5.0

Jonathan Colson

English - Montgomery College - Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

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A+: 17
B+: 8
Not sure yet: 8
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Reviews (87)
5.0
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ENGEL10
Dec 28, 2010

Great ptofessor, easy going and understanding.If you do what he asks you to do you will be fine.Very fair and knowledgeable. Highly recommended by all my class mates.

5.0
1.0
EL103
May 10, 2012

Very Good professor. He is kind, fair and helpful. i recommend his class. The best prof. ever . easy,reasonable and very helpful.

5.0
1.0
EL103
Jan 23, 2013

Very nice and good professor; he helps everyone, answers all questions, and will go the extra mile to help you.

5.0
1.0
EL103
Mar 4, 2013

The best professor ever, please take his class, he is very smart, my English getting better when I took EL 103 with him last year. Thank you professor you are the best in takoma silver spring.

5.0
3.0
23159
Jan 1, 2014

He is one of the best professor I had. He knows how to keep his class interesting and fun, he pushed his students to work hard i recommend his class. good luck.

5.0
3.0
EL103
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2014

Please, please, please, take his class, I took with him 2 classes EL103 AND RD102 he is the best of the best, you will learn a lot with him he is very smart, he knows what students need, always on time always smiling. If you want to improve your English take his classes please. Report this rating

5.0
2.0
RD103
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2014

Good discussions. Fun personality. Tough but I respect him..

5.0
1.0
RD103
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2014

Jonathan is for Montgomery college Such as what is the Constitution for US, because he is flexible, clear and professional. He is adapted to most of the students reality in US, which is work and study. Keep going professor you are in the right way !

5.0
1.0
RD103
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2014

Easy A the best teacher ever n helpful, he understands ppl situation . gd advice…i suggest u guys take his class

5.0
1.0
AELW930
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2015

Prof. Colson is awesome. He is very helpful and fun.

5.0
1.0
AELR930
May 14, 2015

The best professor I've had at MC. I highly recommend. The professor is super smart, classes are fun, and he can make you learn without being under stress. Great professor.

5.0
2.0
AELW940
Jun 18, 2015

He is the best Prof. ever

5.0
3.0
AELW930
Grade: A
Feb 14, 2016

prof. Jonathan is the best professor i ever had. he is very committed and really cares about his students. i have learned a lot from him. i highly recommend prof. Jonathan for everyone. thank you prof. Jonathan. you are the best.

5.0
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AELW930
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

Tough class, but great prof!

Inspirational
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5.0
2.0
AELW930
Grade: A
Oct 11, 2017
Would take again

Thanks Prof Colson my writing skills are so much better now.

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Respected
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5.0
1.0
AELW930
Grade: B+
Jan 21, 2018
Would take again

He is the best professor. He will make sure everyone understands his lecture. I would highly recommend his class.

Gives good feedback
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Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
AELW930
Grade: B-
Feb 10, 2018
Would take again

Than you! Prof. Colson, Jona, I have improved a lot better since then. He is one of the best Professors I had.

Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
AELR930
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2018
Would take again

If you get a chance to enroll in his class, you don't have to think twice. He is out going , caring , and best prof. He will give quizes , but you will be informed 1 or 2 days prior to his quize. His class is really interesting, and you don't have to worry about grade. He doesn't give you just because you r cute. Attend class and get A.

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5.0
3.0
ELAS970
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2021
Would take again

Learned lots about pronunciation!

Respected
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Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ELAS970
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2021
Would take again

The best professor ever! give everyone a chance to speak and no stress in the class and also with homework. very respectful professor I highly recommend!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ELAS970
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2021
Would take again

The best professor ever, he give us all at of tools, he has a lot of patients, I would love if all teacher has half of his professionalism and I don't have enough word to describe how amazing was to be in his class.

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5.0
1.0
AELW940
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Colson is an outstanding professor at MC. I'd ELAS class this Summer. Don't think twice to take his class. He's ready to help students anytime with patience and never gets rude & responds pretty instantly to emails. He never gives you loads of homework, always gives you enough time for assignments & extends dates if you are struggling.10/10��

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ELAR980
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

Best prof. ever and he listens to everyone and gives good advice. You will get to know a lot of things and get to learn :))

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
2.0
ELAR980
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2022
Would take again

Reading classes can be difficult because of the terminology and long lectures. However, I appreciate the way that the professor approach us to explain each lecture and learn new advanced vocabulary.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ELAR980
Grade: C
May 4, 2022
Would take again

Really good professor, You will learn a lot with him

Participation matters
Group projects
Respected
5.0
1.0
ELAS970
Grade: A-
May 10, 2022
Would take again

Jonathan is a good teacher,he's really responsible and respectful.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ELAS970
Grade: A
May 11, 2022
Would take again

Amazing Professor!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ELAR980
Grade: A-
May 30, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Colson is the best prof during my ELA classes, he give everyone chance to discuss and speak. He helped students with great patience, response email very instantly. He respects students opnions with great knowledge and humble attitude. He is a very respectful professor I highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
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5.0
3.0
ELAS980
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

He is a very good professor. I really enjoy and love his class. He always gives me good feedback and advice.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

Professor Jonathan Colson is fun to learn with and he teaches phenomenally. I learn a lot and enjoyed the class

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
21970
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

His class is very interesting and informative. Make students fell comfortable

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

He is a very good teacher, he is always prepared, and helps students understand the tasks.

Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

He is well prepared. He is talented. I like the way of teaching. He uses a simple way to understand the topic.

Participation matters
Group projects
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

professor Jonathan Colson is very friendly, helpful, he answer all your questions clearly, he checks if you understand his respond, in general he is amazing teacher.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

The teacher is very kind and he is interested in the welfare of the students. The classes are very practical and there are many exercises to practice

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

In my opinion, my professor Jona is the best, he taught me new vocabulary. Also, he dedicated time to explaining clearly each word. I love the strategies that he used in our class and he is dynamic with the material during the class. I recommended to other students to take classes with professor Jona. he is respectful. in all words he is awesome.

Group projects
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Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ELAW970
Grade: B+
May 4, 2023
Would take again

professor Jonathan is always very punctual and he informs us the students ahead of time whenever he will be late or if the class will not push through. He teaches well and ensures that everyone participates and is all on the same page.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
ELAW970
May 8, 2023
Would take again

Great teacher!

Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
ELAW970
Grade: A
May 8, 2023
Would take again

Do your assignments!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Respected
5.0
2.0
31730
Grade: A-
May 9, 2023
Would take again

Professor Jonathan is a very good teacher which has a totally control of his idea and about the information presented for the students. In addition, he is very understanding about students busy life and priorities, such taking care of children, going to work and others.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Jul 6, 2023
Would take again

I liked this class.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 6, 2023
Would take again

If you can take it, do it. Easy professor

5.0
2.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2023
Would take again

is a really nice professor and im glad to have been part of his class

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2023
Would take again

He is friendly and easy going. He answers all question and you will love the way he teaches .

5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2023
Would take again

Easy to under stand his class, class is well organized. Good professor.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
ELAS980
Jul 7, 2023
Would take again

Jonathan is a good professor. He helps and teaches students the way how to work in group. After listening to the TED Talks, he suggests students write a summary based on the information they heard and give feedback. I like the way he teaches.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2023
Would take again

He is a very good professor.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2023
Would take again

Prof. jonathan Colson is very nice person and he teach very nicely. I love his class.

Group projects
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2023
Would take again

He is helpful and professional.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2023
Would take again

Professor Colson is very awesome. He knows how to teach, help, and encourage students.

Caring
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5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Dec 3, 2023
Would take again

I highly recommend professor Jonathan Colson for this subject. He makes classes engaged and enjoyable and fair assessment methods. If you're looking for a dedicated and inspiring educator, Professor Jonathan Colson is an excellent choice.

Amazing lectures
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5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2023
Would take again

Professor Colson is someone I will like to have take class more often. Always on time. He uses easy accessible platforms and tools to make students understand his lecture, take quizzes and do home work. Sometime he can be critical when student don't do their home work or missed date line which is all for the benefit of that student.

5.0
2.0
ELAS980
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

he is amazing that's all you need to know to be honest.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ELAW970
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

He teaches the course material clearly and his classes are fun.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
ELAS970
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

He is a great professor, and I highly recommend taking his class. He has a knack for teaching and explaining complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
ELAR980
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

He is professional, well prepared and deliver clearly.

5.0
2.0
31556
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

I was very pleased to meet Professor Jonathan Colson. He is a very good teacher. The learning material is very clear and accessible. The professor is very sincere and kind, always ready to help. Tests are selected for the level of students. Tasks are always reviewed. Practical tasks were always accompanied by a clear explanation. Good professor.

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Respected
5.0
3.0
ELAR980
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

He is awasome

5.0
3.0
ELAW970
Grade: B-
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

very good

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
ELAR980
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

Contrary to my expectations, I thought that the online class after 7 p.m. would be very boring and exhausting, but the professor managed the class's vibe very well.

Participation matters
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Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ELAR980
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

Professor Jona is very kind, and the way he teach is very easy to understand. Highly recommend other students take his class.

5.0
2.0
ELAR980
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

The professor is very nice and helpful. Always wants to make sure all doubts are covered. I like a lot the lectures he gave, very interesting.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
ELAR980
Grade: A+
May 1, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Jona is very helpful and knowledgeable. He always encourages to students to ask questions. He is very respectful, and joyful.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ELAR980
Grade: A+
May 1, 2024
Would take again

prof. Jona is a very good teacher. I really enjoy his class and I learn new vocabulary words.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Respected
5.0
3.0
ELAW970
Grade: B
May 1, 2024
Would take again

Yea he is a nice professor.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
21970
Grade: C+
May 1, 2024
Would take again

this professor is great and he teach very well always well organized

5.0
1.0
31556
Grade: A
May 1, 2024
Would take again

Professor Jonathan Colson is an awesome professor. I took ELAW970 with him. He taught this class very well. Professor Jona is very respectful and very helpful. He is always available whenever you have questions or need help. He is a great professor, and I learned so much in his class and enjoyed it.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ELAR980
Grade: B+
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Professor Jona is a highly accessible and understanding professor. His classes are interactive, and he is mindful of the fact that students come from diverse backgrounds. He ensures that language does not become a barrier to completing the classes. The reading material used in his classes is up-to-date, which makes the learning experience engaging.

5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

I like his teaching method it is easy to understand.

Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Professor Colson is very kind and understanding. He goes above and beyond for his students to understand the material and he never makes his students feel bad for getting something wrong. He always encourages his students to hand in their homework on time and participate. I would definitely take him again.

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
21632
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Professor Jonathan Colsom very kind, friendly and do very good his job.

5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Jona is a great professor who provides clear class guidance and easy understanding explanation He cares about students development and make sure use the right level speaking methods to help us to learn english easily. I highly recommend him as a good English teacher.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Jona's class was a lot of fun. His pronunciation is very clear and accurate, which is very helpful for non-native English speakers. He often introduces a lot of stuff related to the American culture. He is very empathic and treats the students nicely.

5.0
1.0
ELAR980
May 2, 2025
Would take again

One of the best professors I've ever had! It truly cares about his students and always brought unique and creative ways into his teaching. He's super smart, energetic. His lessons not only helped me improve my English, but also boosted my confidence. I'm so grateful for everything I learned from him. I highly recommend his classes.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
ELAR980
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Jona is best! He explains very well and always makes sure we understand it. He is very patient and knowledgeable about the subject. Great professor!!

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
21970
Grade: A+
May 2, 2025
Would take again

He is very easy and try to teach and help anytime

5.0
1.0
ELAR980
Grade: B-
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Very kind and respectful professor. Explains the material to be studied very clearly and pays attention to students questions. Gives detailed answers, giving examples for clarity of understanding. during the lesson, he communicates with all students and gives everyone the opportunity to express themselves.

Group projects
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ELAR980
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Professor Jona is very respective and great professor. I would like to have him as my professor again for my next level class. Thank you so much for everything that you have teach for us.

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5.0
1.0
31730
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2025
Would take again

Professor Jonathan Colson is one of the best teachers I've had. His teaching is clear, simple, and easy to follow. He gives great advice, is very understanding, and truly cares about his students. He goes above and beyond what's expected. I would definitely recommend his class to anyone.

Participation matters
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1.0
31397
Grade: A-
May 23, 2025
Would take again

Professor Jona. Colson is the best teacher ever. His way of teaching is just perfect, It's relaxing and not stressful, He answers all questions about the course and makes sure we all understand the explanations. He always encourages you to do all your homework and especially to have the book it's very important. I'd definitely recommend him. Thanks

Get ready to read
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5.0
2.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

I have learned many interesting subjects beside the textbook.

Group projects
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
3.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Professor Jona, was the best professor I had this semester. He is extremely knowledgeable, very polite, and always tries to involve every student in the lesson. His class is fun, never boring, and you end up learning so many new things.

5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

he is the best !!

Participation matters
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5.0
3.0
ELAS980
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Professor Jona is a great professor. He cares about his students, and he creates a good and positive atmosphere in the class. I would definitely take another class with him!

5.0
1.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Professor Jonathan Colson is an outstanding educator whose professional abilities made this course highly effective. Their teaching style is incredibly engaging; they consistently use real-world examples and interactive discussions, ensuring the material remains relevant and interesting.

Get ready to read
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Inspirational
5.0
5.0
ELAS980
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Professor Jonah is a kind, disciplined, and professional professor. He always brings a positive attitude to our Zoom classes. He is well prepared and organized for every class. He understands his students' strengths and weaknesses and works hard to help everyone improve. He gives clear feedback and truly cares about his students' success.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ELAS980
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

I really enjoyed taking ELAS 980 with Professor Jona. The class helped me improve my academic English. The professor was very patient, supportive, and always explained things clearly. I felt comfortable asking questions and learned a lot. I would definitely recommend this class to other students. A big thanks to my professor for everything. Ali

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

99%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 66 grades
Most common grades:
A (26)
A+ (17)
B+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(43)B(7)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(14)
Based on 74 reported grades
A: 26
A+: 17
B+: 8
Not sure yet: 8
Common Tags
Respected (28)
Gives good feedback (26)
Participation matters (23)
Amazing lectures (23)
Group projects (17)
Inspirational (15)
Caring (13)
Clear grading criteria (9)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.03 avg change
Dec
Apr
May
Dec
May
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

21632

5.0

(1)

21970

5.0

(3)

23159

5.0

(1)

31397

5.0

(1)

31556

5.0

(2)
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Difficulty by Course

23159

3.0

AELW930

2.3

ELAW970

2.2

21632

2.0

AELR930

2.0

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