4.2

Kim Man Pham

Mathematics - West Valley College

4.2
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
74%
Would Retake
150
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

74%

Would Retake

150

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What Students Say

Worst teacher in the whole department and that says a lot

MATH1A - 1.0 rating

Quiz every Wednesday, fail the finalF in the class

MATH12 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

60%

Textbook Required

62%

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Clear grading criteria (7)
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Lots of homework (5)
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Reviews (150)
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MATH106R
Nov 30, 2003

she has a strong accent but has a great attitude, she clarifies as much as you need her to.

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MATH106
Dec 12, 2003

She's a cool lady, has an accent, but understandable. Tests are not too hard, just keep up with the work.

5.0
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MATH001
Dec 23, 2003

Makes statistics fun, few can do that I guess

5.0
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MATH106
Feb 3, 2004

I hate math and I suck at it but she made it so easy to understand! I would take her again any day! She's so friendly cheerful too. Definitely take her if you can...even if you have to rearrange your schedule, especially if math isnt your thing.

5.0
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MATH
Feb 16, 2004

She is hilarious! I loved Kim! She is so enthusiastic about math. She is so incredibly helpful! She's the math teacher for the non-math student. Sometimes she goes too fast, just tell her to slow down!

5.0
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MATH10
Feb 19, 2004

I've taken her for 2 classes and passed with pretty good grades. You remember what she teaches you because she's so funny about it.

5.0
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MATH
Mar 27, 2004

Extraordinary teacher, especially if you dread math. Helpful, happy, and will do everything she can to help you understand. Take her for every math course you need if you can.

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MATH
Jul 8, 2004

She's a funny little lady that wears the same style clothing everyday and has a pretty thick accent but its fun to make fun of her. She goes really fast and says too much that doesnt need to be said sometimes. But overall she's a pretty decent teacher.

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MATH101
Jul 16, 2004

very nice teacher, clear explanations and helpful.

5.0
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MATH103
Oct 15, 2004

She understands people taking math at a community college have forgotten most material learned when younger. Engages everyone to participate and especially is helpful to students who are struggling. Take her for every class because she wants U 2 succeed

5.0
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MATH902
Nov 13, 2004

Kim makes math fun. She wants you to succeed. She always tries to give examples from "real life" and understands that some people really struggle with math. She is so nice that sometimes she lets students walk all over her. If you are afraid of math, take her!

5.0
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MATH10
Dec 1, 2004

THE BEST MATH TEACHER EVER! She's so sweet and funny. No homework requirement. Easy tests and quizzes, only because she makes them easy. SOOO easy to understand. I hate math, but she made that class so simple for me. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

5.0
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MATH10STATS
Dec 22, 2004

THE BEST MATH TEACHER she was willing to help any student and have a study session on a sunday. She realizes that most people struggle in math if you only need math 10 for GE take her! Shes so nice and made me enjoy math and PASS it for the first time since 3rd grade!!!!

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MATH10
Apr 19, 2005

BEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD... I WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONRE! SHE IS ADORABLE AND SUPER FRIENDLY!!!! TAKE HER--YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!!!!!

5.0
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PRECALCMATH1
Apr 19, 2005

Absolutely the best Math teacher. She explains everything until u understand it. She drops 1 test and 2 quizes. Funny & have this enthusiasim 2 teach. This is a definitely an easy A if u do the homework. Kim is the best, but if you cant take her than take Handa. Hes easy but gives lots of homework.

4.0
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STATS
May 2, 2005

She's an awesome teacher! if you're someone that struggles at math then you have to take her. she takes the time to fully explain everything so no one gets lost and we still got out 10 minutes early everyday. She helps you if you need it and lets you have a cheat sheet for the test and quizs.

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STATS
Grade: B
May 4, 2005

if you like broken english and crappy teaching take pham.

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MATH1
May 11, 2005

i strongly recommend her. she is straightfoward and energetic. if you are not the homework type, she does not collect it, but you have quizzes every week. the quizzes are not difficult as long as you pay attention in lecture and study your notes. if you don't understand, ask, she'll help you.

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STAT
May 25, 2005

Such a great teacher, take her for stat she dumbdifies things to the extreme. Quizzes and tests pretty damn easy except for the final that was ok. Oh and dont buy a book for her class she doesnt grade hw nor do u really need it cuz u just study off her worksheets

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STATS
May 25, 2005

thanks miss pham, i can go party now.

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MATH10
May 26, 2005

This teacher is a sweetheart and a very patient and caring teacher. She wants you to learn and succeed!!!! I tried taking stats before and I finally got it. Thanks to Kim I now like statistics. Now I can PAARTY.

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MATH10
May 28, 2005

very good teacher. if you are not good at math then take her. you dont even need to buy the book just use your notes to study. doesnt take attendence or count tardies.you dont have to work super hard to pass. just go to class cause if you miss it then ur screwed as material es expalined throughly in class. HW not collected or reviewd.

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MATH10
Jun 6, 2005

Kim is an awesome teaher. She is easy and she really helps you understand the material at the same time. I would recommend her for anyone.

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MATH10
Jun 28, 2005

Wonderful teacher. She's very clear about what she expects on quizes and tests.

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MATH103R
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 14, 2005

I have always had a hard time with math until Kim Pham she is so GOOD! She puts it into terms that even the dumbest person can understand. She is great and funny when teaching. She really makes sure that the whole class understands the material.

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MATH103R
Jul 22, 2005

Kim is possibly the most perfect teacher! I am an older student who has battled math phobia all my life. Kim has been able to bring me up to speed and while I'll never like Algebra, at least now I feel as if I can do it. She starts you off very slowly and before you know it you are doing the really hard stuff. Simply amazing!

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MATH10
Aug 2, 2005

AWESOME TEACHER!!! HIGHLY recommended!!

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STATSALGEBRA
Aug 9, 2005

This lady is the miracle I waited for all my life in math classes. She gave me A+ in both classes! Now if you knew me you would know it is almost magic. Very approachable, helpfull. Tests straight from the exercices done in class.

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ANYMATH
Sep 17, 2005

kim is bad a**!

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MATH106
Grade: B-
Sep 27, 2005

I have struggled with math all my life...her class made it...well, not easy, but understandable. She is very easy to understand and follow, and she answers questions well. I always felt well-prepared for her tests, I did well in her class, and I continued to do well after her class! I highly recommend her to anyone who has trouble with math.

5.0
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STATS
Sep 28, 2005

All you have to do is go to class and take good notes. She is so clear, concise and helpful that you dont even need the book to learn the material. She really cares about her students and her examples were always goofy yet helpful. TAKE her classes!!!

5.0
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STATS
Oct 4, 2005

Yay! Go Kim! She rox my sox, best stats teacher ever! so nice and very crazy!

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PRECALCULUS
Mar 14, 2006

Ms. Pham is SO ENTHUSIASTIC about math. She really takes the time to make sure that every student in the class understands what she is teaching. She teaches math on a level where all students can understand it. I do not like math what-so-ever, but with Ms. Pham teaching it, math isn't so bad!

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ALGEBRAII
May 1, 2006

Amazing! I took Ms. Pham's class (Algebra II?) ~14 years ago. So nice, caring, and CLEAR! Explains stepwise. So clear while doing problems on the board, I knew what she was about to write, because she had built up to each problem so thoroughly. I still use what she taught me. Thanks, Kim!! Pls. write a book for teachers on how to teach math!!

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MATHDTRIG
May 28, 2006

Kim is helpful and really cares about how her students are doing in the class. Her quizzes/ tests come straight from the notes, so if you take notes...you should be okay. She definitely knows what she's doing and will help you if you're struggling. Good teacher!!

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ALGEBRA2
Jul 26, 2006

Her test are very hard. She admits that she picks out the hardest questions for the test. If you're a slacker, you're done for! If you study you should be fine. The summer session was way too fast and only3 days to learn about a chapter and a half. Dont take summer with her!!!

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MATH10
Nov 3, 2006

Repeats things like 50 times till the students get it.Makes the class fun.EASSSSY A.If u listen carefully in class,and study the worksheets she gives u like 20min before the test,should give u an A in the class, no joke,seriously u dont even have to do the h/w. Dont buythe book,tests&quizes are exactlylike the worksheets shegives u,just th#s r diff

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MATHG
Nov 4, 2006

I love this teacher! She is so nice and cares a lot about her students. I'm really bad at math, but she made it easy to understand. There are mini quizzes once a week so you MUST go to class every day, but as long as you pay attention and do the homework the quizzes are easy. She also drops your lowest quiz. I definatley recommend her.

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MATHGG
Nov 17, 2006

Up-beat, nice lady. Math G is for people that do not enjoy Math, there was a lot of complaining from the students with poor attendence/participation. I know she will not be passing a large portion of the class, but it is not Kim's fault. If you don't have a probelm with attendance this class is passable, even though it is fast paced/ton of info.

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MATH8
Apr 30, 2007

Great if you aren't too strong in math. Explains in lots of detail. She's so friendly and jokes around a lot.

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MATH000D
Jun 5, 2007

Kim was pretty cool. She had some English issues but math doesn't have too much English luckily. Id take her again

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MATH103R
Jul 31, 2007

Took math 103R over summer which is a review class for intro algebra. I didnt want to take this class but I had to, to be able to get to my next classes for fall. I am sure glad I took this class, it was a hell of alot of material over the summer, but I expected that. She is very nice, is willing to explain in detail and treats students with res

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MATH103
Sep 10, 2007

really funny and really good

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MATH103
Jan 14, 2008

These teacher is the best! She works hard to help students understand and she loves teaching!

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MATH103
Apr 17, 2008

Excellent teacher! I went into this class with terrible math skills and Kim helped me understand the formula's not just memorize them. I would highly recommend her if your not crazy about math.

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MATH103
May 12, 2008

Kim is kind and caring, always willing to help and explain. Great lady.

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ALGEB103
Jun 5, 2008

Kim's a great teacher & works hard at making Beg Alg understandable. My class had noisy students. Mrs. Pham began to get upset & rushed thru the lessons. She let our class know we weren't doing as good as her other classes.If you don't remember stuff from previous chapters Kim gets mad. Her cutting words discouraged the good students.

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MATH106
Jun 18, 2008

she is kind and has amazing knowledge in math, she's prepared for classes and 100%helpfull to the students.i learned a lot in this class

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MATH001
Jul 20, 2008

Pham is a joke of a teacher. Tests had no problems based on HW nor notes. Had 30 minutes of office hours. She's ESL, talks fast, crashes though material and answers no ?'s. No notes for tests, HW doesn't prepare you, and the questions on the exam are a level up from the HW. Test questions unclear w/ typos. Do not take Pham if you want to learn.

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MATH106
Jul 25, 2008

Kim is a fantastic teacher. I went into 103 with major math anxiety because I had taken the class & dropped it several times with other teachers. If you make an effort to learn Kim is there to help 110%.She is kind & very patient. If you dont come to class every day you can't expect her to repeat all the material you missed. I highly recommend her.

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MATH103R
Nov 3, 2008

Great teacher! she was always helpful, i'm horrible at math and got an A.

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MATH001
Nov 18, 2008

Best teacher i ever had, very helpful just study her lecture, same question on her exam Easyyy A if you study her lecture.

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MATH106R
Dec 17, 2008

I am absolutely math illiterate, and she made it so easy to understand everything. She is a great teacher. The content isn't that difficult, and she goes over everything before the exams. Everything is straight forward, 4 test, 1 final, participation is needed. Attendance is not necessary but there is a quiz every weds. She drops the lowest two.

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MATH103R
Jan 26, 2009

I really enjoyed Kim's class. I loved how she would let us know right away which kinds of math problems were the "spooky" ones and which ones were easy. The tests were pretty simple, she keeps them short and sweet without adding many tricky problems. the class is much easier if you have had previous experience in algebra. I recommend Kim to all.

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MATH1
Jun 18, 2009

She is the best math teacher out there for precalc! I was so sad to hear she was not teaching calculus for the summer. Anywho, I just finished her class with an A. Please do all homeworks, they are the easiest points that you can probably get! She tells you what will be on the test right before it starts. Also does some of the prblms too. TAKE HER!

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MATH106R
Aug 28, 2009

Horrible teacher, i did not agree with her teaching style, nor did i like or enjoy any part of her class. I could understand most of what she said ok, but i did not like her one bit!

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MATH103
Sep 30, 2009

This teacher can barely speak English and has a thick heavy accent... I thought, despite that, I was going to try and understand her and the math probs... but you can barely understand her and she speaks about 300 words a minute so it's hard to keep up. Save your time and go to tutorial or take another teacher.. you'll regret taking her class!!

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MATH103
Sep 30, 2009

This teacher doesn't slow down if you ask questions and will tell you to keep up.. She makes so many mistakes as she goes along teaching and the class is constantly correcting her on her own equations because she writes the wrong answer down. She is absolutely the worst teacher I have ever had the experience of having. Poor English skills!!!

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MATH1
Nov 17, 2009

Good teacher. Sometimes hard to understand. Explains the problems well. Answers questions thoroughly. Goes over tests right before you take them. Do the homework and youll do good in the class.

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MATH001
Apr 15, 2010

Hardest teacher to understand that I have ever taken. Expects you to know everything she is teaching already and if you ask a question on a problem she is not very helpfull. I came from math 106 and did fine and that class but as soon as i got to pre calc it all fell apart! She talks about 100 mph with some broken english. Dont get her.

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PCAL001
Apr 23, 2010

This teacher is awesome..easy to understand, explains work clearly, and do not be afraid to ask question..she always asks the class if they need help..she is funny and I would highly Recommend her...

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MATH103R
May 10, 2010

I found this teacher to be great. As this is a revision class, it moves at break neck speed but she works hard at not leaving anybody behind. Speak up if you are having issues, she will help you on her own time!

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MATH103
Jun 3, 2010

She was a great teacher and very helpful. And very funny, she somehow makes math interesting.

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MATH001
Jul 4, 2010

she was a very easy teacher. I took the summer school course so it moved fast but as long as you go to class you will do fine. In summer she doesnt collect homework so you dont need a textbook if your good at math. I would recomend her she is understanding and tries to help if you need it. Easy A if your good at math

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MATH0D
Jul 16, 2010

She is one of best math teachers i ever seen

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TRIG00D
Jul 29, 2010

Kim is such a wonderful teacher, I had her for a summer course of trig :) she took extra time to explain problems to me and goes out of her way to make sure students do their best. She's funny and I really enjoyed her class. I would undoubtdly take another of her classes :) thank you kim

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MATH1A
Aug 7, 2010

Moderately difficult if you aren't good at math. I had to drop the class because I couldn't keep up. However, she is a good teacher and I don't blame her.

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MATH00D
Oct 25, 2010

Took her for regular pre-calc and summer trig. I love her to death (in a strictly platonic way). She explains everything very well, is fair with homework (and didn't make you turn it in during the summer). Her tests were wonderful. She does have a Vietnamese accent, but she was crystal clear to me. A lot of fun, A++.

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B314
Nov 22, 2010

very difficult to understand lectures because of a pronounced accent. she insists on doing everything in a different way from the text, confusing things further. tests are very difficult, and she doesnt allow notes on tests that most other profs allow them. she doesnt like to answer questions in class, and will actually answer you with something

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PRECAL
Nov 22, 2010

GREAT TEACHER SHE KNOWS HER STUFF. I WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHAT MATH TEACHER THEY SHOULD TAKE. HAS A BIT OF AN ACCENT BUT NOT BAD AT ALL..PRETTY FUNNY AT TIMES.SHE EXPLAINS HER MATERIAL WELL SO YOU UNDERSTAND. OVERALL GOOD TEACHER! TAKE HER!

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MATHD
Dec 1, 2010

Took her for trig and pre-calculus this summer. She is very clear and has a fun positive attitude. Also, she cares a lot about helping people understand the topic and she's a fairly easy grader.

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MATH902
Apr 12, 2011

Her accent is thick and she talks really fast, but she knows her stuff. However if you took the LS 944 then this class will be a walk in the park.

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MATH3B
May 2, 2011

She ROCKS!!! so funny!!! always have some stories to tell not to make the class boring!!! Crystal Clear!!!

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MATH000G
May 24, 2011

For me her class was really difficult partly because of the material that was covered during the semester. You either know the material or you don't. Other than that I think she's a pretty cool teacher, but her tests are hard if you don't understand what she's trying to teach.

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CALC3B
Jun 3, 2011

Great Teacher. Teaches by showing examples on the board that are similar to test and quizzes. Extremely fair teacher and keeps class fun with her jokes. Genuinely cares about her students and is Highly Recomended!!!

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MATH106
Oct 27, 2011

I LOVE KIM PHAM. I have taken this class 3 times now (not including HS) and didn't understand ANYthing. She's the best algebra teacher I've ever had. If you're having any struggle with math she'll be able to help you (and make you laugh) you just have to be a little patient since she does have an accent, but not a bad one. :) Thanks Kim Pham!!!

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MATHD
Nov 29, 2011

I adore Kim! I had her for both Pre-calc and trig and I couldn't be any more grateful to have had her as my professor. She teaches pretty straightforwardly, her quizzes and tests are quite simple, and she is incredibly nice and funny. She made me actually enjoy math.

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MATH01
Jan 11, 2012

Took her Precal class. She is nice and funny, but teaches fast. Almost no time to ask questions, and when you do, you feel stupid. She has a Viet accent you pretty much get used to, but can still be a little confusing. You use Math Lab for this class, and that can pretty much teach you if you don't go to class. Sometimes it is better than her.

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PREAL902P
May 22, 2012

Kim is an AWESOME instructor! She is the BEST math teacher I EVER had! And she has a GREAT sense of humor..... She makes learning FUN and explains all problems on overhead screen, you just need to speak up and ask Q's if you dont understand... she does not make you feel stupid at all:->

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MATH1
May 25, 2012

Kim is AMAZING! So funny and helpful. She gives study guides before the tests, and the questions on the tests are THE SAME! Just different numbers :D

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MATH103
May 30, 2012

Ms. Pham is an excellent algebra teacher. She's very fast but thorough and has no problem answering questions *as long as you speak up.* She's pretty laid back, but don't expect to be coddled. She provides great reviews and study guides before every test. She's not out to get you like some teachers; she really wants her students to succeed.

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MATH106R
Jul 29, 2012

Kim does have an accent, but its not bad. So, for those who failed, and blamed it on her accent? thats bologna. Kim is fun, and very pro student--she cares--and her accent? its borderline cute.

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MATH001
Sep 3, 2012

Confusing as hell! the way she explained stuff was not clear, not helpful and not friendly. avoid her.

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MATH103
Feb 1, 2013

Kim is a fantastic teacher! I struggle with math and hadn't taken a math class for 6 years. I was able to learn and succeed which in short is miracle work. She's fun, happy, caring, and most of all wants you to do well. She isn't a hard ass with you but pushes you the positive way. I love her and you will to. Accent is not bad at all

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106
Apr 23, 2013

Kim is truly interested in your success. She gave me a love for math. Do the homework and quizes and you will do well.

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MATH103
May 31, 2013

Kim is the best math teacher I have ever had. The best I have gotten in a math class prior to hers, was a C. I was able to get an A in her class because of her unrelenting hardwork and her passion for helping her students succeed. I learned so much from her and wish that all 'non-math type' people would take her. Literally, a perfect math teacher!!

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106
Jun 3, 2013

Fantastic came in a extra Friday while her husband was in the hospital to make sure students did well on the final. Really cares about your success more so than any other teacher I've had. Goes through the rows in class to make sure your getting the correct answers and understanding. Don't worry about registering she will take good care of you

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MATH106
Aug 26, 2013

I took three classes with Kim Pham. She gave me a love for math. She is very clear and is willing to show aternitive ways to approach an equation. She is organized and sticks very close to the syllabus. You always know what to expect with her. She's great.

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MATH103
Nov 22, 2013

Kim Pham is an AMAZING teacher. She is super clear and cares about each student's success. She goes fast, but she asks if everyone understands before she moves on. She prepares you extremely well for each exam. I have an A in this class so far (still have to take the final), though I barely passed high school algebra.

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MATH103
Dec 11, 2013

Kim Pham is such a great teacher. She is very bubbly, she takes outside scenarios and relates it to math to keep everyone interested. I know alot of people that do not like math and even all the students i started the class with were not interested in math. But she kept us interested.

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MATH103
Dec 11, 2013

Kim is such a great math teacher. She comes to class ready to teach, she is very bubbly and fun. She is also very approachable. She made me love math because i finally understand it. I missed two classes and felt so bad because I couldnt make it to hear her teach. Amazing teacher! Take her, you wont regret a thing :)

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MATH103
Dec 11, 2013

Kim Pham is a great teacher, she is clear when she teaches and she is very easy to listen to. You can tell she truly cares about her students the way she teaches.

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MATH001
Nov 4, 2014

Kim Pham is the absolute best professor I have ever encountered. Her enthusiasm and care for her students amazes me. If you show up, pay attention, do your homework, go to office hours, you will pass. If you feel weak in math, be sure to talk to her and go to office hours, she will do everything she can to ensure that you pass. The best.

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MATHD
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2014

Pham is an awesome teacher, and I will be taking her next semester for my next math class. She is funny, especially since she has an accent. You do have to pay attention, but she will help you if you have questions.

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MATH3B
Dec 3, 2014

Kim is hands down the worst teacher I have ever had in my life. She blamed the students in my class for doing poorly even when 75% of the class was failing tests and more than 50% of my class had to drop. When approached, she was hostile and I did not find her to be a very helpful and caring teacher. I WOULD NEVER TAKE HER AGAIN!!!!!!

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MATHEMATICS
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2014

Kim is a really good teacher. She sometimes doesn't makes sense, but overall, my experience with her in my Trigonometry class was very good. I would definitely take her again.

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PRECALCULUS
Grade: A-
Apr 15, 2015

I have always struggled with math, and she saved me! She is understanding if students are struggling, always willing to answer questions, and is super funny. She has an accent, but it doesn't impact the teaching. Hw isn't graded on correctness, and tests are reasonable. She bases her class on understanding, not getting through the curriculum.

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MATH1
May 6, 2015

Kim is such an amazing teacher. Her review sheets are similar to the actual tests. Even though she can be confusing sometimes, she's still super nice and helpful. Her office hours are useful as well. I would say she's fairly easy only if you study her review sheets and know the material well. She's really funny too! Overall, 5 stars!

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MATH106R
May 14, 2015

Intermediate Algebra online should not be done if you have been struggling with math. Period. If you are self taught and understand math, or maybe refreshing up in math-this is a shoe in for you. I was able to put off most of my homework until the day it was due. 3 tests, 1 cumulative final. Lots of emails as reminders, not bad.

4.0
2.0
MATH103R
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2015

Kim is a good teacher!

5.0
3.0
MATH106
Grade: B+
Nov 18, 2015

Kim is amazing. I hate math and she makes it so easy for me to understand and gives us the motivation we all need to pass. Her study guides are close to the tests. You HAVE TO study and do all the homework to pass. I have taken her all 3 math courses and I wouldn't be where I am in math if it wasn't for her!! Take her!!

5.0
2.0
MATH106
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2015

Kim is a great, hilarious, and sweet teacher! This class has proved that math can be fun if you apply yourself. Homework, quizes, and test are easy, all ya gotta do is come to class and pay attention. I plan to take math 12 as well next semester

5.0
2.0
MATH106
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2015

Hands down, one of the best math teachers, if not the best! Her teaching style is so easy to understand! Homework, quizzes, and tests are so easy because all she wants if for her students to understand the material, not be confused. She's a very chill, straight forward, awesome math teacher. I definitely recommend taking her.

4.0
2.0
MATH106
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2015

An awesome math teacher! Her review sheets are pretty much exactly what's going to be on the test & she overall, wants her students to understand what she's teaching. I find that most math teachers always give confusing problems but not Kim! Love her for that.

5.0
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MATH12
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2016

I was really nervous about this class but she made it a great experience! I'm not amazing at math but she explains things really really well and will take time with you during her office hours to help you understand. I've never had a teacher who wanted her students to succeed as passionately as she does. Take her class, you won't regret it.

4.0
3.0
MATH001
Grade: A
Jan 27, 2016

Good teacher and easy class

3.0
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MATH12
Grade: C+
May 21, 2016

Thick Vietnamese accent, generally very difficult to understand. Class is very slow paced, generally doesn't get through more than 3 examples in the 2 hour class, which makes tests very hard because she tests on the most difficult problems of the section. Quiz every Wednesday, fail the finalF in the class.

5.0
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MATH103R
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2016
Would take again

This is a summer review math class (VERY fast-paced) HW is mandatory as it's your only chance to practice the material and there is NO extra credit at all. A lot of people failed or dropped because they're not good at math or didn't study. Do not take a review math class if you are bad at math! Ms. Pham was very nice, willing to help, and funny.

5.0
3.0
MATH3A
Grade: B+
Oct 10, 2016
Would take again

She is the best math teacher U will ever have. If u don't put in at least 2 hours A DAY outside of class u wont pass. She will make sure u get the material. She teaches fast but if u tell her or she sees that u dont get it she will show down. . SHE IS THE BEST. The only way u will pass is if u work hard.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH12
Nov 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I asked a question about a problem in the HW after class and she told me "Are you trying to get yourself known?" Really?!After I dropped she told my friend your friend wasn't going to make it anyways. It's an applied calculus class taught by a teacher that doesn't know how to teach, especially w/her thick accent. Ofcourse I had to drop. She's rude!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH3A
Grade: C-
May 19, 2017
Would take again

Kim is a pretty good teacher but she's also a very kind person. She legitimately cares for her students and wants them to succeed. Her class isn't all that hard either. I'd recommend her to anyone

Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH001
May 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor, no matter how badly you need a math course. She gloated about flunking a student with a scholarship to Berkley. She is not understanding at all and is just plain mean and degrading to her students. You'll be doing yourself a favor by not taking her classes. Horrible teacher.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
MATH106R
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2017
Would take again

I never looked at the textbook because I had taken Algebra 2 recently & I couldn't take math 10. I took all of the quizzes in the same day. I wouldn't recommend taking this class if you hadn't taken it before or recently. I don't like math but her class was easy & she's very nice.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
1.0
MATH103
Grade: B
Jul 31, 2017
Would take again

she had a heavy Vietnamese accent. hard to understand and she goes pretty fast in between questions..i had her class at 8am in fall of 2017 ... i have never taken a math class in my college life.. i did all my homework in mymathlab . i showed up everyday and got to class early to do the SIMPLE extra credit on the board every morning... i got a B .

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
MATH1A
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Never write reviews but had to for Pham. Worst teacher in the whole department and that says a lot. Is not caring nor nice to students. Loooves picking on people and doesn't care if you're working hard if she doesn't like you. She might seem funny but she's actually very rude and does not care for her students. Grades how she wants, very unfair.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
MATH104
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2017
Would take again

Kim was a fantastic teacher. Geometry came fairly easy to me but she was still making class interesting and fun. Yes, she has an accent and a quirky sense of humor, but she's never intentionally mean and is willing to help you pass. Weekly quizzes were helpful to know if we understood the material. Not too much homework. Would take again 100%!

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
2.0
PRECALCMATH1
Oct 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

the worst. she's plain awful. avoid at all costs

1.0
2.0
CALC3B
Oct 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Kim seems like a nice person but is an unfair teacher/grader. Lectures are confusing. She grades things depending on how she feels like or how she wants. You won't learn much from her either. Take this class with a better teacher.

5.0
3.0
MATH001
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2017
Would take again

In class, funny, great at teaching. Grades fairly but wants work done well/neatly. Assigns little hw but what she does assign is great for learning and interesting to do. Quizzes have only 5 problems but are easy anyway. Tests have 30 problems, of middle difficulty. Responds to questions in class and encourages participation. Great at explaining!

Respected
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
MATH103
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

Ive absolutely hated math my whole entire life but Pham has made it so so clear for me to understand and she is probably one of my favorite teachers Ive ever had! Take her you won't regret it! She's also hilarious and has such a big heart

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
MATH1
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

I had a great time taking Kim's class. She really cares for students that work hard and is willing to work with anyone who's having trouble or have questions. I occasionally had to self-teach, but that doesn't mean her teaching was awful at all. She not only teaches well, but prepares you for calculus and teaches you her methods that lead to calc.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
3.0
5.0
MATH001
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Took precalc from Pham twice-first time got a D second got a B. If ur good at math, dont worry. If not this will be a hard class. Bad grammar on tests and not clear on assignments so ASK QUESTIONS! Nice lady but not great at explaining concepts. In T/Th classes theres a quiz/test every Thursday. Use a tutor not office hours. Answers email quickly

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH103
Grade: A
May 22, 2018
Would take again

Very caring person that wants you to succeed in your next courses of math. Super smart, funny and engaging. Happy to work with you if you need help. Adheres to practices that help you do better in the future. Tests every week to gauge your progress. Loves to write hearts on everything. Provides practice quizzes before tests. Happy I took her

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH103
Grade: A+
Jun 8, 2018
Would take again

This is an easy class and you don't have to show up to pass you just have to do your homework and review it before the quiz.

Tough Grader
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MATH4C
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2018
Would take again

Summer class for Linear Algebra (ch 1-7), her first time teaching it. Grade was based only off of 4 tests and a final worth as much as 2 tests. Homework was assigned but not required (I didn't do any outside of the first chapter). Easy tests, calculator allowed. Only mandatory attendance is on test days. She is funny and really cares about students

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MATH4C
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2018
Would take again

Linear Algebra, summer quarter. Extremely easy class. She has review sessions the day before the test, where she basically goes over everything that's going to be on the test. Also allows calculators on tests. Doing the HW is helpful, but not necessary, since it isn't collected and her review sessions go over the content well. Reasonable and nice.

Gives good feedback
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH10
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

I had to take this class as a requirement for my nursing major and it was really easy for me. You don't have to show up to lecture as long as you go through the lesson's powerpoints and complete the online homework. There is a short quiz every week and a couple tests every few chapters. Her lectures are easy to follow and she gives lots of examples

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MATH10
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

She is a great teacher. She has you learn the calculator so you dont have to do STATS the long way and even puts what function to use on the tests.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
MATH3B
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2018
Would take again

I took her class about 3 years ago, my first ever community college class and it was great. She's a great teacher and is funny. People didn't study for her tests and didn't do well, but if you don't put in the work, don't expect an easy pass. Practice problems from the textbook, correct them, and redo those problems, and it should be an easy A.

5.0
1.0
MATH10
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

Kim is one of the best math professors around at WVC, she makes Stats much easier than its said to be. Her tests and quizzes all have such an easy flow for everyone able to understand. Every class, she tells not stress out, and slow down when solving problems. She also provides examples every class. She WANTS her students to pass!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH10
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

Nice teacher

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
CALC3B
Dec 1, 2018
Would take again

Kim is very open to answering questions and will help if you ask for it. Many students are scared to ask, but she is very helpful and will give hints as to what is on her tests/quizzes. Her teaching style is hard to follow at times. There is no homework. She will often tell students which problems will be tested. You get what you put in!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH10
Apr 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very degrading and rude professor. She treats students like they are nothing. I was stuck taking her, if I had the option I would've went to a different college just to take a different professor for this class. Does not teach the subject well. Gets mad when students ask questions. Confusing. Again, do not take her!!

4.0
5.0
MATH106
Jul 27, 2019
Would take again

I took 106 online with her over the summer. Her PowerPoints were good and the HW is optional. But it is a lot of information in a short amount of time, so be careful with your time management, and I recommend doing as many of the review problems as you can before each test. She is very fun and happy and wants you to succeed

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
MATH10
Apr 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is very hard teacher, mean, heavy homework and test, very hard test, no chance to increase your grade, no extra credit. Too much work. I drop my class after 80 percent pass. Never ever take class with her.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH10
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst teacher. WORST TEACHER. MEAN, RUDE, DEGRADING, HARD. DON'T TAKE CLASS WITH HER NEVER.

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH106
Jun 25, 2020
Would take again

She cares about her students and will try her best to make sure you succeed! Use office hours and dont be afraid to ask questions, she will help you.

Group projects
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH10STATS
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She was rude and class is impossible to pass. I have never had a professor before that made me feel so bad about myself. You can only pass the class if you pass her final exam nothing else matters for your grade.

2.0
4.0
MATH001
Nov 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very confusing, in and out of office hours. Often gets sidetracked and spends a lot of time on random stories? Admittedly, they're very sweet. But, I had a very hard time in that class and ended up dropping it because I was so lost no matter how much help I received. Better off finding a professor who explains much clearer.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH10
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2021
Would take again

Professor Pham is so sweet. She is very knowledgeable of the subject and gives power points with several examples and explanations. She does utilize an online math website which can be difficult but can see your progress nonetheless. No lecture, weekly group discussions, and a short quiz/hw assignment for each chapter. Easy if you do the work.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH10
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2022
Would take again

She is one of my best professors. She is very sweet and thoughtful. She is always ready to help or patient in explaining if you don't understand. A lot of homework but it's easy to get an A or B.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH01
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2022
Would take again

Professor Pham gives good feedback and only assigns 1 group discussion + 1 quiz for each chapter every week. It was a pretty relaxed environment, but the quizzes/tests are a pretty big part of your grade (there are 3 tests). She is very nice and flexible. Read the textbook and do exercises (if needed, watch the videos) to get an easy A.

EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MATH12
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2022
Would take again

Took Professor Pham's asynchronous Math 12 course in the Fall 2020 semester. Understanding and doing the homework (XYZ website) helped me do well on quizzes and exams as they are related. Weekly discussion posts, which are okay. Professor is helpful during office hours. Nice, kind, and caring. Professor encouraged me to take more math classes.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MATH4A
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Uses Pearson mathlab for all assignments (including exams) so if you reply on partial-credit for exams you will get none. Great professor, very kind and understanding if you need to contact her (even though this is an async class).

Lots of homework
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MATH001
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

Kind and caring professor. The class was async; the website MyOpenMath is used for exams/quizzes/hw while Canvas was used for the weekly discussion posts. All of the quizzes/hw are due the same day as the exam, but you have plenty of time to complete them. As long as you do hw/quizzes, the exams are essentially the same, no surprises.

Lots of homework
Caring
Online Savvy
4.0
1.0
MATH4C
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2025
Would take again

Her linalg is extremely basic - covered about 50% of the content of other classes. All hw assignments and "quizzes" were due day before the tests, which were all just hw problems. Would correct your grade based on handwritten work, which you have to submit. Also sent out really endearing emails every week, so it's hard to dislike her. She cares

5.0
2.0
MATH4A
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2025
Would take again

She's an easy grader and the Intermediate Calculus course was super easy and fun to take. Even though there was a lot of homework, the tests were completely the same as homework.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MATH4A
Grade: A+
Aug 8, 2025
Would take again

I took this class over summer and I think it is very manageable. There's a lot of homework and quizzes + exams every week but it is doable if you manage your time. Homework is not graded but it is a good study before taking quizzes and exams. Good luck!

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MATH4C
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2025
Would take again

Very good teacher. Keeps you up to date with everything. She goes out of her way to make sure you understand the material and she actually cares about her students. She is retiring next year so if you can take her for winter 26 i suggest you do.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MATH3B
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Amazing professor. Her class is extremely well organized, and the setup is always clear. You never feel lost because she explains expectations early and keeps everything consistent throughout the semester. She always reminds students when something is due, She does have a strict no late submission policy, and she does not bend on it.TAKE HER TRUST

Participation matters
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