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I thought she was extremely helpful and was an extraordinary teacher.
This lady knows her (stuff) subject materials quite well. Ms. Wolkowski Rocks! You must take this class...Excellent!
Her classes are fun. She is a great teacher. She really knows what she is talking about, and requires a lot of commitment from students. However, as long as you take time doing your work and turn it in on time you are fine. AND SHE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO HELP: EMAIL, PHONE, ILC, OFFICE, just let her know you need her. :)
Witty, vivacious and eloquent with the vernacular- if you wanna love college writing, ya gotta have her!
Ms. Wolkowski is a great teacher! I used to hate writing papers before I took her class, but she has made writing papers less painful and easier. She has a great sense of humor and is very very helpful. Definitely take her class!!
great teacher! makes class interesting and fun!:)Just do your work and u will be fine!
she Likes to joke more than to explain
BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!!! she makes english soooo much fun and is extremely helpful! She gets to know you on a personal level and makes going to class fun! Definitely take her class if you get a chance!!
Jennifer is a interesting teacher, but when it comes to her grading she is strict. Very nice lady though.
She's an awsome teacher! i realy hated writing papers before i took her class, and evern though i still don't really like to write papers, she has made it so much easier to write them. there are three books that you need, but i only ended up usuing 2: the McGraw book on the hacker book...i didn't use the MLA handbook.
Awesome instructor!!! She is always there for her students and will give back what effort you put in. She loves to joke and makes the learning fun, you never know what might come out of her mouth.
Dr. Wolkowski knows her Literature. This class involves a lot of work and reading. You need to know how to write a good paper as well as MLA citation upon entering the class. She is strict and thorough with grading. She has a quick turn around on assignments after they have be graded, which is nice. Over all the class is worth the effort and time.
OMG I loved this teacher!! I looked forward to coming to her class every day and I couldn't wait to hear her jokes. She is nice but expects the best from her students. Her grading is kinda tough but she is fair. Definitley take this class!
I hate her because she treats everybody differently.
She Likes to joke more than to explain. I ended up dropping this class. Don't take this professor, you will have a hard time.
Wolkowski is a GREAT instructor and makes the learning fun. She is on top of things & easy to communicate with. She responds to all e-mails in a timely manner. Grading is thorough and turn around time is fast. However, this is not an easy "A" course. You will be expected to read alot, write papers, and know & use MLA citation. It is well worth it.
This instructor is awesome and really enjoys teaching. She does like to joke alot but that is what makes the learning fun and interesting. Be prepared to read & write papers. You will need to put alot of effort into this class do do well but Dr. Wolkowski is fair and is always there to help her students and answer questions or offer suggestions.
ms wolkowski: I take her for american lit II at 6:30 pm and she is wide open full speed ahead. this is going to be a very interesting class. just doo the work and keep up w/readings and and a good grade is assured, but you have to be willing to the work!!!
Had Wolkowski in this previous summer semester. The pace of the courseload was well maintained and resulted in an enormous amount of literature digested. Very rigorous, very self-motivated students are encouraged to take Wolkowski's section. The jokes are a side note to some damn good teaching.
she can be a little all over the place at time but she finds a way to tie it all together. if you need a laugh, sign up for this class.
Mrs Wolkowski is an amazing teacher! However she is extremely by the book when it comes to MLA and MLA citation. I can say I enjoyed taking her class and will look into having her teacher my next english course! She is very much A.D.H.D but this is what makes the class exciting =]!
I took Dr. Wolkowski this past summer in a 5 week semester...and boy did I HATE her in weeks 1-2 1/2. But by the 3rd week, I admit, I fell in love with her! She's the best at what she does and she KNOWS this! Be prepared to trade your bible for the MLA Handbook. Trust me! Do your work, read the material, and show up...and you will be fine! Or else!
Great teacher!
Lots of work, bt she is very helpful Always on the go. GREAT TEACHER THOUGH. You would know your stuff but you have to work for your grade. Overall, she is so much fun you wouldn't believe it
Ms.Wolkowski is an AMAZING teacher! I hated writing papers up until taking her class! She makes it fun and easy and not stressful at all. Just show up, pay attention, and read, and you'll ace the class! You won't regret taking one of her classes, trust me. :]
Having Prof. Wolkowski for English 111 is the greatest thing I've ever experienced. She makes everything, even the most mundane things in the world, hilarious and fun to learn. Beware though, if you are extremely conservative you will probably not care much for her personality. But if you have an open mind, you'll love her personality to bits!
Wolkowski is very funny and she makes class very interesting and sometimes a little odd, but she knows what she is talking about. She is a tough paper grader because she is obviously a major English fan, and you can tell. You will have to work hard on your papers for this class, but it is a very fun class just be ready to work.
A wonderful professor, she is one you would love on the first day. Having her previously, I ended up taking her class again just to enjoy her unique teaching style again! She's a tough grader, but she'll bring out the best of your work.
She is an awesome teacher. I am currently taking my second class with her and if you have a sense of humor and want to enjoy english she is the teacher to take. For those of you who find english boring, she will keep you on your toes and intrigued.
Dr. Wolkowski is an excellent professor, who is one of the best in her department. I had ENG-231 with a dry, boring teacher, but Wolowski was literally the bipolar opposite. She has a great sense of humor and brightens all of our days. She grades kind of tough, but as long as you ask her after class, she will help you. Time never flew by faster.
Absolutely the best teacher at Wake Tech. I had her for both 111 and now 112, she makes learning fun. I haven't taken an English class in almost 30 years and I have an A average, If you do poorly in her class then you are not trying. She is always available to help, even when she's on break. She really belongs in a 4 year college.. she's that good.
I LOVE HERRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!
she gave me an A+ for my hand turkey I drew on my midterm
Can you say funny?! She is one of the best teachers I have EVER had. There is plenty of work to be done, but she gives you enough time and support.
I hated English classes until I took her. She is absolutely an AMAZING teacher. I highly recommend her!!!
Best teacher I've ever had! She is so interesting and keeps your attention undivided. She will challenge and push you to ameliorate your writing style, despite how well you may write. She will also motivate you to be more informed of current events. You MUST take her class!
Awesome teacher! You will not get bored in her class. Great personality, and hilarious. She gives you everything you need to be successful in her class. If you put the effort and time in and follow her guidance you will do well. She is not a push over! You have to come and do the work.
Love Her! She is so funny and you will love taking English classes with her! I wish all of my professors were like her! There is never a dull moment in her class.
she is the best there ever was
Took her for 111 and 242 and loved both her classes. her crazy personality makes the class more interesting. her papers are somewhat difficult, but she provides plenty of time to get them done, and also is willing to review your paper before you turn it in. she is also a quick grader, which is very nice.
She was awesome. Why she teaches in an awful place like that is beyond me.
Awesome teacher. I loved her class. I took her for 111 and 112. She gives you the material and you have to do the work. She is very approachable and funny. Why she teaches at Wake Tech, I do not understand.
Best professor I have ever had. Might just be the funniest too!
Don't take this class if you want to coast through, but I must say that she is by far the best teacher I have EVER had.
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. She definitely knows what she is doing and has no problem answering your questions. She treats you like a college student, so she does not baby you through a paper, but she makes sure to keep everyone on track. Great to be around and is SO FUNNY! I <3 U Dr. J
Great teacher! Hilarious and makes you want to go to class. Grades a little hard but is willing to help you step by step in class so that you can make an A. Breaks down papers into sections so that you can understand how to write the paper correctly.
Gifted, talented, challenging, funny, doesn't take herself too seriously, loves english/literature, cares whether we learn.......and hot too!
Best teacher I've ever had. She is not an instructor, she is a true teacher. She gives personal attention to all students. She makes the subject fun and she has a great sense of humor. Send her your rough drafts, go to the ILC, make a appointments to go over your essays with her, listen to her and you will most likly get an A.
Best F***ing teacher, if you lazy ppl don't do your wrk, than stop complaining about her. Easy to get an A if you try, she'll have you laughing so hard you'll be sh**ing on yourself. She will go out of her way to help you get an A, make you laugh, and help you get a better idea of what the hell you are reading. Best English teacher in this school.
WHOEVER thinks that she "makes up these comments herself" is OBVIOUSLY and idiot. Yes, she does talk about herself some and sex, but heck she wouldn't be awesome if she didn't. This is my 3rd time taking her and call me creepy but I wouldn't even THINK about taking a night class or any english class if it wasn't hers. You just better do work.
Very Hard Grading out this world!!!!!!!! ILC and Teacher help did not help! Real hard. If you are real good in ENG, take her. If not keep looking.. That's all.
Her class is hard. However, if you take her class, your english skill will be ebhanced enomously!! Take her, if you want to be a good writer.
You know that class trickster or general wise-crack?* That's Dr. Wolkowski. She has a unique method of integrating humor with standard teaching practices. I found the class in its core curriculum to be relatively easy, but she will challenge you with different writing techniques if you feel that way. Do NOT take any other prof. * = Yeah, I know.
Best English teacher I have EVER had!!! She knows her stuff & is willing to help you every step of the way. Fun in class & she makes the classwork interesting.
The best teacher I have ever had. She knows how to make Enlgish funny and she is incredibly entertaining. The papers she assigns, you have to work on and if you fail her class it is all on you. She wants you to do your best work and is a tough grader, but I am glad that she is that way. Loved going to her class and I love her!!!!!!!!!!!!
yooooo great teacher.... funny helpful go to class pay attention do ur work and u r gucci...... peace <3
She the best God has ever created, nothing but the word unique can describe her. She is truly unique. I do not like Literature but she made learning fun and enjoyable, must do the work for her class. She is everything I love in a teacher, she knew what I liked even better than how I knew myself. She interacts and beautifully engages you.
The Smartest and most knowledgeable person ever! She is brilliant and definitely capable of converting of any subject you propose. She meticulous, highly organized, helpful, and just simply impeccable. I idolize her, I would take her for any class if I could do it.
Best teacher around,very funny quick email response, strict grading, can make anyone laugh, wish I knew about her sooner
yes she is hilarious and helpful, but it is not funny anymore when it comes to your grades. if you work hard 100%, and focus real good on the work she gives you then you could do good, but she is verrrrry strict when it comes to grading, if you wanna pass this class easily, DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!! anyone but her
I couldn't have asked for a better semester. She is funny, loud, and entertaining.
In conclusion She done did GOOD The end
Prior to taking this class, i must admit that I absolutely hated english (besides speaking it). I would have readily vounteered to be tortured in Guantanamo with battery terminals attached to my nutsicles, instead of writing a paper. I was pleasantly surprised with this class overall. If available take her class.
BEST PROF. AT WAKETECH. TAKE HER CLASS IF SHE'S AVAILABLE, REGARDLESS OF WHAT THAT CLASS IS (ONLY IF YOU NEED IT THOUGH).
Ms. Wolkowski rocks. She is by FAR the best English teacher at Wake Tech. She makes the class fun, BUT she is hard and expects you to work, and you will. She LOVES English, and she knows it well. She doesn't act all stuffy like she has to wear a Ivy League jacket like some professors I know. If you want to LEARN take her class.
I had her for 2 semesters, and she is by far my favorite professor. She isn't the kind to censor much, but she is enthused about her subject and shows it. She's willing to help at every moment and is a pure delight to have as a teacher!
Most splendid ENG teacher ever taken. Beautiful person inside and out. Inspires with her passion of English, while instilling a desire to learn and improve your comprehension and writing. She doesn't know how truly marvelous she is. Love you Dr. Wolkowski!
Energetic, fun loving, obviously interested in the subject she teaches. Not concerned about being PC, so you can relax and be as honest as you want. She still takes the class very seriously though, and will have high expectations, though she will help you meet them. Big warning: Taking this class over summer is only for the sadomasochists.
As I've said here before: if you like the engrish rangruage, have a sense of humor, and are capable of following directions, the class is great. She's crazy -- but she's good crazy. Managed an A+ in the summer session with about 2-3 hours of homework per week. Just do it. Major chili pepper as well.
she take no time with you her words you need to drop - this class. no closing your eyes she count you late not sleep but just close your eye
English has never been my favorite subject but I have to say this is my favorite class this semester. Dr. Wolkowski is extremly funny and intelligent and she makes learning fun. I highly reccomend her to anyone!
Wolkowski is great. She legitimately knows what she is talking about, and teaches it well. She's also hilarious while teaching. Although she won't go easy on you when it comes to grading,and expects you to know the material. Even so, I would love to have her as a teacher again.
Awesome teacher! She is hilarious when she teaches and makes class interesting and fun. Can be a tough grader but it is college what do you expect. I hate english but this class is my favorite this semester. Take 111 with her and you'll love it. Ill definitely be taking my next english class with her!
This is by far my favorite teacher. Hopefully I'll be taking her for ENG112 also. She knows what she's talking about and is willing to help everyone. Also, she's hilarious. This was my early class, so I wasn't but so excited, but this class made my day. She makes learning fun and easy. If you just do your work, you'll do great!
By far my favorite teacher! She is SUPER funny and keeps you entertained at all times! Only 3 papers due (none are long) and then the final. She knows what she's doing and is very smart. I would recommend anyone to her. She is always willing to help when you ask. Can sometimes get a little mad about things but not too much. Overall, GREAT TEACHER!
Great class, defiantly need to keep up with your reading if you intend to do well. Overall she is the best teacher ive had at wake tech.
Wolkowski is the best prof. at Wake Tech. If you want an easy ENG prof, keep looking, she isn't the 1. Great prof. that knows what she is doing & is always willing to help as long as you are willing to seek it. She entertains like no other English teacher and she is easy on the eyes(IMO) She is a bit crazy, I mean who doesn't like a fritter? :P
She is such a funny teacher. Loves to teach and makes class fun. Her dance moves, animal noises, and face expressions top it all off.
Dr. Wolkowski is an amazing professor. She is wonderful and brilliant and does what she can to make class fun and entertaining. Her classes are difficult and challenging, but as long as you work hard the outcome will be well worth the effort. I have used what I learned in 111 and 112 countless times since and am very fortunate to have met her!
Awesome teacher! She is passionate, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Loved the class!
I absolutely loved this class. She is an awesome teacher, but be prepared, she is difficult. I took this course over five weeks and there was a lot of work and effort that was put into this class. If you are good at english, then you should be fine. If you struggle, I suggest a different teacher.
great teacher really cares
She is a super interesting and fun person. She makes you want to go to class. She is also a REALLY HARSH GRADER when it comes to the three essays you have to write in ENG 111 (big chunk of your grade). You seriously have to try your hardest and you need already be somewhat good at writing to get even a B.
She is very nice and teaches well but she is HORRIBLE when it comes to grading. I almost failed my essays because of 2 commas.
Incredibly energetic, interesting, and entertaining. If you're having difficulty with an assignment? Go to talk to her and she will help you while she FEEDS YOU CANDY. I'm not talkin Werther's Originals here I mean Take 5's, Reeses Cups, Kit Kat. One time I craved something sweet and found a bar she gave me for the road and thought God Bless Dr. J!
Hilarious and energetic. Great professor.
She certainly can be an intimidating lady sometimes but personally I think that adds to her character. She is fun and makes English enjoyable. Take her class because her teaching style will HELP you in future English classes. I promise you can get an A if you actually work a little. Oh and she always gives out yummy treats!
She is very energetic and likes to put on a show during lecture. I really did not find that appropriate at all. She is very strict about her grading but is easy to meet with. She is very unclear in lecture about what she wanted for papers. Ms.Wolkowski pulls a lot of her homework from the book and it is often turned in for a grade.
Dr. Wolkowski is absolutely amazing!!! In highschool, I thought I was HORRIBLE at writing papers and got C's. When I took her class, she gave me confidence to write and willingness too!! She made me see writing from a very different angle and I LOVE IT. Work hard, participate, attend class YOU WILL GET AN A+. She really cares about her students. :)
If you want to learn and grow as a writer you should take her. It is not an easy A but she does everything she can to help you and she motivates you to work. Plus she has AMAZING candy during her office hours. If nothing else you'll leave food:)But seriously she's a great teacher.
The lovely Dr. Wolkowski was my favorite professor in Wake Tech. I took two semesters of English under her, so believe me when I say that she is a good teacher. She will not, however, let you off easy. Dr. Wolkowski is paid to teach. She is not paid to give you the grade you don't deserve. Follow her directions to the tee, and you'll do just fine.
I've given my all in her class this semester, and she has given me multiple unfair grades. First on a paper with an awkward sentence that resulted in a 13 pt deduction, secondly on a journal that resulted in a 20 pt deduction because I wrote a little extra.
Dr. J was the funniest teacher I have ever had. I am glad I was able to have her as a teacher. She is hard though. Do not take her class expecting an easy A but if you want to have fun and hopefully learn something then she is the teacher for you. Im sure she is reading this looking for all my comma errors :) OH YEAH FREE CANDY!!!
Mrs. Wolkowski is very caring but also very stern. There is no room to slack off but ample opportunity to receive help. She makes the subject interesting. The papers are not graded easily but if you visit her office, make the effort, and revise often, you will not fail.
This professor has the utmost consideration for her students&their education. Puts in more time and effort than any professor ive ever taken. Any sabotage done to your grade would be on your behalf, not hers. I'm not the greatest writer and ive never enjoyed or understood English, until this very class. You'd be an idiot not to take her. Wonderful!
If I were forced to engage in hand-to-hand combat, I would want Dr. Wolkowski by my side. She's both a scholar and a scrapper!
she is hilarious and makes it easy and fun to learn.
Dr. J would have to be one of the best teachers I've ever had! There are always going to be a few bitter raters because they couldn't handle the college expectations, but she genuinely cares about each student! She's hilarious and I love going to her class. Do your work and listen to her advice and you'll do great! :) Also, she loves sock monkeys!
Professor Wolkowski changed my life; I know how to use semicolons now.
Sometimes condescending, insensitive towards personal matters, but is 95% there when you need help.
A bit insultingcondescending. A tad insensitive when talking about political matters.
Dr. Wolkowski has a strong teaching ethic. I thoroughly enjoyed her teaching style and sense of humor. I would strongly recommend her for taking any of your classes. She isn't a mean teacher, but her grading isn't easy But if you want to succeeded in life.. nothing is easy. Overall she's the bomb
She rocks
Prof. Wolkowski is awesome, she's always professional, and she has an easy teaching style that encourages learning. Her feedback is great and she really cares that you learn and do well.
RATE my professor? more like DATE my professor... holy cow.... Hubba Hubba. ;) ;) :)
She is a great teacher! Her lectures are well thought-out and engaging. I found this class to be more helpful than taking ENG 112 or ENG 113.
Professor Wolkowski is truly the greatest teacher I have ever had. The subjects she teaches in 114 are so applicable to real-world situations. She expects a high level of work but she is ALWAYS there to provide great feedback and ideas. I constantly got feedback from her and I currently have an A+. She's funny and easy on the eyes. Perfect Teacher.
If I had to give one reason to take this class---She gives sugar cookies during the final exam! In all seriousness though, their needs to be more teachers like her at Wake Tech. She is provides entertaining lectures and assigns work that is actually useful in day to day life. From your résumé to interviews, you'll be prepared for your next job.
Dr. J is as funny as she is witty. Follow directions, take notes, do course readings, and get help from her, and you will do just fine. She is excellent at capturing the attention of her students. Her knowledge of the curriculum is outstanding. I have a greater appreciation for literature now because of her. Don't miss out on taking her!
She is such a great teacher. I would definitely recommend her. Please, please register for her class. She explains things clearly, she makes students repeat information that are crucial when writing a paper. Students are more than welcome to send her their papers via email for her to check them and give you feed back on them.
She was fun personality wise in the beginning. But later her grading became difficult to maintain because she kept changing the grading total once you got your grades(25 out of 50 then 45 out of 70). She made t harder to do better when she changed things and didn't clarify what late homework was after 2 days(the day it's due, day after). smh
Dr. Wolkowski is an excellent teacher. She is so helpful and HILARIOUS. I take the 8 am class and she definitely makes it enjoyable, fun, and interesting. I have never liked English too much, but with her it is now one of my favorite subjects.
Dr. Wolkowski is funny and sharp. She has obviously worked hard for her title and she will make you work like you have never worked before for that A. She was my first college professor and I loved her. I'm taking Harr for 112, she's best friends with him, and will occasionally check up on me. Cannot say enough good things about her.
She is truly amazing! She is exactly what I look for in a professor. I had her for a 9am class and she kept me awake, alert, and excited . She is firm but fair if you listen and do what is asked of you (not to much) then you will do great. I never missed class because i loved it so much and she is very good about helping during her office hours
Perfect teaching style
Completely amazing. So funny and helpful can be a little harsh at times but will work with you if you put in the effort
Great professor, super funny and she will definitely keep you awake in an 8 am class. She is a tough grader and you have to work for the grade you want. You'll definitely learn some interesting things. Do your work, go to her office hours, email her and you should do fine. Would definitely take her again and recommend her! PS.. she's super hot ;)
I loved this class. Professor Wolkowski is an excellent teacher and gives amazing feedback on your papers. She had me dying laughing somedays, and really knows how to connect with her students. Her amazing teaching skills made me change my future major from art education to english education! Best class ever!
She is an awesome teacher. She cares about her students, and you know that she wants you to succeed, even in more than just her own class. I am an A student typically, so if you don't care about doing your work, it will be difficult. If you care, she cares. Also, she is hysterical. She is one of those teachers who reminds me why I love English.
She's a great teacher- really funny, helpful, and nice. She grades fairly, though a little nitpicky. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to do well when getting a job after college.
Mrs Wolkowksi is the best English teacher i've had since high school. she knows the material and walks us through every assignment thoroughly. she helps us keep track of our paper by assigning a certain amount of work each day we meet. She is also very funny so you will never be bored in her class. just be on time and do your work and you'll be ok
Dr. Wolkowski is AMAZING! If you have the chance to take her class, DO IT! She is hilarious which keeps you interested in her lectures. Only test/quiz we did was the final which was just writing letters. Papers are not long; the longest one was 2 1/2 pages. Usually no homework because she lets you do it in class. DO NOT TAKE ENG 112!
The only reason you dropped the class is because you couldn't handle it. Dr. J will tell you right out of the gate what is expected of you. No surprises. Can't handle it? That's YOUR problem. You will work in this class. You will also laugh. You will be put in groups. You will write. You will laugh again! This isn't high school anymore. Grow up.
She likes to make jokes all the time during class and sometimes is irrelevant to the class. She talks about herself all the time. I ended up dropping this class. She is very strict when it comes to grading. HORRIBLE teacher.
Great teacher! walks you through all assignments with clear expectations. Always offers Help with office hours and real center hours. Is pretty strict in grading but offers extra credit! Highly reccomend her! Super funny and charming
I took Professor W. years ago but I have not forgotten about the class. She was by far the best teacher I ever had. The class was super difficult; writing is difficult, but I learned so much from her. She always took the time to help out students, was very very specific on what she wanted and always available for office hours. Also entertaining!
This professor really knows the material and will let you know from the start how well you are expected to do in her class, by giving a diagnosis. She gives great feedback and will answer all emails. Her grading can be a bit tough but she will grade fast and let you know exactly what you may have lacked in. She is very funny and kind of hot.
To sum it all up: Perfectionist, unaccomidating, gave so many reading assignments, and wasn't specific enough on assignment feedback.
I took her class in a summer 8 week course. It was hard. But she was willing to help. I saw her everyday and always got the help i needed
Dr. J. is an amazing teacher! She is very clear and tells you exactly what you must do to succeed. However, if you don't pay attention, you will most likely fail her class. I came out of this class with a perfect A.
Wonderful teacher. Easy to work with and provides a lot of feedback if asked when it comes to the writing assignments.
If only her teaching skills were as good as her comedian skills. She doesn't explain the assignments well at all. She also need to be more patient when talking to students.
She was great. Always funny and upfront about what she expects from you. Everything was graded on either a 5, 10 or 15 point scale. Very easy to do well as long as you just follow her instructions. I would certainly take her class again.
Dr. Wolkowski is not an easy teacher. You will have to work hard on your essays and read the assigned text thoroughly. She is very fair in grading and will tell you what you did wrong. I received good grades on my papers, but I worked for weeks on them and had many people review them. She has a very good sense of humor and keeps class interesting.
By far my favorite teacher ever! She is very clear and has interesting readings. Hilarious, great personality and incredibly smart. Makes class enjoyable and active. Truly cares about student success on an individual basis. Became a better writer by taking her class. If you don't take her for ENG 111, I honestly believe you are making a mistake!
I walked into De. Wolkowski's class thinking I wanted to major in English, but unsure if that was really where I wanted to focus my efforts on. Dr. Wolkowski goes above and beyond to help other students with their assignments, and she was by far the best professor I had at Wake Tech this semester. Thanks for everything, Dr.J.
Professor Wolkowski is a great professor. She is very funny and sweet. If you listen in her class she pretty much tells you what you need to succeed in her class. I find it absurd that people find her class hard. Do as she says and you will have fun and pass with no problems!! Don't listen you get what you deserve!!
Dr. Wolkowski is an amazing teacher! She is hilarious and makes lectures truly enjoyable. Her readings are always interesting and she is very clear on her grading criteria. She genuinely tries to give her students the tools they need to succeed! She is a great teacher but she expects you to work for your grade. Do not take if you want an easy A.
I love Dr. Wolkowski! She gives clear instructions on what she wants and she's always there to help. English hasn't always been my top subject, but she makes it entertaining. I had her at 8 in the morning which is way too early to be taking a class that's you may not be your best at. So if you struggle with English, I would definitely take her.
Dr. J is amazing! I loved being her student. She gave clear expectations and was very helpful. I had her 8 am class and on the day of our final exam (7am) she brought us food! she brought food several other times too and I thoroughly enjoyed class time. She is super funny and I will really miss being her student. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Love ya Dr. J!
She is an amazing professor and really teaches everything you need to move on to the next english course. This class requires a lot dedication and time so be prepared to work!
She is not helpful. I dropped her class
Really funny professor. Makes English class the highlight of my day. If you follow the instructions you can get an easy A. Plenty of time to work on papers and classtime is dedicated to help with said papers.
Professor Wolkowski was amazing! She's the best english teacher I have ever had. She's absolutely hilarious. I said she's a tough grader, but she does everything in her power for you to get a good grade. For homework, we'd write our papers and then spend class time for her to walk around and help us with what we've done wrong. Great choice!
Dr. J was an awesome teacher! She opened my mind up greatly in the class and gave me a new respect for wanting to finish school. Hands down the best professor I had at Wake Tech so far and she will still help you after completing her class. Attendance and participation is a must. If you invest yourself in this class you will not regret it.
I had English 111 with Wolkowski and enjoyed it immensely, so I decided to sign up for her American Lit 2 class after completing English 112. There were two papers, and honestly, I didn't think they were very challenging. There are some good pieces of literature explored in this class, but frankly, a lot of it was uninteresting to me.
I LOVED DR WOLKOWSKI! she is hilarious & i laughed so much. she really showed that she cares for you. every time i see her on campus she greets me with a smile & a hug! ask for help and she will. def go see her in the real center bc she helps a lot. i always looked forward to her class. its not too hard but you do have to read the book :)
Dr. Wolkowski is probably my favorite English teacher I've ever had! A real teacher & NUTMEGGER! If you don't pass it's because you aren't doing the work she assigns. There's a point in the class where the assignments are given as effort grades, because she's literally going to go over the correct way to do it in class. PS: Read the literatures!!
Dr. Wolkowski is probably the best English teacher at WTCC. She cares about her students and is willing to help you in and out of the class. She is hilarious, kind, and smart. If you have the chance, take her class.
I had Dr. J for ENG 232 in spring 2018 and fall 2016 for ENG 111. She's one of my favorite professors ever: she's incredibly intelligent, immensely supportive, and seriously hilarious. If you love American literature or want to learn more about it, I not only recommend, but implore, that you take it with her. I will never forget this class/Dr. J!
Definitely a little odd, but what English teacher isn't? She's very supportive and is very clear on expectations of the course. I would recommend her for any English course you may be taking with her.
Dr. Wolkowski is a dedicated teacher. She thoroughly explains what is expected, and does everything she can to help her students succeed. She expects you to do your part and work for your grade. That being said, you will definitely come out of her class a better and stronger writer if you take her advice. Highly recommend her!
She was not helpful at all. I found her to be very judgemental and harsh to me. I personally would go for a teacher who is encouraging and kind. Who also is not a toxic person.
She's sweet, funny, and happy at 8 AM in the morning. Need I say more?
The best professor at Wake Tech! Lectures are NEVER dull. Dr. W cares about your education, so she always encourages you to do your best and visit the Real Center. As long as you put in the work and manage your time wisely, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't get the grade you want.
She is an awesome teacher; I learned so much in her class. She is honest and straight to the point. Anyone who is saying bad things on here probably didn't do their work which is very unfortunate because she LITERALLY helps with everything.
An amazing and incredible teacher. She really cares about your education and will put forth her best effort to help her students if they put in effort as well. She was fully wide awake at 8am and always made us laugh to help wake us up.
Professor Wolkowski (Dr. J for short) is quite possibly the best professor at Wake Tech. If you appreciate someone with wit, charm, and eccentric sarcasm then this professor is for you! She provides thoughtful intellectual insight on whatever topic is being discussed and always keeps the class engaged with her spicy attitude and charisma. Love her!
Prof. Wolkowski is easily one of the best professors I've ever had! She is absolutely hilarious and genuinely cares about her students. She tells you exactly what she expects and gives you the steps to get there. She was also very helpful during office hours and over email. She made the class very enjoyable.
I LOVE Dr. Wolkowski! She is one of the funniest professors I have ever had. She wants her papers writen very specfically, so if you follow all of her guidelines and seek help at the REAL center and office hours, you will do great on the papers. Made me look forward to going to class at 8 am.
Dr.J is the absolute best professor at Wake Tech. She deeply cares for all of her students and wants them to pass. I had her class at 8 am and he dry humor woke me up more than my cup of coffee. She is extremely knowledgable and entertaining. 10/10 recommend her
Dr. Wolkowski is super AMAZING. She gives good feedback. Well respected by all the students. The criteria for grading is really clear. Very fast on email. She is really caring and wants you to do well. She is inspirational. She is one of the best profs I have ever taken. Work hard and listen you will do well! I wish I could take her class again.
Professor Wolkowski always worked to help her students succeed. She was always kind, gave great feedback, and graded fairly. Any student who puts forth the effort to succeed will succeed in her class. She gives very entertaining lectures and was very specific about what and when things were due. I would definitely take her class again.
Dr. Wolkowski was amazing when the COVID-19 crisis hit- I was a student without reliable access to internet and she helped me through the difficult transition. She was supportive, funny, and never missed a beat when it came to the never-ending debate between waffles and pancakes. If you take this course, get ready to laugh. She is really amazing!
I struggled with the class in the beginning. I am not good at English. In the end, professor Wolkoski helped me to succeed. She truly cares about her students and wants the best for them!
I was able to communicate with her easily outside of class in order to improve my grade! She really went the extra mile to make sure I was successful in her class!
I had her for an online class. She posted consistently and clearly, graded quickly and fairly, and gave great feedback.
She is THE BEST. Super sweet and hilariously sarcastic at the same time. She doesnt take sh*t so just be nice and actually put some effort in and itll be smooth sailing. She was super understanding with switching to online and her class was VERY manageable. I learned a lot of useful information from her.
Fantastic teacher!!! Nothing bad to say, she goes the extra mile to make sure you understand. Quick to respond, has even helped me outside of her class. 10/10 RECOMMEND
Started with this class for my first semester back since 2015. Prof. Wolkowski responds to emails all time and quickly. Very helpful when it comes to the papers, can send her your drafts, she will comment on what you should fix for a good grade. Very kind and caring for her students. Be ready for Journals at the start just hand in on time nd u good
She was rude and inconsiderate. She grades insanely heavy and gave out bad grades because she thought I was "dumb" which she stated to me multiple times. She is horrible.
Ill keep it simple: Great feedback Supportive Genuinely Cares DO NOT MISS A DUE DATE. POC/lgtbtq+ friendly
She definitely makes you work for your grade. The papers are kind of hard, but she gives a lot of step-by-step feedback. Definitely look around blackboard and go in each folder, she has tips and tricks everywhere. She's SUPER easy to contact outside of class (emails in minutes) and is understanding of any personal issues that interfere with class
Professor Wolkowski was amazing. She can grade a but tough but fair. If you are unsure of an assignment you can always email it to her first for feedback. She is very quick to respond to emails even on evenings and weekends. She has a great sense of humor. Highly recommended!
Dr. Wolkowski is super personable, understanding, caring, and helpful. If you put in the work, shell go out of her way to help you even outside her office hours. Her expectations are very clear so her grading is strict. Shes a really cool, quirky person and an awesome prof.
I loved her class because she knew exactly what was going to be taught and knew how to explain things appropriately. Would def take her again. She also has the resources to provide you with if you have any difficulty with her material. i absolutely loved her class. It was a very well planned semester.
Professor Wolkowski balances her high standards with concern for her students to do well in her class. She has a great sense of humor and wants to prepare students for college writing. Professor Wolkowski is also approachable and works with a student for the best outcomes.
Honestly the best professor I have ever had. She cares deeply about all of her students and wants them all to succeed in her class.
I didn't have anything wrong with her, I just wasn't able to be able to focus on writing papers and having to turn them in step by step. Would not recommend doing this class online if you have terrible adhd
Professor Wolkowski has been the best English teacher I have ever had. She is a tough grader, but if you put in the effort to do what is asked of you for the papers, she gives numerous compliments. Ask for help, and you shall receive it (please visit the ILC and REAL Center, too)! I have so much more confidence in my writing, thanks to her. 10/10
Dr. Wolkowski is one of the best profs I've ever had. She is super attentive and she really gets to know each of her students. I mean she would remember things that I said months ago. She is a tough grader, so if English is naturally hard for you you may struggle, but you will learn a lot. She also responds to emails with LIGHTNING SPEED. Loved her
I wish I could take Professor Wolkowski each semester even if the classes aren't english. She was such a delight and has the best sense of humor. She is a tough grader, but it's only because she wants the best from her students! She is consistent with feedback and answers emails quickly. Highly recommend her!
DONT TAKE THIS TEACHER. I took this course over the summer and this lady made my life terrible so thank God I quit. She does not have clear grading criteria for some assignments and took off points unnecessarily. She has very high standards but never tells you what those are. I consider myself a good student but my grade almost dropped to a B here.
As long as you try and keep up with the work, this class should be an easy good grade.
I had a wonderful time in Dr. Wolkowski's class. She is an amazing teacher and is always there to help students along the way. She will always manage to make the class a serious learning environment but is still able to be hilarious at the same time, I strongly recommend taking this class!
By far the best English teacher I've had. Responds to emails quickly as well. As long as you aren't lazy you'll do well.
She is really good at teaching and is very clear about her expectations. However, you must put in the work for this class, if you slack off you will NOT get a good grade. She is also nitpicky and attentive to details so you must heavily edit your assignments over and over again before turning in your assignments.
I took Dr. J in ENG-111 as a CCP student. She is an amazing professor and truly cares for her students! I learned much more than any class I have taken for English. Make sure to do the homework on time and read the required material before class, because there are pop quizzes. You will be able to write a college-level paper after this class!
Dr. Wolkowski has a lot of energy for what she does, and that's a huge positive. Homework wasn't always clear (Had to type bullets on a Word document since she always orally spoke it and nothing more), but she's one of the sweeter professors that I've had, and the class environment was probably the best I've ever had because of who was in it.
Prof. Wolkowski was a very fun & sociable teacher. If you follow her schedule for each essay & bring the outlines on the day they're due, you should be set. If you have any questions she will gladly answer them. She also reads everyones drafts before the final due date. She is a tough grader, so do thorough grammar checks before turning in essays.
Amazing teacher, strict but fair, funny and a great teacher, would come by again anytime!
Dr. J is the best English teacher. I had her for ENG 111 and I am taking her again for ENG 232. The classwork itself takes a good amount of effort, but the expectations are clearly laid out. As long as you meet them, you will be fine. She makes time in class to work with each student individually. She is also very funny and class is never dull.
She is full of energy. Pretty entertaining class. Just be prepared for every class meeting, take notes, and nail down her criteria.
Her jokes always brighten my day!
Prof Wolkowski is amazing. You can tell she is a very enthusiastic and genuine teacher. She encourages you to participate in conversations during lectures. She is somewhat of a tough grader. Even though I did recieve an A, I got low As or high Bs on papers I thought I did really well in. However, she does give GREAT feedback.
Super funny lectures! It felt like she had everyone's name memorized by the second 2 class, which really shows she cares about her students. Assignments are very demanding, so not procrastinating is a must. Make sure you bring a laptop! Keep up with the due dates and reach out if you need help and you'll do fine.
Professor Wolkowski would be my first recommendation to new students. I would write so much more if I could. She lays things out perfectly so that beginners can grasp the lecture, and sets you up for success. She is extremely organized, funny, and personable. I cannot say enough good things about her.
I want to clarify by say she was not a draining person whatsoever, she's very caring! She made lectures fun and cared about the wellbeing of her students. But she is a tough grader. Her feedback is either extremely helpful or very confusing. If you are slower than most people, I recommend finding someone else. I'd would say to meet her though!
Dr. Wolkowski is my favorite professor at Wake Tech. Not only is she entertaining in her discussions, but she's also a very smart educator. Other English professors are simply not as good as Wolkowski. She perfectly planned each day of the semester to be productive and gave us a calendar of the daily itinerary for the entire semester.
I always struggled in academics barely making it through high school, in Wolkowski's class I had the most enjoyable, and practical learning experience. If you think she is too tough, it's because you don't know she's pushing you to solve and learn, because she knows we are capable. Wolkowski is a character of brilliance and humor you cannot forget.
Wolkowski's ENG111 class was a real highlight - her engaging lectures and clear expectations made for an enjoyable learning experience. While the assignments are demanding, using resources like unstuckstudy for study prep was a game-changer. Definitely take her class if you're up for the challenge!
I wish I could have another class with Wolkowski. She is the absolute BEST.
Dr. Wolkowski is a great professor with engaging lectures. She explains how she wants things done and provides examples. I recommend taking her class to improve your writing and be well-prepared for ENG 112. She also writes excellent recommendation letters! I didn't get the best grade in her class, but I walked away with a lot more knowledge.
Very difficult professor
She is a very caring and entertaining professor but she is a tough grader. Her feedback was so confusing and I did not understand her grading criteria. I don't recommend this class if you are really weak at English but if you are really good at English you can definitely do well in this class.
Dr. W has a heart of gold and is also the funniest teacher I've ever had She's constantly cracking jokes while also explaining the material in an understandable way. Pay attention to how she explains papers and how she wants them set up and the class is a breeze. Would absolutely recommend her class to anybody that wants to actually enjoy English
shes very sweet, but when it comes to explaning what is expected to be turned in, it can be very confusing since she jumps from one topic to another and at the end you do not know what is due. If you are not good in english then I recommend not taking this class with her because she grades very strictly and she also has favorites in the class!!!
A great professor. Her lectures are fun, and she is a very funny and engaging person. You spend a lot of time on papers, but you cover a lot in class which helps a lot. Her grading is a little weird at times because she takes points off and doesn't really explain why. But overall, If you do your work, and on time, you will succeed.
Prof W is the best! She gives great lectures and every day you'll learn something new so missing one day can affect a lot. She is definitely a tough grader but if you follow all her instructions, you'll be fine. If english is not your first language then you should consider taking another prof because it's quite difficult to follow her.
Really great teacher, she is pretty funny at times and keeps the flow going. Has a lot of conversations with the class, and she will talk forever.
Prof Wolkowski is... interesting! She's funny but sometimes she'll say things that made me look at her sideways. She's EXTREMELY straight forward, she's not afraid to call you out in class if need be. Good teacher otherwise. I respect that she prefers to have physical media and handouts in class instead of encouraging us to pull out our laptops.
Professor Wolkowski is a good teacher. She's very clear about her expectations about HW quality/deadlines. She is interesting though... She's VERY BLUNT, GUYS. If you're more sensitive and you have her, God bless you
She's a cool professor, truly funny BUT if you're a sensitive person like me then you'll dread that class everytime because she picked on everyone. There are 3 sets of journals so analyze 15 readings in total, it's harder each set that it's ridiculous. Very confusing feedbacks and also a very strict grader. You're weak in English? DO NOT TAKE HER!
Great teacher, if you have the opportunity to take this class, please do. Prof. Wolkowski is a really good teacher to start college with.
I've taken Dr.W twice and loved her classes! She's passionate about what she teaches, gives engaging lectures, and keeps things lively in class. Her paper corrections are always common language/grammar mistakes and content issues that every student who expects to write academically will benefit from. I'd take ENG232 again if I could!
I've taken 2 classes from Dr. Wolkowski. I struggle with procrastination but after every class, her lectures make me feel more motivated and interested in doing my work. Ucan tell she is passionate about what she does and that really radiates out and can be contagious in the bestway. If interested in majoring in english then she is truly inspiring.
This was from the spring semester of this year. Very nice, kind, and helpful! Definitely recommend.
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