4.6

Jennifer Leszczynski

Psychology - Eastern Connecticut State University

4.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

88

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Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Favorite professor at Eastern

PSY206 - 5.0 rating

This teacher is amazing

PSY212 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

39%

Textbook Required

22%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
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B+ (9)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 33 reported grades
A: 13
B+: 9
A+: 4
A-: 3
Common Tags
Respected (11)
Caring (8)
Gives good feedback (7)
Amazing lectures (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Inspirational (6)
Amazing lectures (6)
EXTRA CREDIT (5)
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Reviews (88)
5.0
2.0
PSY
Dec 8, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Mar 19, 2005

The best professor I have ever had in college yet! She makes psychology extremely interesting and fun. She is extremely easy going, funny, and helpful. She makes class exciting to go to and easy to understand and on tests she is very clear. Read your chapter, study your notes and ace the test!

5.0
2.0
PSY204
Apr 6, 2005

She is the best professor I have ever had. She goes out of her way to help her students. There is a lot of info in this class, but she explains it well with examples and stories. As long as you take notes in class, it's easy. I absolutely love this class and professor!

5.0
3.0
PSY206
May 16, 2005

I love Dr. L. I plan on taking more classes just to have her again. Its obvious she loves what shes teaching and shes very approachable, knowledgeable and down to earth. The way she presents course content is easy to understand, but she challenges you at times. I highly suggest taking any course available with her.

3.0
3.0
PSY208
Sep 3, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSY208
Sep 12, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSY206
Sep 20, 2005

she presents here lectures very well and gives extra credit for attendance.

5.0
3.0
PSY205
Sep 21, 2005

GREAT TEACHER...VERY INFORMATIVE

5.0
2.0
PSY206
Oct 12, 2005

She mixes up her lecturing and learning style, which is very refreshing. She enjoys the material, and she is personable. Stop in and talk to her anytime, she is a good person, and helpful. Her class offers a buffet in teaching.

5.0
1.0
PSY206208
Oct 15, 2005

very nice teacher, she explains everything clearly, do not have much work to do in the class just tests and 1 paper

5.0
2.0
ADOLESCENTPSYC
Oct 28, 2005

She is a really good teacher. Her power points are good and easy to learn from and she mixes it up with in-class,group activities for points. she is very willing to help and really wants you to understand and do well. she grades fairly. she really enjoys adolescent and gender psych so that's a good kind of teacher to have for those classes.

3.0
3.0
CHILDPSYCHOLOG
Nov 6, 2005

she isnt a very good teacher... She puts stuff on the tests that you didnt even go over in class. She doesnt give you a word bank for the tests either.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH208
Nov 23, 2005

Very good professor. She knows what she knows her stuff, and is very helpful. I enojy going to her class because her lectures are interesting, she makes the time goes by fast too. Defiantely recomment taking a psych class with her

5.0
3.0
PYCHCHILD
Dec 1, 2005

very good professor, she makes the class seem so sort and we watch alot of films. she is very open with her own experiences which makes it that much better. however she puts stuff on exams that she has never taught. i would recommend showing up for class because she randomly gives an in class easy assignment and will grade that just for showing up

1.0
3.0
PSY208
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2005

awful class, awful teacher, don't take it. her exams don't even test your knowledge.

5.0
2.0
CHILDPSYC
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2005

Great professor! This was my only class that I did not look at the clock. She shares interesting stories with the class and her tests are not too bad as long as you study. I would definitley recommend taking Professor Leszcynski

5.0
2.0
PSY
Dec 16, 2005

GRRRRRRREEEAAT FINAL WAS OK!

1.0
1.0
PSYCHOFCHILD
Apr 22, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSY204
Apr 26, 2006

Shes nice and fun. You will enjoy going to class because its never boring. For exams, just study your notes, no need to buy the book.

5.0
1.0
PSY315
Sep 26, 2006

One of the best teachers ECSU has to offer. Really knows the material and relates it well. Plenty of personal references. You'll need to study for tests and watch out for stuff she says you need to read that she didn't cover fully in class. Time flies in class though and she's a very caring teacher with great enthusiasm.

5.0
3.0
PSYCHGEND
Dec 4, 2006

Take a class with Dr.L . You have to study for the tests hard, but if you do, you will do good in the class. Easy assignments once or twice a week. Piece of cake. One paper which isnt hard. Final is only three chapters. Take her!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
PSY208
Dec 13, 2006

Attnedance is taken randomly Offers 20 extra credit points if you completed all 10 activities given randomly in class. Tests aren't hard, just study and will get a B or better. Lectures are through slide shows. Nice teacher, she's very approachable and funny. One paper that might be a challenge if you don't prepare yourself.

5.0
2.0
PSYC208
Dec 19, 2006

My favorite professor at Eastern. I never look at the clock when I'm in her class. She makes the class really interesting, theres 3 tests and a paper and extra credit, I definitley recommend taking one of her classes

5.0
3.0
PSYABC
Dec 26, 2006

took her for psych of gender; im not even a psych major but she is one of the best teachers i've ever had....take her if u get a chance!

5.0
3.0
PSY000
Jul 27, 2007

The best ever!

5.0
2.0
PSY208
Nov 1, 2007

Excellent Professor and incredibly nice! I would take her for anything. The class goes by so fast and the material is enjoyable to learn.

5.0
3.0
PSY208
Dec 12, 2007

one of the best professors on campus. Very fair when it comes to grading. The class is very interesting and it is easy to sit through.

3.0
3.0
PSY202
Dec 19, 2007

her class was very interesting, esp. with her lectures which made me want to learn, but her tests are pretty hard. it's just 3 tests, a paper, and a final. i would want to take another class with her again.

4.0
2.0
PSY208
Apr 9, 2008

Great professor. Really interesting, but you do have to study for the exams.

5.0
3.0
PSY205
Jun 4, 2009

Social Psyc - she made the class very interesting. Must read the book/attend class in order to do well on exams b/c they are on the harder side. Did a group project which was fun/a short paper (6pgs). She relates concepts to life situations. Very nice.

5.0
4.0
PSY205
Nov 12, 2009

She is wonderful! My favorite professor thus far and has such a sweet personality.

5.0
3.0
WST257
Dec 9, 2009

Dr.L is a great professor. She is enthusiastic about teaching and about what she teaches.

5.0
2.0
PSY315
Dec 25, 2009

Great teacher, she gives fun and interesting slideshow lectures and interesting films too. You can tell she loves what she does. This was the class I would have preferred not to miss, even at 10 AM. One of the best psych profs.

5.0
3.0
PSY315
Apr 11, 2010

Great professor, psych of gender was one of the most interesting classes I've ever taken.

5.0
1.0
PSY208
Oct 13, 2010

I've taken three classes with her and she's great. I learned a lot and actually enjoyed the class.

4.0
4.0
PSY208
Oct 22, 2010

She is super nice and a really good teacher, she is tough though you definitely have to study for her tests!

5.0
4.0
PSY208
Nov 1, 2010

She is one of the most enjoyable professors I've had so far! Lecture is never boring, and she has hilarious stories to tell. Her essays can be tough if you leave them til last minute, but if you actually study for the exams a little you'll do fine!

5.0
3.0
PSY2XX
Dec 12, 2010

Great teacher! The papers are self explanatory and if you do it right very easy to get an A. Go to class and take notes because the exam questions come directly from her powerpoints! Class was very interesting and I learned alot.

5.0
2.0
PSY208
Dec 18, 2010

Lovely woman with a straight forward, easy yet informative, helpful, clear teaching method. Grades fairly and is very clear about what she requires in a paper or test. Very available for extra help. Going to class is a must; tests are based mostly on class lectures and notes rather than the textbook.

4.0
4.0
PSY208
Jan 25, 2011

Tough Wintersession Class. Personable professor.

5.0
2.0
PSY315
Nov 17, 2011

Not a psych major, but I loved Gender Psych with her! She explained the material well, and was always available for extra help. Tests are tough, and going to class is a must if you want to do well, but the class itself was always fun and interesting.

5.0
2.0
PSY315
Dec 12, 2011

Psych of Gender was the best class I have taken EVER. Great professor with great class material. She knows her stuff. She is friendly, helpful, clear, and generous with extra credit opportunities. Must attend class (you can get points at random for it) to do well on exams. Great class, I loved it and I love having her as a professor.

5.0
2.0
PSY300
Apr 2, 2012

I took childhood and gender with her and both classes were so interesting and she knew exactly what she was talking about. Very nice and made her lectures fun.

5.0
1.0
PSYINDE
May 1, 2012

She continues to be awesome. Take her!!

4.0
4.0
PSY315
Aug 30, 2012

I had her for childhood & gender and both classes were worth while. She made everything interesting and she is not only a great professor but a great person as well. Very easy to talk too and is willing to help you with class related topics and other things as well. Definitely take a class with her!

5.0
2.0
PSY206
Oct 22, 2012

Favorite professor at Eastern. Theres a lot of content but she explains it all very clearly and makes sure you understand. As long as you attend class and study, you'll get an A

5.0
2.0
PSY206PSY204
May 8, 2013

great teacher, definitely recommend her classes. grading is straightforward, it's easy to stay on track. she's clearly passionate about psych and has a lot of fun stories to help teach. go to class, take notes... A

5.0
2.0
PSY208
Feb 21, 2014

Great professor, always willing to help. I would take her for anything.

5.0
2.0
PSY208
Feb 21, 2014

Great professor always willing to help. I would take her for anything.

5.0
4.0
PSY212
Mar 5, 2014

Excellent Professor and incredibly nice!

5.0
4.0
PSY204
Mar 26, 2014

She is the best professor I have ever had. The class is very interesting and it is easy to sit through.

5.0
3.0
208
Nov 12, 2014

she is the absolute best professor ive ever had, she is extremely helpful and if you take notes and listen to her lectures (which are actually really interesting) youll do perfect on the test. The study guides have everything the test has on them, shes the nicest teacher and the absolute best teacher ive ever had hands down. ive taken 5 classes

4.0
3.0
208
Dec 15, 2014

Very helpful, sweet and clear. Tests come straight from the notes. Easy to do well, If you put in the effort and go to class. If you're going to have her, take a breathe of relief.

4.0
3.0
PSY204
Grade: B-
Apr 13, 2015

One of my favorite professors. The lectures were always interesting and entertaining. Studying for tests is a must if you want to pass!

5.0
3.0
PSY208
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2015

She's amazing! This is the second course I've taken with her. Her lectures are to the point, there's no ambiguity. She does have random activities that she grades. If you don't show up to class you risk losing 5 points. Her exams are exactly what she gives you to study. The material is pretty easy, you just have to study. Yea, great professor!

5.0
4.0
PSY315
Grade: B+
Jan 21, 2016

I absolutely adore her and would take any class you can with her. I truly enjoy going to her classes and learn so much. Her tests are sort of difficult sometimes, but nothing you can't manage if you pay attention and take notes. Her sense of humor and understanding of college kids really makes it enjoyable. I HIGHLY recommend her.

5.0
2.0
PSY315
Grade: A
May 11, 2016

She's so clear about what she wants. Easy to do well if you just do the work.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 11, 2016

Very nice, very clear and gives help when you need it.

4.0
4.0
PSY212
Grade: B-
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

This teacher is amazing! Her lectures are very easy to sit through, and shes constantly available if you need help. You really need to study for her tests, as they are difficult. Everything on the test is taught! I have highly reccomend this teacher!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY204
Grade: B+
May 5, 2018
Would take again

Loved this professor and would definitely take again. Exams are hard but not impossible. Write down all of the notes on the slides and if you miss a day you HAVE to get the notes from someone bc they are not on bb and they will be on the test. Study every single thing you wrote down. 4 small papers due throughout semester, easy to do.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY315
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Leszczynski is one of the best professors at Eastern. I've taken two classes w/ her & I'm taking another one w/ her this semester. Her lectures are informative & easy to sit through. She doesn't post lectures so make sure you go to class. If you miss class the TA will have the notes. The test aren't very hard if you study and journals are easy

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
PSY208
Jan 24, 2019
Would take again

I took this class online during winter break. Everything on blackboard was in order and easy to follow. She broke up the lecture videos so they were not too long. The work was fair and not too hard. I would love to have her in a class on campus! Highly recommend for an online course.

Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY204
Grade: B+
Apr 3, 2019
Would take again

to preface, I am a student that absolutely hated psychology going into this course. I did not have a positive outlook however she made me love this subject. She presents information in a way that makes it interesting and relates it to many examples so you can fully understand it. Shes clear about how she will grade and I would absolutely take again

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
PSY208
Apr 5, 2019
Would take again

This was a great class, the material was clear and easy to understand. She gives feedback and is always available. Also, it is important to add, that it was very interesting as well.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY210
Jun 1, 2019
Would take again

Absolutely love Dr. Leszczynski. I have taken now 4 classes with her and would always be down to take another one. I never liked developmental psychology but she teaches it in such a way that makes it interesting. Love her classes and her! Take a class with her if you can!

Respected
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
PSY210
Apr 17, 2020
Would take again

Wonderful teacher! Reason why I changed my concentration. You'll lover her lectures and all the fun activities she has in class. MUST take her if you are a psychology major, especially if you are thinking of a career in developmental psychology.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

Awesome professor. She really cares about her students and wants to help everyone any way she can.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY210
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

Loved her class. the content was interesting and I enjoyed coming to class. doesn't use the textbook that much and is very passionate about what she teaches. She is a down to earth professor and I would recommend her classes to anyone!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY10893
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

I have taken two courses with this professor and wish I had time to take more. Dr. Leszczynsk is so passionate about her research and her work as a professor. She encourages tons of group discussion and is open to hearing what all of her students have to say about a topic. Highly recommend this amazing professor.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
PSY314
Grade: B+
May 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I'm absolutely shocked this professor has a decent rating. Truly the absolute worst. Course is extremely boring, lectures are vague and then the exams are timed and the questions 10x's harder than the simple lecture material. She is the type of person who expects everyone to do great but she barely does anything other than upload old lecture vids.

5.0
3.0
PSY210
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2021
Would take again

I went into this class not knowing what to expect. Little did I know I was going to consider working with older adults. The passion she has towards the material makes it very interesting and leaves you wanting to learn more. I loved the class discussions, they allowed me to ask questions and hear from my peers.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY314
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2021
Would take again

Professor Leszczynski is amazing. She really cares about what she is teaching and wants you to do well. I took this during the pandemic and it was online so we met online once a week and for the rest it was taking notes on recorded videos which were great. Grades came from exams mostly but she prepares you for them, just study and you should be set

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

Super easy class with a very nice professor. Not much work at all, just one discussion post a week and an assignment and that is pretty much it.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY315
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2022
Would take again

I've taken 3 classes with her and they are all so easy. Not much work and her lectures are not very loaded. Gives lots of extra credit. Nice professor.

Respected
5.0
2.0
PSY314
Grade: A+
Apr 7, 2022
Would take again

I really enjoyed all my classes with her. She's nice and I like that she always uses real life examples. Her classes are pretty easy and she is a really easy grader. There's lots of extra credit too.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
3.0
3.0
PSY210
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

The class isn't too hard but the 4 exams are pretty hard. There's multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer. All in all the class is fine but it overlaps a lot with family psych with Dr. Keyes

Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PSY314
Grade: A-
May 7, 2022

The class seems easy. but her exams are unreasonably hard. Be sure to watch all the 50-minute videos she posts each week because they will make it on the exam!! She asks specific questions that were never covered in class. Our class average exams were never above a 75%.

5.0
3.0
PSY208
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2022
Would take again

Best professor! Lectures are well organized and easy to take notes from. Minimal/easy work, and four exams during the semester. Exams are NOT difficult to do well on if you study, she doesn't do trick questions and genuinely wants everyone to do well on exams and in class. Lots of extra credit as well! Great class, great professor, great everything

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSY210
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2023
Would take again

I take Dr. Leszczynski every time I can. Love her lectures, she doesn't rush and gives lots of examples. She lectures through power points but be sure to write down the examples she gives because it will be helpful on her exams. Weekly critical thinking assignments and responses. easy enough.

Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY314
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 3, 2023
Would take again

Loved this class. Weekly discussion posts and 1pg response, 4 exams, 1 paper. She teaches this class really well to make it interesting and engaging. Theres a few class periods where we just play with toys (playdough, blocks, legos, etc). The study guides are super helpful for the exams. She offers extra credit. Textbook isnt required which is nice

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY314
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Leszczynski is a wonderful professor- her courses are all structured the same way and instructions are very clear. Students know what to expect every week- the same assignments weekly with the same due dates. The study guides posted consist of all information on exams. Almost all assignments are based off of completion instead of accuracy.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
PSY208
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

This course was really great as a whole and the professor was super sweet and easy to talk to. The only thing is, you may struggle on exams until you understand her style of questions. (1/2 multiple choice 1/2 short answer) Literally, go to class and request power points before exams and you will do well.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
PSY210
Grade: C+
May 13, 2024
Would take again

I found this class very interesting, though it was hard for me to do well in it. 4 exams, all a little hard because shes looking for specifics. An exam i studied for two weeks for(20 hours of studying i believe) I got a low 80 on.

Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSY208
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

This was a great class and she made her lectures very engaging. I was always excited to go to class. The grade is mostly based on four tests though so if you're not good at memorizing, don't go to lectures, or don't study it's going to be hard to do well. There is a paper to boost the grade though! Super kind and caring professor!!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
208
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Great professor overall, and I especially appreciate Dr. Leszczynski's professionalism during the election. Never once did she hijack the learning environment to force a political opinion. She sticks with the science and knows we're individuals capable of coming to our own rational and well thought-out conclusions based on the data. 10/10 recommend

Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Highly reccomend if you need to take PSY101, take it with Dr Leszczynski! Sweetest most caring professor by far. Class is super informative for those wanting to go to grad school/masters. The class provides all the different job oppurtunites with what you can do with a psych degree. Class is 50 min 1 day a week. You can only miss 1 class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
PSY
Grade: A
May 10, 2025
Would take again

I have had Dr. Leszczynski for several classes and if you go to class you should be able to understand the material. She is open to discussions and gives you time to write down main ideas from slides. Information not on slides is also needed for exams which is why its a good idea to attend classes. She is one of the best!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSY314
Grade: A
May 22, 2025
Would take again

You can tell she loves teaching and cares about students. The tests are a little difficult (she says no trick questions but I caught a few). She's thoughtful when putting her slides/lectures together though. Discussion posts and short writing assignments every week though

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

39%

Textbook Required

22%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
B+ (9)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(17)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(12)
Based on 33 reported grades
A: 13
B+: 9
A+: 4
A-: 3
Common Tags
Respected (11)
Caring (8)
Gives good feedback (7)
Amazing lectures (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Inspirational (6)
Amazing lectures (6)
EXTRA CREDIT (5)
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PSY

5.0

(3)

PSYCHOLOGY

5.0

(1)

PSY206

5.0

(4)

PSY205

5.0

(3)

PSY206208

5.0

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PSY212

4.0

PSY205

3.3

208

3.0

PSYCHOLOGY

3.0

PSY204

3.0

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