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shes has a feminist agenda but she is very sexy!
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If you are male, i suggest avoidng this class. This woman is a staunch femminist and is VERY excentric! She grades terribly unfairly and focuses most of the class on poetry. Be prepared to hear how and why she hates men!
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Loved her class, she is a hard grader, you have to work. But she is very fair you learn a lot!!!
She isn't an easy teacher, but if you work hard then you should do o.k. She is very clear with what she wants and isn't your average English professor. I would recommend her to people, but only if they are willing to work hard.
LoL that's all i can say for you if you are taking her. She grade things so hard. A lot of essay and a research paper too. But she's very helpful if you have problems. I learn a lot from her class, but i wounldn't want to take her agian.
Great teacher. She will help any student out. Explains everything very clear. Grades semi hard becuase she wants the best out of her students. Also, she is very attractive
I will admit I was scared the first day of class... but as you get to know her, she is a really great person and teacher. Not the easiest class but is willing to help anyone! No, she is not a feminist
DEFINATELY NOT A FEMINIST, GREAT CLASS, POSSIBLY ONE OF THE BEST THAT I'VE TAKEN SO FAR.
Inspiring!! Innovative!! You will hardly notice that you are learning. Her class is easily managed. She explains exactly what she wants. Listen and follow through--you'll be fine
She is awesome! The work isn't too hard, but challenging, and she makes sure important concepts are understood. She is fairly brilliant, too.
She's a amazingly brilliant person who makes you learn without you even knowing it. There is alot of work but she makes it extremely interesting by her choice of reading material.
She is honestly one of the best professors I have ever had. She does challenge you, but if you're up to it, you will walk away a much smarter, open minded person. I have a new found respect for literature and the use of words. She's the best!
She's a great Prof. I encourage everyone that takes Comp II in the future take her! Made the Research paper a breeze. Take this class and learn something!
SHE IS SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND.I ENJOYED HER CLASS. SHE HAS A SPECIAL WAY OF TEACHING WHICH I LOVED. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN AND BE CHALLENGED TAKE HER!!
She is the greats teacher I have ever taken. I took her class from prep II to Comp II. She is very cool when it comes to reading stories. Her grading is fair, you have to be excellent to get an excellent grade. however almost impossible to fail.
This woman is HOT! She wears these knee highs w/ skirts all the time. I'd love to be teacher's pet w/ her!
SHE WAS NOT EASY, BUT SHE TAUGHT WELL. SHE TAUGHT ME A LOT. IT MAY HAVE BEEN A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT THAN USUAL BECAUSE SHE IS ASTOUNDINGLY BEAUTIFUL. I DAYDREAMED ABOUT HER. WOW. A-PLUS MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY. I NO SHE WON'T LIKE THIS, BUT SHE IS TOO HOT TO NOT MENTION.
Excellent teacher!!! Possibly one of the best teacher's I've ever had!!! She is really helpful, and kind..and almost impossible to fail!! Her class was really interesting and i always looked forward for it!! would recommend this class to anyone!!!!! Definetely worth it!!!
hottest teacher ever!....and her class was a good learning experience. she reminds me of uma thurman from pulp fiction, same attitude i loved it.
Beautiful in the body and mind.
Expects a lot of you. Does bring out the best in you. Prepares you for the next level. First time I ever enjoyed going to an English class.
very good teacher, i would recommend to anyone. she teaches you alot and makes you a better writer
She is the best teacher I have ever taken. And I would take her a million times if i could!!!!!!!!
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this teacher is okey, but she's too blonde for me...
She is a good teacher, but she dresses like a school girl. If she wants respect, she should at least dress her age. She is going to be a married woman soon,maybe then she will dress like a lady.
She is a true gift to her students and is among the few teachers who actually prepare their students to succeed at higher institutions. If you wish to remain ignorant or are so shallow as to respect a person based upon attire, perhaps you should consider a lesser teacher. The class was delightful.
This teacher is nice, easy class,and another britney spears.....
Shes a great teacher and prepares you for the next level. She really helped to improve my writing. I reccomend her
will be taking her again for comp2. the styles and techniques she teaches are the best. easy class as long as you do the assignments and homework.
I had no desire of taking this course. I WILL NOT BE TAKING HER FOR ENC 1102. I am not an English person, but after taking this professor I don't think I will ever be. She was funny and that is the only nice thing about her. She was a very hard teacher and didn't like her style of teaching.
Describe her? LOL Very femm, dresses like a sweet vally teenager, ice blue eyes, bleach blond hair. I think she spent most of her years as a cheerleader... Very fair, very clear, has a tendency to "Ramble" about poems, uses songs, music, writing assignments for class. Very willing to help. Do EXACTLY as she says and you will ace the class.
Professor Markham is the greatest professor that I have ever had. She takes time out to help you and make sure you understand the different methods she teaches. She's awesome
Great Professor. She really made writing a pleasure.
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Will be taking her for comp2. Very nice, and willing to take the extra time to help you if you just ask. Go to the writing center with your papers too, it will help you to get an A. Prof Sebacher makes English a FUN subject!
Great teacheer but you must work for your grade. Know the rules of grammar well! This is a very rewarding class if you are willing to do the necessary work.
Great teacher. Very knowledegeable and focused on helping. Reasearch paper is a cake the way she teaches, so are the interpretations of poems and readings. Easy A if you show up and do your work.
If you follow instructions u will get your points. Thats the easiest way to describe it. She knows what she's doing and she is probably one of the most knowledgable proffesors at valencia. She's funny, smart and direct. You will get your grades if you show the effort. Awesome teacher.
Amazing. Simply Amazing. I'm an "English" type of person, and Mrs. Sebacher just blows me away: she doesn't just teach English, she speaks and understands the language like a true scholar. With a roguish wit, and an uncompromising clarity, I think the only thing I enjoy more than speaking up (have fun with that by the way), is being spoken to (and certainly never spoken at, as I feel many of my professors seem to do). Plus she's great looking... ahem... Haha, I wonder if I'm allowed to say that...
Formally known at Jill Markham...This teacher is very awesome!!!!! She is very helpful if you just ask. The research paper was a breeze if you follow the way she teaches you. Make sure you read every poem and story in order to pass the class! ***also very hotttt!!!***
Good teacher, knows her stuff. But she needs to keep her personal life to her self. And dont argue about politics with her. She is a snob because she knows it all.
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mrs. sebacher is an awesome teacher! she helps you with stuff and she's a very nice teacher. :-)
Best teacher I have ever had. Very fun and intertaining and helps you learn new ways to write great things. This class was the only one I looked forward to going to. She the best.
Had also her for Prep Eng.II and passed it with an A - her teaching made me realize I was good at the subject and cou. The way she acts, the sarcastic sense of humor she has, and her clarity of how she wants things done makes her class fun and easy if you put forth the effort to try your best at doing the work.
She's cool and everything but assignments have no really right answers so in other words it's based on what she thinks but not difficult. Mid Term and Final pretty easy. Everything read in class is very stupid but suprisingly she's very intelligent. She does talk to much about things and she likes to preach about what wrong with the world
I really enjoyed her class, and I had my serious doubts about her at first, and thought she was too young to teach me anything about life, but she came through for us! The research paper is pretty easy, and she is willing to help. You will cover interesting topics such as careers, wars, and analyze both protagonists and antagonists, but it's fun!
Missed out on making application to nursing program to take her for comp II- it was worth it!! she is an awesome teacher and wants to see the students succeed- highly recommended!!
Not an easy grader on papers,but is still fair,often gives homework,good at explaning concepts and directions,during class discussions she sometimes gets off topic and is hard to follow,has a good sense of humor, what she teaches is very helpful for writing- I recommend her class.
I really enjoyed this class, which I didn't think I would when i started it. She was very helpful and the class material was not too challenging. She explains things very well and helps you if you need it. She made the class very fun and enjoyable to go to everyday. I highly recommend this class.
She sucks.EAP Students should never ever think about taking her class.She was the laziest tacher i've ever had,and she did NOT help us at all!
She is the best English teacher I have ever had. Her techniques of writting a paper are the best ecspeacially when it comes time to explain the midterm and final. Laid back and very clear of what she expects. Do the work and you'll pass. It is very hard to get distracted in her class.
Mrs. Sebacher is the best teacher ever!!! I give her an A++++++!! I love "faking hapiness" in her class because i usually never have to fake it. She is sooo helpful with everything, she's hilarious, and she cares about you as a person. The research paper was so easy because she gives you a GREAT technique(the quote list)!! I love her style too
I think she is the best teacher in the whole wide world. She is funny, smart, and pretty. I would definitely recommend her for English I or II. She is awesome!~ :)
Sebacher is great, very profeshinal, enjoys what she does and takes it a step farther with little lessons on what to expect out of life. She's very well educated on many subject matters. Do the work, be creative and participate, it will be a class you never forget.
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I hate english classes, and never did well in them until I had her! She teaches the best format for writing a research paper, thats worth taking the class alone!
This is a ****,irresponsible&careless teacher.She never helps.What the students get is only their grade with no comment or advice.Terrible!Her technique of writing is definitely useless.It's a very wrong,bad method of writing an essay.Other prof's MUCH MORE BETTER than her.Only 1% of student can pass her class.What a stupid horrible class!
Mrs. Sebacher is a wonderful teacher and very helpful. I took her English prep class and taking her 1101 class this summer. Great teacher to take!! Very nice professor!
Had her once again for my English class, from Fall 2006. Pretty good professor overall, works well with students, encourages them to do better. Only made a C in her class because I slacked off lol.
Profesor Sebacher is the best english teacher I have ever had. Shes fun and entertaining and at the same time very educated. She is not one of those professors who is out there to fail you, and everything she does is fair and helpful. I took her both comp 1 and 2 and absolutely loved her both times! She is fantastic!!
She is very helpful and fun to be around. You almost forget that you are in English class. She makes writing a fun thing to do.
She is awesome! So helpful, she tells you exactly how to write. Definitely take her if you can!
She's very helpful but biased in her papers. Her papers can be tough because she grades them solely on her own thoughts on the short stories. She should be able to accept the other students opinions as right answers as well. Nice and entertaining, she's overall a good teacher.
I have taken her since Prep II Reading and am now finishing up in her comp II class. She is extremely helpful and is always wanting you to suceed. She is always bubbly and as long as you do her homework and go to class you will be fine.She goes through every assignment clearly so you always get it, TAKE HER!!
SHE IS AWESOME. SHE MADE WRITING VERY FUN FOR ME! I'M DEFINATELY GOING TO TAKE HER AGAIN
this teacher is really great and funny sometimes. :) She explains the directions very clearly, and if you ask her to repeat the questions nicely, then she'd repeat it again. :) she talks fast sometimes too :)
Professor Sebacher is tough but you’ll definitely learn. It can be a challenging course for anybody that does not have English as their first language. The class is based on a lot of papers and essays, so be prepared. Overall, the class is fun and a definite learning experience. P.S: Attendance is mandatory but you can be excused if you send her an
This teacher is the best! Is extremely passionate about her job & what she's teaching. HIGHLY recommend, but you must be willing to work. She is fair and balanced. Absolutely fantastic teacher!!!
THIS IS THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER! I HAD HER SINCE PREP II SHE'S VERY CARING ABOUT STUDENT SUCCESS IN HER CLASS! SHE IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL I WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO ANY STUDENT!
Not very interesting at all
I miss mrs S!!, she was such a good teacher. unfotunately she left us in the began of the term and i hated the class after that. so i dropped it. but i would recommend mrs. S to anybody becuz she makes english fun and interesting. Take her, she is amazing!
Mrs. S is awesome. Great personality. I hate writing and actually enjoyed her class. Lots of extra credit. Overall fun class.
Great Professor, alot of help with all of the assignments and seems like she cares about your work
The best English professor you will find in Valencia. She's very concise and had amazing "gifts" of writing knowledge...If you need Freshman Comp2, try to get in her class. She's just plain amazing!! Her essays have a format that is easy to follow, she even gives a guideline to it...The things I've learned from her will carry on until I'm in school
heapfull, lots of hand outs. Manditory binder (It will get full) Alot of papers due. do not get behind. LOVE THE CLASS
When class first started I HATED her 'cookie' format of writing! But once I got use to it..it makes writing SO much easier! Especially for research papers. The teacher is VERY helpful! You do have to work for the grade but not too hard..I would definitely suggest taking her. Just don't get intimidated with the writing at first!
To quite honnest, Professor S. was the most straight foward and concise Professor I've ever had. I would highly reccomand her for students who struggle with writing. The essays and homework are helping critical, but she takes a strong emphasis on class participation and attendance.
The best prof at VCC. Enjoyed every single class. Her teaching style is fantastic, it made every assignment a breeze. I'm a much more confident and capable writer because of her. Thanks Mrs. S.
A wonderful, colorful teacher who blossoms her students in such a way with words esp. in her teaching (YOU WILL LEARN QUITE A BUNCH + VERY USEFUL!) her class wasnt hard at all (not too easy either) ^_*, she wants you to think and it turned out to be fantastic ^^ overall, its a class you would love to have! ^^ overall, is is FAIR! ^^ + nice looking!
SHE IS AMAZING!!! I LOVED HER CLASSES! I TOOK HER FOR ENC1101 AND LOVED HER WAY OF TEACHING SO MUCH THAT I HAD TO TAKE HER AGAIN FOR ENC1102! I TRULY RECOMMEND TAKING HER, YOU WILL LEARN SO MUCH FROM THE CLASS, AND IT WILL HELP YOU IN EVERY WAY AND FOR EVERY OTHER COURSE. BEST TEACHER I HAVE HAD SO FAR! THANKS JILL!
I didn't like to write before taking this class, but she made it so much fun that I actually enjoy writing now!!
So i had Jill for 2 semsters now, hated writing any kind of paper until i stepped into her class. she is an amazing professor and super easy. just do the papers and you'll ace the class. Plus theirs on 2 exams the whole semster and their super easy right out of the 2 pages she gives you all semster!
I hated her at first because she seems like a hard a$$. And, don't get me wrong, she gives you a lot of work. But you will like the class if you take her. If you want an easy A stay away. Even though she is tough I would take her again!
Jill is the most amazing professor I have ever had. She turned my writing from good to unbelievable! She is not the easiest professor, so only take her if you are willing to work hard and learn from what she has to offer. Valencia is beyond blessed to have this lady in their school... take advantage of what she has to offer! JILL IS THE BEST!!!
She's witty, exciting, intelligent, and creates an awesome learning experience for the course; however, if you're not a flawless writer her grading can be very tough, (eg, turn your paper in and pray). I Often felt I was punished for things my 1101 prof should have taught me; however, all in all, I highly recommend her & loved the class - Thx Jill.
Stay away from her if you think you are not a hard-working student. Bunch of HWS and papers to write weeks by weeks. Not easy to get an A. If you are not really good on writing, please pray for everytime when you get back your papers. I was so frustrated to attend her classes. Think twice before registering the class.
She's tough when she grades papers. But she makes up for some lost points with the many breaks she gives us... (she smokes like a chimney! eww). Overall, she's managable, if you can put up with her unnecessary sassiness. I hear her husband is the BOMB though..
She is cute, sassy, fun, intelligent, fresh and a great teacher! She really cares about each and every student and will never put a student down. Great personality for teaching! Just treat her with the respect that everyone deserves and you can't go wrong. You will learn a lot and won't even realize it!
Prof Sebacher is the shiznit. Don't take this class if you're afraid of writing. She teaches a new form of writing that is very helpful because I suck at essays. You can go to her about anything, I'm an English major with an enthusiasm more towards Editing and I felt comfortable asking if the route I was going was wise. Very helpful.
Mrs Jill is great!!!She taught me how to write research paper affectively.Wish i had her for every class!!! Totally take her if you are willing to do the work but what you learn stays with you for the rest of college.
jill is a great teacher. she teaches things that will help you for the rest of your life. although her grading is hard, she makes up for it by homework points and spelling quizzes.lots of homework and writing. if you want an easy A stay away from her, but if you want to learn definetly take her.
If your already great at English, Jill will make you even greater. I learned a lot after leaving her class with the help of a very smart young lady. Show up prepared and ready for questions and you'll do just fine.
I LOVE HER!!! I took her for prep english 2 (she only teaches it in the fall),comp. 1 and I am taking her for comp. 2. She is amazing because I was not a writer until I took her. You have to work hard and do all of the homework! Her classes are hard, but she tries to make it fun when she can. Take her as long as you are willing to work hard at it!
I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HER...I TOOK HER FOR COMP 1 AND 2.....SHE IS SO KNOWLEDGABLE AND FUNNY....SHE KNOWS HER STUFF AND SHE WILL HELP YOU IN ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE...PAY ATTENTION TAKE NOTES SHE NOT EASY BY A LONG SHOT SHE BUT SHE REAL CAND WANTS YOU TO SUCCED...YOU COULDNT HAVE A BETTER PROFESSOR..ALSO BECAUSE OF HER I GOT A SCHOLARSHIP...YEAH B
She is super hard grader! No easy A. I had to try so hard to get an A but all worth it. You'll learn everything from grammar to things in life. She is so nice to everyone! She might be hard but it's for your own good on the long term. I improved my writing a lot and learned a lot about avoiding plagiarism.
She is great, hard' but you learn so much from her class. If you want to work hard, take her. If not run as fast as you can.
I took her for Honors. Extremely HARD but you leave her class Grading other peoples paper, thats how much you learn from her class. If you are willing to work hard take her if not, try another teacher.
Professor Sebacher is easily the best professor I've studied under. She's smart, cool, tough, and genuinely interested in preparing her students for success in their college careers. If you're serious about learning to be a better, more efficient writer, you're unlikely to find a better person to learn from than her. And yeah... She's totally hot.
i love engish ,im taken her over the summer and im thinking about taking her next term...you learn sooo much! alot of work, alot of CLASS convos!! i was scared that i wouldnt get an A on stuff because people said she was a hard greader, but not to me....lol im just smart :)
Best Teacher ever. Strict but knows how to teach. I would recommend anyone who wants to learn, choose Jill. If you intend to skim through the class then choose someone else.
Was in her ENC 1102H (honors) class. Very good teacher, knows exactly what college students want without just giving it to them. Some people say she's rude or mean/strict, but I don't notice. She WILL work with you if she knows you're a hard worker. arise. If you take her class, follow her instructions and if don't know/understand, just ask.
1-NOT AN EASY PROFESSOR, 2- Have to attend class no matter what unless you are dying at the hospital .. even if you have a B which is reallly hard to get in her class she will withdraw u! 3- First day of class she's intimidating!4- if u think u know how 2 write! ur wronggg! ur about to learn how to really write!!!Want to write like a pro! TAKE HER.
Jill Sebacher is the best prof. at valencia college. She puts a 100% in her job. She is the kind of teacher that will do everything she can to makes sure your successful not only in her class but every other class you take after hers. I can honestly say she the beyond GREAT, she is the best :)
She cares so much about her work and students. She is a very strict grader, but it has for sure made me a better writer. A lot of writing, but it will be worth your time. I really loved her class
VERY INTELLIGENT AND MAKES EVERYTHING SEEM OBVIOUS. LOVE HER
You have to work in this class. No fun and games. Her grading system is hard. Be prepared to work and write papers like every week. If your shy, don't take this class, u will have to be part of discussions of short stories. Overall i would take her, her research paper method is a piece of cake. shes funny too! :) good luck!
She taught me more in the first week than all my other professors combined!
You will work hard, but you will laugh, learn and enjoy yourself. Thank you Ms. Jill!! If all teachers/professors cared as much as Ms.Jill America's educational system would be SO much better off!
She is a WONDERFUL teacher. I'm thrilled to be back in her class this coming semester to finish my 2nd English comp class. I've specifically waited to take the class with her because of her wonderful instruction method. VERY FUN!
Awesome teacher and super helpful!
My favorite professor yet. Her passion reads in her lectures. I wish I could take this class again just because I loved it so much. She has her own methods of writing which she will teach you and it will help you even after this class into your future. DON'T MISS ANY ASSIGNMENTS & make sure you call if you're going to be late. Overall, she rocks!
My favorite English professor! She is so nice and makes her class really enjoyable. I still use her method of writing a 5 paragraph essay. Probably the first time I've enjoyed an English class
The class was pretty easy and enjoyable. Not a lot of homework. Easy in-class work. The teacher was kind of stuck up and rude though at times. The class itself was good but the professor had an attitude problem, I did not like her.
The class itself is not that bad, it's the professor. She is so rude, she thinks way too highly of herself, and she is extremely annoying. She makes everything a big deal and grades your papers very hard and subjective. I feel like she favors certain students. Don't take her unless you can put up with her mouth and want a crap grade.
Super helpful,I never liked english untill i had her. Great freshman comp class, Id deff recomend it. Dont listen to the negative comments about her "attitude", she doesnt have one unless you litterally dont do any of her assignments,in which case you shouldnt even be in college. She's awesome!!
Professor Sebacher is the best professor I've ever had! She is very helpful in class. She explains EXACTLY what she wants and usually gives you her grading rubric. Her class isn't easy but as long as you do her work, you'll be fine. She encourages class participation. She treats every student equally, which is had to find in a professor. TAKE HER
She's a really good teacher, but is ridiculously RUDE AND SARCASTIC at times! If you can't bite your tongue and can't put up with disrespect, THIS IS NOT THE PROFESSOR FOR YOU! If you could care less how professional your teacher is and are more focused on learning than flattery, she's your kind of teacher
Professor Sebacher is by far my favorite professor. At the end of the day, I feel like she is the only professor who is real with you while also faking happiness and one of the few who actually want you to succeed. Follow her rules and do the assignments that she clearly lays out and you'll be alright! I recommend her to everyone willing to work!
DO NOT TAKE FOR POETRY! Her attendance policy is CRAZY and you don't actually spend much time doing poetry, just projects and deadlines. I regret taking this class so much I want to punch something. It is SUCH a waste of time
Oooo Prof.Sebacher... best professor ever. You have to be really serious with work and stay on track other than that the class was really good, you really learn in that class, prof. is super fun and amazing! one should definitely take her!!!
The professors teaching style is good and straight to the point, she practically spoon feeds everything that needs to get done. Just show up on time, pay attention, and DO YOUR WORK, and this class will be a breeze. I could have gotten an A but I missed one thing. Hence DO THE WORK. It's mostly writing essays, it really isn't that hard at all.
best teacher ever, she makes things very clear. people didn't like her attitude but I did, it kept people on track. very nice lady, I recommend her to anyone, just stay consistent with your work, but everyone should be doing that already WE'RE IN COLLEGE.! Also taught me a lot btw
I took her for comp II she is a great teacher! I'm taking her again for intro to poetry At the beginning, she seems really strict and mean so she get her point across on how she wants things done, but once you actually get into the course she's really nice and always helpful! If you do what she says, you'll definitely get a good grade.
She's amazing professor, and funny. She's strict about her syllabus. Just follow her syllabus. All you have to do is work hard, pay attention & please be there on time. Also, there a short quiz(spelling test) & you will receive a bonus. She wants student to write more & prepare before comp II. She helps me to understand the concept!
Prof. Sebacher is a good professor but she is strict and you most followed the syllabus. since she is very strict it is a little difficult at the beginning of the class, but at the end everything makes sense it make you feel like you are learning a new dialogue. she is good with help and funny.
I took this class in the spring of 2013 so my review is two years old but still relevant. This lady is cut throat (very blunt with how she operates her class). She does spoon feed her students in the classroom but homework involves many writing assignments so expect to spend time wring on paper and typing in a Microsoft Word document every week.
EASILY my favorite professor I have had. You must do it her way, but her way works. She makes it clear what she wants and it really helped me with my other classes too. LOVE HER. TAKE HER. And her style is on point.
She is an amazing professor, who cares about her students. She is very clear with assignment and goes step-by-step. Assignments are less intimidating than what they seem, only because she breaks it down (cookie style) to make it is easier. Strict attendance policy but for a reason. Don't disrespect her class policies, and you'll be just fine.
I have taken her and gotten an A for Comp 1, Lit 1000, and Comp 2 Honors. Make sure you do her work. It is so simple to make a good grade if you just give her everything she asks for. You have to work hard and attend every class but that is a given when you attend college. She will give you the tools to succeed for the rest of writing in college.
Easily my favorite professor. Hated her at first because the way she has you do things seems like she is making you do a lot more work than necessary, but by the end of the semester I understood why she does things the way she does. She helps you with all of your essays. She's the reason I know how to write and cite correctly today. TAKE HER
Prof Sebacher is such a great composition professor!! She explains everything so thoroughly and effectively. I went into this semester hating writing and left loving it. She teaches you how to better your writing and lengthen your papers easily. She helps you to not procrastinate by setting small deadlines. I'd take her again for sure.
She's a great teacher with very clear cut rules; follow what she says, and don't miss class. She has 3 papers throughout the semester and some quick spelling quizzes sprinkled here and there. Only minor gripe I had was she can be somewhat condescending when she talks to people, but that pales in comparison to her great teaching ability.
She is by far THE best English professor at VC. I've taken two of her classes. At first, her style is intimidating because it's her way or no way, however, once she breaks it down, it's super easy. She even makes research papers a breeze.
She gives off a horrid first impression of herself, and makes things extremely stressful. Oh, and be prepared to write about two pages or so after every class meeting. I leave almost every class with a headache how stressful it gets. Don't get me wrong, she can teach and I have a lot of respect for her, but really, spare yourself.
Professor Sebacher is a breath of fresh air. Her class really taught me how to be a great writer and because of her I was able to excel in my humanities, speech, and other writing courses. Do all the work and follow all of her directions. DO NOT GET ON HER BAD SIDE! She is super adorable and cute, but she can be feisty if you push her.
She is really funny and kind. Her class is super easy as long as you pay attention, read, and do the work CORRECTLY! She gets annoyed if you don't follow instructions. DO that, and you'll be golden. She is full of wonderful stories and is an inspirational professor who genuinely cares for her students.
A lot of interesting reading assignments and easy quizzes. Make sure you're on time. Easy professor. Would take again.
I fell in love with poetry after taking her class. Very fun! Highly recommend her and this class.
A pretty good teacher will help you if you ask for it. She makes it clear what she expect from you and make it pretty easy to achieve.
Professor Sebacher is an amazing professor, don't let the tough girl routine throw you off at first, while she isn't somebody to be messed with she is extremely funny, intelligent and knows her stuff. While she may not be known to give away A's she is fair. Take her if you truly want to learn and increase your skills with the English language.
She was such an inspirational teacher. She truly does care about her students and wants them to succeed not only in her class, but in life. Take it from a person who has gotten straight A's in every class in high school, she really makes you work for it. Hardest class I have ever taken but it was so worth it. Learned more than just writing.
Best teacher I've ever taken.
Professor Sebacher is very clear about what to expect from her class, and if you stick with her, you will find yourself in a class with a humorous, compassionate, and incredibly insightful teacher. She is fair and gives plenty of time to work on assignments. Sebacher keeps Comp 1 interesting. Just don't come to class without your homework!
Hands down, favorite teacher of all time. I would take every class with her if I could. If you hate writing, you might be frightened at first but she takes you step by step for all three papers that she assigns. Attendance and tardiness is HUGE but at the end of the day, it is fun to be there so it shouldn't be a problem. 100% recommend.
I was extremly afraid to do this class because of feedback I heard from a previous student, but I don't reject my decision to stay in her class. Awesome teacher, who cares about all her students. She is extremely clear on what she expects and how her assignments should be completed. If I could take every class with her I would.
Prof. Sebacher is funny and very well versed in her field. She is big into group discussions and participation matters. Grammar quizzes daily, 10 questions each. Light reading assignments each week for HW. I liked this class and it was a good course to take if you need to fill in your humanities credit for graduation, an easy A if you participate.
She is amazing. She has been the last class of my day for two semesters and it always flies by because she keeps us interested. Jill is by far the best teacher that I have had at this campus. If you are nervous about writing papers, take her! She eases you into it beautifully and makes it seem so easy.
I am ready to take her class for LIT 1000 because she was such a great teacher my 2017 Fall Semester. She let you know that you were going to have to bring your A game. You can't do this work at the last minute because it requires detail. Follow her directions and ask for help and you'll succeed. The overall best English teacher I've had so far. :)
Prof Sebacher genuinely cares about her students' success and loves her job. She is very clear with what she expects, does the writing assignments with the class, and likes to have fun with poetry. Be in class & always bring your homework. She has had a huge impact on my life and love of writing. I would definitely take her again. And again.
There is a bit of writing in your journal, but it is much easier than it seems at first. Sharing poetry together truly makes the class very close. She gives amazing feedback and ideas. It is a class that I would totally take again.
Absolutely love her. Was honestly scared to take her but shes very caring. 4 100 point papers and attendance is a MUST. Small homework assignments in between but she explains everything so as long as you listen to her youll pass.
Took Prof. Sebacher for both Comp 2 and Intro to Lit. She is an amazing professor and one of the best at Valencia. She is very by the book and a fair grader; meaning that if you have an 88.9 in the class, you have a B. Her discussions are a lot of fun and you will make a ton of friends by taking her classes.
This professor is really strict on grading, but she is amazing. She helps you step by step in essays & she really helped to build my foundation on essay writing. She's spunky & awesome, I wish i could take her for comp 2.
Best English professor that Valencia has. There are grammar quizzes at times. Strict on arriving on time. took for enc 1101,1102 and lit1000. if you have trouble with writing then its best to go to the writing lab and get help. she loves reading good papers. Put dedication into the class and you will pass.
Shes really nice professor in the beginning. But once youll go to her class more often, she starts to be very sarcastic , and comments mean things in front of the class. And super strick on her attendance no matter the consequences or problem you have. She immediately will withdraw you by the 3rd time being ABSENT OR LATE!
Forget about all this nices comments you see here. These people are trying to deceive you. This teacher will be your worst nightmare. Today was our first day of classes and she asked all of us to do a blue book within one hour about two topics and said next class she'll call the ones that didn't pass. So she will recommend those to leave the class!
This professor is the reason why I don't trust in RMP anymore. She's AWFUL. Thankfully I was able to drop her class within the deadline, but she's a crazy person. The girl seating next to me in the first day of class cried after the prof said we were the worse class she ever had to lecture before. She was so RUDE to one guy in class I was surprised
She's pretty fair and upfront about what is expected and required. She's also thorough with her explanations and really pushes you to write well.
After taking this professor for several courses, I am confident in saying that she is a dear friend of mine. Sebacher cares about her students, but she is also a no-nonsense kind of person, so if you're not willing to work hard, don't even sign up. She taught me much of what I know about writing today and is so intelligent. I love this woman.
This class with Prof Sebacher was hands down my favorite class in college. You read and annotate mostly for in-class discussions and there is an optional creative writing assignment that the class votes whether or not they want to do. The readings are inspirational and discussion is very low pressure. She is very wise and insightful about lit.
She was the worst teacher I have ever had. Can we say nuts or whacked out her mind. She loves talking about her problems in class and makes you feel less about yourself if you don't know the material she is asking of you. Very condescending and will make you feel uncomfortable every time your late to class. I DO NOT recommend to take this class
Shes a good teacher in terms of explaining the material, however, she is very uptight and strict to her rules. More than three absences ( which include you COMING to class but not having your work) and she will pull you out regardless of your grade. She is nice but not very understanding and very condescending. I wish I could un-take her.
listen. Be on time. Period. Shell give you mercy if you email her an hour in advance if you let her know you are going to be less than 15 minutes late. Have the book you dont really need the little seagull book however but buy the blue book in advance. Turn in every assignment, even if its incomplete do as much as you can shes very strict but good
Not the worst but definitely would not take her again. She is very sarcastic in a mean way, which Im not a fan of, and not very understanding. If you miss more than 3 classes youre out. Also beware of the on time quizzes, if you were to miss two or so your grade automatically drops by 2 letters! In addition, there is no extra credit at all!
Take her!!! She is the best English professor I've ever had! She makes every class fun while learning everything you need to know about english and writing at the same time! All the assignments and papers are pretty fun to do and you actually learn a lot. NEVER MISS A CLASS though. Overall great professor and I recommend her to everyone!
She works with you and helps you through any and all of your difficulties and gives classes many learning opportunities before being graded for a paper
She is so amazing,taught me so much and made me fall in love with writing. She gives you advice, and tips that you bring to other classes. She really does care about every student and treats everyone equally, and as if you are her own child. She's super easy to talk. Don't miss more than three classes or you'll be withdrawn. Her finals are easy.
If you plan on not going to class or not doing homework, this class isnt for you. She is an amazing professor but you have to be on top of things and do your best otherwise you will be withdrawn. To me the class was pretty easy, she is a really good professor, explains things well and tries to help you as much as she can.
Professor Sebacher was one of the most strict professors when you first meet her. She is very caring and sticks to her rules. Attendance is a must and if you don't attend three classes she kicks you out. But other than that she is an honest grader and has many group activities and some contests for extra credit. 4 essays, spelling quizzes. Take her
Super honest grader, and one of the best English professors at Valencia. Just follow her directions and put your best effort into all your papers and it is a very passable class.
She gives lessons that you can help you pursue higher education. She also takes time to read each paper thoroughly and gives you her own detailed feedback.
She's pretty unfair. She marked a group of students late for not having a blue book by the second class when she never even told us we would need it by then. You wont find any descriptions of assignments online so you better hope you wrote it down during class. If you're not strong in English or don't want to deal with bs don't take her.
Run run as far as you can this teacher is not understanding very strict on rules, you only get a pass if your in the military or pregnant other than that if your going through a life crisis good luck. The assignments are never explained on the online syllabus I noticed by grade went down drastically over the quiz , your main grades are based on tes
Shes a good teacher and all, but I mostly felt my creativity in her class falling short due to her high standards on what is good and mediocre. I also felt myself being slightly disrespected from time to time. Take her if you have thick skin. But if you have low self esteem, proceed with caution.
Professor Sebacher is very strict with attendance. If youre over 14 mins late youre automatically marked absent and after 3 absents, you will be withdrawled and if you show up to class without work, you are marked absent. She also gives pop grammar quizzes to those on time. Only take her course if youre ready to be stressed out.
This professor is an expert! She is very inviting & makes learning fun. Shes strict but in a way thats only meant to help you. Anyone who wants to actually receive a good education in this course, this professor is the one who will do a great job. Shes really engaging & does group activities. Key Advice: Be on time ! Dont interrupt Class !
Do not let these reviews fool you, Professor Sebacher was one of the best professors I have ever had. She is strict on her assignments and attendance; her rules have made me a better writer and well prepared for worse professors. She is funny, never boring, and an excellent help in and out of class. Take her, I promise it'll be worth it!
She's does a lot of group work and gives a lot of feedback but she's very strict with attendance.
Mrs. Sebacher is a wonderful teacher. Her essays are fun and creative and she gives you plenty of time to do them, as well as she gives her students the opportunity to receive feedback from their peers. There is only 1-2 assignments per week. She is a serious grader though, make sure you read her syllabus and rubric for assignments.
I asked for her feedback on a paper and she said I was on the right track but gave no feedback for improvement. After I submitted my paper she gave me a zero and explained I missed the mark. Worst professor I've had.
Ms. Sebacher was a very nice and easy going professor. The majority of all her quizzes were very easy if you take a look at the simple powerpoints, but even then she allows you to look at them while taking the quiz. Her papers are very creative and actually fun to write, and I'm not a good writer. No heavy workload, great teacher!
As a writer and lover of poetry, I was really looking forward to taking this class; however, I should have stayed away. I can fully walk away from this class not learning an ounce of anything. She grades terribly rigorous which at times does not make sense. Not a terrible professor, you can tell she cares, but just be aware, you might not like it.
Do not take her!!... shes the worse professor Ive ever come across.
She is an extreme grader, but won't tell you what errors you have made, just that you have them. Her assignments are confusing and don't make sense. Taking this class feels degrading. My only regret is not dropping this class. Worst professor ever. The best thing you can do for yourself is not take her for English. Run far away from her!
All I can say is this: Jill Michelle Sebacher is such a harsh teacher, it makes me wonder how she even managed to get accepted into the workforce in the first place.
She is a great professor! She is lenient because of the circumstances going on right now. Her feedback is very helpful and she only wants you to get better at writing and really wants to help by giving great advice. Please take her if you want a great and fun Intro to Lit class.
Amazing professor! I cannot recommend her enough! She is a great teacher and makes the content easy to learn. I had her for Comp II and Poetry and both were excellent. She is encouraging, fair, and interesting. If you are looking for a teacher that will push you to be your best and a class that you will learn in, take a class with her!
Professor Sebacher is very strict with attendance. If you're over 14 mins late you're automatically marked absent and after 3 absents, you will be withdrawn and if you show up to class without work, you are marked absent. She also gives pop grammar quizzes to those on time. Only take her course if you're ready to be stressed out.
This professor is genuinely so passionate about what she teaches and it shows! She doesn't make you do tedious filler assignments, all her assignments have a purpose and really help your skills grow. An average of only 1-2 assignments a week, very manageable work load. I can't recommend her enough.
Awesome teacher!! Highly recommend! Easy class to pass just follow instructions. No textbook needed! I took a mixed mode class so attendance was not mandatory. She is very animated and makes lectures fun, super light and manageable. She allowed me to bring my Daughter to class during a difficult time! Take her you wont regret it!
at first, I thought the class was ok. the quizzes were pretty easy to study for as the answers were easy to find. But the writing assignments. oh my gawd, the writing assignments. the grading system just seemed so unfair. i'm restricted with words (sadly, i could write so much), but just don't be like me and take someone else LOL. good luck!
Jill is the worst professor I've ever met!! Stay away from her class
Professor made English fun, and gave alot of good, clear,. feedback. Her lectures were entertaining and the assignments made writing genuinely enjoyable, when before i hated the subject.
Very east to talk to and is always providing feedback
Professor Jill was amazing, she gives great feedback and the class is relatively easy as long as you keep up with your assignments. I didn't particularly love the fact that we had to do our discussions in video format, but note to camera shy people is that you can also present them in class. Great class, I'm glad I took this course with her.
A fantastic professor for my First Year Seminar who was funny and helpful. She was lenient and focused more on guiding us through our first year rather than assigning a lot of homework. However, she often canceled class, and we only met about half the time. Despite that, she was easy to talk to and a great source of advice.
The teacher is not very caring. If you do something wrong, you're stuck with a zero and she won't give you any partial credit.
Professor Sebacher is one of those professors who talks to you like a close friend. She shows A LOT of passion for literature and loves to share that passion with you. She makes you write pieces and present it as video or in class, as long as you are creative, she gives you a good grade. The hardest part of the course is that you read A LOT.
Professor Sebacher is a great professor and passionate about poetry. I wasn't a fan of poetry, but after taking her class, that changed. You're going to need a journal for this class and complete around 3 or 4 assignments each week. She is caring and offers one day to submit your assignments after the due date.
i will say this class expects u to alrdy be a solid writer. first few weeks might be rough, but once you adjust to her rubric, you'll be gud onwards. the writing center will SAVE your grade. she also explains every asgnmt in class. overall i'm thankful i took her class. her feedback was always on point and helped me become a more confident writer.
This class is all about letting go of control, which can be hard at first, but you get the hang of it. Professor Sebacher creates such a fun and safe space for creative writing in poetry, making it a great way to open up and improve creative skills. The professor is also helpful in publishing, so if you're interested, I recommend this class.
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