a lot in her class. She walks you through everything very clearly. Very patient and explains and explains until you understand if you still have difficulty she will give you lots of examples. Lots of material for the class but it is all VERY helpful. THE BEST ENG PROF.!!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ENG010
Grade: B
Sep 18, 2019
Would take again

She taught me foundations and how to effectively communicate with the reader in paper. I really respect her!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ENG010
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Shur is an amazing teacher. I am taking her again! I would recommend her to anyone. Wonderful professor you will not be sorry! TAKE HER!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: C+
Dec 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Teacher is very nice as well as funny. However during the times when we had to right essay she wasnt very helpful she just hands students stacks of papers that we never use or she expects us to just assume to look for papers she gave us like she explain what they are.

Lots of homework
So many papers
3.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: D
Jan 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Great teacher although, to many papers are given. If your not a great writer she will help you become one but you must want it for yourself

Lots of homework
Caring
So many papers
2.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Legit screwed up my 4.0 GPA by giving me a B. Trust me, I have never missed a deadline, never completed something hastily. There was nothing more that I could do which I did not, but it was apparently enough for her to sugarcoat my feedback and not to give me a good grade. Gives feedback that is the opposite of the previous feedback.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
ENG121
Jul 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor. She is very much hard grader. She tries to fail you.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
ENG010
Dec 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Shes not that helpful she usually just throws a stack of papers at us and expect us to just know what to do with them

Tough grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

So glad I took Professor Shur for ENG-121 online course. You definitely have to work for your grade but that should be as expected. She is available to Zoom and truly helps with any questions you have. Professor Shur also gives great feedback. Truly takes pride in the work she does and cares for her students. Highly recommend!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Dec 22, 2021
Would take again

Professor Shur is an awesome professor. She gives helpful feedback on the paper you write and is always available to help you with your paper via zoom. I would definitely take her again.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Dec 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Shur is kind, however, I found her feedback confusing more so than directional. Her lectures are not very helpful but definitely necessary for the course. Grading seemed more subjective than objective.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A
May 14, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Shur's over one-hundred 5-star reviews are accurate. She is a nice lady and easygoing. Follow her basic instructions and you pass and also learn a lot that you miss in high school. What you learn in this class does translate outside of English class, you will be a much better writer after her class.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: F
Dec 21, 2022

Do not taker her unless you want to ruin your GPA, she's a very though grader, she will give you a lot of essay and a lot of homework. she ruin my GPA, if you want to spend your money and time do not take her, i submit all her work on time she's is a old professor and she doesn't care to fail you.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2022
Would take again

TAKE HER! I'm telling you her class is an easy A and I could tell she cares about her students. She helps you along the way, and gives great feedback to improve your writing. For me personally, she made me feel like I was a good writer and she helped me improve my writing also.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2023
Would take again

Take her, she is a kind and caring professor. She really focuses on each individual student. Lots of writing, and loads of reading but it is worth it in order to receive a good grade. Only a few mini quizzes and a final essay.

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENGLISH121
Grade: A-
Nov 7, 2023
Would take again

She's so chill and useful I actually learn in her class and she makes it not boring but i had her 8am-9:20 so i was always late lol don't schedule an 8am if you're not a morning person other than that i recommend

3.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2023

Light course, only two essays and some work/quizzes in between. Straightforward feedback; however doesn't use canvas to upload assignments so you wont know what you miss if you skip class, usually you wont miss much since a lot of her lectures are really only for extra help. She gives a lot of hardcopies that you'll look at once and never again

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So many papers
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

easy A if you show up to class and do the work. she's pretty chill just dont be late because she gets super annoyed. otherwise a sweet lady. brings snacks to class. 2 papers and one final paper. some easy quizzes in between just pay attention. wants to see you succeed. helps you with papers a LOT. dont be late to class.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: A+
Oct 23, 2024
Would take again

Professor Shur is a great English professor. She is very straight forward and to the point. As long as you listen to what she says and do the work she assigns you will be fine. It is an English class so obviously you are going to have essays and papers to write, but she gives you so much to prepare for all of the essays. Great professor!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
4.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Shur's class is an easy A if you show up and put in the work. She's a sweet, caring professor who really wants to see you succeed. Unstuck study was a game-changer for my writing assignments - highly recommend giving it a try!

5.0
3.0
121
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Mrs. Shur is a great professor. She is very understanding and patient with every student. She is there to help always with her office hours, in class, or just by sending a simple email. She is a tough teacher but in a good way. She may ask for a bit much but, it is worth it in the end because she did make me a much better writer.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Forever one of my favorite teachers of all time. She's so sweet and funny. As long as you show up to class and put in effort you'll be good.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Shur is one of my favorite professors so far this year. She made me feel welcome and always put a smile on my face when I walked in. She will always be there to help if you struggle and ask if you would like to zoom in or meet in person during her office hours. Also, she gives many handouts to read so be ready to annotate

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
ENG009
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Shur was the kindest professor in the English Department and was also very helpful to the students.

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Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

She's a very nice teacher. If you don't understand something, she's willing to help you. However, she gives you a lot of readings on paper. Be prepared, taking notes. If you keep up with her, it will be easy for you. Also, good conversations in class.

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
2.0
121
Grade: C+
May 9, 2025
Would take again

I enjoyed this class a lot. We discussed a bunch of things that helped write the essays and break everything down. Prof. Shur is very helpful when checking essay drafts (office hours/at the end of class) and giving feedback on what needs to be done better. But get prepared to read!

Amazing lectures
So many papers
Caring
5.0
3.0
121
Grade: C+
May 9, 2025
Would take again

Professor Shur is by far the best teacher I've ever had. She is so funny and her class was so fun. I wish I could take her again for 122. Once you take her class she'll raise the bar for what you'd expect from your professors. She develops you into a better writer and makes you reflect on the what you read. If you participate she makes it fun.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
121
Grade: A
May 13, 2025
Would take again

She's a very kind lady. takes her time to explain the basics of writing a college essay. Our class was diverse with plenty of opposing mindsets. Ms. Shur found a way for us to collaborate beautifully and respectfully disagree. It's an easy class to pass so long as you check In with her that you're on the right track. 100% recommend

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ENGLISH121
Grade: C
May 13, 2025
Would take again

Very nice professor.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Jul 26, 2025
Would take again

Mrs Shur is very old school which I liked a lot. She is very nice and will help you during office hours. Make sure to follow instructions and everything and you will pass.

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So many papers
5.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

I loved taking this class. This made me like writing essays again. I like the way she teaches. The topics she gave us to write about were very interesting and I really enjoyed my time in this class. I would definitely take it again.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Shur is an old fashioned type of teacher. She gives out a lot of hard copies and gives great feedback. Come to every class, follow every instructions and if you need help, she will always help and very hands on! She elevated the standard for teachers all around! I wish I could take her again for English 122!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
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