1.2

Gemma Alberto

Mathematics - University of Miami

1.2
Quality
4.6
Difficulty
4%
Would Retake
103
Reviews
1.2
Quality
4.6
Difficulty
1.2
Helpful
1.2
Clarity

4%

Would Retake

103

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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94

What Students Say

Condescending, air headed, and no matter how many office hours you go to she won't say anything helpful

MTH101 - 1.0 rating

she doesn't teach you how to do the math problem, but rather just does the problem by herself; so you're just left to copy the board and not actually learn how to do the problem

MTH099 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

C

95% confidence
Based on 59 grades
Most common grades:
C- (8)
D+ (8)
Drop/Withdrawal (8)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(8)C(18)D(24)F(5)A-/B+(5)
Based on 85 reported grades
C-: 8
D+: 8
Drop/Withdrawal: 8
Audit/No Grade: 7
Common Tags
Tough grader (23)
Lots of homework (20)
Test heavy (11)
Lecture heavy (4)
Caring (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
So many papers (2)
Hilarious (1)
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MTH099

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MTH107

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4.6

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Reviews (103)
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MTH101
Grade: C
Oct 23, 2024

Condescending, air headed, and no matter how many office hours you go to she won't say anything helpful. Sat in class once for 15min while she waited for us to solve a problem on the board she never wrote because "she forgot to write it". You won't learn anything useful to pass, but you'll get to see her run/skip around class singing wobble baby.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
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MTH099
Grade: F
Nov 8, 2024

she doesn't teach you how to do the math problem, but rather just does the problem by herself; so you're just left to copy the board and not actually learn how to do the problem. she has online quizzes which are good but once you get to the exam it's much harder with so many word problems and even if you get the answer right “no work no credit”

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MTH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2024

The worst professor I have ever had at the university. She makes everything 10x harder than it needs to be and is the biggest ditz. One time she laid down flat on the floor to show us a horizontal line. She is actually insane and constantly singing/running around. It's a shame UM will allow a professor like this.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: D-
Nov 13, 2024

She's quite chaotic in the classroom, often getting sidetracked and not effectively teaching the material. It feels like there's a lack of focus, and her behavior can be quite unpredictable. She sings and dances more then she teaches.

1.0
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MTH099
Grade: C
Nov 15, 2024

She is a nice woman but actually a horrendous teacher. Legit acoustic

Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
2.0
MTH101
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2024

She is genuinely a horrible professor. She never answers emails, acts like a little kid in class (laid on the floor multiple times, ran across the class room, randomly sings, and calls the "x" sign the new twitter which get so annoying), and does not explain how to do the problems. Don't take her class

3.0
3.0
MTH101
Grade: B
Nov 19, 2024

She is a bit of a klutz. Never answers emails, barely teaches in class, and assigns so much work. I do not recommend but it could have been worse. It felt like the was trying to learn the math with us like she had never done it before.

Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
MTH099
Grade: B
Dec 2, 2024

She is not too bad, but can be very confusing. She likes to joke around and tries to liven the mood, but sometimes it's at the wrong time. Also, be prepared to pay for MyLab-Math unless you get the ‘Canes Course Pack because you cannot pass the class without it. Overall, she's not the worst, but if you find someone better, take them.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MTH101
Grade: C-
Dec 3, 2024

She's all over the place, solves equations for herself on the board, doesn't explain much, and randomly breaks into song or jokes, usually at the wrong times. Assigns a lot of homework that won't add up to a worthwhile percentage of the final grade for the amount you do and is an extremely subjective/picky grader (doesn't give much partial credit).

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MTH101
Grade: F
Dec 4, 2024

Perfect example of a 62 year old college professor with tenure. All I got out of her lectures were her DJ Khaled references. She runs around the classroom and sings in attempt to ease her students frustration from her poor teaching skills. She will not respond to your emails and is very strict when it comes to grades. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!

1.0
3.0
MTH101
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2024

This was the worst classroom experience I've had at UM. Professor Alberto often acts erratically - running in, lying on the floor, singing, and going on tangents about Twitter. DEFINITELY self study bc she doesn't really teach. If you want to learn, avoid this class. It's shocking the university allows this behavior while claiming academic rigor.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2024

An absolute joke! She doesn't actually teach and then won't respond to your emails begging for help. She clearly has favorites, does not show emotion or concern for her students, and is a complete ditz. It is like she is off some drug every class. I have never had such a dislike towards a professor, she is truly the worst. Shame on UM!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MTH099
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2025
Would take again

It was a pleasure to take her class! Despite the other reviews, she was very funny and helpful to me. Paying attention, participating, and studying paid off a lot in her class. Exams are just like the reviews and homework so I would recommend completing them. Would take her again

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
MTH099
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2025

She is god awful. She can't explain math to Jack. This is my easy-level class, but she makes it my hardest class. AVOID AT ALL COST. Don't let her ruin your overall GPA, and just wait until next semester to take math. I'm switching to another professor or taking a writing class.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: D+
Jan 21, 2025

Genuinely the worst professor I have ever had. Struggled more in my college algebra class than any of my other courses combined which was a result of her teaching style. She does not care about her students in any regard and truly just seems like she is in another world every class. Listen to all the other reviews they are spot on. Do not take her.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MTH107
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 24, 2025

Horrible Professor to avoid at all costs. She shows no emotion or care for students. The last straw was during the diagnostics quiz when she promised there would be a calculator on the software. That was untrue and when I raised my hand for help, she walked over slowly while texting on her phone (loosing time for the quiz) and provided zero help.

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 12, 2025

Its been only 3 weeks since the semester started. She is genuinely the WORST professor and human being Ive ever seen or met. She doesn't care about anything, no understanding at all. Its IMPOSSIBLE to catch her during office hours or after class as she literally runs away from you. If you wanna pass this class go ahead and take any other professor.

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 12, 2025

the worst human being of all time. take this class if you wanna fail or end up with a W

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 13, 2025

Avoid her or fail

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 13, 2025

Doesnt teach anything and racist

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 13, 2025

Worst human being of all time

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 13, 2025

Hardest class ive ever taken. Worst professor at the uni

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 13, 2025

Makes the class hard for no reason. Dont take her

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 13, 2025

She doesnt know how to communicate

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: C-
Feb 13, 2025

Worst prof i ever had at UM

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MTH099
Grade: B+
Feb 13, 2025

She lowered my grade for no reaaon, I was supposed to get an A, she decided she wants me to get a B

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 13, 2025

She is the worst

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: C-
Feb 13, 2025

she is not worth 5 cents

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 13, 2025

She doesnt teach anything

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: F
Feb 13, 2025

She doesn't respect students. She doesn't let you take notes during her class. She doesn't send anything. Only way to “learn” is listen the lecture which she speaks so fast. Mumbles aswell. Avoid her

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Grade: D+
Feb 13, 2025

Didn't let me make up an exam because I had to attend a funeral. Her words were “get your priorities right”. Please do NOT take her for your own sake

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 13, 2025

she doesn't teach anything

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 13, 2025

She made me think of dropping out

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: C-
Feb 13, 2025

She deserves the worst

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: D
Feb 13, 2025

She dropped my laptop and broke it. Rest should be self explanatory

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Grade: F
Feb 13, 2025

failed the entire class. she is a joke

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 13, 2025

She is the worst professor ever

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: D
Feb 13, 2025

She doesnt teaxh anything

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: C
Feb 13, 2025

dont take her

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: B
Feb 13, 2025

she is genuinely the worst professor ive ever had. she gave me an F on a quiz because I had a zyn

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: C-
Feb 13, 2025

Had the entire question our pronouns. Yes it was a math class.

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Grade: C+
Feb 13, 2025

she grades unfairly

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: C
Feb 13, 2025

wish I never met her

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Grade: C-
Feb 13, 2025

she messed up the entire grading then gave us wrong grades. lowered my gpa .4

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Grade: B-
Feb 13, 2025

she is terrible at teaching

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: B
Feb 13, 2025

She was the worst prof i have ever had

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MTH101
Feb 13, 2025

Don't take her that would be ur biggest mistake

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Feb 13, 2025

If you care about ur gpa don't take her

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Feb 13, 2025

Take some other professors

1.0
4.0
MTH101
Feb 14, 2025

Couldn't figure out what's wrong with her

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Feb 14, 2025

Nopee it's not it

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Feb 14, 2025

Didn't like the way she grades

1.0
4.0
MTH101
Feb 14, 2025

Idk if the problem was me or her (it was definitely her)

1.0
4.0
MTH107
Feb 14, 2025

Don't take her, don't do it

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Feb 14, 2025

Is she really a teacher?

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Feb 14, 2025

I don't like how she teaches

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Feb 14, 2025

Gemma who? Gemma the worst prof ever

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Feb 14, 2025

2+2=5 she says

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Feb 14, 2025

Could've been a good nursing teacher

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: F
Feb 14, 2025

she failed me and my buddy for checking yikyak

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 14, 2025

She called the cops on my friend because she saw he had a vape(he didnt even vape). And she is socially awkward

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: D+
Feb 14, 2025

Not even gonna lie, she migjt actually be the least desirable and competent person Ive ever met in my life. She also never checks her emails, Ive been emailing her since I enrolled to her class

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MTH101
Feb 14, 2025

she the worst

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: D
Feb 14, 2025

never taking her again

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: D+
Feb 14, 2025

no idea how she can become a peofessor at such a prestigious university

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Feb 14, 2025

She said she would give extension, then she never did, she said she gave the extension, gave me low grade. Instead of a A, Ive gotten a C+ because of this human

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: D-
Feb 14, 2025

You will end up with a W or a F in this class. Choice is yours

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: C-
Feb 14, 2025

She broke my calculator because she thought it was the wrong one and she thought I was cheating. Then she didn't even apologize and she pretended nothing happened. She genuinely is bad

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 14, 2025

She is the Ben simmons of professors at UM. She makes you question how th she got this job and how she even graduated. She doesnt teach anything

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: C
Feb 14, 2025

Terrible teaching skills

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: D+
Feb 14, 2025

dont take her :)

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: D+
Feb 14, 2025

she thinks earth is flat

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: D
Feb 14, 2025

she gave us homework every single day. She even gave us homework from other classes. I know it doesnt make sense. It didnt make sense to us either

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: B
Feb 14, 2025

never again

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: D-
Feb 14, 2025

If you wanna pass this class then take it with any other prof

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 14, 2025

a disgrace to UM

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 14, 2025

I genuinely dont know how she even got that 1 high rating. Its probably herself. There is no way anyone thats sane will rate her high

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: C+
Feb 14, 2025

avoid her if u wanna get the credit

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 14, 2025

made the class hard for no reason

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: C-
Feb 14, 2025

this is your sign not to take her class

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Feb 14, 2025

She is awful

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: D+
Feb 14, 2025

She spit on my friend mid exam

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: C+
Feb 14, 2025

she licked my ear

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 14, 2025

Didnt like how she graded my exam.

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 14, 2025

she didnt let us use notebooks or laptops to take notes

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: D-
Feb 14, 2025

she always talked about politics and always lowered the grade for the ones she didnt like

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: D+
Feb 15, 2025

What a waste of a semester

1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 15, 2025

She doesn't like teaching or students

1.0
1.0
MTH107
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 17, 2025

I think some of these reviews are fake, and idk y anyone would do especially when the truth of her teaching is bad enough for us to be honest. She doesn't know how to teach, she just writes on the board. The homework will always be harder than what we go through AND the tests. Such an unreasonable grader too. No clue how she grades. Doesn't care

1.0
3.0
MTH101
Feb 27, 2025

Think of the most mind numbingly boring and unhelpful class you've ever taken and multiply it by ten, that's this class. I'm sure the professor is a very nice person in real life, but my god. How is this woman a teacher at this university?

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
MTH101
Grade: A+
Feb 27, 2025

She literally was the worst professor I've ever had in my life. She was ditsy and danced around the front of the classroom. She calls students out by name to embarrass them and doesn't explain anything. She writes on the board and expects you to know it. Terrible with email and grades so unclearly.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: C
Mar 18, 2025

Ok a lot of these reviews are fake but DO NOT TAKE THIS PROF! She seems like a sweet lady but is genuinely neurotic and not meant to teach. She does NOT teach at all, and grades unfairly. The class was literally a joke and it baffles me how the University of Miami hired her in the first place.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
MTH101
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2025
Would take again

I did not think she was that bad as the ratings say. Had to kind of self track and learn on my own but tests are just like study guides and you just have to pay attention. She does go off track and isn't the best but not horrible

4.0
2.0
MTH107
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2025

MOST HONEST REVIEW (I've had her twice): The other reviews are weird & obviously false. She may have a screw loose, but it's okay. She's really sweet and makes a huge effort to know everyone. Her teaching style isn't bad, contrary to popular belief. It's not AMAZING but I learned; it got the job done. If you HAVE to take her, you'll live I promise.

Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
3.0
MTH101
Apr 16, 2025

This lady was genuinely awful. I had her for both 101 and 107. The 107 class with her was against my will- somehow the original professor got switched. The teaching she does in class feels like an episode of Blue's Clues, and then the tests are so much harder. She's also very weird about late work. Sometimes she takes it from certain people.

3.0
2.0
MTH107
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

tbh she is not as bad as the reviews say. is she the greatest prof, no, but she goes out of her way to make the course easier than she should. homework and extra credit are free points. definitely build a connection with her, go to office hours. she wants her students to do well. teaches slow. i''ve had her for two semesters and would take again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
MTH101
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2025

Just a bad teacher overall. Avoid her if you can.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2025

Genuinely did not understand one lesson. I taught myself everything in this class. She is also so strict and mean for not knowing anything??? I had pnemonia and she made me come in or else I would get a zero on my test.

Tough grader
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
MTH099
Grade: B-
Apr 25, 2025

if you're a football player you'll do fine, they come in late, headphones in, no notebook/pen, she doesn't care. easy to pass bc the book and hw help you teach yourself. she goes way too fast, not even like in curriculum pacing just like blows through every example, and the exams are infinitely harder than what we go over in class+the hw.

Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
MTH107
Grade: B-
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

She is A very unique professor, if she likes you, then this class will be enjoyable and funny, but if she doesn't like you, then consider dropping it. As someone who she likes I can say she is a very sweet and genuine person, and you need to seek her out of class to do well, but If you do it, than it will pay off.

1.0
5.0
MTH107
Grade: Rather not say
May 14, 2025

Avoid her please will ruin your semester entirely.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
MTH107
Grade: C+
Aug 25, 2025

sweet teacher but she doesnt know how to teach. i unfortunately didn't have the option to change profs and had her for two semesters, fresh and soph year. i did good in mth 101 bc it's easy, not really bc she taught. i got a C+ in precalc even tho i know this topic like the back of my hand; she's an insanely harsh grader and you will have to study

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MTH101
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2025

Genuinely the worst professor I've ever had. I was bad at math to begin with, and after this class, I was even worse. I had to teach myself everything since she can't explain anything, and she treats students in a condescending manner. I literally hoped a hurricane would wipe out Coral Gables so I wouldn't have to go to her class.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

C

95% confidence
Based on 59 grades
Most common grades:
C- (8)
D+ (8)
Drop/Withdrawal (8)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(8)C(18)D(24)F(5)A-/B+(5)
Based on 85 reported grades
C-: 8
D+: 8
Drop/Withdrawal: 8
Audit/No Grade: 7
Common Tags
Tough grader (23)
Lots of homework (20)
Test heavy (11)
Lecture heavy (4)
Caring (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
So many papers (2)
Hilarious (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.31 avg change
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Aug
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

MTH099

1.4

(16)

MTH107

1.2

(43)

MTH101

1.1

(44)
Difficulty by Course

MTH107

4.6

MTH099

4.6

MTH101

4.5

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