4.1

Joanne Zimbler

English - Los Angeles City College

4.1
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.1
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

88

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I would not recommend her only if you are a good writer

ENG028 - 1.0 rating

Very confusing teacher

ENG101 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
B (4)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(5)C(0)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 11
B: 4
A+: 2
Drop/Withdrawal: 2
Common Tags
Get ready to read (12)
Gives good feedback (9)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Caring (5)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Lots of homework (4)
Tough Grader (3)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
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Ratings by Course

ENGLISH101

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ENGL101

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ENG1011

5.0

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ENGLISH101

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ENG1111

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Reviews (88)
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Apr 28, 2005

No Comments

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ENG103
Jun 18, 2005

Ms. Zimbler is an AMAZING TEACHER. If you like a challenge and want to excercise your critical thinking skills to the max, her class is it. Her attitude and sarcastic character make her soooo sexy, add to that she is a gorgeous person period. Loved every minute in her class. MS. ZIMBLER U ROCK!!!

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ENG103
Aug 24, 2005

Excellent professor. Makes you work, but it is reasonable. You learn in this class. A+++

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ENG101
Aug 25, 2005

May be she makes you work hard but her class was so boring for me. She didn't motivate me to do anything. She wasn't very enthusiastic during the lecture. It seemed like she was nervous all the time. I doubt that she is sexy, she always looked like she just woke up.

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ENGLISH103
Sep 16, 2005

She isn't a bad teacher. I liked her novel choices for our class. She was a bit jumpy sometimes, but I still liked her. She passed me which is what matters to me! Damn Generals!

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ENGLISH103
Sep 22, 2005

She is a great teacher! Really makes you think.

5.0
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ENGLISH101
Oct 5, 2005

No Comments

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ENG103
Nov 13, 2005

Great teacher, keeps things interesting and very helpful, and hot...

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ENG101
Dec 29, 2005

No Comments

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ENGLISH28
May 8, 2006

she is very clear.

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ENG101
Sep 3, 2006

i do not like her teaching style. she just try to discuss about novels. too much reading. too much talking~!! she does not teach essay part as much as student needed.

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ENGL28
Nov 6, 2006

stay away from this teacher! for the sake of english. seems nice and easy at first, but she is isn't that good. she's O.K but really boring class. discusses novels too much and wastes a lot of class time talking of other things. I don't get her at all. expects alot on essays. an easy A if you talk with her, otherwise,good luck. dont recomend

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ENG101
Nov 27, 2006

Smart, and really, really hot. Anyone who has a problem with her is on crack.

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ENG101
Dec 7, 2006

Zimbler is a great teacher and very helpful. Interesting discussions in class. She is open to different points of view. All you have to write are a few 3 page essays and do the occasional quiz in the reading assignment, which is never more than several pages. She is HOT!

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ENG28
Dec 8, 2006

No Comments

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ENG102
Jan 30, 2007

An excellent teacher. Dedicted to teaching, and her students. If your intension is to learn English then this is the class. She makes sure you understand the material, if not she is more than willing to help you during office hours

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ENGL101
Feb 7, 2007

Very great teacher. Wonderful experience!Verry Hot!

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ENG28
Feb 16, 2007

Professor Zimbler cares about her work and students. It's not an easy class, but the challenge is what makes it worthwhile. Her classes not only prepare you for future english courses, they make you reflect and think about yourself and the world around you.

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ENG28
Feb 22, 2007

she's really nice, and helpful, she'll help you with any problems you have, and she won't rush into a different subject if the class doesn't get it. you NEED to have your books. Just read the book, participate in class, write your essays (she lets you to rewrite them by the way), basically do whatever she says, you'll get an A. she's cool !!

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ENG1011
Jun 10, 2007

This class isn't a simple pass. There is lots of reading and writing, but it's quite enjoyable. I was never really good at English nor did I really like to read. But I really challenged myself and I received an A! But if you see yourself having a bit of trouble with her, just bring her a box of popcorn! And tutoring is readily available.

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ENG101
Oct 26, 2007

Excellent professor

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ENG101
Oct 27, 2007

class A professor no doubt. But hey students you have to do your part. Remember, it takes two to Tango. Right!!! Ms. Zimbler keep up the good work. I salute you.

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ENG1
May 4, 2008

Ms. Zimbler is so sweet! Her class is really easy and she's always willing to help. You should definitely take her class.

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ENG28
May 29, 2008

The best English class Ive taken thous far at lacc. She is very helpful, and helps you pass, but you have to put in the work.

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ENG01
Jun 8, 2008

She is the best English teacher ever! Anyone who thinks she is hard is an idiot. She's really sweet and cares about the students. Take her! Her class is enjoyable and you won't regret it.

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ENG101
Dec 17, 2008

i had her for both english 28 and 101 it was a great class she uses the books ALOT!!! so buy the books i took her with class mentor so her essay's weren't that difficult because i had help highly recomended. Oh yeah she's a looker

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ENG101
Dec 31, 2008

She's Ok. She seems really uncomportable when there is a student she doesn't like. She just can't hide it. Lots of reading. means if u read, you can get grade.

5.0
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ENG101
Jan 8, 2009

Awesome teacher, uses the textbook a lot. The topics we covered in class are interesting. Always proofread my papers and provided helful feedback. If you do the reading and journals, you will definetly pass. Also, she gives out extra credit oppurtunities.

5.0
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ENG101
Feb 8, 2009

A graet teacher!!! Really helpful,I wasn't sure if I will get an A or B, because it was a little hard class for me, but I got an A, she said that I was one of the hardest working students, and I deserve an A. She is so sweeeet! She is very smart too

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ENGENG
Feb 12, 2009

No Comments

5.0
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ENGLI101
Mar 1, 2009

Professor Zimbler is an amazing teacher. She helps anyone that is willing to learn. She is very nice and clear. Our class discussions were very interesting. I truly miss the class :[

5.0
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ENG1111
Jun 22, 2009

Great teacher who willing to help those who want to learn.

5.0
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ENG103
Jul 27, 2009

She is a pretty good professor. We did a lot of reading and 4 essays & 2 in class essays. Read a novel and journals everyday. It really wasn't that hard, just condensed over 5 weeks. Her class discussions are some of the best i've ever had and she really gets into it. Shes a real person, not some snot nosed professor. Shes a good REAL teacher.

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ENGLI103
Aug 31, 2009

This is an intense class; be prepared to read and write every day--just like one will when real life encroaches. If txting is the primary way one communicates, be prepared to learn to read and write and write well and copiuosly. (If any of the above words require a dictionary, do not take this class!) Eng 103 is CRITICAL THINKING, not txt&sleeping!

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ENG028
Dec 16, 2009

Professor Zimbler is pretty awesome. You never really know what will happen in her class, so attendance is crucial & mandatory. I liked her a lot, very cool/down to earth. She can't really hide when she dislikes someone/thing. Still, she's cool I recommend her, but don't expect it to be an easy A.

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ENGL103
Feb 5, 2010

best teacher! you will have fun and learn at the same time. A lot of reading and writing is required but you get the hang of it and hello you are in college what do u expect..i usually don't like to participate in class but this was one class i did..class discussion were the best!

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 6, 2010

Great Teacher. Extremely helpful. Hold on to the textbook. Willing to take time out of her class to help...willing to go the extra step. Very cute, and charismatic. Very articulate, very soft... very nice...

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ENG103
Apr 18, 2010

Ms. Zimbler is an amazing professor, I tried so hard to get the A, but I ended up with a B, Dammit!.. haha I think she's really cool and make sure you pay attention in class. If you like to learn, I recommend taking her class, she's really cool and she's challenging!

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ENGLENGL
May 19, 2010

She was awesome!

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ENG101
Sep 20, 2010

Mrs. Zimbler is a pretty cool guy. She teaches english and isn't afraid of anything.

5.0
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ENG101
Jan 10, 2011

I worked really hard on all essays and journals and got an A.I not only learned to write better but also about very interesting real life topics such as the influence of popular culture on each of us.She is helpful and willing to help.I highly recommend her for those who want to learn,attend class,participate and do all assignments.She is awesome.

5.0
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ENG101
Feb 7, 2011

The topics discussed in class are intriguing. You can tell she really cares about her students. If you are lazy, then don't take this class. You have to earn your A. The class is not difficult as long as you do the readings and pay attention. Overall, she is a great teacher!

5.0
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ENG101
Feb 8, 2011

Sher iz awesome but u gotta work ua ass off if u r lazy dont take the class get some other professor bcoz ua grade reflects wat u work on n she iz strict on it

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Aug 10, 2011

Awesome professor. I had her for three english courses and she has been helpful throughout all three and she encourages you to ask for help if you need it. Work hard and she will give you the grade you deserve. You are allowed 3 absences so it's encouraged to go to all lectures.

5.0
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ENG28
Sep 8, 2011

A wonderful teacher, really. She's clear, exciting, attractive, and you LEARN things in her class. All around a good person with a lot to say. It's pretty much mandatory to show up to the class. She doesn't like it when you miss days, but you'll like her! So, no problems with that.

5.0
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ENG103
May 17, 2012

Zimbler requires you to do your work! So if you take her, don't mistake her kindness for an easy A. She is extremely helpful and gives plenty of extra credit! If you are lazy and are looking for an easy way out, avoid this class! If you are willing to do the work, you can get an A and learn a lot.

4.0
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ENG103
Jun 18, 2012

She is helpful and nice, but seem not to want to have any close relation with students. It's not an easy A class. Make sure that you've learned everything in English before taking her English 103 class because she won't teach you anything except let you discuss about the reading in class. Not clear sometimes. Lots of reading, quiz, and journal.

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ENG101
Dec 27, 2012

Very helpful but strict, overall a great class, she really wants people to start to use their brains

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ENG101
Apr 26, 2013

Really nice instructor, great text, but instructor can be all over the place and get off task during class discussions. She can also be unclear on the specifice details she is looking for in assignments from time to time, but other than that I would say overall okay.

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000
May 12, 2013

she's super awesome!

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ENG101
Nov 19, 2013

The teacher definitely has a preference on which students she likes more than others. During class she would ONLY call on certain students although others raised their hands to ask questions. I don't understand how many of you can give this professor a good rating. Nishimura gave me a passion for english but this teacher killed it.

4.0
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ENG101
Nov 27, 2013

Professor Zimbler is a great professor. She expects you to come to class to have done the reading, and she gives reading quizzes. She requires a journal entry due every class meeting. The best part; she allows rewrites. She mostly does class discussions and expects everyone to participate.

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ENG28
Jan 9, 2014

Read the material, and show up for class! Quizzes are given on the reading assignments, which are basically to see if you're keeping up with class. Clear topics are given for essay assignments, and she lets you rewrite them if you need to. Class is mostly a discussion about the reading assignments. She is always very helpful and clear!

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ENGLISH103
Feb 13, 2014

I took this class during the winter. Not the best move I could have done in my life since I am transferring this fall. Professor Zimbler is so awesome knows her stuff and does not play around. Lots of reading and writing but she is very helpful and lets you do rewrites.

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ENGLISH103
Feb 21, 2014

She's a tough critic when it comes to grading papers (notices every single error) however she lets you do rewrites. I don't recommend this course for a 5 week session! Especially if you have a busy schedule...it gets intense! But overall, she's pretty nice. DON'T BE LATE TO CLASS. She wont accept your work if you're late. This class requires focus!

4.0
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ENG101
Jun 27, 2014

She will grade every word you write on the paper. But she will let you do rewrite and some extra credit works. Trust me, it is a very intense class. Dont take this class if you have a busy schedule because she give out assignment every of her class.

5.0
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101
Nov 26, 2014

Professor Zimbler is an excellent teacher and I am grateful to have had her for English 101. She helps her students to become better writers and thinkers. I truly enjoyed this class.

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ENG101
Jul 1, 2015

i am currently in her class and although it a lot of reading and writing, the work is very doable. yes she is interesting and yes she is hot. she also knows her stuff, and she is very easy to pay attention to.

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028
Jul 8, 2015

I am currently in her 028 class. What a wonderful ride we are experiencing! I enjoy every minute of this class. She is funny, beautiful (inside and outside), knowledgeable and extremely constructive. She does everything to help everyone understand the grammar as well as the essays. I learned so much. What a beautiful summer I am having. A***

5.0
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C0366
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2015

Summer course was quick and tough. Didn't have enough time to process everything but then again I was working full time. Generous with extra credit. Super laid back. Expect pop quizzes, read your books. Gives journals about the reading material which isn't hard. Available to help. Taking her English 103 next semester.

4.0
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101
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2015

Great teacher. Smart and funny and challenging Super hot too. Dog lover. Couldn't ask for more.

5.0
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ENG101
Grade: A+
Oct 23, 2015

So, I walked into her class by mistake but so glad I did. She's the best teacher at this school, and SO HOT! Made it very easy to pay attention !!!

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ENG028
Grade: B
Sep 15, 2016
Would take again

She is so funny and nice. Love her

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
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3.0
ENG103
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2016
Would take again

Professor Zimbler is amazing! She really cares a lot about her students. She want to see her students succeed in understanding the material. If you participate in class discussions and ask questions you should be okay. She is always happy to answer questions. So if you don't understand something in the book don't hesitate to ask her a questions.

Amazing lectures
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
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ENG101
Grade: B
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

I took professor Zimbler because she was my last alternative choice. This decision has been one of my best decisions . Her lectures and her advice have changed my life completely. Her class won't be easy . A lot of time and dedication must be put in order to receive a good grade. She will critizie your work, but this will benefit you completely.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
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ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2016
Would take again

She is a very good professor. My writing skills have developed so much by taking her class. She is a nice professor who is willing to help if you're having any sort of problems in her class. Expect pop quizzes, and expect to read. Would take her again. Would recommend her to my friends, and to those who are reading this at the moment.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
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ENG01
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2017
Would take again

She did a good job. Picked articles that taught us interesting things about how our educational and class system works. Grades fairly and and makes the class fun. I recommend her if you want a good English class and fun teacher...

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
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ENG028
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend her only if you are a good writer. She has preference for her material. She is difficult and confusing

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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3.0
ENG028
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2017
Would take again

Thanks a lot for the great discoveries!

Inspirational
SO MANY PAPERS
EXTRA CREDIT
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4.0
ENG101
Jul 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very confusing teacher. Gives a lot of papers and majority of the time fails to give clear explanation and if people don't understand, she just goes on to a different topic. Her essay topics are ridiculous. Won't recommend at all.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENG101
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

She is just amazing!! Love her!!!!!!!

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
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4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2018
Would take again

Very interesting teacher with a lot to let you know about English. Be ready to use your critical thinking, work hard, rewrite several times and, of course, highly recomending to use the english writing center. You can always meet her there and discuss all the confusing moments. Just ask for help! Very good opportunity to improve your essay skills

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
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ENG101
Grade: B
Dec 31, 2018
Would take again

Professor Zimbler is very knowledgeable about her work. Her lectures and reading assignments are very insightful about today's society and its disparities. Be ready to work, read, write and use your critical thinking skills. She always open to answering questions. Don't recommend her if you're not a good writer, she has a preference for her stuff.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
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ENG101
Jan 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Took her for English 101. When I tell you I struggled I seriously did. There are a lot of assignments and grading criteria isnt clear. Shes sweet and funny but too much work given. Textbook use is mandatory. There is also a lot of reading for this class. If you are prepared to work hard for an A take this class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
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ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2019
Would take again

Zimbler is a great professor. The material is very interesting and insightful. As long as you are willing to work hard and manage your time responsibly, this class should be fairly easy. I learned so much throughout this course. The readings were very engaging and covered many important issues. SI Tutoring and extra credit opportunities available.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
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ENG28
May 22, 2019
Would take again

Reading, grammar work, and essays. Thats all there is to it. There are occasional quizzes on the grammar and reading, as well as a journal which is rarely used. Other than that there are 4 essays overall.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
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ENGL101
Jun 5, 2019
Would take again

shes a very sweet teacher I didnt pass her class but that is because I was just lazy other than that just do all your work and youll pass the class for sure !

Participation matters
So many papers
Skip class? You won't pass.
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ENG28
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I just dropped the class yesterday which is one month left to complete it. She didn't prepare the class overall, she seems like she doesn't have any lecture guidelines for the class during the entire semester. Such as, she postponed due dates a lot, so we had to write three papers for two weeks which was a disaster. She discouraged students.

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENG028
Dec 2, 2019
Would take again

I felt as though as I was mentored by her. Really enjoyed this professor.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
ENG102
Jun 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible. Gave way to many homework/assignments. She had said at the beginning of the semester that she will be light with the number of assignments given, but during/after our switch to online class she ended up giving at least 70 assignments. Be prepared for Homework, Readings, and Assignments for days, every day!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
ENG102
Jun 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is sweet but if you're not ready to actually work for your grade then don't bother taking a class with her. She gives out a lot of assignments, you have to do four essays in total. The first three are simple if you pay attention in class the last one is on your own and it's a research paper. If you want to take her good luck and be prepared.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
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ENG101
Grade: A
Sep 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Shes honestly very close minded and has her own opinions that she tries to influence the class with through assigning books and assignments. She brought insightful material but its very heavy weighted towards one sided discussions in the class. The class was a chore, and she was very disorganized. Wish she was more inclusive and organized.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
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ENG028
Grade: B-
Dec 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor she is self-centered . It is Fall semester , I have an essay and 4 more assignments and reading due in days. This is horrible, writing has never been such a stress . This is not the way to educate .

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
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ENG101
Grade: A-
Jul 1, 2022
Would take again

Professor Zimbler taught me so much about language, being a good writer, and critical thinking. She was very accessible and available to give help whenever I needed it. I worked hard and I learned so much from her. If you want a high-quality teacher who will help you when you need it and dramatically improve your writing skills, she's the best!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2023
Would take again

This class was awesome! She really helps you improve your writing! I learned so much and feel so much more confident about my skills now! She makes class fun and interesting.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
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102
Grade: D+
Feb 16, 2023

I don't understand why I participated and tried so hard, somehow it felt like I was unheard by the professor. It was clear after the class withdrawal window closed that I maybe I would fail by my teeth. I did. I learned from the text not the professor and it was not enough. Don't bother participating why stress more... Not worth the dough.

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101
Grade: A
Aug 29, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Zimbler's course is unlike your other English courses. It's full of readings, essays, and discussions but she really does a great job incorporating real life into her course. It's rewarding and interesting. It might be hard to take during summer/winter, but if you take it in the reg semester, it's doable for sure. DEFINITELY need to read!!

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
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ENG1
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

She's extremely nice!! She gives great feedback and goes the extra mile to help you. If you wanna learn would recommend taking her class. At the end of the term for me she had us read a book made us take an exam and write an in-person essay for the final which sucks but I did well because I listen and ask for help so remember that ~~

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
B (4)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(5)C(0)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 22 reported grades
A: 11
B: 4
A+: 2
Drop/Withdrawal: 2
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Caring (5)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
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Tough Grader (3)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
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