Awsome teacher, just be sure to do all of your assin. ON time and come to class. Will help you with your paper drafts if you e-mail them ahead of time. Being teachers pet my help your grade if you are stuggling.

Her class was easy and fun to be in. I got an A on all my essays with ease. Recomend that you learn to write in PIE paragraphs because she grades heavily on that. I looked forward to every class and she gives you plenty of chances to do well on her papers.

This is not a typical college class. It is not lecture style. Lots of class participation. Rubrics for essays lets you receive the grade you worked for. Plenty of chances to get an A. I don't know what the other raters problems were. This class is cake, just do the work. Most of the work is in class. She takes suggestions, too. Good teacher.

i liked ms duran a lot! she was a great teacher and her essays weren't hard... she was always willing to help if you had questions... by far one of my favorite teachers!

Lisa Durans class is a lot of fun. If you are shy, you probably wont like it, because there are quite a few games, and its always interactive. None of the work is too overwhelming, and the essays are pretty straightforward. And I think shes pretty cute, for a teacher, shes definitely hot, and her comments on my essays are fun!

I love Lisa...she is an amazing teacher/person. She is very precise about directions/due dates but if you keep up on them you will be just fine. Her class is definately not for slackers. There are plenty of chances to re-do essays and get help, all you have to do is ask! The class had lots of class participation and i had fun :)

Ms. Duran is great teacher. Her policies on assignments are unbending but she is very helpful when you ask for assistance with papers, she always explains assignments exactly how she wants them so if you follow her guide lines you’ll never get lower than a B, and she's pretty hot too.

Awesome teacher!

I dont know what some of these students problems are but if you do your work the grade is easy. This teacher is spunky and very passionate about her work. If you want to understand how to write essays this teacher is great. I never once felt like she was having a bad day.

If you follow the homework assignments listed on her charts, you will succeed. Its easy to pass if you just follow the requirements given within each essay. She is an extremely cool teacher, and i really enjoyed being in her class. She does get a little scatter-brained but she is very orgainized with her handouts.

She really likes P.I.E. so P.I.E your paragraphs or you'll pretty much fail. She's very strict about deadlines so don't procrastinate. Those unit schedules will become your bible.

Ms. Duran is a really nice teacher. I thought she was too strict in the begining, but as i got used to her teaching style the class become easier. She is a really fair grader and gives lots of bonus points. keep up with assignment deadlines, and you will do well in her class.

Mrs duran was a great teacher she has her own style of writing and teacher but its a fun class to attend to everyday. i took summer class with her and she made it fun and still worth a great grade

I've never resented having to write within somebodys' "box" so much. Too structured and formulaic, too many rules to remember. Got A's in my next two english courses but a 'B' in this one. A lot of class participation/groupwork crap.

I definitely recommend her! You gotta keep up with the work and try not to procrastinate. She lays everything out for you so you know what's expected. She grades very fair. There are a lot of extra credit opportunities, so you don't have to stress out too much if you struggle with the reading/essays. Pretty easy A!

Duran is friendly, very clear on assignments, and willing to help you. She expects work to be done in a particular manner, and she expects common courtesy.

A teacher who is obviously very passionate about her job. She was always very helpful and fair throughout the semester. She doesn't feed you answers, just as a good professor should. She grades pretty tough, as she should. Anyone who complains about her teaching obviously can't stand working hard. She is a fantastic teacher and I learned a lot.

This is my first time rating a teacher, Ms. Duran is great at teaching creativity, and developing critical thinking. Took class as pre-requisite so I had little interest in the class, and she made it very enjoyable and fun. Class wasn't easy, but it wasn't hard either. She went extra steps to help people outside of class time as well.

She plays favorites and does not hide the FACT. She displays grades on the board and has her grade book open with all student grades visible. She will tell you your grade in front of other classmates to intimidate/demean you. She must have taught elementary school at one time. To sum it up, her class is not for the faint of heart. CRUEL

The Professor teaches with clarity and helpfulness as to how she wants you to write papers (main focus of the class in 7). She employs a rigrious method that will help you in later classes. She also makes the class enjoyable in a discussion style setting. It was not easy, but she helped me get through it with a good grade.

Ms. Duran is a cool person and lively. But, most of class is done in group work, which I hate. She's very strict on P.I.E. format and expects you to know writer's terms. Very interesting books picked for reading, but I didn't like her teaching style. Dropped and took another instructor (McCann) , learned a lot, and got an A.

As much as she'd love for me to have given her a 1 (Hard) for easiness, I can't. If you find this class hard, you should consider dropping out. She is very clear with expectations, very fair, excited about seeing students succeed (couldn't ask for more). Very strict on PIE formatting (don't worry, you'll pick it up quickly) And she facilitates fun!

I'm so glad I decided to take Lisa for Eng 1A. I looked forward to coming to Lisa's class every week! Lisa is super quirky and thinks everyone is hilarious. Her teaching style IN CLASS is easy to follow & fun. Her HW load is hefty and the essays do not stop. Also, she expects a LOT out of you, so give her your best. I really recommend taking her.

I figure i'd fill this out before taking the final in-class essay. The class is tough, definitely one of the harder graders. You will have to put a lot of effort into the class. Her expectations are high but her instructions are pretty clear. If you need help, ASK FOR IT. Go to her office hour regularly, definitely saved my life.

She is probably the best English teacher I've had. Very intelligent, I learned a lot from this class. It is a very structured and organized class. You never are confused about what is going on. It's a tough class, but if you are consistent, the grade will come!

Lisa is a very hard teacher to take, don't take her over the summer is you want an easy A. However, she is very structured and if you do your homework and follow directions you will get an A. I learned a lot in her class and she was very helpful and a good teacher.

This class is not an easy A, but she is a good teacher who will challenge you to become a better writer. Her class is probably taught at a University level which helps prepare you for later classes. Very nice lady who wants to help you learn and is willing to spend one on one time with you to help you do so. Overall positive experience.

She is a VERY VERY good teacher. I learned so much. My writing skills definately improved and she teaches you techniques that can be useful in other classes when it comes to writing essays. Although she is strict on what she expects from you, and is a rough grader, as long as you do the work and honestly really try you will be good.

Ms. Duran is an amazing teacher. She's so easy to talk to, she makes the class fun and enjoyable and she offers extra credit. I myself am not great with essays but as long as you attend, do your homework and reading you are basically guaranteed an A.

I really enjoyed her class. She's a tough grader but she helps you to make your work exactly what she wants in class. GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS. That's where I've gotten the most help from her, and she is more than willing to help. If you put in the effort you can get an A. I would absolutely recommend taking her class!

She is a self-proclaimed hard grader, and peers seem to agree. If you know PIE paragraphs, you're close to golden in this class. I cannot stress enough to go talk to her for advice. She will tell you explicitly what to do to make your paper better, and it improves it by a whole letter grade. Last but not least, don't procrastinate on the research..

Discusses books in class, so you may skim the book- just fill it with sticky notes w/ideas & you are good! Understanding the concept of "Pearls" in your essay was kinda difficult to grasp, but once you understand how to incorporate those in your papers, writing essays is a piece of cake. Easy final, gives extra credit, ended the class with an A+!

I adored Lisa's class! She is so relatable and a wonderful prof. Clear grading criteria, understands the stress of school, and is absolutely there for you! She works hard for her students and assigns great reading! Great books, great articles, and overall good English experience. Just be ready to participate and write in PIE.

She is an awesome teacher, but defiantly makes you work for your grade. As long as you show up to class, read and do work on time you will do great!

Lots of essays. She is a hard grader, but very nice.

Lisa was one of my favorite teachers. She is very specific on what she wants she wants in essays but is always ready to sit down with you and give you good feedback, you just have to put in the effort and work for your grade. She does not give any homework aside from essays. She is a friendly person and easily approachable.

Practically read and wrote essays all semester; not much different from a high school course in my opinion. Interesting title choices. Be prepared to adapt to a new writing format (very easy). Cares about you ability to learn new criteria. Helpful when needed! I recommend this professor if this is your first English course at Las Positas.

Easily one of the most amazing people I've ever come across. I stayed after class one day hanging out with her for around 2 hours. She's an incredible person, but also the best teacher I've ever had. There's a lot of work in the middle of the semester with plenty of papers. If you follow her instructions then you will do fine. The final is free pts

Lisa is by far one of my favorite professors I have came across so far! She is very kind and is always willing to work with you when you need help. The one thing that will make this class easier for yourself is to follow instructions! She uses a specific format for her essays, learn it and you will be fine. --ASK FOR HELP!

Lisa will make you learn how to write an essay using PIE paragraphs. It's hard at first but once you pick it up,you'll be thankful for life. I use her format for most of the essays I've written since and get an A. her class is tough but you will learn. She wants her student to pass even grading harshly at the end she will give lots of extra credit

This was my very first college class I'd ever taken. I was thrilled by Professor Duran's energy, knowledge, and level of compassion she showed her students. This was my favorite class and my favorite professor. The level of learning that goes in her classroom is superior to others. I learned the art of writing and love it! I miss the dynamics. :)

Professor Duran was great! Took her for Eng 1A. The way she likes the essays is unique, takes some adjusting but is super easy once you got it down. A lot of the class took a while to understand, but she is very helping. In class, all you do is go over the essay criteria or review the book (makes you read 2 novels but both are super easy reads)

I've taken Professor Duran for English 1A and English 4. While it takes some time to get used to the style she wants her papers written in, she takes the time to help students adjust and thrive in her class. Assigned readings are easy points and the content is used in writing the papers assigned. No homework, quizzes, or tests.