3.2

Lyn Case

English - American River College

3.2
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

32

4

11

3

16

2

15

1

15

What Students Say

Do not take the class One small mistake and she's all over you

916 - 3.0 rating

Highly recommend you not to take her class

ENGWR50 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

90%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (3)
Drop/Withdrawal (3)
Not_Sure_Yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(0)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 12 reported grades
A+: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 3
Not_Sure_Yet: 2
A: 2
Common Tags
Tough Grader (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Participation matters (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

ENGLISH

5.0

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ENGLISH102

5.0

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ENGLISH300

5.0

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ENGWR53

5.0

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ENG1A

5.0

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ENWR51

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Reviews (89)
4.0
5.0
ENGLISH1A
Jul 9, 2003

Nice teacher, but hard.

2.0
3.0
ENG256
Apr 26, 2004

No Comments

3.0
3.0
ENGWR102
Jul 14, 2004

she has good sense of humor but very picky on essays.

1.0
5.0
ENG51
Sep 10, 2004

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENWR51
Oct 1, 2004

No Comments

2.0
4.0
ENGWR51
Oct 23, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH
Nov 29, 2004

she is awsome, very smart and patient. if you try and show it to her she will work with you, is a lot of work, but we should all know is for the best. Very smart professor and very kind.

5.0
5.0
ENGWR51
Dec 8, 2004

This teacher is very nice. Help students to understand and explain everything by step by step. However, she excpect from students to in the class on time and get all work done on time. So she is one of nicest teacher for english. Want to have fun...take her!!!

1.0
5.0
ENGWR56
May 19, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH102
May 30, 2005

if you show her you care she will work with you and pull strings

3.0
2.0
ENGL254
May 31, 2005

She gave me an attitude I gave it back.

3.0
3.0
ENG300
Jul 7, 2005

No Comments

4.0
5.0
ENGW51
Aug 24, 2005

she is nice but she is crazy

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH1A
Aug 30, 2005

She is very helpful and encouraging!

4.0
1.0
ENGLISH51
Aug 31, 2005

Very Easy teacher. Just do your work and it is an easy A. She is very nice. A little out there, but I really enjoyed her class.

2.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2005

she is kind of opinienated about students and can say mean things about a student if you ask her privately about something you don't know.

3.0
2.0
ENG15
Dec 5, 2005

she talks about her cat all the time...she's easy if u do all ur work, there r weekly journals that suck, gives a lot of quizzes in the beginning...but they r easy..her midterm is ok...she sweats a lot! nvr lets u talk in class..she hates noise and picks her stdnts...so b on the good side if u dont do the journals, ur screwed, but an ok teacher

3.0
4.0
ENGLISH51
Dec 7, 2005

she's a teacher that does not teach good, she teaches the same thing over and over. She's always talking about her cat isntead of english.

1.0
5.0
ENGWR58
Dec 14, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH300
Apr 6, 2006

I liked her class, maybe coz she liked me and gave me an A. lol... She tries hard to help her students. If you don't piss her off, she won't pick on you..Also, take adventage of her office hours. Really helpful.

1.0
3.0
ENG300
Apr 25, 2006

i can honestly say that this was the worst teacher i have had in years. There are lots of english teachers out there DO NOT ENROLL IN HER CLASS very boring she doesn't interact with the students during class makes for a long hour and 15 mins

2.0
5.0
ENGWR51
Nov 22, 2006

I did not like this profeesor

1.0
5.0
ENGWR300
Dec 1, 2006

SHE IS A OLD LADY WHO THINKS IN THE PAST AND IF SHE DOES NOT LIKE WHAT YOU HAVE TO WRITE ABOUT THEN SHE WONT PASS YOUNO MATTER WHAT

1.0
4.0
ENGWR300
Dec 5, 2006

Makes her first opinion about who you are and sticks with it...if you're not on her good side..you would wish you were.

5.0
3.0
ENGWR300
Dec 8, 2006

Overall I enjoyed the class. She can be a little out there but that kept me interested and entertained. Never really mentioned her cat at all. Just dont procrastinate and do the journals and the class is not hard at all. VERY HELPFUL

4.0
2.0
ENGWR51
Dec 19, 2006

@ 1st I started to wonder who in their right mind would give her a credential. She talks about Sampson, her cat, way too much. and for an English Prof. she has terrible spelling.(scary) but IF you do the work, she IS actually a good teacher. if you stick out the whole class she will teach you Alot.

5.0
2.0
ENGWR300
Jan 10, 2007

She is a nice woman. If you're a good writer and you do your work, you will get an A. She is there to help those that need it. Stay awake and don't procrastinate in her class, and you'll be fine.

5.0
3.0
ENGWR51
Aug 6, 2007

This teacher seems hard, but she's not. Just go to class, she will give you some handouts, reviewing and practicing day before for the quizes and tests, most homework are in book and some of them you have to write. everything should be fine, just do your best in the class and follow whatever the teacher tells you.

5.0
1.0
ENGWR51
Aug 7, 2007

This teacher will help you with everything that you need help with. She is old lady, but she is a nice teacher. Just stick with her and don't prosticate her, so all you have to do is listen to her lecture, take good notes, and then you will be fine. I am not sure of my grade, but i think i'll pass her class with B, She'll grade you on your progress

5.0
2.0
ENGWR53
Sep 20, 2007

she is a wonderful teacher and is extremely helpful in the WAC program. She helped me gain a lot of confidence in my writing ability, and receive an A on my first writing assignment.

5.0
2.0
ENGWR300
Oct 30, 2007

Very good teacher. She knows her stuff and really her students to learn. Pay attention in class, interact with her, follow her instructions precisely, and you will do well. Her students EARN their grades, and that is how it should be in any college class. Do not be put off by people's comments. Ms. Case is your best bet in ENGWR 300!

5.0
3.0
ENGWR300
Dec 6, 2007

ms. case is so nice. very helpful-she understands tht its hard. just write well and u will do well. everone earns his or her grade here. she is REALLY fair and ALWAYS responds to any emails sent to her.

5.0
4.0
ENGWR300
Dec 11, 2007

Ms. Case is very nice, but the class is pretty hard. Make sure you keep up and you will be fine. She is very helpful and understanding. Don't be late!

5.0
3.0
ENGWR51
Dec 14, 2007

Prof. Case is an excellent teacher. She wants everyone to learn, do well, and is very helpful. Communication is the key, as it is in all other aspects of life and especially in college. You have to work for your grade, so be on time, come to all classes, do all assigned work, and of course, study. Like with any other class, just do your best.

2.0
5.0
ENGWR51
Jan 12, 2008

She's kind of so so. She is teaching too fast. I wouldn't recomend her for englsih learning students.

3.0
5.0
WRIT300
Mar 6, 2008

I wouldn't recommend this teacher. She devides the students for favorites and not. She teaches very fast, like she is always in a hurry to run somewhere..She requests TOO much from her students. Besides essays she gives assignments to write 10 reading responses. Its better to go another door.

3.0
4.0
ENG300
Apr 30, 2008

She seemed a bit crazy, one of those ladies who owns a dozen cats. "literaly"

2.0
5.0
ENGWR1234
Jul 25, 2008

She a crazy lady. She grades hard, doesn't want anyone to leave while she is taching and expects everyone to attend on time every day. I would NOT recomment any to take her class.

5.0
3.0
ENGWR51
Aug 3, 2008

Very helpful!

4.0
4.0
ENGWR300
Aug 6, 2008

ms. case is a very sweet lady. like many serious teachers she weeds out anyone who is not serious and is only going to waste his or her time. if you are not looking for an easy A, but a teacher who will accelerate your knowledge and skills this is a wonderful choice. she will work with you

2.0
5.0
ENG100
Aug 26, 2008

I AM NEVER GONA RECOMEND HER TO ANYBODY, BECAUSE SHE IS VERY CARELESS, AS SHE HAD LOST MY ASSIGNEMENT AND CUT MY POINTS FOR THAT, ALL THIS MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO PASS CLASS, SO I DROPED IT

2.0
4.0
ENGWR300
Dec 5, 2008

She raves about academics without understanding academe. Absolutely nuts. Don't take her classes, whatever you do. This woman's job is to keep you from progressing on to a university and she's DAMN good at it. The single worst sycophantic, bitter sweat sadist that I've ever met in my life.

5.0
1.0
ENGWR51
Dec 9, 2008

She is really nice teacher and very helpful too. She teaches grammar in extremely helpful ways. She also helps for homework assignments if you want. She is strict but for study. She is perfect teacher for wngwr51. I'm going to take Engwr102 with her.

3.0
5.0
ENGWR51
Dec 17, 2008

she is really hard. its very fast paced. she dont care if your mom died, there are no excuses for late work.

5.0
2.0
ENGWR102
May 14, 2009

Ms. case is pretty easy teacher and I'm going to take Engwr300 with her. She is reaaly helpful if you want to gain knowledge of english. If you really take her seriously and work hard, you can get A. she is always available to help you. while her essay stuff is really hard, you can learn everything you want from english with this teacher.

2.0
4.0
ENGWR102
May 27, 2009

Honestly she is a really picky professor. I would not recommend her to anyone. Even though I passed her class she wasn't helpful at all. I had to learn studying on my own because she was not helpful. So far the worst professor I had at ARC.

3.0
4.0
ENGWR51
Sep 1, 2009

She is VERY hard to follow, and she gets mad when I ask her for help. The criticizes your work rather than helping you. It scares me every time I ask her for help. So she is practically HARD. She is a nice teacher! However, SHE IS STRICT ON GRADING! Highly wouldn't recommend her!

5.0
3.0
ENGWR300
Oct 16, 2009

If you fail her class you aren't trying. She tells you how to do good. She encourages WAC and always tells students come see me during office hours. She wants to help and you have to work...but doesn't that mirror real life. She is one of the best professors. You will become a better writer because of her!

5.0
3.0
ENGWR51
Apr 29, 2010

I really like her. Go to class, pay attention, do the assigned work, and you will be good! She clarifies assignments, and helps you if you need it. The comments she leaves on papers make me want to just do even better on my next one, she really does recognize hard work. I hope she's available for the next Eng. writing class I will take.

4.0
5.0
ENG300
May 3, 2010

I liked her but I understand the complaints. SHe is indeed fast paced and demanding, assigns losts of work. If you take her, do not procrastinate and double check your papers like crazy.

5.0
3.0
ENGWR102
Jun 11, 2010

She is a great professor and is always willing to help you. What she won't do is take up a bunch of class time to help 1 struggling student, she'll tell you to see her during office hour or WAC which is fair. If you don't like to put in work don't take her class because she is not easy and she is very strict, but I learned a lot in her class.

5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Oct 13, 2010

Awesome teacher and very helpful. If you put in the effort she will help you. If not then don't bother taking her class. I would take her again if I could.

2.0
5.0
ENGWR51
Nov 9, 2010

i didnt like this teacher at all. she was very unclear on what she was teaching. she always contradicted what she was saying. she always says "the way you learned it was wrong." Im pretty sure she was most of the time. she likes not telling you about assignments so you miss them. she dosent remember what she says during lectures. a bad professor.

1.0
5.0
ENG51
Nov 18, 2010

The worst teacher i ever had in many years. Her qualities are ****, careless about your work, always want to create an issue, decidede about you on first day and then go with it for whole semester no matter what you do. She is there to make your lives miserable. If you are late a bit, she cuts your points. Highly do not recoment this.

4.0
3.0
EGWR300
Nov 22, 2010

Ms. Case is not as bad as everyone makes her out to be. She doesn't assign unbelievable amounts of work it will only seem like it if you procrastinate. shes really willing to help you if you go to her office hours. if you show her you care she will be extra helpful. Just try hard don't procrastinate and you will be fine.

4.0
5.0
ENGWR300
Dec 8, 2010

Professor Case has a heart of gold! She is very strick & doesn't put up with textin, or sleepin in class. She is a tuff teacher so if you are not a strong writer, don't take her! If you take her & you start struggling don't wait until it is too late. Don't ask for help During class time. Go to her office, show you want to be good. She will help.

4.0
4.0
ENGWR51
Jan 10, 2011

I Like Ms Case,she means buissness.Very willing to help and always joking... She just wants the best for her students. She is always willing to help, all you half to do is ask. I wasn't sure if I was going to pass her class because, of all the missing days, but I pulled through.I will take her for 300, I know she cares genuinely.

1.0
5.0
ENGWR300
May 5, 2011

worst teacher i have ever had!!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT GET THIS TEACHER!!! you will be mad that you did!!!

3.0
3.0
ENGWR300
May 9, 2011

I am minoring in English, and I love the subject. I expect a teacher to actually teach. Ms. Case did NOT do that. I passed her class easily, because I knew already how to write a structured essay. I had friends that were not great writers and could NOT pass her class. Did not have helpful comments for struggling students. They were advised to drop.

5.0
4.0
ENGWR300
May 20, 2011

She is the best teacher I have ever had! If you are lazy, then don't bother taking her class. She makes you work hard, but after you are done, you know you can write anything!She is VERY helpful and kind. You just have to show up, do the work, and ask for help if you need it. Slackers need not apply!!!

1.0
5.0
ENG51
May 29, 2011

highly recommended don't take her,,,,

4.0
2.0
ENGWR300
Jun 1, 2011

This teacher was so easy! After you do reading responses and essays, she tells you EXACTLY what she wants to see on the next one. Write to her opinion, not yours though. I did all my homework the night before or the morning of and still got an A. She talks a lot about politics and the essays are usually on country/state issues.

2.0
5.0
ENGWR51
Dec 7, 2011

She talks about how she cried and struggles to passed her English class, while she used to be a student, that she makes her students do the same. In the beginning of semester, there were 40 students, but many students dropped her class and now only 10 students left, who are mostly guys. So, don't take her class.

5.0
4.0
ENG51
Apr 11, 2012

If you take her class seriously you should be fine. I had two of her classes years ago and she was one of the best teachers I ever had. Do the work, make the effort, and ask for help if you need it and you'll excel. I became a published writer thanks in part to her so anyone can do well in this class if you apply yourself. Thanks, Lyn!

2.0
4.0
ENGWR300
May 8, 2012

Every subject is political. If you like politics then take this class. Attendance is important. Most people drop out of her class. You can pass but you have to really work for it. I don't recommend this teacher at all. You have to write what she wants to hear!! Do not state your actual opinion on any paper!

2.0
5.0
ENG300
May 16, 2012

All of your assignments will be on politics. She is old school, very by the book. If your looking for a creative writing class this is not the one for you, but if you enjoy politics and a nit picky teacher you have the right professor.

5.0
2.0
ENGWR54
May 6, 2013

She does not have tolerance for BS. If you are late, she docks off points. If you miss 2 days, she drops you. However, she is a passionate teacher and I found her extremely helpful. If English is your second language, I wouldn't recommend her. You have to work HARD for an A. She assigns a fair amount of essays.

5.0
3.0
ENGWR102
May 24, 2013

Ms. Case was great! Don't get me wrong, after reading the reviews on this professor, I was scared thinking what did I sign myself up for? Don't worry though! She really cares about her students and is very clear about what she wants from you. She is old school and by the book. As long as you are a good listener, you will get an A in her class! <3

5.0
4.0
ENGWR300
Jul 15, 2013

Professor Case is a gem. If you are scared because of other comments, don't be. She is hard, but she is fair. If you are a goof off, you won't pass her class. It is a college level class and she expects you to act like an adult and write about adult issues, ie...current events. She wants you to think and be able to express those thoughts!

1.0
5.0
ENGWR300
Oct 29, 2013

This professor never makes herself clear enough. She gives out a lot of zeros on essays. She is very politically based. She is a really hard professor. Everytime I write my essay I litteraly cry, and then i cry once more when I see my grade. Please don't take her class. Take my word for it.

1.0
4.0
ENGWR102
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 12, 2013

I would try to avoid taking her! he is the worst teacher that I ever had. she comes up with crazy thoughts when she grades papers that has nothing to do with your topic. DO NOT put your own opinion! she will tell you that you are wrong.. write in her opinion and you will get better grades. HORRIBLE Teacher

1.0
4.0
ENGWR300
Nov 26, 2013

As a student i strongly urge you to not take this class. This "English" class turns into a "I'm right you're wrong" kind of class. You will not get your two cents in without this professor slamming her opinion down you throat. Drop or avoid while you can!!

2.0
4.0
ENGWR300
Dec 2, 2013

SAVE YOURSELF! Don't take her class! I completely regret signing up and then also regret not dropping it. She gave almost everyone in her class zeros on the first essay. She is the worst teacher I ever had, and I have had some bad ones. She's an enormous liberal and if you don't agree with liberals in your paper then she will mark you down. All bad

5.0
5.0
ENGLISH102
Jan 2, 2014

She is a hard professor, but means well. At first i thought i wouldn't care for her, then i learned to love her ways. She means well and expects all students to act as adults. we are in college and there is no need to have our asses wiped anymore. All who give her a bad rating is not a serious student and, or expect their hands held and ass wiped.

5.0
4.0
ENGWR300
May 8, 2014

Lynda runs her class like a upper division college course; there is no gliding by, you have to do the work. She is the most open and helpful prof I have had; she really wants you to succeed. I am so glad I had her for 300! I easily aced future classes that called for critical and analytical because of her class. Lynda is an EXECLLENT Prof.!!!

1.0
4.0
ENGWR102
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 11, 2014

Worest professor at ARC and needs to retire fast. I'm in her Monday Wednesday class spring 2014 and at the beginning of semester we had over 35 students and with two weeks left in the semester their is about ten of us left. I put hard work into all my essays and I get a zero every time so F the last essay I'll just take 102 with a different teacher

5.0
1.0
ENGWR102
Aug 28, 2014

Prof. Case is not as bad as some people say. It does take a few weeks to get used to the way she runs her class but overall I enjoyed it. She can be a bit of a hard-grader but will always go over on what you can improve. As long as you're serious about putting in the effort; you'll enjoy her class. Learned more in her class than any other so far.

3.0
3.0
916
Sep 22, 2014

Do not take the class One small mistake and she's all over you.

2.0
4.0
ENGWR300
Oct 23, 2014

Professor Case is very political. Be prepared to discuss economic and political issues in her class. I went to her several times for feedbackhelp and sometimes it helped other times I was more confused. Although she says she doesn't grade based on whether she agrees with you or not, I disagree!

3.0
3.0
ENGWR50
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 17, 2014

really confusing teacher, shes very picky and treats the class like a high school class, very unnecessary. And tends to pick on some students. Highly recommend you not to take her class. Horrible professor, her assistant David is a better teacher than her!

5.0
4.0
ENGLISCH102
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2014

I absolutely loved Case and still do. She is a very tough professor, but she cares about her students future. She grades at a college level and nothing less. If you want to succeed take her, if you don't, run away.

3.0
3.0
ENGWR50
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2014

She is a sweet southern lady, but she can be feisty if you cross her! She does like things her way & is very opinionated. If you go to her office hours she will help you & you will get a good grade on your paper. Take advantage of this. I would take her again! During the class you will make relationships with people because she loves groups.

3.0
4.0
ENGWR101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 4, 2015

Tells people to visit her office if they need help which is nice but there is always a line to see her and everyone wants their papers looked at right before she has her next class. She goes by the book and will return your paper without a grade if not done correctly. If you don't get your work looked at by a professional, you will likely fail.

5.0
4.0
ENGLWR101
Grade: B+
Jul 18, 2015

She is very intelligent. You cannot pass her class if you skip a paper. Take full advantage of the resources on campus to help polish your papers. She is by the book so watch for plagiarism. Very sweet, but don't cross her.

4.0
4.0
ENG300
Grade: A
Aug 19, 2015

Lynda's classes are not for those who just want to be given a grade. I had her for ENGWR 300, and she does expect a lot of work, but she has office hours for help. Prof. Case expects students to address her prompts in the assignments, and she expects well organized essays that offer clear analysis and explanation. She is a bit liberal but fair.

3.0
4.0
ENGLWR 101
Oct 27, 2015

I Don't recommend taking this class at all. Prof. Case is a sweet lady, but definitely the toughest grader. She will mark you down for every little thing, gets snippy pretty easily. I'm probably going to end up having to retake this class with a different professor because she's so difficult. DON'T DO IT.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2016

If you want a teacher to slap a grade on your paper without helping you, don't take this class, but if you want to learn something I recomend Prof Case. She starts out tough but once she gets to know your class she's awesome. I enjoy her classes and she's helpful, you just have to put forth the effort.

1.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She was a sweet lady but I do not recommend this class. She doesn't allow a lot of talking and phone using in the class. Also very picky. Take attendance seriously . Since she is very picky with how she wants things done, an A is not easily given.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2016
Would take again

she is a very tough grader, but she loves when students go see her in WAC or her office hours and she really helps a lot when you do . she is very strict and picky about everything. we did not use the grammar book at all this semester so do not waste your money. also she really does not teach much . just assigns essays. if you apply yourself A.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

90%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (3)
Drop/Withdrawal (3)
Not_Sure_Yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(0)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 12 reported grades
A+: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 3
Not_Sure_Yet: 2
A: 2
Common Tags
Tough Grader (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Participation matters (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.01 avg change
Jul
Aug
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Apr
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ENGLISH

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH102

5.0

(2)

ENGLISH300

5.0

(1)

ENGWR53

5.0

(1)

ENG1A

5.0

(1)
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ENWR51

5.0

ENGWR56

5.0

ENGW51

5.0

ENGWR58

5.0

WRIT300

5.0

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