3.5

Kevin Siena

History - Trent University

3.5
Quality
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Would Retake
120
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3.5
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

81%

Would Retake

120

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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120 total ratings

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What Students Say

“10 Days that shook the world was amazing, especiially Kevins's unit on the Witch Hunts 10/10 would shake the world again”

HIST1500 - 4.0 rating

“The hottest prof at Trent, especially with his eyebrow ring”

HIST120 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 22 reported grades
A-: 8
A: 3
B+: 2
A+: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (11)
Amazing lectures (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Participation matters (5)
Inspirational (4)
Caring (4)
Respected (4)
Tough grader (4)
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3.0
HIST120
Grade: A-
Feb 11, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
HIST120
Feb 17, 2002

He is so hot! The hottest prof at Trent, especially with his eyebrow ring!

5.0
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HST120
Feb 25, 2002

One beautiful man. Doesn't even matter that he's married.

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380
Feb 28, 2002

understanding of the student situation

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HIST380
Feb 28, 2002

No Comments

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HST330
Mar 1, 2002

No Comments

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380
Mar 1, 2002

No Comments

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HIST120
Mar 10, 2002

Perhaps if you saw him outside of class, you would know he has an eyebrow ring.

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HST120
Apr 13, 2002

Sympathetic, approachable

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HIS120
Nov 30, 2002

Such a great prof...is incredibly smart, and can communicate ideas really well

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HIST120
Dec 17, 2002

No Comments

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HIST120
Dec 17, 2002

No Comments

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HIST120
Dec 24, 2002

No Comments

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HIST120
Jan 8, 2003

He is not only hot but he is an amazing teacher too!!!!!

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HST
Mar 31, 2003

Nice lookin' man

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HIST120
Apr 16, 2003

No Comments

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HST120
Jul 24, 2003

He is a great guy all around, easy to listen to, understand and look at :)

5.0
2.0
HIST120
Sep 4, 2003

A really nice guy and very helpful. Siena is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable prof who makes lectures very enjoyable and entertaining.

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HIST150
Nov 21, 2003

Awesome. Too bad he can't teach the whole course. I wouldn't mind looking and listening to him all year.

5.0
3.0
HIST120
Dec 21, 2003

The young, hip Prof. Super-cool, funny and passionate about his studies.

5.0
2.0
HIST380
Mar 13, 2004

An excellent prof, who's very easy to talk to and approachable

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HIST120
Jul 22, 2004

Can I tell you how hot this man is? He is hilarious and one of the nest parts of the history department. I can honestly say that I am taking his class next year just because he is teaching it. he is so smart and so funny he makes even the most dry

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HIST
Nov 4, 2004

Are you guys serious? Sure Siena is very helpful and very clear but can the guy be more arrogant? Oh and did I mention that his marking scheme is messed up? He gives only so many students A', so many students B's etc, To keep the class average at a balance. Bet you didn't pay attention to that.

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3.0
HIST380
Nov 13, 2004

an excellent professor. down to earth and doesn't act all stuffy like some. really interesting assignments and good lectures. his random humour makes for great classes.

5.0
2.0
HIST150
Nov 16, 2004

Very hot, the only reason i went to class

5.0
2.0
HIST380
Jan 30, 2005

Kevin Siena is a great prof. he is helpful and esay to communicate with.

5.0
3.0
HST380
Feb 16, 2005

Great class, gorgeous teacher!

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HIST380
Feb 17, 2005

Kevin, is an ok guy, he has pretty good styles cept when he wears white socks with brown shoes. As a teacher however he lacked. I just hated his class too much to discuss it in depth. Girls look past his looks and rate on how he teachers.

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380
Mar 10, 2005

Bad teacher. Last week tried to sell the class tht the Enlightenment was like an internet cafe. Come on! When are we going to see some actual teaching in this course?

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3.0
HST380
Mar 14, 2005

I disagree with the last posting - Prof. Siena's analogies are the best part of his teaching style. If you open your mind a little you will see that they are quite clever.

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150
Apr 16, 2005

No Comments

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HST380
Apr 19, 2005

No Comments

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2.0
HIST150
May 11, 2005

excellent lecturer

5.0
3.0
HIST208
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 14, 2005

Im really not one of the girls who are in love with this man, but i am in love with his teaching style. He is so clear and makes you want to learn, and you reatin so much knowledge from his lectures it makes the whole course a little easier. HOWEVER, the Man LOVES TO hear himself talk.HE will ramble on forever if you let him. Loved him otherwise.

5.0
1.0
HIST208
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2005

Fantastic Prof. Easy to approach, helpful and great teaching style. Gets the point across and you actually leave remembering stuff. Awesome.

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4.0
HIST380
Oct 7, 2005

Very informative, awesome lectures (loved the one about pre-modern sex and sexuality!) Readings were big and he is a hard marker. If you put forth a****ty effort, you'll get a****ty mark. He helped my writing style and now I write better essays. Definitely taking his forth year class.

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380
Oct 20, 2005

How about loosing the attitude. The hip thing's getting old.

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380
Dec 30, 2005

huh?

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EUROPE
Dec 31, 2005

I'm special

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EUROPE
Jan 8, 2006

No Comments

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4.0
HIST380
Jan 31, 2006

Prof. Siena is an exceptional professor. He expects a lot from his students, but you also learn a great deal from him. Assignments are designed to make you think. Prof. Siena is willing to help all students who ask and will do what he can to help them out. He is extreamely knowledgable about his topic. One of the best coures I have ever taken!!!

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EUROPE
Feb 16, 2006

Last post is total bull. This guy drones on and on and has no interest in students.

5.0
3.0
HIST380
Mar 7, 2006

excellent prof!!

5.0
1.0
HIST380
Mar 20, 2006

great at everything

5.0
3.0
HIST380
Mar 27, 2006

I really liked him. I think he is a brilliant mand and that we could learn alot from him! He is tough at marking but FAIR.

4.0
4.0
HIST380
Mar 28, 2006

awesome prof, hot too :)

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380
Apr 14, 2006

Dullest at Trent

1.0
1.0
380
May 31, 2006

disappointing

5.0
3.0
HST380
Jun 2, 2006

Engaging lecturer. Easy to listen too and to look at

5.0
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HISTDSA
Dec 4, 2006

No Comments

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HIST380
Mar 23, 2007

makes awesome lectures, however, he is not the most helpful of people. I actually found him to be quite arrogant and unapproachable.

4.0
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HIST150
Apr 20, 2007

love him

1.0
1.0
HIST101
May 6, 2007

Too full of himself to teach properly

2.0
1.0
HIST380
May 24, 2007

just a big let down after lots of hype about this guy.

2.0
3.0
HIST380
May 26, 2007

picture worth a 1000 words. arrogant guy just so happy with himself

2.0
4.0
HIST380
Jun 24, 2007

guy just goes on and on

2.0
4.0
HIST380
Jun 28, 2007

i want my money back

1.0
1.0
HIST380
Jul 13, 2007

Stick to saving the planet. Worst grand i spent in my life.

1.0
1.0
HIST380
Aug 2, 2007

summer course doesn´t mean you come unprepared

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HIST380
Aug 22, 2007

last rating is not fair

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1.0
HIST380
Oct 2, 2007

Bow down to the great divinity Siena....

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HIST320
Dec 24, 2007

Arrogant guy

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1.0
HIST150
Jan 4, 2008

I got a 70 on my presentation and prof helped me jack it up to 75 -- boo-wah!

2.0
1.0
HIST250
May 8, 2008

fun and good

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HIST280
May 14, 2008

interesting lectures, nice to look at.

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HIST380
Jul 15, 2008

He is by far one of the best Prof's out there. He is extreamly helpful and clearly loves history. Siena could lecture for hours about...bricks...and would somehow make it exciting. Cant wait for his course in fourth year!!!

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HIST380
Apr 3, 2009

I started out thinking that he was a great prof, by the end of the year i have completely changed my mind. He is well spoken in lecture but his marking style/helpfulness is terrible. He is unapproachable and arrogant. Some of the marking decisions he makes, in my mind, are completely absurd. I will never take a course taught by him again.

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HIST380
Apr 6, 2009

I was also interested in the start of the year and thought it was going to be a great class. However, as class went on he turned out to be fairly rude and seemed as if he wasn't there for us but for different reasons.

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HIST380
May 8, 2009

Siena is quite possibly the most unprofessional teacher I've come across. He repeatedly threatened to lower my mark on various occasions for no real reason. He seemed very unapproachable and when I did speak to him he was unwilling to listen to what I had to say. I will never take a class taught by him ever again. He was stubborn and unprofessional

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HIST208
Jul 13, 2009

Absolutely amazing Prof. One of the top two I have ever had. Everyone needs to have a little Kevin Siena in their life!

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HIST380
Sep 24, 2009

look out -- this guy holds grudges

3.0
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HIST1500
Nov 10, 2009

calm down everybody he's ok -- not bad not great

5.0
3.0
HIST3800
Nov 18, 2009

Siena has amazing lectures which are easy to follow. He is also an extremely fair marker!

2.0
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HIST3800
Nov 26, 2009

extremely fair? isnt it just fair or not fair? Cmon

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HIST380
Dec 4, 2009

Great prof. Makes everything interesting and obviously loves what he is doing. I recommend anyone interested in history to take his class.

1.0
1.0
HIST380
Jan 27, 2010

supposed to be great but just a great letdown. dull

1.0
1.0
HIST3333
Apr 6, 2010

bad all over. This guy is so full of himself, no time for teaching

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4.0
HIST3800
Apr 6, 2010

This prof was amazing. He is very animated in lecture and clearly enjoys his subject. He is funny and enjoyable to listen to. He is helpful in seminar and very engaging. Siena is an amazing prof in both lecture and seminar and is helpful outside the classroom.

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HIST3800
Apr 18, 2010

Personally, I do not find Prof. Siena to be arrogant at all. I also haven't heard anyone refer to him in this way. He was very approachable and helped me to refine my writing. He is a hard marker, but he spends a lot of time giving you a reason for the grade you received. Nothing but respect for this man.

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HIST3800
Aug 16, 2010

A big disappointment. Came highly recommended. Not interested in teaching

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HISTA
Nov 3, 2010

Easily the most animated history lecturer at Trent U. He is able to convey his interest in the course material through lecture and seminar, which overall increase this course's appeal. As for marking, Sienna expects a high quality of workmanship and research to be committed to the topic. I believe that this course more than any other, helped me to

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1.0
HIST380
Jan 8, 2011

Can't the university do something about this class? it's just terrible

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HIST3800
Jan 10, 2012

Siena is a really great prof when it comes to lectures. He seems to be really passionate about the topic, and hilarious too. He is not always the most useful when it comes to helping out... especially if you don't start your assignments early. The textbook is super dull, but he makes up for it in lecture. Siena is a great lecturer and gorgeous too!

4.0
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HIST3800
Jun 12, 2012

Some of the individuals on this site really need to tone it down, in a number of ways. Prof.Siena is a strong lecturer, safe to say it is his greatest strength. However, when delivering feedback on assignments he can be incredibly pointed, almost to a fault. I doubt this reflects on his character, and the comments on appearance, grow up,not hschool

5.0
3.0
HIST3800
Jun 14, 2012

I thought that he was great. His lectures were linear and were very coherent, and organized. He is a great help when you go to him. He likes to see students who have initiative and the willing to learn. He is very helpful - when you go to him. This was a great class, and would recommend this class to anyone.

5.0
4.0
HIST3800
Dec 30, 2012

Great professor - very helpful if students need guidance about assignments. One of my favourite classes!

5.0
2.0
HIST380
Jan 8, 2013

This man is excellent. Not only was the class good, but prof Siena helped me outside of the class. He really encouraged me and was passionate about teaching. Very good teacher and person.

3.0
1.0
HIST3000
Mar 18, 2013

Great class -- super easy, super relaxed. Easiest mark at trent.... go talk to him after class, be nice -- pays off

5.0
4.0
HIST4550
May 1, 2013

Great Class, Interesting Topics. Willing to help you with research, topic's etc. Willing to help you outside of class. Recommend this class to anyone.

4.0
3.0
HIST3800
Grade: A-
Mar 5, 2014

Kevin was a great prof whom I would recommend to anyone. Be sure to have a general knowledge of the major events that effected the early modern period for this class, and you will be fine.

2.0
1.0
4500
Mar 19, 2015

High opinion of himself. Confirm it and do well.

4.0
4.0
4550
Grade: A-
Sep 19, 2015

Professor Siena is a fantastic lecturer. Super passionate about his area of study and its keeps you focused and excited to learn. Very willing to help his students learn and understand. Tough marker, and will let you know when your writing is sub-par, but will give you help and in the end it helped transformed my writing style.

4.0
2.0
1500Y
Oct 19, 2015

Great prof, makes the lectures funny to keep you interested. " thats mine phone, but don't worry you guys are more important."

1.0
1.0
HIST449
Nov 27, 2015

learned nothing

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4.0
HIST3800
Dec 7, 2015

You should really want to come to any lecture with Kevin. It can be hard to keep up but it really is worth it. He has amazingly fun lectures and he is pretty hilarious.

4.0
4.0
HIST3810
Grade: B-
Jan 3, 2016

I love Kevin! He is so funny and is really interesting to listen to. After 2 hours however it becomes a little difficult to listen to him. I would take his classes again just because I like him as a person so much. However, he is tough marker and hard to please, he is definitely better suited for fourth year course, nothing lower.

4.0
4.0
HIST3800
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2016

He took the class very seriously but was hilarious and fun.

4.0
3.0
HIST1500
Grade: A-
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

10 Days that shook the world was amazing, especiially Kevins's unit on the Witch Hunts 10/10 would shake the world again

5.0
4.0
HIST2061H
Mar 2, 2018
Would take again

If I could take all my classes with him I would!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
1500Y
Grade: A-
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

I thought Kevin was amazing, I loved his lectures and he puts a lot of passion and personality into everything he does.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIST280
Grade: A-
Sep 19, 2018
Would take again

Kevin is honestly such a nice and genuine person. He makes his lecture interesting and while he does go off on tangents sometimes, theyre usually relevant and shows how passionate he is about his work. Kind of a hard marker but gives a lot of feedback and is clear on what he wants.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST2601H
Mar 20, 2019
Would take again

Great guy. A decently hard marker but gives you really great feedback. Super clear on what he expects for assignments. You can tell he's really passionate about what he's teaching. Seminars are well organized and interesting. 100% would take a class with him again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
HIST3810H
Grade: B+
Sep 12, 2019
Would take again

11/10 would take a class with Kevin at any time.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
HST380
Nov 1, 2019
Would take again

Kevin rocks

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
HIST2011
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

Incredible lectures. The best history prof at Trent by far.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIST2011
Grade: A
May 2, 2020
Would take again

Witty and sarcastic in the best possible way. Makes the eighteenth century relatable and fun. Provides excellent feedback, and is available outside class to discuss course material, upcoming assignments, or to chat.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIST3810
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2020
Would take again

I was absolutely blown away by his willingness to go above and beyond to help his students succeed. It's rare to find a professor so genuinely compassionate, and I cannot praise him enough for it. Plus, he's an absolutely terrific lecturer. If you want to laugh about the Protestant Reformation, look no further. Would give him 10 stars if I could.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIST2601
Grade: A-
Apr 6, 2021
Would take again

The best professor I have ever had. He always made the class fun and welcoming and I looked forward every week to attend his seminar even though it was online. I am so sad is class is over now. He pushes you to do your best but is very sympathetic. He makes you feel proud of yourself and builds you up so much. I learned so much and loved it.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
HIST2601H
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

Kevin is an amazing lecturer and super fun in seminars as well. He gives very clear expectations of assignments. He care about his students and is overall a really great professor! I learned so much from his class.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
HIST4550
Grade: A+
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Kevin is kind, funny, and always willing to help students when they need clarification or direction. He is a very tough grader and you really have to work for your grades with him, but it is possible to do well. Overall he's a pretty chill guy and is extremely approachable.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Respected
2.0
3.0
HIST2011
Grade: C+
Dec 1, 2022

He's a funny professor, but god forbid you experience a family emergency or lose someone during the semester. He's less than compassionate and a hard marker. Genuinely does not show any concern. While it's not his job, he won't help you reach your goals as a student. Though, the course content was beyond amazing.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
3.0
HIST2601H
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 19, 2024

He was just straight up mean.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
HIST2061H
Grade: A-
Sep 2, 2024
Would take again

Kevin is the best prof I have ever had. He genuinely cares about you, and wants you to do your best. I have never had a prof be so caring and sympathetic. Get ready to read and write papers, but he makes it all fun and interesting. Go to lecture, do the readings, and you should be fine.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST2601
Oct 9, 2024
Would take again

Probably the funniest professor I have ever had. Would take again

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
HIST2601H
Grade: B+
Dec 29, 2024
Would take again

Great professor who cares about students. Assignments have clear expectations, and lectures/seminars are engaging. Leveraging Unstuckstudy alongside the course materials helped me excel.

1.0
1.0
HIST2061H
Grade: C+
Jun 11, 2025

Caring carer

Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST3810
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 7, 2025
Would take again

Kevin is incredibly charismatic and funny during lecture and seminar Bit tough on the grading but caring with comments and support He puts in the effort to get to know each of his students

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
1.0
3.0
HIST3810H
Grade: B
Oct 25, 2025

Very full of himself

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

87%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
A- (8)
A (3)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(2)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 22 reported grades
A-: 8
A: 3
B+: 2
A+: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (11)
Amazing lectures (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Participation matters (5)
Inspirational (4)
Caring (4)
Respected (4)
Tough grader (4)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.23 avg change
Jun
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

HST120

5.0

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HST330

5.0

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HIS120

5.0

(1)

HST

5.0

(1)

HIST

5.0

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HIST4550

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