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“Gill is a wonderful professor”
ENC1101 - 5.0 rating“He loves squirrels and has a sweet car”
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Reviews (124)
Very intelligent teacher. Rude and mean as can be. Very arogant and cocky, because he knows his $h!t
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He knows his stuff but is a real hard a$$ and wants it done a really specific way, and sometimes it is really confusing.
I personally like him alot, i think most people takes his professionalism as being rude or whatever. However, I think he is just only being as hard as he is to help further the writing skills of his students. If you have an easy teacher, you wont learn as
Great teacher, Challenging, Don't hate on him because of your first impression. He is not the most outgoing and first time friendly person. But he is a great man who i was proud to be in his class. I only wish he taught eng comp 2, but i already heard why
His tests are easy but he grades the papers a little tough but gives a good grade for them.
very smart man. very helpful when working on essays. he's sarcastic and funny. i would reccommend him.
enc1101 is totally different than lin1670 so don't expect it to be anything like it. there is a reason why lin1670 is so easy... very cool teacher. really funny. knows what he's talkin about.
Made fun of me during class for being such a bad writer. He treated me like I hooked up with his prom date years ago. I was on his bad side for sure. Had 2 english majors to help me write my papers every time. Still failed.
very good instructor and if you are willing to put some effort into your work, the class should not be a problem
He's honest in his opinions and grades very strictly. Also, he treats his comp 1 class much more differently than his w&g, with the exception of maintaing his sarcasm.
He is cool and has interresting lectures, but he gades his essays really hard.
He is friggin' awesome!!! Great for Writing and Grammer but tells you not to take him for Comp. 1.
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this is the hardest class i have ever had in my life. he grades hard and makes you write hard papers. if you're like me and hate english i wouldn't take this teacher unless your just great at writing papers and doing grammer. i recomend NOT TAKING HIS CLASS
Would take his class again.
His comp1 class is amusing, and it covers a variety of topics. If you have and ask him a question, he'll give you an answer; therefore, if you don't like sarcasm or cynicism or humor, then there's a simple solution. Don't ask.
I think he's some kind of nut genius. Can argue anything. Funny and hot for an older guy. He can tuck me in anytime. Class is hard, but if you try he'll work with you. If you don't he won't take any crap.
Very sarcastic, not too uptight with W&G class. Favorite teacher this Spring. I'll take him for Comp 1, but I hear he's harder on those classes. Knows his subject. Work hard he's great, slack off and you're out of luck.
nice to look at, front and rear... opinionated, but gets his point across, will help if you ask...doesn't like a slacker...sorry he's not teaching 1101 this summer.
He failed. Taking it again this summer because I had to miss onc class because of a death in the family and he wouldn't let me turn in a paper a day late. I had a B before then....jerk. He grades papers very had and made the handicapped lady in our class cry because he pretty much told everyone her paper sucked.
I took Gill my first semester in college and now I could never write an essay again. Really shows you how bad you are at writing and is very vague about it. Grading is horrible and topics covered were not interesting at all. AVOID. Many professors are available for ENC 1101. take another one
I don't know what the gripe is. He's NOT an easy A for sure but tries to make you think and improve your writing. Very helpful if you ask for it. Don't take him if you're lazy or hate English, but if you want to learn something he's the man. If you want to be just given a grade and not earn it, take somebody else.
He is difficult. It is just really hard to get a good grade in his class. He's a perfectionist. He's very sarcastic so be able to handle his personality. I liked him but I hated that he gave such low grades. He's picky, so DO NOT GET HIM if you aren't perfect in writing. Get Dr.Nester, she's awsome.
This guy has one of the best teaching stules I've ever seen. If you're easily offended skip his class, but if you want to have a good time and learn, then be sure to request him. I never found Writing and Grammar interesting, but I could listen to this guy talk about it for hours.
"I don't know what planet you came from ****, but I hope they beam you back!" One of the many insults that came from Mr. Gill my second semester. If you don't enjoy leaving class with low self-esteem, this class is not for you. Also, do not bring your pets to class, because he might eat them!
Mr.Gill is OFf da chain! He's hard but he makes you work for your grade! I respect him as a teacher. He's very funny to!
Mr. Gill is great. if you dont like a teacher who makes very polliticaly incorrect then dont get mr.gill. But i have never had a teacher keep my intrest lik he dose either... hes the best he WILL tell you to shut up and joke on you but dont take it to heart, he only dose that if hes having fun he deff makes you learn GREAT...
Good if you want to learn how to become an English Teacher, and become a professional at editing Grammer. He will ride your papers untill you get it, he's a hard teacher but he means well.
WORST english class i have ever taken. Every teacher i've every had including college loves my writing, except him. STAY away from this guy. unfair grading and horrible teaching
Failed his class-and english is my best subject. Grading is just weird. Has some kind of codes that he writes on your paper that you are supposed to interpret, to tell you what is wrong with your paper. C5-no comma. I don't understand it and I am not so sure that he does either. Just took enc1101 again with Williams and got an A!! Take her!!
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I hate English, but I love writing. The grading scale is very easy to understand, it goes with the text book. For those who find it confusing, OPEN THE BOOK! Everthing about every assignment is readily available. All you have to do is show up to every class and you'll get 5 points added to your average at the end of the semester.
He ALWAYS IS THERE WHEN WE NEED HIM.
HE IS VERY HELPFUL.ALSO, HIS CLASSES ARE VERY FUN.
Mr. Gill is a very unfriendly person. He insults you on your papers- not just about the wrting quality (which would be perfectly acceptable, since he is an ENGLISH teacher) but on you as a person. I would not reccomend Mr. Gill to any person who does not enjoy personal insults.
Very helpful
I pretty much hate english, but i had Mr. Gill for Writing and grammar... it was great! he jokes all the time in class so it kept me interested. If you are never absent you get 5 points added on your final grade average, and if you do bad on a test you can retake it though you must keep the 2nd grade.. it wasnt extra easy but i learned a lot
He teaches english better than anyone else. TAKE HIS CLASS!!! but be able to take a joke, because if you joke with him, he jokes back.
He was a great teacher when i had him. he gives you plenty of chances to get your work right and earn a better grade. i would definitely recommend him to other students. it is an english class and that in itself makes it a somewhat difficult course but he makes it fun.
I took him a couple semesters ago;is a stickler for gramatical errors! He will not hesitate to call u out on it. He gives you plenty of time to complete the writing assignments but u barely use the textbook. The book you will need is the bedford handbook! If you don't plan on writing, do not take this teacher!ALWAYS ask 4 help on ur papers frm inst
He is a great teacher. His class is not hard at all. All of these negative comments on here are wrong. He is a little strange at times but a great teacher. Very Helpful. My class only used one book, Patterns for college writting. And there are no tests just quizes to help with your grade on the paper. TAKE HIM!
great teacher, very funny and keeps the class entertained and active with the work.
Smart teacher but has a negative outlook on life and trys to get you to think negatively too. Will call you out and try to embarass you in front of the class. Not really easy to work with because he trys to intimidate students with his rudeness.
i think gill needs to figure out that it is ok to joke around with the class but insulting someone is not acceptable and not something that a teacher should do. he made a handicap lady in our class cry because he accused her of cheating because her aide was typing her paper for her!! take someone else!
Mr Gill is the worst teacher i've ever had.He tries to embarrass students and doesnt give adequate feedback on papers.He's a very negative person and wants everyone to be miserable!he hates life and is obsessed with squirrels!I dont recommend this teacher for any class and he is a perv!dont wear low cut shirts and tight clothes he stares!
BOO!!! The worst teacher ever! When he gets flustered, he called students jackasses on multiple occasions and was not shy w/ his profanity.
Gill definitely knows his stuff...but I could not and will never take him again. I thought he was very rude and always seem to want to make the class feel bad or call them out if they made a mistake. he even made this older lady in our class cry....eww.
Love, Love, LOVE Mr. Gill! I wish that he would teach a creative writing class or something else where I could take him again. To the people with negative comments: lighten up, everyone is entitled to their own way of thinking and this is one of the main points he attempts to get across to his students.
Yes, Mr. Gill can be a little cynical. He did not, however, insult me personally, or anyone in my class for that matter. He poked fun at a few students he had tought before, but they poked fun right back. It was just for fun, and we understood that. One day he canceled class because his divorce was finalized, He said he was "too happy to teach." ha
Lighten up people. Don't rag on Mr. Gill just because he's a little different that most instructors. He's a good teacher. He gives you a topic to write about, and then provides you with AMPLE classroom time to write. There's almost no need to spend time writing outside of class. I loved that aspect of the class. (Come in, sit down, write, leave)
Okay, so this is my 3rd time rating Mr. Gill. I just have a bit of advice. If you are open minded about all the different possible teaching methods out there, then take him. I guarentee you won't find another teacher like him. He's sarcastic and funny, sometimes a bit crude, but that's what makes him different. I loved his class, and his squirells.
Interesting, learned alot and he kept the class wide awake. Generally good man.
Great teacher that is different. He kept the class awake with humor and knew what he was teaching. Those of you who whine about his teaching style need to stop being so sensitive. I would rather have him then a boring person that puts me to sleep for 3 hours!
Mr. Gill is a very good teacher. He keeps everyone on their toes at 630 pm. loved him!
I could never really make up my mind about him. He is a pretty good teacher. He tells you what he wants and how to write it. There is like next to no reading required at all, which rocks. But sometimes he just is really out there. He always has a super strong opinion. But i would recommend him.
Mr. Gill is amazing! I would recommend taking his class to anyone. The only advice Ihave is to not be a smart ass, pay attention and attend all your classes and you should do just fine. GOOD LUCK! you rock Mr. Gill!!
funny and helpful but be prepared for rejection on subjects for essays not much homework mostly work in class only
I read these before I picked his class and i thought "oh ppl are cry babies" NO JOKE, DON'T TAKE HIM... his grading is ridiculous, he's rude, he will treat you like garbage and cause you nothing but misery the entire semester! trust me... all he cares about is his stupid wildlife.
Hes a rude teacher has no respect for student's and treats them terribly
I had Mr. Gill for writing and grammar and COM1 and loved his class both semesters. His sense of humor is a little harsh, but i found it hilarious. His grading can also seem a little unfair, but he expects the best from his students and WANTS you to succeed. If he were embodied into a phrase, it would be "Tough Love." Final note- He's the best.
Is this board a joke? does Gill himself write on it? Seriously, whoever says this man is hot, should seek help.. and whoever says "he's such a great teacher" is also HIGH.. he's a complete jerk, TRUST the negative comments, they are the truth.
I had Mr. Gill for Writing and Grammar and English Comp. 1. He was one of my favorite teachers. He is really funny, and I actually learned from his class.
overall a really good teacher. i would not recommend him to anyone that cannot take a joke. the class was far from boring. though he does obsess over wildlife, especially squirrels. and he adds 5 points to your final grade simply for showing up.
If you have no sense of humor, not open minded, and possibly a stick up it, then don't take this teacher. For everyone else who enjoys a funny down to earth instructor, (with a strange obsession with wildlife) then you'll love Gill. Reminds me of Gregory House from the TV show 'House'. Improved my writing skills a lot. Would definetly reccomend.
Funny guy, helps you in anyways possible. Great class, do your work and its an easy grade. :)
Gill is very funny, although messes around and picks on students(in a funny way). Learned a lot in the class. He graded well, maybe 4 total papers, do your workbook! Tests matched the texted. Easy class.
I normally hate english, but Gill made it interesting and the man's hilarious. Show up to class, do your work, and don't act stupid and you'll do fine. He's willing to help and gives you points for showing up to class.
definitely a cool and laid-back teacher. gives almost no homework at all. pretty easy class, idk why so many people say this class is hard lol. best english teacher ever, hands down.
If you don't have a sense of humor, don't take this class. He likes to pick on students and doesn't mind calling them out in front of a class.He def. knows what he is teaching, but the grading could get a little hard.I enjoyed his class because he made each class interesting with crazy sentences and often let class out early.You MUST use your book!
Great teacher. Sense of humor but definitely a no BS kind of guy. He's there to teach & expects you to be there to learn. He's helpful & has great stories. Get on his good side by bringing him nuts for his squirrels! Really if you show up, don't goof off when you should be working you will be fine and enjoy the class. Wish he taught ENC1102.
Gill is really awesome. Great sense of humor, really helpful. He assigned only 4 medium sized papers the whole semester!
Horrid little man!! Rude, and ****. Grading doesn't exist he does what he "feels". Nothing is based on actual merit. It's wether he likes you or not.I even went to the dean with proof DO NOT take him if you want to learn or pass. He'll ruin your GPA even if you should have passed with an A or B. His jokes aren't funny!!
fantastic teacher. as long as you have sense of humor, you will enjoy his class. its not hard and the papers you have to write are not long. plus, while you are writing them, he helps you by offering suggestions on how to improve.great teacher
If you have a sense of humor and can stand a little joking around then his class will be a breeze. He tells it like it is and I appreciate that. He assigned a few papers and was very helpful with the topics. He gave refresher grammar quizzes that were also helpful. He is also a wildlife rehabilitator with a passion for squirrels & the environment.
He is a good teacher, but it is easy to be intimidated by him. You must attend class if you want a good grade, but its worth attending class. He has a strange sense of humor, but it makes the class enjoyable, unless of course you are a hard end. Take this teacher, he is worth it.
He's a good teacher with a sense of humor. He knows what he's talking about and he knows how to teach the subject. If you don't try and do the textbook work you will not be able to pass. We just do examples all period. You MUST participate. He gives bonus points to your final grade if you don't miss classes, but he also takes them away if you miss.
He's a bit raunchy sometimes, but he's funny and his humor makes the class interesting. I've never learned so much about grammar in my life or been so interested in it. Despite being raunchy and eccentric (he raises squirrels and wild birds), I think that he is actually a very good human being. He rubs off on you.
Highly recommend Mr. Gill! He is quite the character with a sense of humor and a strong passion for wildlife. He truly knows his stuff and really wants his students to succeed. As long as you do your part, you'll get a good grade. I passed with an A because of him. Mr. Gill is worth every penny spent.
He is so funny and the class is never boring. Very laid back and relaxed class and if he picks on you, dont take it seriously. I had him for writing a grammar, the class was boring but he made it bearable. Great teacher with easy assignments for anyone. Take him!!
Jokes around a lot. Laid back kinda guy until it comes to cell phones. If he sees you on it he marks you absent. Gives bonus to your final grade if you have good attendance. Grades kind of harshly. Make sure you know your grammar.
Great teacher....class was never boring.
I TOOK HIM LAST SEMESTER AND HE IS A WONDERFUL TEACHER. I'M TAKING HIM THIS YEAR FOR ENC1101. IF YOU MUST HAVE THESE CLASSED, I SUGGEST YOU TAKE MR. GILL.
VERY GOOD TEACHER. I TOOK HIM LAST SEMESTER AND TAKING HIM AGAIN FOR ENC1101. CHANGED MY SCHEDULE AROUND TO MAKE SURE I GOT HIM FOR THAT CLASS. IF YOU MUST TAKE THESE CLASSES, HE'S THE BEST FOR THE JOB. CLASS WAS NEVER BORING, BUT YOU'RE LEARNING ALL THE SAME.
By far the worst teacher ive ever had.I withdrew from the class BC I could not stay in the class. I found him VERY vulgar and rude. The first day of class he told us if we disagreed with his political views we were stupid, and wrote a sample paper about his mother being a prostitute. I just found him wildly inappropriate.
He can be crude sometimes reminded me of "House" he's blunt and in your face but he is correct and is only trying to help you. He's very clear on what he wants and can be difficult.
I took Mr. Gill for LIN1670 and he is the best English teacher I've ever had. Yes, he's a bit vulgar at times, but you have to keep in mind that he's just joking around. Very clear during lecture, gives extra credit, and allows students to retake any test that they don't like their grade on. Very nice guy and would recommend to anyone.
He can be a bit of an ass but he's a really good teacher. I took the class with another teacher my first semester and failed it (with some personal stuff going on as well) this time around I am passing it and getting great grades on my papers. He's really good.
I really liked Mr. Gill. He loves animals and he has an extremely dry sense of humor and as long as you do what he says, have good grammar, and can follow instructions you'll make an A
I took Gill for LIN1670 last semester and loved him. Took him for ENC1101 and hated him. His absence policy is ridiculous (don't join any clubs at NWFSC that require you to miss class or he will deduct points from your grade) and he is extremely lazy in ENC1101. Great for LIN1670, but don't take him for ENC1101.
I enjoyed taking his class. He is a great teacher. I just wish I had a better understanding in this subject matter. He is hilarious and had no issue with him. He gives it to you straight which is awesome to have someone who doesn't sugar-coats things for you.
Super funny guy. Makes the class interesting and entertaining. Has a squirrel obsession. Does the exercises out the wahzoo to make sure you understand. Tests aren't too hard. If you pay attention and do the exercises with the class you will know the material. If you know the material and can write a decent paper you'll get an A or B. Simple as that
He's a fantastic teacher that I would recommend to ANYONE. I loved him. He can be vulgar and rude, just know that he's joking.
I was disappointed with the way he assigned essays and the limitations he placed on essay topics. He gave strict guidelines for essay content and then complained to the class when each essay had nearly the same story line even though when he proofread the essays he was unhappy with anything else and told us to change them. NOT a stimulating class.
For Writing & Grammar, Mr. Gill is the professor you want. Paper grading is rough, and he makes you correct them (or you lose 5 points). You get 5 grade points if you attend every class, and you'll lose some after about 4 misses. But Mr. Gill is a fantastic teacher.
Do not take Gill for Comp. It is horrible. I loved having him for writing and grammar, but for comp, he is so lazy. Basically you write papers the whole dang class and for the first assignment he was furious that we all had the same topic yet it was the only thing we had to talk about. Do NOT take Gill for comp 1.
he's a good teacher, loves squirrels! 3
If you know grammar, you should be okay in this class. Most days in class are spent writing papers, and he uses that time to read over them and give individual feedback. This is really helpful, because he tells you what should be changed and that will help your grade. After he corrects your paper, it's smart to look over his markings and learn from
For the students complaining about Mr. Gill - yeah, he's a hardass. He also knows what he's talking about. If you're easily butt-hurt, lazy, don't show up, or you take your sweet time getting to class, don't expect a good grade. Otherwise, Gill is hilarious and makes class fun.
Mr. Gill is a wonderful professor! Keen sense of humor. My professor for writing grammar and Comp 1. Attend class, show effort, and you should do well. He's helpful and fair. There are a few opportunities for extra credit. I highly recommend him! I wish he taught Comp 2. :)
I hate English with a passion but Mr. Gill made it very interesting! He likes to joke around, so if you are too sensitive dont take him or just suck it up and get over it.
Tons of class time to work on papers. Strict on no phones and food. If you're easily offended, this professor is NOT for you; but, if you can take a joke, Gill is the best!
Mr. Gill is definitely my favorite professor that i have ever had. Yes, he has a crude humor but the class is never boring. You can't take his jokes seriously or you will get offended haha. I learned SO much in his class. He has a great heart too i mean it takes a lot to care for animals that much
I took Mr. Gill for Writing and Grammar, and he is a very good teacher. He speaks with some monotony and assigns a lot of book work, but other than that, he is a good professor. His tests are easy, and he is easily one of the funniest teachers on campus. If you are stuck on who to take for Writing and Grammar, I would definitely recommend him.
Very good Writing and Grammar teacher. He is very clear during lectures and makes material comprehensible. Has very dry humor and can at times be vulgar. If one studies and is a decent writer than an A would be no problem. The plus side is that points are added to your letter grade for good attendance.
I took Gill for Writing and Grammar and was definitely satisfied. He is a really funny teacher, and if you're stuck on something, he won't move on until you understand it. Gives hilarious examples that make you want to pay more attention. Gives lots of book work, but that's to make sure everyone understands the curriculum. Would take again for sure
Funny, that's about it. His first words went something like, If you don't think we're going to get along, drop the class now because I don't want to deal with you the whole semester. I didn't drop the class, he just quit coming.
He was one of the best teachers I've ever had. He was clear, helped you if you needed it, and gave a very lenient attendance policy (if you miss 8 days, you're dropped from the class). My only advice is to listen and don't talk too much, especially while he's talking or taking attendance. Other than that, the papers he assigned were super easy.
Mr. Gill is certainly one of the funniest teachers I have had. He doesn't assign that much book work and most people just do it in class. He gives extra credit for attendance at the end of the semester and also allows retests. We had 3 short papers along with grammar tests. He explains things very well and made a boring subject enjoyable.
Funny guy. I recommend taking his class if you actually want to learn. I earned my only B in my college career from him but I would take him again. He truly helped me learn a lot.
Prof. Gill is a sarcastic man with a hidden streak of caring. Is fair on everyone and actively tries to help students. He gives you +5 points at the end of the semester if you show up everyday on time. I wish he taught English 2. P. S. He loves squirrels and has a sweet car.
Gill is by far one of the best professors/teachers I have had. He's extremely funny (if you aren't too sensitive), and will go out of his way to help you improve your grade and English skills. Loves squirrels and loves to make his lectures interesting, amazing professor for those who love to have fun.
Prof. Gill is a great teacher. If you want to learn how to write a well written paper, take his class. Very laid back, definitely sarcastic, and funny. I wish he taught Comp 2 because I would love to have his class again.
Professor Gill is a great! He has a interesting sense of humor but as a veteran thought it was awesome. Hes very direct and doesnt sugar coat anything. He expects you to use your whole class to do your work. This means less homework. Have some tough skin coming into his class and you will learn a few things. I have enjoyed my semester.
Professor Gill is amazing. He is one of the best professors I have ever had. He grades very clearly. When you write a paper he gives opportunity to have him read your paper so he can make suggestions before you turn it in for your final grade.
Mr. Gill is thus far my favorite teacher that I have had. Even though I have a deep hatred for English classes, Mr. Gill makes it so much better and more interesting. He certainly has a more sarcastic and matured humor than other professors. While it seems that inside he is sad, on the outside he is just a typical squirrel-loving (;p) type of guy.
Easily the best English Professor NWFSC has to offer.
Ever since the first day of his class, I noticed that he was very disrespectful, but I did not think that it was going to affect my grade. He graded my papers SO harshly, and we had three papers about the worst experiences in our life/suicide. Very depressing class and miscounted my absences and took 5 points off my final grade, and failed me forit
Amazing. He is a squirrel loving hippie man who cares very much about his class. His humor requires big boy pants, but I laugh every day in his class. If you're reading this Mr. Gill, I love you.
In all honesty, this is the best professor I have ever had in the entirety of my tenure throughout the education system. It's hard to put into words how witty, informative, enjoyable and processable his lectures and interactions with students are. A 'real gem' is an massive, almost insulting understatement. Just make sure you show up every day.
Don't take him. He is horrible. He grades ridiculously hard. Not worth your money.
Essays/papers are 100% of your grade but there's only a couple. You get class time to work on them (take advantage because he always checks your papers before you turn them in & tells you EXACTLY what to fix). There isn't any homework unless you take your essays home. He's funny & really cares about his students. Extra credit for attendance.
I had Professor Gill for half the semester in person, and the other half online because of Coronavirus. The man put in the work for being an older man and not very tech-savvy. He cares if you care. I thought he was sweet, funny, and helpful. I started off the semester with an average of'70s on my papers and ended with high 80's and 90's. Thank you.
His sense of humor is NOT for everyone, but I loved his class. He kept me laughing while still teaching and being clear about what he expected. He is tough on grading but it's a college course and he gives good feedback. If you ask him for help he will help!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
93%
Textbook Required
80%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
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WG
5.0
(2)LIN1670ENC110
5.0
(1)COMPI
5.0
(1)SPECIALCLASS
5.0
(1)LIN1170
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
COMPI
5.0
SPECIALCLASS
5.0
COMM1
5.0
LIT1670
5.0
ENG1101
4.5