Great professor! He is a blast in class and VERY helpful! I would love to have him for all my classes!

This teacher went above and beyond for all his students. He taught a great class and supported his students in their sports teams as well. He has great school spirit and I would take any of his classes again. He made learning fun.

he is very nice and very understandable

Take home tests and one in class presentation. He tells you himself that his class is an easy A. He's sexy as hell and has the whole foreign accent thing going on. He knows just about every students name and the only thing he asks is participation.

keeped class intresting. Willing to work with you, and help you get a better grade. Would take him again. Just remember read and participate.

Krishna Toolsie is a wonderful professor, he truly has his students best interests at heart. His background in American politics makes his courses much more interesting than other professors.

Great Profess. Adds life to History and really recomend him. Never got bored and always liked his class assignments, not to hard. Thinking critically a plus for this class.

Toolsie is a cool guy very helpful and understanding. Did not use the text book at all, he had take home test and a presentation that was pretty easy he does expect you to participate. Easy going class.

He is a very good instructor I recommend him!

great history instructor, he is easy and you actually learn something about history, he would not let you fail if you attend to class, his midterm is made of short identifications and an essay and it's take home the same for the final and he requires a short presentation about anything you want about history, i would recommend him to anybody

He is a great proffessor and has a class that allows for lots of participation. His test are take home and there is only 1 big project that you choose the topic of. You will discuss current events at the begining of every class and reading the book & taking notes isnt necessary.

WOW! Easy class, cool teacher.. what more can you ask for? Take this class... your GPA will be happy

Took his class for 4 week instersession...pretty interesting, talk about current events and take home tests. Pretty much read the book and you are cool. He keeps it interesting and the accent thing is kinda cute...

The problem with Toolsie is that he is TOO helful. He wants you to pass the class. Good if you are a slack off. I studied, showed up, did the work, the xtra credit and got the same grade the person who showed up once every two weeks got. You work: you get graded fairly. You don't: he'll help you out. Bottomline:I wish I had known and stayed in bed.

great professor.alwasy trying to keep his student in touch with the real world. but becareful when choosing your group for the in-class presentation. i got stuck with a bunch of stubborn,lazy freeloading,difficult people and i had to do much. and because of those group members who were not reliable ...our presentation was a disaster.

Gives interesting lectures, but the tests are all on the textbook material, not the lectures.

The teacher was very easy to talk to. The entire class participated on their own terms and created very interesting discussions.

His lectures were always interesting. He has a strong political background; thus he always wants students to discuss current events and then place them into historical context. You need good writing skills, as he prefers short written answers and essays in his tests. Always vailable to his students when assistance is needed.

Great guy provides powerfully stimulating lectures. Spoken or written comments on current events required daily. If you tie them into historical events, all the better. Obtain copy of his written instructions for group project as he is not yet consistent when he speaks about it, which was infrequent. Time consuming exams, but better than studying.

Kishna "Jerry" Toolsie is a man with seeds from Trinidad Tabego with his roots firmly planted in american soil. One of the very few teachers whose name I will remember. I am privalaged to have taken his class. I feel enlightened and socailly aware. His class inspired me to change. Lets thank each other for what we give each other everyday.

LOVED LOVED LOVED this teacher!! He was so awesome! He not only taught history in such a unique way, he got the class extremely into it. His lectures gives in depth details to what the book says. If you want to learn and understand history, take Krishna toolsie.

He is and was the best teacher I've ever had. He is very enthusiastic, charismatic, clear, concise, well-spoken, informative and very intelligent. He's also organized and upbeat. I always looked forward to his class, he makes you want to do better in school overall. I get to take another class with him in Sept.. totally looking forward to it! HIGHL

He is and was the best teacher I've ever had. He is very enthusiastic, charismatic, clear, concise, well-spoken, informative and very intelligent. He's also organized and upbeat. I always looked forward to his class, he makes you want to do better in school overall. HIGHLY recommended!!!!

Anyone can succeed in this class. Toolsie presented crystal clear engaging lectures from the heart. He showed how the threads of history intertwine to create a whole picture. With take home tests I learned more than I had any any other of my 119 units. He met everyone's unique individual needs,learning styles,and abilities. He was GR8!

This course is not an easy A. However, Professor Toolsie offers the most alternatives to earn a good grade than any other professor I have ever heard of. He is a master at meeting a student?s individual learning style and abilities. He is a family man, worldly and globally knowledgeable a rare treat to be taught by. 100% recommendation.

Well, all he wants from the students is attendance and participation.No hw.He gives a choice of take home test or in class with open book, which is the only reason for the book.He tells you exactly what you need to know for the test.Then at the end a group presentation. Very interesting teacher, likes to talk about current events before lecture.

Great lectures, take home exams, 1 project, and lots of great discussions.

Excellent, Brilliant

the most amazing teacher i have ever had, he well rounded and super smart he is kind and caring and teaches you a lot about life, if you are willing to learn that is. listen and open your mind we live in an interesting world people.

Toolsie set up his class for student success. He has a take home mid-term & final, but gives you a week to complete them. His lectures compliment the reading, but you're only tested on info. accessible in the book (yes, buy it). He encourages dialogue & questions. He does what it takes for you to succeed - you just have to want to. GREAT CLASS!

I really like this professor, he is really smart and his class is easy. He cares about his students and how they do in class.

Very interesting teaching style. Mostly consists of Mr. Toolsie talking for the majority of the time, and a few minutes of current events in the beginning of the class. He grades liberally, your grade is really up to you because his final and midterms are take home exams. Take his class, if you put the effort, you will do well.

Wow! After taking 110, I was really enlightened. I learned a great deal about the US from 1864-present. Prof Toolsie is very passionate about his class and will guarantee you will get a good grade if you try. There are take home exams that are not due until a week later and two 5 essay quizzes. I strongly recommend him if you need Hist 110

Also took his HIST109 and got an A. He opens class with current events, which is very interactive and fun. He lectures with passion. Very full of knowledge and answers. He cares greatly about your well-being. Take home tests and in class open book quizzes. Never liked history til know. And I retained alot of information.

Great Class I learned so much! Toolsie is a true professional and is a great teacher! Take his class!

Really easy to get an A.If you come to each class and just listen without taking note and not even opening your book you get an A. Also he is really cool!

He tilts the class in your favor. Good for people who are interested in history and folks who just want to get a requirement out of the way. Very interactive class, very fair grading and just a friendly guy. He likes input, but sets it up sp people who don't speak up can get full participation. If you are interested in history take this professor.

soo easy,nice, and engages the class! i actually learned when i didn't really want to as i was putting this off as some other pre req!

Prof Toolsie is a gem. It amazes me that sheer, dedicated, professional, INSPIRING talent like this man go unnoticed. There are many excellent instructors,..but this one is a true treasure. Holds interest, speaks with passion and is a great orator.

AWESOME Instructor. There are just some teachers that genuinely SHOW their love for the subject and their love for your learning it. Professor Toolsie is a must if you want to know your History. So clear, so animated, open to all questions and overall, someone I hold with high regard. Absolutely excellent professor.

easy class. but be careful on your essays and be always on time passing your project and dont be absent, he is hardcore about attendance... all in all it was an interesting class.

Toolsie will teach you History in a sociological perspective. He lectures with passion, though it can be disorganized sometimes. Book use is necessary and he requires a lot of writing, but he makes success attainable for all students. Respectful, professional and informative. I recommend Toolsie as someone who can open your mind.

I really thought "history! this is gonna be lame!". How wrong I was. The class was awesome. He is VERY knowledgeable about most historical/political issues. The class requires a lot of writing but its worth it!

Brilliant professor. San Diego City College is lucky to have him. His class was the highlight of the school week. Genuiely wants you to succeed. The class is very easy in terms of exams some of which were take home. Very insightful connects history to currents events. Toolsie also respects his students. I can't wait to take his 109 class :)

Prof. Toolsie was great- very passionate, funny and interesting. He is a great asset to city college and he makes history applicable to real life while still explaining the relevance of past events in an informative way. He gives plenty of time to prepare for quizzes and exams. You'll be very happy if you get the chance to take his class!

Agreed--Toolsie is very passionate. The class is taught from an interesting perspective. He gives you plenty of time to prepare and his lectures are very well done and relevent. I would suggest this class to any of my friends. This class is enjoyable even if you are not totally into history. We are lucky to have such a prof at SDCC.

PROF TOOLSIE IS A VERY INTELLIGENT MAN. PASSIONATE ABOUT HIS WORK, AND PREFERS EDUCATING PEOPLE BEFORE EARNING A PAYCHECK...HE IS THERE FOR YOU!!!MIDTERM AND FINAL ARE ONE WEEK TAKE-HOME, HE WOULD RATHER YOU RIGHT DOWN THE QUESTION AND ANSWER IT B4 CRAMMING TO FORGET. I WOULD TAKE ANY HISTORY CLASS TAUGHT BY PROF TOOLSIE, EXCELLENT TEACHER!!!!!!!!

If you are lucky enough to have Professor Toolsie count your blessings. Hands down, Professor Toolsie is one of the best teachers I have ever had in my life. He is clear, concise and his enthusiasm is infectious. He movtivates his students to learn, and has a genuine desire to see us succeed. There is no one better to teach History.

He seems to be a great professor. However, I dropped the class, I disagree with his grading policy. Quiz 120pts, Mid-term Exam 140 pts, Final Exam 140pts, Group project 150pts, Class Participation/Attendance 50pts. I can get high points with an individual project than group project.

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!! One of the best Prof I've ever had! His class was very intresting and upbeat. He is very passionate about history and it's not just a job to him. Being a history major, I will be taking as many of his history classes as I can.

This Professor is too good to be at a community college,he belongs in a University. You will learn while he teaches and you will get a good grade if you work hard.The syllabus point system is easy to get an A in.just do your work and it will fall in your lap,very good professor,highly recommended.

Amazing teacher, very passionate and always helpful and willing to answer questions. He teaches different then most professors, and does it in a way that you actually learn things.

I will be graduating this Fall from SDSU. I took an AMHist gen ed course with Prof Toolsie back when I was a Physio major 2 years ago. After the second AMhist class with him,I changed my Major. I will have my B.A.in History this Fall because of this man. I should add that I have had some gifted Profs here-only a handful come close to Toolsie

Toolsie is one of the best professors I've ever had. He's compassionate about teaching history and really cares about our education. His class is really easy. Come to class, listen to his lectures. You have take home tests and in class quizzes that he gives you a week to prep. If you want a good professor that shows he loves what he does take him!

By far the most AMAZING professor I've ever had. This is the third class I have taken with Prof. Toolsie and I'm just disappointed that I can't take more classes with him. If you hate History he will change your mind. There aren't enough good things I can say about him. He is passionate and it shows. TAKE ANY OF HIS CLASSES! You will not regret it!

Professor Toolsie's approach to history is that of a story teller. He easily covered a wide array of topics and did not hesitate to clarify. His class consisted of 2 in-class quizzes which you have a week to prepare for, a take home mid-term, take home-final, and class presentation. Passionate about teaching and student success in all aspects.

Absolutely the best history professor I've ever met, City needs to hire him full time and let him teach more history classes. Without Toolsie, I would have never found out about my family's historical past. Be prepared to do lots of writing and give an 8min presentation. I received As in both 109 & 110

3rd semester with Toolsie, I am more than pleased with my grades, his style of teaching and great lectures, the open forum and group presentations are a great way to meet others with similar interests and styles.

Professor Toolsie is such a great guy. And of course a great professor. He gives you the entire semester to work on your final project and much of the assignments are take-home. I really enjoyed his class and I hope that I can take one of his classes later on.

Best speech voice ever!! Like listening to a posh British professor lecturing at oxford. This guy loves his subject and will spread that love to you! his lectures are like stories. Attendance mandatory if you want free points. Two take home quizzes. Highly recommend him for those unsure about history!!

Professor Toolsie is one of the best History professors around. His lectures are clear and entertaining. His tests are fairly easy. Ask questions and engage in class discussions.

Professor Toolsie is one of those professors that you really appreciate and once their class is over you wish you could take their classes forever. He's very nice, he's a great teacher, and he has a good sense of humor. He makes sure students know about deadlines and tries to get everyone in the class involved in discussion.

Great professor, very interesting lecture, makes history interesting, I took prof Toolsie in the summer 2014 and received B because i am not good essay writer and at presentations, I would take him again.

Krishna Toolsie is a great teacher, orator, and dude. I took him for 109 & 110 and received A's in both. This is a lecture style class, no homework, two take home quizzes, solo or group project, midterm and a final. Sounds like a lot but I studiedwrote all the night before due date and never got less than an A. Book is helpful but not necessary.

Best professor ever. He does lecture style classes, and hold discussions about whats in the news. I had him two semesters in a row, and got an A both times. His lectures come off more like listening to a very interesting story. After having him I have seriously considered changing my major to history. If you have the chance to take him, do it

He might come on very strong in the first class but it is only to emphasize that he is clear on his expectations for the semester 2 Quizzes: He lets you know what will be on the quiz, gives you a week to study Take home midterm and final, it has one essay question per exam 1 PaperPresentation Put in the work and the results will be positive.

"Dude is as cool as the other side of the pillow."

BEST PROFESSOR! Easy and smooth class. No surprises on quizzes, he gives you everything that is going to be on it. Take home midterm & final. 1 class presentation. You have to try to fail his class. Very inspiring professor.

Had to drop the class because something came up but Toolsie is great. For the most part every day is lecture but he makes them not boring. There were a couple of quizes + a midterm and final and they were TAKE HOME. Not sure about the final though. There is a project where you can work by yourself or with a partner. Type it up and present.

Very easy class, you will learn a lot, he knows what he is talking about. you get 5 points just for being in class, so if you miss class it can hurt your grade a little bit. You get to take your midterm and final exam home and have a week to do them. then you get 2 quizzes during the semester and one project that you get to do with a partner. EASY

Professor Toolsie is amazing! His grading system is fair and clear and he emphasizes that everyone "gets a fair shot" of passing his classes. His passion for history, politics, and education is inspiring. Two take home test, two quizzes, and a group/solo project. Don't skip class because he gives you points for showing up. He is the best professor!

Very well educated professor. Every Lecture is like listening to an ancient Philosopher. His enthusiasm for History is very motivational/interesting. Two in-class quizzes. No Surprises! One take home mid-term. One take home Final. And one research paper along with a 6 minute presentation. Very fair, but doesn't want no excuses.

Professor Toolsie is one of the most wonderful professors I have ever come across! Since day 1, he lets you know what is expected. He doesn't use powerpoint, but will try to use images for those who are visual learners. He writes his lectures the night before, so he is well prepared for class. He definitely wants his students to succeed.

Great professor! You will always know what to expect on quizzes, a few essays, and a take home midterm. He's hilarious and a AMAZING lecture giver. He's upbeat and actually engages you in the work. 10/10 would recommend.

Has a certain way of how he teaches his class. It will be challenging to find the relationship of how he teaches his classes at first if you have a philosophical understanding of how he explains his lectures you will have a plausible chance to understand by what he means, he may have some direct philosophy, for factual reasons.

The class is comprised of two quizzes, a take home mid term, a presentation and a take home final. That's it! Professor Toolsie is a wonderful lecturer who will make you enjoy history, even if you have never liked it before. He hits the political agenda a bit hard but other than that, great teacher. TAKE HIM!

AMAZING TEACHER!!!!! He is very understanding, he cares for all students! He will complement you whenever he likes your work! We get to only take 2 test; the Mid-Term & Final they're easy though. Although, you will have 3 Quizzes that you WILL NEED TO STUDY and MEMORIZE (the study guide you'll make).

Toolsie is one of the best history professors you can take at City. He genuinely cares about his students and their wellbeing. He understands the struggle of the student and makes sure you'll continue on your academic path while still learning about history. He also takes time to hear your opinions and encourages class discussions on current news.

One of my favorite classes at City and I dont even like history.

I really enjoyed taking Toolsie's class. He cares about his students and always takes time to explain concepts more if students are unclear. The quizzes are a lot to study for and the research paper is pretty big too, but it's nothing unreasonable. He offers honors which really isn't that much more than the regular requirements for that class.

Prof Toolsie is extremely passionate about history. It has not been my favorite subject in the past, but he makes it fun and interesting. Quizzes are hard to study for, but students have the opportunity to make up their grades with the midterm and final. He also cares a lot about his students.

Toolsie does not have slides and mainly teaches by voiceif visual learning is your style, don't take him. If you try, you will get an A. Very engaging and really cares about his students. 2 Quizzes, He says directly what is going to be on the test 1 Midterm, It is a take-home midterm 1 Final 1 presentation; speak for 6min, automatic A.

Really fun and laid back guy. Make sure to get there on time though, tardies affect your grade. Just two in class quizzes and a take home mid term and final. Really loves history and made me super interested in History.

I absolutely loved this class! I've always judged U.S. history and American politics, but Professor Toolsie REALLY took us through the ACTUAL impacts throughout America that shaped the American people and landscape we have today, with all of our flaws and errors! I see negative reviews on here... I guess college discipline isn't for everyone! LOL

He is one of the best professors I have had while at City. I had him as well for History 109 and both classes are an identical style of teaching. Listen to lectures, take notes, 2 quizzes, 1 essay on a topic of our choice, a Mid-Term and Final Exam. He is so kind and just wants his students to be successful in his class and graduate. 10/10

The best history professor I've ever known! You'll get your history in his class for sure. It was an easy A for me! Just read, take notes, and your papers will come from your notes. His classes are for serious students who attend, participate, and do their work on time! The students who complain are the ones who can't keep up at the college level!

The best history professor I've ever known! His classes are for serious students who attend, participate, and do their work on time! It was an easy A for me! Just read, take notes, and your papers will come from your notes. You'll get your history in his class for sure. The students who complain are the ones who can't keep up at the college level!

He is the best History professor at City. Also had him for History 109 and both classes are the same AMAZING style of teaching. Take notes while listening to lectures, it helps with the quizzes and exams, which are easy if you have your notes! He cares for his students' scholarship unlike other professors who just give us multiple-choice tests.

I took Professor Toolsie Fall '20 (HIST 109 - Asynchronous) and Spring '21 (HIST 110 - Synchronized). I see some "Awful" reviews from my Fall 2020 classmates and if it wasn't for Professor Toolsie, we would have had NO CONTENT at all! He had Office Hours TWICE every day! Some of the kids complaining on here are just not ready for college work!!

What an amazing professor he is. It is simply impossible not to get an A in his class. There are no multiple-choice questions. All you need is to attend his lectures and write on the topics he posts. Really helped me to improve my writing skills. I wish other professors follow his pattern too. Extremely happy to be in his class.

Easily my favorite professor in all of community college!!!!

This was a great class.