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I really thought she was gonna be one of those professors that is a bore. But she comfortable all the time and makes jokes. She just so interesting.
I think she is a great English teacher if you really want to learn how to write. She teaches the how-to in writing. Gives clear feedback on your papers. Very helpful. Fun too... she suggested teh party on the last day and it was real fun.
She is great and helpful teacher.
best teacher!! Really helpful! there is always a chance to do better on the revisions!! Highly recomended
don't take her
Good.
She was a great professor and lots of fun. She was a little wacky at times, but that's what made class so much fun. There is definately always a chance to do better on the revisons because i went from an f on the first draft to an A on the revision. It was hardwork, but it paid off and this class was actually a lot of fun.
This teacher is not open minded she thinks she knows it all and is very narrow minded so if you have a creative mind this is not the class for you
I absolutely lovee her!! Shes hilarious! She truely pushes you to best of your abilities..If you take her class you'll be very satisfied for the results..Gives alot of work but it really does pay off at the end..Take her class shes awesome!!
She is great! Makes you sing if you come to class late but it's all in good fun. If you're looking for an easy A don't take her. Although she is a very fair grader and helps you the best she can, she does work you hard. It's worth it in the end though.
SHES GREAT.
She's an inspirational teacher who brings laughter and knowledge to the classroom.
she very helpful entertaining understanding and has the ability to be very mean
Very helpful, when you need it, makes awesome jokes, she is strict at grading however its for your own good I suppose.
she is amazing very nice professor just pay attention and she is really helpful
hard grader, very nice but wouldnt recommend this teacher if you want grades, ur welcome.
wacky brained teacher who thinks she knows it all gives lots of work and does an ok job of teaching some of her methods were confusing very organized to her way....she is also rude...CHANGE YOUR TEACHER
she is nice an yes she gives jokes but i wouldnt recommend her as the best english teacher.she is very confusing an every paper you turn in no matter how long or short has to be rewritten. if you get her as a proffessor run especially if you are tryin to get into the nursing program.
The first day she seemed very nice. After that her demeanor was different.She is extremely narrow-minded and thinks she knows everything. yet she does not have a doctorate degree. If you love to do things very hard take her if not then don't. You will often have to redo essays up to three times. One of the hardest classes to pass.
baumgartners class is alot of work but if you do all the homework and always show up to class on time you will get thye grade you deserve. she always makes the class fun, i got an A in her class
She is the right teacher if you really want to improve your writing skills and want to work hard. She always calls attendance at the time class is supposed to be started. Not even 2 minutes later. If you don't think you will be able to show up on time, don't take her. Yet, you can rewrite your midterm and essays for a better grade.
This prof. is awesome...she doesn't mind being called jennifer...she makes time fly so fast...her humor makes you want to complete her work...shes not the easiest but if you dont mind putting your best foot forward to reach success, then shes the right prof. for you!
If you are lazy do not take this class. A's are possible and have to be earned. She should be teaching at an Ivy league that is how great she was as a professor. Many people claim she thinks she knows everything and that is because she actually does. Very knowledgeable, funny and in a nutshell just a great class to be in.
She is awesome i definitely recommend her to anyone, she cares about her students grades, just be there everyday and she will see that u are successful.
She is the best professor. She teaches very well and knows everything. She is very concerned about her students and her grades. She doesn't make them panic. She is very beautiful:). She doesn't let you down and will help you whenever you need her. She is mind blowing.
She is a hard grader proffesor, she would make you revise all essays but at the end it is all worth it because if she see that you are trying to improve your writing she will give you a good grade!!! I GOT B+ :)
Loved her!!! the best professor ive ever had
you will love her. she has the passion of quality teaching.kudos....
DON'T DO IT TO YOURSELF UNLESS YOU LIKE WORKING ON PAPERS OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND NEVER FEELING LIKE YOUR MAKING IMPROVEMENTS. She is annoying and thinks to "In the box" Shutting down anything she doesn't agree DOESN'T HAVE a CLEAR grading system. Didn't really learn anything, she just talks the entire time, things semi useful to the work. unclear.
The Best Professor I ever had, she is very helpful and awesome.
She is a great professor if you want to work for your grade.She is not going to give you a grade you don't deserve she will make you work for what you get.so if you want to slide through and learn nothing don't choose her
By far the best professor i've taken in LAGCC. I Took her over a year ago, and till this day, i'm using the methods she taught me. She does give a lot of writing assignments but they are arguably easy. Easy A, you just have to work your butt for it!
Best professor by far, very helpful and extremely nice.
She's a know it all, not open minded hard grade rude as he'll not funny, talks and jokes to much unclear and a bad teacher overall. HATE HER. Dont do it to yourself, choose another teacher
At first i was ready to withdraw but once we got into the semester, i knew it was best for me to stay. She grades hard but its definitely for the students benefit. She gives chances to revise all the work for a higher grade. Definite a plue in the end. TAKE HER
This professor is very hard in grading she will give you a lot of chances to rewrite your essays. She is crazy about perfection and she's going to make your life hell she has nothing to do but make u rewrite ur essays. If you're very good in English then you can take her if not you're just going to kill yourself struggling just way too much.
This professor is so awesome. Just finished my final today and im going to miss her classes. Shes hilarous. She makes art movements and weird paintings relatable and interesting. I learned a ton and wish every professor could be as lively as her. Im so grateful i had her in la guardia bc shes like nyu columbia quality.:)
She is definitely a tough grader and makes you work for your grade. This class is worth taking she is an amazing teacher.
This professor always had amazing lectures and always respected by students. I would like to take her again.
I the beginning in thought she was a bad teacher but she's actually not. Gives you a lot of chances. To rewrite your paper which helps me a lot because I am a horrible writer. You should take her
Great professor. If you want to pass CATW take her. Enjoyed her class.
J. Baumgartner is an inspirational, humorous teacher who I ideally would categorize as a recommended english teacher. Baumgartner is one teacher who will break down to you in clear formatting what needs to be improved and will help you throughout the whole process of your essay, especially when it comes to your working thesis, (AIM and CLAIM).
My favorite professor so far. She's a tough grader, but she gave a lot of chances for you to revise your work. I revise mine like 2 times every paper till I achieve a satisfactory grade. It's hard, but at least she write notes in your paper, and you just need to follow those notes so you can get a higher grade. She cares for you if you're not lazy.
worst teacter ever, doesnt teach and belittles students
this lady is one of the hardest teachers i have ever had, trust me if you have a eng class with her name teaching, get out quick
void this professor even if you are enrolling classes at the last minute. Professor, is rude. disrespectful, and is not clear. Does not like answering questions, gets offended if corrected, and has no time for extra help. Always in a rush and does not effectively explain questions or problems.
even if you put lots of effort you still are not going to be reward it for it, so if you are looking for A do not take even bother her class..
HORRIBLE TEACHER. I repeat this woman is a horrible teacher and I recommend to anyone who is planning to take her better reconsider right away to switch from her class or drop it. She will give you a low grade on a paper that deserves a high or average grade on it. I hate her wit a passion
i don not recommend anybody to take classes with this woman she does not help students instead she is looking to fail students. trust me guys as a students, i want the best for you. thank u
Worst class ever. As a A+ student, I must say; this professor rarely ever clarified She ruined my GPA by giving me a C and a C-/F on every paper because she "doesn't believe in the grade D". Not to mention she thinks only truly outstanding papers deserve an A. Like, who does that...
She is a very hard grader and demanding. Dont expect to coast and pass you need to work on your writing and go out ur way for a good grade. she is rude and more demanding than needed be. don't take her class unless you want to have nightmare
I'm taking her eng99 class now she is not helpful at all. she is rude and likes to augur with students she does not have an idea how to teach students. very confusing and expects a lot from you. she just keep asking you do your summary. she doesn't teach how to write an essay at all. I want to pass catw test and want my money back.
I just advise you guys please don't this class with this professor , she is a hard grader plz drop her class as soon as possible or you will regret it.
She is tough grader, don't make your gpa goes low. She never give students A. Even people were born here! Terrible! A lot of homewotk and difficult assignments drive you crazy. If I knew her selfish personality such as like that, I'd never take her class, even bother! She is unfair, all she wants is s tormenting you because that makes her happy
I took her class in winter, the class was full, after few weeks, about 10 people dropped out the class, she gave us a lot of homework which confued us, and she never taught how to write an essay. We all know topic, thesis, but how, why? She makes so much confuse to students. After midterm, only 15 people, in the end, only 7! Yes, thus true. 7!
She is a very hard grader. she notes going to the writing center and she lets you redo your essay but still " this is not mu stander". Boom. the eesay is failed..
Very hard grader. Her class is a dictatorship, you have to shut up and listen. Yes she will clearly tell to at least half of the class to drop because otherwise she will fail them. We started more than 20 and ended only 7. But if you survive you will definitely know how to write a paper afterwards.
The worst. I will not recommend any student to take a class with this professor. She has a bad way of dealing with students. She makes you feel very much confused and i regret not dropping her class when i had the chance. Besides shes not critique at all especially for a senior professor & no matter how hard you try its not good enough for her
She thinks that teaching like working in a company and her students are her employees. please stop being bossy. I dropped out her class, it was too difficult and she likes to make you get nightmare. Around half of students have been dropped her class. I'm sure everyone will drop her class in end of this semester,
EXTREME AMOUNT OF WORK. a lot of assignments, a lot of reading, a lot of essays and rewrite. she is very hard in grading your papers, even if you put a lot of effort into it, she won't give you credit if is not up to her standards. i DO NOT RECOMMEND HER to anyone. don't make yourself miserable. you have been warned!!!!
I thought she would be a person you would warm up to ( like w.e you can deal with her) but that's not true. If you don't like her your right.. she is not a person to like...I wish I knew about her before..
Second time having Baumgartner, scoring an A in 101 and now almost done with 102. She is very informative and organized! This class is not for students who believe they'll get an easy A. You work hard for what you want and from there you'll earn it! She is also great with communication and during her office hours. Just keep up with the work.
The worst experience at LAGCC I've had so far, has been taking his class. I learned more on my own. I regret not withdrawing when I had the chance. Horrible experience.
Give's F on every first draft paper don"t matter how good of a paper it is , but you'll have till the end of the semester to keep revising your paper. Ted talk are due every week. You have to put in effort in order to receive a good grade. She has a lot of energy (too much).
the worst thing I met in my life. Her class is messed and boring. Always reading something then asks students to write. She never write anything in the board except some titles..
She is hard grader, if English isn't your first language, don't take her class. She has discrimination of students and specially who cannot speak English as well. All she does is reading and asks you to write down. She never give feedback to students and never write anything in the board, except titles. Terrible!
Good luck with this teacher. One little grammar error will cost you major points. On the one paper I have turned in so far, I have only received comments on how to use a spelling and grammar checker. HINT: Most checkers will not catch the "mistakes" this teacher will dock you points for. Using multiple checkers might save you.
she is not helpful at all. she is rude and treats her students like inferiors. she does not have an idea how to teach students. very confusing and expects a lot from you. Her class is messed without any organization, she doesn't teach people how to write an essay, all she does is reading then ask you to write down, if you don't follow it , boom!
Im a student with a G.P.A of 3.9, and 52+ credits. Having come from classes such as Calculus, and Physics, history,instructed by professors that have a Doctorate degree; I have learned to work hard for an A grade. This professor failed the entire class, professor is arrogant, you musts learn on your own, she doesn't care if you are confused
very bad professor. she talks a lot in the class, but it doesnt mean anything. No matter how many times u have been to writing center, she still writes grammer errors on ur paper. She is a very hard grade. It seems like nobody gets B, because we have been writing 3 papers, and every single person I asked in my class are all get the grade below C.
I took her class and I regret I didn't drop it, she grades your paper with her mood, doesn't matter how great they are, if she isn't in the good moon, mood, boom, you straightly get F Bringing students down and destory their lives makes her happy
A lot of homework and they account to York ur final score. Two research paper every single week, and sometime she give more than that. You must give them to her on time. She's tough grader, she give C or D to every student on their first draft. I missed two homework , my final score was B, then she gave me C,(B, B-, C+,C) don't take her class
She's the worst person I met, specially she works for education. Students get so much confused from her class, she doesn't teach people how to write, and organize an essay, all she does is reading, then asks students to write down, if you don't listen to her, you will be failed, but she doesn't teach, how students gonna do with it?
She is tough grader, her class is really tough. Tough. Tough. Tough. Don't take her class.
Throughout the whole semester this teacher has given me Fs. She's rude and gave nasty comments like "you will not make it in life" or "you will not make it in school".
The worst in lagcc, don't have her class when you see her name in your cuny first schedule, drop it asap.
She's tough grader, every essay must be prefect. She doesn't teach at all in the class, students get so much confused from her. Her organization is so messed. All she does on your paper is write "what, why, where, who, how, when" we don't know what she wants, every student gets C- or D in first drafts. Rewrite doesn't help you, ever get worst.
she is tough grader and her personality is awful. she changers money when students asked her to give the balance papers. A lot the hw you must done in on time. Two research papers every week, and so many extract ridiculous assignments she gives you. Like drawing an art, or go to museum. any miss hw will affect your final score. she is wors
Baumgartner is the worst english professor in this college. She judges students based on their race. If the student's first language isn't english, she will pick on that student. Unless you are a professional writer, do not take this class because she will not help or take you seriously. She is suppose to help students but instead brings them down
won't advise any one to take this professor. She looks at your paper likes its nothing. class is boring. takes along time to give you back your paper .will drop your GPA Never respect students and when students ask questions, she will keep rolling her eyes at students. Worst.
although she's a tough grader she wants her student to do well/ because of her class i was able to breeze through any other writing assignments i had in any other class. she was really helpful. anyone who doesn't like her is just a lazy !!!
only a few gets a good great avoid her at all cost. because of her hard grading method i have to repeat the class. she does nt like her students to be excell
Don't take her class. Just don't! She doesn't respect her stunders and treats all your works like garbage. This woman is terrible.
The worst. Believe me, don't take her class unless you want to destory your life. Extremedy rude and without respecting to students. She is picking students and always ingoring students if someone she doesn't like. The worst lady in Lagcc, why they still hiring her as a professor?
Good Professor, her class requires you to work hard.
Thanks god I dropped her class in last moment. She acts like sweet in the beginning , and makes you don't want to drop, but after the that , she starts tormenting students, she rushing all the syllabus and asks you do so many weird assignments. Grading with her mood, she's really tough grander. In the end, just 7 students left, how terrible she's!
Run for your life, she hates the world and she enjoys giving out F's. Do not take her class. I cannot find any word to state how terrible she's. No respecting, no organizing. She must to know she is teaching people, not animals!
Give your life a chance, don't take her class. The wrost! She's running students' lives and tries everything to fail you. I've never seen the worst lady in school, and her personality is terrible, I repeat it again, her personality is terrible! She's selfish, wrost, rule, un-respect , messing, discriminating, picking students, ignoring, tough,
She is one of the worst professors I have ever had. She is arrogant, rude, and dismissive of students. I wish I had taken these 240 and 241 BMCC in one semester to save time, money, and maybe have a better professor. She didn't hand out teacher evaluations at the end of the class, which I found very strange. Do not take a class from her!
Her classes are boring. She is really a tough grader gives too much of assignments. Only take her classes if you want to read a lot and if you want to drop your GPA
This is definitely the worst teacher I have ever had since I have been at LAgcc. She is not helpful at all. She does not explain what is required and she makes a big deal when you ask questions pertaining to the assignment. Beware of this teacher if you want to succeed and maintain a good GPA. She can also be bias.
She isn't very clear on what she wants on her essays topic. She grades hard and want lots of quotes in your essay, which will raise your plagiarism percentage up (even if you cite it right). She makes the class harder than it has to be, nice teacher but all over the place when trying to explain.
Are you crazy to take her class and choose her as your professor ?
She is very rude and condescending to her students and her grading system is harsh, like if you have to much space between your paragraphs she will take points off your paper. If you have to take her class make sure you read the stories for class because she will have unannounced quiz's. Avoid her periodically. Avoid her if at allpossible.
I hate English to begin with and this teacher does not help with that fact!!
HORRIBLE teacher. Do the essays and show up to class and you should be fine. I did pass but I wouldnt never want her again as a teacher. She talks down to people and she talked super slow. Her class drags on and on. Avoid her if possible
She is very paranoid of everything. she thinks the world is out to get her and that everything revolves around her. makes for very boring classroom disscusions b/c their always about her. shes never really clear on anything and just kind of trails off on her thoughts. STAY AWAY!!
She goes off topic too much, makes too many mistakes and is way too defensive for no reason. She does not treat all of her students equally and she's pretty confusing at times...
Doesn't care if you don't understand. Is very disorganized. Doesn't give students a chance to do better and narrow mind. Expects students to memorize topics in one day. Confusing syllabus. Pick student and had Discrimination to students if English aren't their first languageAlways go off topic mid lecture. Doesn't care about his students at all.
This was a Very tough class. Rewrite doesn't help you to improve your grade, ASK QUESTIONS doesnt help much because her narrow mind or get a bad mood from her . I believe this woman does care about students and likes to bring them down and failing them. dropping her class is a solution of your life.
She knows her subject matter but because she complicates everything, she is unable to give clear, concise instructions for her assignments. When students don't understand what she wants, she becomes frustrated and belittles them. I think she also has issues about authority since she constantly lets the class know she's in charge.
Drop her class as soon as possible. The worst in lagcc
She is a very hard grader and demandin . rewrite doesnt help you get better grade i wouldnt take her if u will just want to do minimal work
She is very rude and condescending to her students and her grading system is harsh, like if you have to much space between your paragraphs she will take points off your paper. If you have to take her class make sure you read the stories for class because she will have unannounced quiz's. Avoid her periodically. Avoid her if at allpossible
Should not be teaching. She's hard to understand, makes a difficult subject more difficult. I hate going to her class
the class itself is fine but the essays are killer. she wants you to be really specific and will attack you personally if you argue with her. wants things done her way. if you're used to getting good grades in english, prepare for a shock. there are better teachers to take.
At mandatory conferences, she attacks the student rather than give constructive criticism. Also is inconsiderate on time leaving students waiting hrs She does not want to hear anything other than you agreeing with her. If you do not agree with her, you have to hold it in or she will take it out on your grade.
Never had a worst experience with a professor. She goes on random racial and feminism rants. Her assignments are unclear and you will not get a good grade unless its done the exact way she wants it. Very bipolar, rude, and is not understanding. She doesn't believe in technology, so don't bother emailing. Avoid, period.
If you take her class, make sure you get on her good side: be prepared, come to class on time, and always agree with what she has to say. She goes on long tangents and you learn almost nothing. Gave students F's on papers for absolutely no reason, and couldn't ever explain why in meetings. She will ruin your GPA
Toke her 101 this semester. I have to say, she made me hate this course, she is tough grader, gives Fs in students papers , and never made her assignments and essay clear, no one knows what she wants. The class was full. But in the end, more than half had been dropped out her class. People, don't take her class, I'm an example for you guys.
I always loved English and this class made me hate to come into school. If you don't agree with everything she says you will be attacked personally. For a while I did not want to come into class and I just wish I had dropped it. Even showing effort like going to the writing center won't do anything. Semesters finally over. God bless.
I needed an A for nursing and I just found out that you can't retake a class unless you scored below a c average, she gave too much work and for someone who has always received A's on my essays she made that completely impossible, her feedback is garbage because it doesn't even matter if you revise, the grade change is very minimal
Choosing the right professor isn't easy! Why lagcc still hires her to teach students . She's distaste drop her class asap, she is so dramatic
Poor educator. Poor personality
This teacher completely changed my perspective of English. I used to hate this subject, but now I love English and considering majoring in English. Im thinking about moving to England to learn more about the origin of the language.
she wants to come off as if she cares but she doesnt. Even if you are consistently asking for advice and showing your effort, shes never satisfied. she expects too much participation for such a boring class. Shes boring her self. I dont recommend her at all!
Very unorganized. She tells students to briefly write about something and then complains about things students didn't include, without her explaining or asking for them it. She isn't very clear about what she wants. She said it herself, she "doesn't give As". The highest grade you'll receive is B+ whether you deserve it or not. One of the worse.
Adequate at best. You won't learn much, many of the classes were a complete waste of time and money. If you're looking for an easy A this will do. Prompts are boring, redundant, and vague advice is minimal.
She is extremely narrow-minded and thinks she knows everything. she does not have a doctorate degree to teach people
If you are not a perfect wringer, Don't take her class. She WILL drop your grade for a missed comma etc. Her lectures are LONG and dry. she really doesn't know how to teach people, I think because she doesn't even have bachelor degree and she is rude.
She likes to be top on students, she thinks she know everything even she's swrong then argue with students. I really don't like her personalities, arrogant, selfish, careless, like to ignoring students' question or keep rolling her eyes to students. Don't take her class.
Do NOT take her. I got B in her class by the grace of God. This woman is a nightmare for students . She blames the students for not following her way to write essay. She gives random scores that have a high percentage weight. and heave assignments in every week.
she likes to be top on students, that makes her proud of herself. stay away from her . she is my nightmare. in the beginning, the class was full, but in the end, just few students. please check if her name in your schedule. you must drop it asap
She doesn't really help the students! you ask her for help and all she does is say," You have to figure it out". SHe's hands you things and expect you to figure it out by yourself. Tough grader, I never felt inspirit in her class, she gives F in everyone's first pepper, don't take her class, she will make you lose the passion in college.
No respect students . Don't take her class.
doesn't matter how many time you're going to writing center, Even the tutors say that essay is prefect, she said that "this is not my stander ?" Excs me ? she doesn't even have master degree to touch people, what is her standers? Just please don't take her class, she only deserved stapler job. she make me lose all the passion in college.
took her class in 2016 and all I have to say was Horrible! This woman isn't hear to teach she's here for the checks and doesn't care about his students at all. I tried my best to stick it out and at the end i've learned nothing. She's a very tough grader and confusing when teaching. It should be a class, not in jail
The class is tough tough tough, so many papers and a lot of homework, she is tough grader , grades paper randomly and with her mood. She's unknowlegeble , she knows nothing and she never respect to students, students must agree her otherwise she is gonna augure with you. She's a fighter for student. And she's very rude.
She's very rude, she doesn't want any student to against her opinions, they must agree with her, otherwise, she's gonna treat you like nothing, she thinks she knows everything, but she got 2 narrow view. She doesn't explain clean, a lot of ridicules assignments drive you crazy an make you can't focus other classes. Doesn't have degree to teach
The worst experience in lagcc is her. The class is really tough, she keeps pushing students to be stressful. She doesn't explain clearly, students always get confuse from her, then they are failed. Does she really have degree teaching people, don't think so. I don't like her personality, she's arrogant and rude. She's not appreciated by all
She is here not for teaching, just for checks. In her class, you will see a dark of side in human. She's dramatic and likes to make unfunny jokes. She's rude and get narrow mind, she thinks she's the best teacher in school and thinks she know things more the everyone. I think she's in climacteric period or she gets lack love from her husband.
avoiding her like tuberculosis. she's terrible.
She's like Ebola virus. I always loved English class but class made me hate to come into school. If you don't agree with everything she says you will be attacked personally. For a while I did not want to come into class and I just wish I had dropped it. Even showing effort like going to the writing center won't do anything. God bless you guys.
When I took Jennifer class she was really demanding about the work we had to do for the class, it was really excessive. At one point I had an extenuating circumstance and asked for an extension she was so rude about it. It was honestly the worst experience I had at Lagcc thus far.
This class is ok, essay and assignment are killer, she gives a lot of assignment it makes you cannot focus other classes, she's rude and tough grader, rewrite can save you. Too much work and she isn't unknowable. If you dont want get grade between c-d and do unlimited works just take her class, she will let you know how life is that tough.
A great professor I've met so far. She cares students and she wants students to do their best. she just want students understand what she teaches . Even so many assignments she gives, she just want students to practice their writing skills and to get known the world. She's tough grader, but she's helping students to improve them. Take her class!
The assignments were vague. I could seldom take creative liberty on my work, and she would leave confused comments when I tried. She always asks for more, but never says what "more" is. Essay's had potential to develop unique ideas, but these ideas were stifled by her comments and expectations. Class discussion was an absolute train wreck.
Professor Baumgartner is a very inspiring person you will have to work hard, but it is useful the fact that she lets you revise your essays as many times you want shows already that she is willing to pass all her students all you have to do is to show that you are interested in her class and complete all her homework and you will be good !!!
She's horrible, don't take her class. The reason she stay in lagcc just for tormenting students
Horrible instructor! Instructions are very unclear and confusing. Do not expect a good grade. Very hard to please and nitpicks at you. Good luck with this teacher. One little grammar error will cost you major points. On the one paper I have turned in so far, I have only received comments on how to use a spelling and grammar checker.
She is simply mean and rude when you don't follow the exact specifications for each assignment, which aren't always clear. I would never take her class again. Barely passed.
This thing(JB) will assign essays & will REFUSE to help you if you have a question about the assignment. When I asked her a question about my essay, she told me to find help from anyone but her. It does not clarify anything about the assignments. That thing doesn't explain assignments well but it is a tough grader
She was unable to give a clear prompt for what she wanted making it hard to write anything.
She has many problems with teaching like if you come late ,she will warn you . if you did not understand her lecture she wont repeat again . She doesn't respect student. She is very tough in grading , 90% of students drop her class . and first few weeks she teach very slowly and in last few weeks he push to her limits
It's very hard to pass this class from her class even more not hard studying , or grammar mistakes .. I recommend native speaker can take her class . Those immigrants is not easy to get B or Up to B-
A good professor won't get so many dislikes. She has no clue how to teach and on top of it there is a Departmental requirement how many A how many B she must have. Has rude attitude, especially if you challenge her with a question. Not clear: lectures-speaks to quiet,board writing-too tiny letters
She was not a very enthusiastic prof, if it weren't for attendance i would not have attended lectures, as the material she tried to teach was dry and boring. She's a tough grader and an excessive amount of work is required to achieve a reasonable grade in her class, wouldn't recommend.
She is a terrible prof. She expects us to read a novel a week for a total of 5 novels. Unrealistic expectations for assignments and grading. Also very vague in her marking. The cherry on top is that the final is Cumulative! Stay far away if you can!
WORST ENG TEACHER EVER! A good prof was substituted in last minute. In my schedule , my English 102 showed another high rating prof. I regret I didn't drop her class. She's rude,doesn't help her students at all, and is completely unfair and out of line at times!
This woman is selfish and very rude,she doesn't respect students at all. She's rushing everything as if she is trying to cram two semesters into one. She also expects everything done in the most specific manner and will not accept any onions from students, very suborn . She is passionate, but she just expects too much in too little time.
Nice teacher but gives a ton of work in little time. So many essays and homeworks she gives. And she talks all class long.
Miss B is a fantastic professor. If your attitude or grammar sucks it not her problem, this is college not high school, welcome to the real world! She lets you resubmit your essays as often as you want, allowing for everyone to achieve an A. I recommend her 100%
This my best experience in English class. I learned very much and more I'm more motivated to learn more. Excelent Professor
When I first started this class I was very optimistic. She seemed well-organized and had a timeline for the assignments. As the semester went on I learned that she doesnt care about how good your essay was. She only cares about her opinions and if you dont meet those expectations dont expect a good grade or even a grade at all. Run far away
Excellent Professor! You will definitely learn. She knows how to teach.
Take this class, and show up and take it seriously and you'll get a good grade. Miss B teaches at a level which will help you achieve a degree. She allows you to revise all your work over and over. Truly a great teacher who really cares about the futures of her students, I will miss her classes. Wonderful professor even if Eng is your 2nd language.
She is a great professor! If you do all the work you are suppose to do and follow the instructions on certain assignments you will get an A in this class. She lets you revise your essays as many times as you want, so long as you stay consistent. The beginning of the semester might be a lot in terms of homework but it gets a lot easier in the end.
About to graduate and couldnt have done so without this amazing teacher!! My first 2 essays were F ��she worked with me, eventually I got an A+ in her class, then could never have achieved an A in psychology or community health without Miss Bs Eng 101..I miss her and made some great friends in her class! Lagcc r lucky to have her! A PURE GEM
Her teaching style flaws. I wish I had taken the class with a different professor.
Had a hybrid course so more work at home than normally. Perfectly reasonable amount of work and readings. 1 short response per week, and gave 3 essays throughout the session. Very kind and helpful with grading. One essay received a F for failure to cite properly, and after revisions, turned into a B. With a good work ethic, this should be an easy A
She is a good professor, gives you unlimited revisions for essays and works with you if you show effort in her class. I still watch TED talks after completing her course. Take her you will work for your grade but an easy A means you did not earn it.
Such an amazing professor! Got me to appreciate and love english once again. True definition of a teacher. The work is very well explained well ahead of time. Keep up with the work assigned and you will get the grade you deserve. Best professor ever, make sure to take her for any English class.
Best professor Ive ever taken in my life ! She is an absolute gem. Very helpful and understanding ! Seriously couldnt ask for a better professor . I will miss her . I wish every professor was like her.
MS. B HAS A GREAT PERSONALITY AND MAKES CLASS ENJOYABLE. SHE DOES PROVIDE HOMEWORK AND ALLOWS AS MANY REVISIONS AS YOU WANT ON ESSAYS TO HELP RAISE YOUR GRADE. SHE GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO GET THE GRADE YOU WANT, HOWEVER YOU NEED TO WORK FOR IT. SHE ALSO GIVES EASY EXTRA CREDIT THAT SHE ADDS ON TO YOUR FINAL GRADE. IF YOU DO THE WORK, YOU'LL PASS!
She's honestly my best teacher I had so far in LAGCC! She's so enthusiastic in class, especially because I took her at 8 am. Honestly, she does give a lot of homework but she always puts it on the board when everything us due. She made us write a lot but don't be scared she gives you a lot of time to do revision if you want to get an A.
After I read the review, a student wrote about how there is a lot of homework but personally, it helps to write our essay better and makes you informative so, strive for knowledge. To be honest there is a fair amount to write but I went through with this class even when English is my second language so if I can and everyone can then, why not YOU?
This prof was interesting to say the least. Her course work was unnecessarily hard/long/unclear. She acts like shes a woke pc person BUT, is extremely condescending and fails to realize most of her student are generally underprivileged poc. How ironic. Shes judgy & I felt uncomfortable in her class & communicating with her. Wouldnt take again
I am graduating from a 4-yearcollege and I have to say that she has been the BEST professor I have ever had. She is though, strict and she pushes you to do more, however, she really cares about students and that you learn. Her class was fundamental for my degree and even though I had to work a lot for her class I am twice grateful for what I learnt
Very tough class and gives a lot of work. Somewhat of a perfectionist and it easy to not get a good grade in her class. Attendance is based on if you show up before your name is called. If you show up after (even if she is still taking attendance) you are late. Fast Food Nation Book used and food heavy course. Boring but informative. Caring/nice.
Amazing professor. Always willing to help and provides excellent feedback. I would 100% take this class again. There is a lot of work to do, but overall, it will make you a much better writer. Her course packet is amazing, and so are her ideas. It's all very straightforward and clear. Her class has made my writing much better.
Lots of homework but its manageable, shes very understanding and will teach you how to write amazing papers
Dont let others stop you from having an amazing professor. She was my spring semester eng 101 teacher. She is a very hard grader, lots of reading to do and papers. She gives you so much time to revise your work and you can keep revising them up until the session is over . She will make you a better writer. Her class helped me in my other Classes.
Prof B is the usual teacher that it's not easy to convince in order to you papers, like on assignments she wants you to think and put your thoughts critically together in a way that makes clear sense. I think she is a great teacher, would give you a hard time in your writing but is for your own good. Also if you a lazy person just do not take her.
Professor Baumgartner is an amazing person. She does not give up on her students. If you show you are willing to do the work she will help you until the semester ends. This class was hard for me but she would not let me fail.
She's funny, interesting, and a great teacher. You can get an A with her, but you HAVE to keep reviewing until she's satisfied. Definitely not an easy A class but its possible. Took her on 6wk session, super exhausting because I had to review each paper 3x until an A. Though, I enjoyed her class and conversations. I felt accomplished taking her.
Professor B is demanding but fair. The workload is challenging, but she provides ample opportunities to revise and improve. Engaging lectures and insightful feedback make this class worthwhile. unstuck ai was a lifesaver for test prep.
Good professor taught me alot about essay writing! She is very passionate about her job and the work is alot but easy & she gives many opportunities to revise. If youre lazy dont take her—not an easyA class. If you wanna learn how to write better def do. She is fair and cares about her students. She is passive aggressive but that's english prof
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