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“Course work is not too heavy and her study guides are the best I've worked with”
PSYCH31 - 5.0 rating“Kim is a very inspirational instructor”
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Reviews (92)
Kim is a great teacher, very willing to answer questions. She's honest about her opinions and open to listening to others. If she is unsure of an answer she'll research it and let you know the following class. I would highly reccomend her.
I only had Cardilla for a few weeks since she was filling in for our previous teacher who left, but I liked her. She was very nice and used many interesting examples from outside the textbook. Her test was fair and her study guide was very helpful. She also reminded me a little of Drew Barrymore, although that's completely unrelated. ;-)
Kim is the most amazing teacher I have had. She takes a seemingly dull subject (Psychology) and brings it to life. She has a fun and spunky personality which carries over into her teaching. Even with out doing the reading you will learn just from listening to her. Take her class if you have a chance, you will not regret it.
shes amazing. take the class.
When i first entered her class, i was very skeptical of her. But after a month into class, it really hit me that she was a great Teacher. She is clear and easy to understand in her lectures and her testing is fair. She is funny and very high energy.
Kim- like a dark drew barrymore, more voice than look. Really nice and articulate, although smoetimes I got the feeling like she was taking to the group as if we were kindergarteners. I felt a little patronized. Other than that I loved pysch 1. She gives good examples. Let her know if you miss class via email. she'll drop yo *ss like a bad habit.
Kim is an amazing teacher. She makes Psychology interesting and fun. Take her class and you will learn a lot and look forward to being there everyday.
Kim is one of the best teachers I have ever had! she makes learning fun and is always entertaining. I loved going to class and would take another one from her.
I had no interest to want to stay in her Ms. Cardillas class except that I needed the credits, but it was one of the most boring classes and I enjoy Psychology. I left as soon as I could- and that was the one positive- she would often let us leave a bit early. The tests were as confusing as could be, she was pleasant , but not a good teacher.
Kim is a fantastic teacher. She is very smart and funny. She is really the best teacher I have ever had. I love coming to her class and I recommend it to anyone even if you don't love psychology. You will learn so much and have fun too.
Amazing, amazing teacher!!!! By far the best teacher I've had at cabrillo! Her classes are fun and I learned a lot. Very easy to get a good grade, just go to class and use the study guides, and you will easily get an A or B. Her notes are online, so you hardly have to take notes in class. She really cares about her students and wants them to pass.
she is amazing!! i love her so much! had awesome stories to tell and made perfect sense of the subject!!! this was my first semester at cabrillo and she is by far one of my favorite instructors!!
Kim is a great teacher. Her main objective is that you learn about psych. Gives study guides for exams which are pretty much a blueprint for what you need to know. Always willing to help if you need it. Highly recommended.
Very friednly and intelligent woman. She is honest and human with her students. Provides excellent learning environment.
Kim is without a doubt the BEST teacher at Cabrillo. I took her night class and I looked forward to it every week! Class was easy enough, you're allowed 3 absences and there's an extra credit opportunity. 3 exams that are all multiple choice. She has been my favorite teacher in my two years at Cabrillo. Take her class!
how does she have that much energy at nine at night. tests are pretty easy if you read, if you dont, you still could manage to scrape a c
Really inspiring teacher. Yes, looks and sounds just like Drew Barrimore. Very helpful and easy grader. Gave detailed outlines beforehand of what specifics you had to know for the ALL multiple choice exams.
Kim is a great teacher, tests are easy and straight from study guide, take notes and you'll be fine, dont really need the book but its helpful. She makes it really easy to do well in her class.
One of the best teachers i've had. Exams straight from lecture and power point. Pulled off a B without using the book. Took during wintersession, she never tests on the same thing over and over, just once! Excellent teacher! I wish she taught more than Psych...
Professional & knowledgeable. If you've come to learn, she will teach. If you've come to skate, go elsewhere. I'm quite impressed after 20 years of being out of college.
She is great! Very funny and nice! tests are fair too
She was fun and had a great attitude. She was engaginng and inspired me to continue my career within the field of psychology. I loved her hilarious perdonality, and hope to take another class from her again!
Kim is the nicest person! Her abnormal psych class is amazing! I'm a Communications major but because of her, I'm going to minor in Psychology. Her exams are mult choice and she always gives full credit on the papers. She is so understanding and overall, just a genuine person.
Phenomenal teacher and person. I wish she taught at Cabrillo more! Her exams are well written and she gives you a thorough handout before, and if you go through that, you'll do fine. She makes lecture very fun and engaging, and is SO nice. And not to mention hilarious!
She is a good teacher. She looks like a mixture between Drew Berrymore and Victoria Beckham, but talks more like Drew. She expects you to know the details of all the topics, so know them pretty well. She is pretty nice though and clear. Not a lot of work outside learning the material.
She keeps lectures interesting, very funny! Can't wait to take another class with her. She seems like she genuinely cares and wants every student to pass.
Kim is the BEST teacher I have ever had. Her class was informational, entertaining, and very enjoyable. Kim is a wonderful woman and is passionate about her work and teaching. The work load is moderate, appropriate for the class. She is the nicest person I have ever met at Cabrillo, and I use the Psychology I learned in her class everyday.
Kim is a great teacher, i came to Cabrillio just for a summer class expecting it to be boring and a waste of my vacation, but it wasn't. Class was always entertaining and fun, i learned so much from it and am now thinking about minoring in her subject.
She is a great professor. Very enthusiastic and loves what she is doing. Class was never boring because she used life stories. The exams were simple and not confusing. Overall she is the best professor that I had
she is a very good teacher. I usually would just sign in and leave, but she made the class interesting, so i would actually stay all of the class. She has a very nice and energetic personality. Oh yeah, and she is a very pretty woman!
Kim really is a great teacher.Her classes are taught by powerpoint and all you have to do is attend class.She makes class fun and interesting, her examples are helpful..oh and she is absoloutley gorgeous.trust me ha...
She is very entertaining, I took her 3 hour Monday night class and it is hard to be bored. She is very nice and full of energy. She emails back quickly when you have questions and she is understanding in general. I recommend her to anyone that is going to take Psych.
She is definitely in my top ten favorite teachers I've ever had in my life. I learned so much in her class. She's super helpful and it's totally obvious that she knows what she's talking about. She is so great, seriously. I want to take every class she teaches.
She is an awesome teacher! She is very clear about what she expects from you and if you do what she expects u are guaranteed an A. She makes the subject very interesting and relates it to real life so you understand it better. She also has a great sense of humor... keeps u laughing all through class!
She is the BEST teacher ever! She was completely enthusiastic which made her class enjoyable and entertaining. Her lectures were always fun regardless of what they were about. The tests are easy, because its like she says, she does not try to trick you. I love her zeal for life and her goal for her students is to make them kinder, gentler people.
best teacher ever
very energetic ans stoked on her subject.
Took her class for wintersession. Really good teacher, real life examples help alot. I plan on taking another class from her again.
One of the best professors I have had! Had her for psych 1 and took one of her classes the following semester because she is just that fabulous! Anyone who needs general psych should absolutely take her class.
Kim is truely amazing. She is SO FUNNY. She has tons of great examples in class and is extremely relatable and easy to talk to. She is such a great teacher. I was always excited to go to her class. She has a wonderful personality.
Dr. Kim is a great teacher; very knowledegable, and a working psychology professional, so she is involved in the profession. You must know the material to do well. Lecture, book and videos round out the course.
Very nice teacher! Very good at teaching her subject, very good at keeping the whole class interested. Doesn't force group projects on you. She gives extra credit options, and her tests refur to about 98% of her lecture material, so take good notes and attend class regularly! You will want to anyway! She's really funny!
i loved coming to this class!Kim is amazing! she had different methods of teaching which was extremely helpful when test time came around. she was always energetic and stoked to start class. it was always fun to watch her video of her spraying her husband with water when he said certain words. great class
She is a fun, energetic, super easy teacher. There are a few multiple choice exams and a small paper (which if you do it, she automatically gives you an A). She is great. take her class if you want an easy A
Awesome. Seriously enjoyable class. You will actually want to come to class. She is funny, intelligent and nice. Her lecture's are very organized and well thought through. She is very clear and concise. Test study guides are given, if you study them you will pass. ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS, you'd be missing out if you didn't take her class.
Throughout my years in school, I would have to say Kim has been my favorite teacher of all time!. She is funny, and makes the class very interesting with her personal stories. Her test are not hard, if you study the guide she provides us with, you will do just fine!. You will not want to miss her class ever!. there are 2 test, 1 final and 1 paper
She was awesome! Asked lots of discussion questions which kept students interested. Had powerpoint slides which were available online to print out before lecture, but was necessary to come to class to take notes along with the slides. Approachable and energetic. I took the class over summer so classes were 3 hours long each and I never got bored.
She's really funny, and very helpful. I learned a lot in her class.
Kim is a great teacher, you wont regret taking her class. She gives great study guides, as long as you study you'll do fine on the tests! And she's easy on the eyes.
Kim is my favorite teacher of all time! I will always remember the research methods class I had with her! Take one of her classes!!!
i am only 3 weeks into this course, and i already LOVE IT! I haven't had a test yet so i can't rate the easiness.. Kim is an AMAZING teacher. I leave her class thinking about everything she just went over. She makes the class sooo exciting and interesting. She's also nice to look at. It's definitely worth taking. It's hard to get bored.
One of the best teachers I've ever had!! By far the funniest!! Highly recommend her!!
Best teacher I had at Cabrillo. Kept class going and interesting. Uses text a bit, exams are easy if you studied, and only one SUPER easy HW assignment.
BEST TEACHER AWARD! She's adorable, funny, relatable, AWESOME.
Kim is hilarious. Her class is power point based and my psych 1 class filled up extremely quickly so if you arrive five minutes before class it might be helpful to bring a laptop because you will be sitting in the back. Her tests start out a bit difficult but over time get easier. There is 1 paper and an extra credit option.
The BEST teacher at Cabrillo. She keeps lectures entertaining, but still informative. Attendance is mandatory and the book is really never used. Your grade is pretty much based off of 3 exams, but if you use her study guide and go to class you should pass no problem. I can't rave about her enough. You'll love psych with her.
Kim is by far the best teacher I have ever had at Cabrillo. I dont know why people say her tests are hard because they are a breeze!! I didn't study for the second exam at all and recieved an A on it!She keeps you engaged and she is hilarious! Best teacher ever!If you have the option to take a course from her, you wont be sorry! Just dont buy text
All these comments of praise make me want to say something bad, but i can't... Dr. Cardilla is great! Entertaining lectures, semi-easy tests, life changing class.
Kim is AWESOME! She makes the course material interesting, fresh, and easy to pick up on and understand. She's zany, charismatic, and highly knowledgeable on all things psychology. She makes it clear that she wants to see her students succeed, and she did exactly that. I loved the class! Thanks, Kim!
Dr. Cardilla is freaking awesome. She provides study guides that are the exact material on every test, her tests are non-cumulative, there's e.c. opportunities, she's funny, she provides memorable examples of all of the principals she covers in her class and she's very friendly/funny. I bought the textbook but never even cracked it open, no need.
Cardilla is absolutely amazing. She is the reason I became a psych Major. She is hilarious, personable, helpful and entertaining. I Looked forward to each lecture. She understands we have lives and makes the class pretty easy, yet you learn so much! there are three 50 point tests. non cumulative. 10 pts extra credit available. LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!!!
Kim is the most amazing psychology teacher & I attribute it largely to her passion in research. She has the most up-beat attitude, is friendly, easy to talk to, but knows how to maintain boundaries (takes no BS)! She is a ppt teacher & makes it work well w/plenty of opportunity for discussions. Took her Abnormal Psych course & LOVED IT!! 2thumbsUP
She's great at what she does. She keeps the class intrigued. Her class just wasn't for me. Everything was based on lecture. There wasn't really work to do outside of class and thats what I need so if your like me I would try a different instructor. She's a great person though!
Kim Cardilla is such an amazing teacher! Her personality and the way she runs her class is so motivating! Your grade is based on 3 exams (study guide online and thats basically the test) and one maximum 2 page paper. Also gives opportunity for extra credit. Because of her, I am considering a psychology major.
I took Psych 1 with Kim. Why can't she teach every class at Cabrillo? She is hilarious and makes things interesting and relatable. It's very rare to find a teacher in the science department that doesn't talk monotone and nasally. She is very helpful and fun. Cabrillo needs more teachers like Kim!
Kim is one of the best lecturers I have ever had. Very clear and concise. The way she articulates class concepts is very straight forward and easy to digest. The class is easy because of her lecture skills.
kim was very nice, funny, and cared about what people had to say. she tell you exactly whats going to be on the test which is very useful for studying. I learned a lot and was not stressed while doing so.
best teacher EVER! go to every class and you will pass her tests (only 3). she's the reason why i changed majors.
Shes wonderful!!!
She is honestly the best professor I have ever had! She's incredibly funny and really discusses the ideas with us and thoroughly answered any questions asked. She is an excellent lecturer and brings her bright and shining personality into the lecture hall. Plus, there are only 3 tests and she makes it easy to pass, as long you try.
very good professor. ive learned a lot from her, not just for my academics but also for my personal life. she does give easy tests as long as you go to every class and participate. also just make sure you turn in your papers on or before due date because she is very strict on late papers.
Wonderful, full of energy woman. Pay attention in her class and you will thrive. It's not hard to pay attention to either, very interesting stuff.
I had to take another class with Kim because she is such an amazing professor. She is the best lecturer you will ever have. I don't recommend buying the text- you only need it to answer a few questions on the study guide. If you want an A, you need to come to class, take notes, and use the study guides. She makes it easy for you to pass!
Outstanding professor! Extremely organized and engaging lectures. She teaches at UCSC as well. I highly recommend you take every class you can with her.
I really enjoyed her classes. She loves teaching and she knows how to pass her acknowledge to her students.
BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD! She made me love psychology and now I'm majoring in psychology because of her. She makes class interesting and gives great examples. Her test reviews tell you everything on the test, really easy to study them too. I recommend going to class to hear her examples.
Loved abnormal psychology!! so interesting, super clear about assignments and very interesting material! Great teacher, one of the best i have had at Cabrillo!
Kim is such a great prof. Very funny makes class fun! So straight forward: 3/5 film responses, 3 exams and her study guides follow her exams to a T. Take kim she's amazing!
Kim is amazing!! She is crystal clear in lectures, and so funny! Class was easy to attend, which is good since that is where you will get the information you need to perform well on the exams. Course work is not too heavy and her study guides are the best I've worked with! I would take any class Kim offered, she's the real deal.
I ADORE Kim. She's an amazing professor. She also teaches at UCSC. She uses great examples, & personal life experiences to help explain certain topics. She makes things very crystal clear-& there are NO trick questions on her exams. If you come to class, study her power points, and listen, you WILL get a good grade. also extra credit opportunities!
Great teacher, great subject, great class! Lectures are interesting and she incorporates humor to alleviate the heavy nature of the subject. Exam reviews tell you everything you need to study, follow those and you got a shure A! And oh yeah shes smoking HOT!
Kim is possibly the BEST Psych teacher on campus, and is amazingly knowledgeable as well as eloquent when she lectures. She's entertaining, really nice, and really clear about what you need to know for tests (and what to take away from lectures). TAKE HER CLASS, IT'S INTERESTING AND EASY.
Kim is rad! She's really easy going, funny, and engaging. There are three assigned reflection papers which are easy, and the exams aren't bad at all.
This is a Stats class for behavioral science majors, but it is not easier than any other stats class. The second exam is the hardest, so don't take a break half way through because half the class failed. With that said, you can definitely get an "A" in this class if you work for it. Attend study groups, go to all classes, and use her study guides!
Best Professor I have ever had. There is a lot of work but she makes it completely worth it. She gives great advice and is hilarious during lecture. Second test is extremely difficult but don't give up because she will help you through study guides and lectures. Definitely will be taking another class of hers.
Kim is an amazing teacher. She treats her students as complete equals and is always willing to clarify things that you don't understand the first time. She also made sure that we had a tutor that could give us extra help.
Kim is one of the best teachers at Cabrillo. She's personable and respectful. Her lectures are amazing and clear. She gives study guides for her tests which can be tough but she only give you three tests. She's inspirational
Kim is a very inspirational instructor. Enjoyed how she uses the same examples she uses in class as she uses in the exams. She clearly clarifies what we must learn for exams, but most importantly she wants us to learn about psychology.
Professor Cardilla is incredibly intelligent, inspiring and very passionate about psychology. She encourages her students constantly and will do her best to help them pass, without compromising her standards. She is also very funny and bring great anecdotes to class. Exams are fair and grading criteria is WYSIWYG from study guide to exam. Perfect!
Excellent professor. I found this class easy, but already had a background in psych, so was familiar with some terminology and concepts. I still believe this class would be reasonable easy and interesting for someone with little or no background in psych.
Excellent professor. Knowledgeable, clear and helpful. She was very gently on the essay grades. Grades depend on understanding of the material.
She was really good at teaching the material. I did not need any other help other than her lectures which she allows you to use during HW, quizzes, and exams. All the HW and tests were online and we could take as much time as we needed, as long as we turned it in on time. She is very entertaining during class, GO TO THE LECTURE, it's worth it!!!!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
92%
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Your expected effort level
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A+
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5.0
(1)PSCH1
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
(1)PSYCH6165
5.0
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PSYCH3
4.0
PSYCH35
4.0
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3.3
PYSCH5
3.0
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3.0