Hard as hell, but if you put up with her you will be at the top of your game in English

Shes not rude she just expects common courtesy-this class will prepare you for future classes well. As long as your willing to read and do your homework you'll do good in this class. I took it my first semester and got an A.

She is a cool teacher. Her class is very entertaining and she will help you a lot on your english papers

At some point in Orta's career, all of her human emotions and compassions shriveled up and died. She has very high standards, and when people don't meet those standards, she has absolutely no understanding and let's them know that they're not good enough in a very rude, condescending way. If English is one of your weaker subjects, I suggest finding a different teacher. Orta tends to discourage those that have problems rather than encourage them to learn and do better.

Tough, but makes subject very interesting and compelling. Typical university-grade instructor; getting an "A" feels that much better ;)

She is a hard teacher but she does help you out if your doing poorly. Just be nice and pay attention and show up to class since showing up is really important. Didn't like the 4 essays in one semester. Thats a pain to do.

She is a hard teacher and gives a lot of work. Many of my classmates say that the way she stares directly at someones eyes when they talk makes them feel uncomfortable in their own skin. I think that she makes you earn your grade, and that surviving her course will make you stronger and more ready for classes to come. The Whybrow book is boring

One of the second best english teachers I have ever had. Although this class requires a lot of writing, I recommend her because she will prepare you for other english courses. If you need help, she is there.

An amazing teacher. took two of her classes and definitely prepares you for the rest of your education when it comes to writing. Requires a lot of writing but is worth taking.

She's a strict teacher and inflexible about her rules to a fault. If this works for you, good. If not, well... If you miss more than two weeks of class or 1 essay (out of 5), she will flunk you, and she doesn't accept late work (including said essays). Also, her assignments can be uncomfortably personal. So, you /might/ not want to take this class.

Orta presented a lot of work, and held strong expectations for student effort. She is a tough grader (don't expect to skate through the course), but she is fair. Orta is a good professor for those individuals who actually want a college course experience, rather than those who want an easy grade.

She is the best teacher I have ever had! I learned so much from her. It is a hard class but she is willing to help you. What an amazing lady!

I took Literature of the Drama with her and absolutely loved it. She was very clear, very responsive, and led the class as a discussion, rather than a dull lecture.

She really is a good teacher but she's not easy. Take advantage of her office hours, she is always willing to help her students. She does give a few assignments of homework each week consisting of both reading comprehension and writing, but I have become a better writer because of this class. To succeed in her class you must always stay on task.

You have to do 2 postings every week, quizzes are online and easy. Attendance is important since you can't pass this class if your absence are more than twice. Easy class if you are a diligent student. Just do the work and you will not receive a bad grade nor hard times in this class.

I love Ms. Orta and her class. It was very, very useful for me. It wasn't easy; yes, I worked hard. Ms. Lisa is very nice, interesting,intelligent,and supportive. Grading is very fair. All you need to do is work on assignments in time and put some efforts, time, and thoughts in it. Goofing around won't work, that's true. Highly recommended!

She helped me improve my writing significantly. She gave a decent amount of homework, but almost all of it was relevant, helpful and easy to stay up with. She's very passionate about english and gave use a lot of useful advice and tools to prepare us for the rest of our college careers. If you follow directions and be respectful, you will do great!

Very clear with the grading rubric on essays. If you fulfill all the criteria you'll get a good grade. Office hours were a great help - I'd recommend seeing her if you need any help at all, since in-class the lectures are very compact and time-sensitive.

Such a great professor. She's not easy but if you show up, do the work and think... you will get an A. Most work is on line+ she gives 4 essay assignments and a final. Gives great tools and lots of info on what to expect in college (and life). Personality is not for everyone. But definitely someone I will be thankful for many years to come.

Don't be late to class unless you want to be called out and get embarrassed. Even if you think you have the best paper you've ever written, her viewpoint might be different, so visit office hours prior to submitting a final version for every essay. Textbook needed very often for the first half of semester, and then not as often.

Great professor! I enjoyed her class.

She is a tough grader and sometimes, I had to meet her and talk to her so she could understand my main point. But I don't regret taking her. She actually makes us work and gives information that we will need in the future. If you are Freshman, I highly recommend you to take this class! Might be hard for now, but helpful.

Professor Orta was by far the best teacher I've had at DVC. She is such a genuine person and truly cares about her students. Take advantage of her office hours and get to know her!! She is willing to help you with anything and everything to make sure you get the best grade possible. I wouldn't be the writer I am today without her.

I'm not sure where there's so much negativity for Ms. Orta. I loved her! She's great during office hours, where she gives great feedback. I do know that Ms. Orta gives assignments that no other English teacher does, but they're incredibly insightful. She gives great resources on how to succeed in college overall.

Professor Orta was is a good teacher and is clear with what she expects out of her students. I advise you to stay on her good side because she will not hesitate to call you out. To get a good grade in this class you MUST do all of the assignments, bring ALL materials to class (SHE CAN/WILL KICK YOU OUT), and go to her for feedback on your essays!

Lisa will either click or clash with you as a student. There is very little middle ground. She is genuinely invested in the subject & is willing to give assistance if it is sought-out in the email or office-hour form. Favorably impressed.

Lisa is Amazing! She taught me how to write a perfect paper. End of story.

Lisa Orta is the best English professor I have had the pleasure to work with. To be honest I don't understand all the negative reviews. If you come to her class ready to learn (aka don't bs in your studies) you will pass the class & gain a great ally at DVC. Any questions, she is always open to help you grow YOUR ideas. Highly recommended :)

If your serious about your studies, and motivated to improve your writing, Mrs. Orta is the teacher you want to take. Yes, at the beginning her grading style might seem harsh, but if you apply yourself and go to her office hours, you will see an improvement. At the end, you'll learn how to write better and manage your time like a pro!

I Loved the feedback she gave to me. She was hard on me, but that made me learn a lot that I am using in other classes. EXCELLENT teacher and very friendly. Will definitely be talking to her in the future if I ever get around to writing the book I want to write.

Professor Orta teaches more than just English; she teaches students how to be successful in college. From time-management skills to preparing for final exams, there is plenty of useful information taught by her. That said, she will challenge you to use this new information to succeed in her class. Apply what is taught and take her class seriously.

Prof. Orta is a great English teacher, who cares about her students' academic success. She is very accessible outside of class, and is ready to help out with any questions/comments on her coursework. If you complete all assignments and ask for her feedback before submission, you will learn a lot from taking her class and receive an A.

She's a good professor. She cares about teaching you what you paid to learn about. She has a lot of homework but it's manageable. She makes the class as interesting as possible within the class criteria. As long as you stay on her good side she won't be sassy towards you, but sometimes it'll be one of those days and no one is safe.

Do you enjoy a sassy teacher? Can you laugh it off if the sas is directed at you? Orta is sassy funny guys. She won't sugarcoat things for you and that's a good thing. If you can get your work done and follow her instructions you've totally got this. When your confused don't be afraid to ask questions and schedule office hours, she's very helpful.

If you want an easy A then don't take any of Lisa's classes. However, if you want a prof. that is worth every penny, then Lisa's the teacher for you. She does give a lot of homework but, it's all fairly easy with the exception of a few papers.

Ms Orta was my FAVORITE last semester, shes hella funny I WAS really intimidated at first but Lisa is so sweet the hardest thing about this class is the discussion posts but just set a weekly reminder on your phone or something youll be fine I would go on the London trip solely to spend time with this teacher she is swell #respectlisa #welovelisa

Prof. Orta is one of the best teachers that I have had in my academic career. She has weekly discussion posts and 4 essays. As long as you attend one office hour, or have her look at your essay before you turn it in, its almost a guaranteed A or B. As a side note, for those who take/took her class, she offers help writing college essays as well.

If you want to gain tools that youll use throughout your academic career, youve come to the right place. Professor Orta equipped me with the ability to manage my time, prepare for exams, and to properly assert and defend a thesis. Visiting her office hours is highly recommended. Go to class, communicate with her, do the work, and its an easy A!

Professor Orta is by far the best English Professor I have taken. She is brilliant and cares about your goals. It is important to know you will have to work hard in this class, BUT I cannot recommend her enough. You need to come prepared and ready to really improve your skills. What you invest into her class you will get back so keep that in mind.

This was a very good experience taking her class. She is patient when you come to her with questions and responsive to emails. I would take her again.

Professor Orta is a wonderful teacher. Taking her class, you know that she is passionate about what she teaches. Yes, you have to participate in her class, but that should be expected in any college course. Don't be afraid of meeting with her outside of class! She genuinely cares about her students, and cares about them succeeding.

The classes required substantial involvement, but the assignments were very fun to complete!! I took English 123 and enjoyed the readings and assignment. Prof Orta was easy to talk to during office hours (ry not turn in assignments late: as long as you do the work she will try to help you as much as she can). I recommend!

I think Professor Orta is amazing. I learned a lot from her literature choices and the assignments. The class is not an easy class. It takes commitment and dedication. If you have those 2 things, there should be no problem getting an A. She is always available and willing to give you the feedback needed to succeed.

I don't know why so many students are hating on her, but she's one of the best teacher I've ever had. It's simple, if you do the work you get the grade. She will encourage you to speak up in the class and never says no when you ask her for help outside the class. She'll definitely reach you how to write great essay. Highly recommend her class.

Maybe her class has changed since these reviews but my online experience with her in english 123 was great! This was what i expected from the critical thinking course, and the assignments helped me develop a better voice as a writer. The assignments were creative rather than the regular write an essay on XYZ topix and i never got bored.

The content was interesting, and I felt she was also very passionate about teaching. She was always there to help during office hours, which you should make use of if you can.

Good experience with prof Orta, I took the class online and really enjoyed it. The structure of the content was nice, she was very responsive, and the class was interesting. Not the type of class for students who are used to plagiarizing or copying quiz answers from quizlet, but a very comprehensive learning experience. Thank you professor!

This professor is kind and understanding. She builds relationships with her students that are up-lifting. That being said, this is not an easy class. You should attend office hours for more clear feedback and be willing to put in time and effort. She will work with you, but you have to be willing to work first. Lots of reading, but good reading!

Orta's online platform was amazing, super organized and thoughtful. You're expected to read 1 poem series, 1 graphic novel, and 3 novels. Lots of reading material, however, they were easy reads. The weekly discussion posts were straightforward, however, the essays were a little rough as you must follow her guidelines when analyzing the material.

Professor Orta's course is challenging, she makes you work for your grade with reading, discussions and essays. She gives direct and applicable feedback on drafts- turn them in! Putting effort into this course does pay off- and I feel like I gained valuable skills that will apply to the rest of my academic career and beyond.

Lisa was one of my all time favorite instructors. She provided excellent direction and support throughout the term. Since the beginning of our class, I have noted a distinct improvement in my reading and writing capabilities. I am confident that this class will enable me to perform at a higher lever in my professional and educational endeavors.

Lisa was one of my all time favorite instructors. She provided excellent direction and support throughout the term. Since the beginning of our class, I have noted a distinct improvement in my reading and writing capabilities. I am confident that this class will enable me to perform at a higher lever in my future endeavors.

I took her class back in 2007. I remember 30 students started off in the class and 6 actually finished the class. I was always a slacker and class clown in high school. Lisa Orta really opened my eyes (even though she was tough) and challenged me. If youre looking into turning your life around, I would highly recommend.

Lisa Orta was a teacher that made a difference in my academic career. . She gives great feedback, she is helpful, & can be lenient if she knows you are trying. I got a B only because I missed some assignments but I could have gotten A. You will not pass this class if you try winging it. You will read 5 different genre novels. Be prepared to read.

I enjoyed the novels she assigned for this Critical Thinking Class. You just need to set aside time to read them. I thought the peer review part of the assignments were unnecessary. Overall, you will be fine as long as you follow the rubric requirements and grading criteria.

Lots of work, this isn't a *easy* class, but I have learned a lot. The professor gives good feed back, and has gone above and beyond for me, with advice on more than just my English class. If you want to learn, I'd recommend her.

Prof. Orta was the best teacher I've ever had. She takes the time to guide, support, and help where needed. She is full of resources and connections to make the process fun. Through the content in her class, I feel I am a better student and will be able to apply what I learned in my future studies as well as in life.