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Professor G is a great instructor that genuinely cares a bit his students
Professor Gerakios is a great professor for this subject. He makes the class fun to go to because of his jokes. He really does a great job explaining the material and also includes stories to help you remember formulas as well. I recommend anyone to choose Professor Gerakios as their instructor.
So, math, who likes it? Not many, I stopped going to SPC Clearwater campus a few years ago, cause the professors sucked, and the campus as a whole needs some serious improvements, now cause of professor EMANUEL GERAKIOS, I am proud to say I firmly have a grip on math, and will not take math with any other teacher, cause the way he teaches is great
the proffesor's teaching style really worked for the way i learn, he used great examples and wanted everyone to pass his class.
Math was never my strongest subject, but professor Gerakios made is possible for me to understand this class. After every class he uploads the notes we took in class for his students to look back to which I found helpfully. He always has stories to tell which made the class more interesting and fun. I would definitely take another class with him.
When I send him an email he will respond quickly and he does lecture very well. I would definetly take him again. I realized towards the end of the semester that I didn't need this course so I withdrew from it.
Professor Gerakios is one of the most amazing professors. He is always there if you need help with homework and he is brilliant. Professor Gerakios is kind and caring. He cares about his students and he gives amazing lectures. He is a great mentor.
Awesome teacher, really helps you if you have any questions. Lectures are a little long winded but only because he goes into a lot of detail explaining each step which is very helpful
What a great teacher, fast answers via email, and always willing to go the extra mile to provide you with USEFUL resources!!!
It is more or less a online class with how little is really done in class.
Always gives his 110 percent every class !
Loved professor G. Hes a great teacher. Hes caring and is good at explaining things. Please take him. You wont regret it.
Professor Gerakios was amazing! He cares for each and every student and wants to see them pass. He breaks down every single step of each problem and makes it very understandable. Very funny and has plenty of dad jokes to entertain the class:) I would ABSOLUTELY recommend him! This was my first college math class, and Professor G made it amazing!
Awesome teacher breaks everything down even with different colors and uploads all the work so you can review after class.
Enjoyed the class.
He is an amazing professor, I have always struggled with passing my math classes but with him as my math teacher, I passed with an A.
This class was awesome for me! This teacher actually teaches you step by step how to do the work. He is very dedicated to your learning experience.
Good professor and makes the course fun. Takes time to explain problems.
Professor Gerakios is one of the best teachers I've ever had. Great guy, great teacher. Take him.
Someone recommended Prof G to me. It was the best advice I was given. Prof G rocks! After being out of high school for 40 years, he made math fun. I highly recommend this professor. I would take him again again in a heartbeat.
Aleks is tough and time consuming but it helped me get farther and understand more than I did in high school on the same subjects.
Theres no other math teacher like him. He cares for his students, and he will do anything to help you pass and move forward. Its not easy, you have to put in the work and show up to class. I promise, by taking Gerakios class you will learn and pass Algebra.
I'm convinced Gerakios is the best math teacher alive. If I had the choice, I would hire this man to teach me every level of math. His level of comprehending each topic is beyond anything I've seen in the past. He encourages you to work hard on challenging topics, and will talk to you after class whenever you want. You will get an A if you care.
Professor Gerakios is the most caring math professor I have ever had. He was my math professor for two semesters and I can truly say, I am going to miss being in his lectures. I struggled so much in math because I did not understand it. Professor Gerakios has changed the way I feel about math and helped me to become a better student.
Awesome-Awesome-Awesome.... Indeed, Professor Gerakios is an awesome Math instructor.. Anyone who needs a patient, caring, thorough platform to learn Math should enroll in his class. Professor Gerakios - thank you for your inspiration!
I took this class twice prior before taking the class with professor Gerakios. He responses to emails are usually the same day or the next day, when you ask him a question he gives you a detailed explanation. Make sure you dedicate the hours in Aleks, study, and ask questions if you need to. My final grade was a B :-)
He was amazing. Math is my weakest, yet he gave me the motivation and the push to fight through. Ill never forget him, and if you see his name and hes a professor for the class, by all means; choose him. He grade in individuality and he cares about each student and their progress. He goes the extra mile and talk to you with so much passion.
Took this online class during the summer. Midterm and final count heavy towards final grade. Studying is VERY important. Put in the work, easy A.
Great professor!
Amazing math teacher and professional. Follow syllabus and you cant go wrong! I had him for a pre-req. class long ago. Easy A and easy to learn. Now I have returned to school (10 years later) and I decided to sign up for another class of his. This time I took his online class. Got another A. Do the work, follow syllabus, no way you wont get an A
I have struggled with Math forever. I thought the Professor was awesome. very friendly and helpful. I would take him for Every Math class.
I had a great semester with Professor Gerakios! I took him through a 10-week summer term, so it was more advanced per se, but it is manageable if you put in the effort. He takes the time to go over several examples and problems found in homework/quizzes. Very helpful and caring! If I didn't have two jobs on top of this class, I could've gotten an A
This professor was very attentive and positive throughout the semester. Even when I was worried about my grade, he reassured me of ways to do well the rest of the time. Answers emails promptly which is always appreciated in my book. I would absolutely take this professor for any and all classes he offers.
Professor Gerakios was awesome! I was really concerned taking an online math class, but there was a lot of feedback and step by step instructions of what was expected from you. Participation is a MUST, but I would love to take this professor again! Would recommend to everyone!
Took this class over the summer. I was very nervous to take math online , but Professor Gerakios made me feel at ease with his kind heart and wonderful teaching abilities. He was always there to guide me and encourage me to continue! He is an amazing instructor and I would absolutely take him again!!!!
Wonderful instructor! Clear, concise, positive, responsive, supportive instructor. Easy access for communications. Show you're committed to the course, he'll support your success in time of need.
Outstanding teacher. Very patient. Takes time to work problems. Genuinely cares that students understand the material and do well. Took class over the summer and was worried about the fast pace and lack of time for lab/tutoring. Did well and learned a lot in class. This teacher made the difference.
I took this class because of the reviews on here and it did not disappoint. Good class. Took the class online and everything was pretty understandable.
Great teacher, awesome class! I took this course online and everything went well. with my bust schedule I emailed him several times about my concerns and he respond within that day. Very supportive teacher . Would definitely take him again in the future!!
I struggle with math horribly, I always have. While I ultimately ended up dropping this class I will be rescheduling it and will be 100% using Professor Gerakios again. This is hands down the best professor I have had. He has gone above and beyond to try to help, and I don't have enough character space to say how fantastic he is.
Awful. Does not teach.
He is a pretty good professor. He tends to over explain things, which can help a lot of people. He gives plenty of resources to help study for the midterm and final. His lectures are pretty long but if you take good notes they are helpful.
Great professor with very clear syllabus
I have taken this class 2 other times at different colleges and haven't even gotten close to a C before. This professor was amazing. He actually wants you to achieve your goal and also gives great feedback and when you ask him a question he will try his best to answer it! I will ALWAYS recommend him !!!
It was good to take this online class with professor Gerakios. He gives good feedback regarding to my assignments!
He was thorough. I took the class online so most of my work was through MML but he does provide his lecture notes from his face-to-face classes which helps when MML can only go so far.
I hate math, I just don't get it, and my slate is wiped clean after an hour of not thinking about it, but I passed with a B! He was very accessible and encouraging. He really wants you to succeed so as soon as you're starting to struggle or feel overwhelmed, email him! I did it and I passed. My class was online and I'm out of state. Take his class!
By far one of my favorite professors! Before this course, I was very bitter toward math, but he made every class fun and made sure everyone understood the material! He goes through each type of problem step-by-step. Be sure to take notes of each problem type so you can refer to it at home! Don't skip class, do your homework on time, and you'll pass
Show up or miss important notes, he gives greatly detailed notes. He makes sure you understand. And if you care, he cares.
He was very responsive to my inquiries and very quick to grade assignments. This helped us stay on track.
Very good teacher, who covers the material well and thoroughly
Professor Gerakios is wonderful. I took the online course & was pleasantly surprised with how accessible he made himself. The course itself is set up for you to succeed. The work is challenging, but the only way to fail is if you do not try. I chose this professor because of his outstanding reviews; he lived up to the hype!!
Amazing! He moves through material quickly, but checks in frequently to make sure nobody is left behind. He is always willing to explain things multiple different ways until it makes sense. You have to keep up with homework and attend class, but no more than any other math class. I was never good at math (C average) but got an A in his class.
Make sure you attend all classes, participate in class, have a good attitude and you will be rewarded. He cares about your grades.
This Professor is a great teacher. He meets you where you are and helps to bring you to where you need to be. The online Aleck program was really good. I really liked using that tool for math class.
Really helpful and obviously cares about his students. Helped me understand algebra after struggling with it through high school.
I have never had success in math. Professor Gerakios has a unique style that gave me inspiration and motivation in a way that exposed potential I never knew I had. He has a spirit that reflects his desire to see all of his students to gain substance. He is a superior Professor who cares and who's lessons cannot be erased from the blackboard of life
I really struggle in math and before the corona virus he made his self available for me to be able to come to his campus and personally receive help from him. Unfortunately corona virus happened and it really effected anyone being able to meet up but anytime i called and left a message on his phone he returned my call back. Was present and caring
I was nervous to take this class as I am not great at math. All the expectations and assignment due dates are clearly listed on his Syllabus. He gives encouraging feedback and offers final exam study sessions. I did well in the class and so will you if you just follow and keep up with what you need to do. I would recommend this professor to others
Awesome! He really encourages others! I would take him again, I have failed math twice but this go around I earned a C and could have possibly earned a better grade if it was not for slacking on my part. aleks due every week w/3-5 question concept check paper, no homework. Midterm/Exam. Be sure to turn in assignments no late work or extra credit.
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Great! Very helpful! Did every thing to make it possible to pass his class!!!! I will try to get him for all my future math classes!
Amazing Professor. I used to dislike Math and now have a solid foundation thanks to Dr. Gerakios.
Great professor, always wanting to help better our education!
Nice professor
It was easy at that start and it got harder towards the end but I really learned a lot of new things and it was great!
He goes above and beyond to a level that he simply doesn't have to do, but he chooses to go above what is required of him to help his students. I am only just starting college but he seems to be the only professor I have had that actually cares. I have special 504 accommodations and he really worked with me where as other profs weren't so kind.
Professor Gerakios deeply cares about your success! He takes the time to explain things step by step which always makes it very easy to follow! He is always more than happy to help you with whatever that you need. Math had always been my weakness for so many years but thanks to him, I was finally able to learn the basics!
Very good professor!! he made me really like my first college class
Great professor, always was understandable and willing to help.
Reach out and he will offer suggestions, more tips and ways to succeed (offers office hours). Couple lessons he will provide explanatory sheets for, I can say it is a major help I remembered a formula that I had not been able to catch on to with other classes and went into the midterm and final exam way more confidently and scored higher
Mr. Gerakios really does a wonderful job, he takes pleasure in teaching mathematics.
He's super chill :)
Professor is a great teacher and is understanding of any issues that may appear.
He is a nice teacher and he leaves really clear instructions on assignments and makes them easy to find.
Taking math online can be challenging, and I don't think Professor Gerakios does anything to make it either more or less difficult. You definitely have to take responsibility for reading through the textbook and practicing before homework assignments and quizzes/tests as it's not assigned. The exams are short so it's important to know everything.
Amazing!
Very sweet guy, he makes class not boring which is really nice.
Best Professor. He actually cares for his students and checks in on everyone to make sure that they understand. He Is always laughing and joking with his students and tells them that if they need anything he is always there for them. Very understanding and kind to others. I highly would recommend taking Mr Gerakios you will not be disappointed.
Taking his class made me feel like i understood math for the first time in my life and that i can pursue a major in science without the fear of mathematics. If math was more often taught with its meaning and consideration for the students like its taught by professor Gerakios no students would be anxious. I couldn't' recommend his class more.
Very positive and helpful. He cares about his students and is an overall wonderful person. He requires cameras to be on during zoom lectures. If you go to his class and pay attention, it will be an easy A. All your homework will be covered in class so why miss it? He makes solving math problems interesting with integrative learning and funny jokes
All I have to say, I am so grateful to have had Professor Gerakios for my first math class this year, he is very professional, caring and I can see he is an extraordinary human being. And also what I like about him, he will let you know if you need to do better and will help you get there. Excellent instructor.
Prof was great, lecture heavy but need that for math. Very caring and does what he can to make every student (the ones who actually care) be successful. Sense of humor as well. Give this man a raise! Keep doing your thing prof.
Prof. Gerakios is a caring and in depth man who not only cares about the grades of his students but also the home lives. he makes a math course very enjoyable and does not just spew words and then grade you based off of your retention of the information he actually explains and goes above and beyond with having a whole youtube that goes in depth.
He is such a kind person that truly cares about his students! Amazing teacher that all other teachers should strive to be like!
Hes for sure the best math teacher ive ever had, took it online and its math so obvously they'll be work to do but he definitely shows he cares and its pretty much open communication, I would def take for any other math courses going forward. 5 stars
There really isn't a better math professor.
I am originally from Poland, I came to the United States when I was 17 years old. I decided to go back to school when I turned 40. I was never good at math and I waited until almost the very end to take math classes, if I knew how amazing professor Gerakios is, I would sign up for math classes much sooner. He cares and wants students to succeed!
I have always struggled with math. I will admit, I was worried about this class. However, after meeting Prof Gerakios, I realized that I'd be okay. He is the most caring and respected prof that I've ever had. He will do anything to help you pass his class. He offers TONS of resources and cares about every single one of his students. I will miss him
He's an amazing teacher! He always makes sure his students succeed. He has great lectures and takes amazing notes that make each and every concept very comprehensible.
Such a great professor, would definitely take his class again! He is a very caring and respectful professor.
Very understanding if ever a authentic situation arises that may cause you a delay. Just be honest because life does happen, even if the syllabus sounds strict, But careful not to take advantage of anyone!
Prof. Gerakios is my favorite professor I have had yet at SPC. He makes class and math fun and truly cares about the well being of his students even outside of class. Summer classes were long but he really helped keep me engaged in math which is the hardest subject for me and helped me succeed. Prof. Gerakios made math fun and not seem so serious.
Professor G is funny, kind, and supportive. He explains the concepts very well, almost like math layman's terms. He's such an awesome professor that I want to take his next math class though it's not needed for the career path I'm on. He's definitely made my first semester in SPC a very positive experience. I hope my future teachers are like him.
Absolutely the most amazing and attentative professor making sure each student learns each assignment.
Awesome professor!
Professor Gerakios is amazing. He truly cares for his students well being inside class and outside class. He makes math fun and has a wonderful sense of humor. His grading criteria and expectations of you are very clear. I don't think I would've survived math without his class. Truly one of the kindest professors I have had at SPC.
One of the best, if not the best math teacher I've ever had. Math is my worst subject and this was my second time taking this class. He made everything so easy to understand and if you have any questions he would make sure you understand what you asked about before continuing. Goes above and beyond most professors. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Professor was great. Course was difficult for me, only because I haven't taken math in many years. He is there for his students whenever needed. He reminds you of assignments and deadlines. He was the best teacher !
Professor Gerakios really breaks down math, like REALLY breaks it down. He is helpful and is always available to talk. He does show up either a couple minutes late or right on time but he is very nice and his class was fun and easy. I would recommend anyone to take math with Professor Gerakios, I am going to miss this class.
Prof. Gerakios is a very kind and very funny professor. He is very thorough with doing math problems but during a 1hr 15 minute class, we would usually only finish 3-4 problems. I would often have to teach myself some of the parts of a chapter. There are only 8 modules but there are 11 tests including Midterm and Final.
Professor Gerakios is absolutely great! Although I took this class online he always responded and used his office hours to teach those who needed extra help. You really need to take notes and use all of the resources given even if you are already good at algebra, this will just ensure a way better grade. I highly recommend taking his class!
Very simple, yet you still learn what you need to. Responds quickly and grades fairly. 10/10 Awesome and respectable!!
Online class. Very structured and easy to follow
Assignments are due Sundays of every week or every 2 weeks. Very helpful for a busy schedule.
Genuinely nice prof. Cares about the learning will always send notes out after class and offers notes done by other students who are also willing to help.
Professor Gerakios is one of the best math teacher that I have ever had. I love the way he is not a traditional one. He is always ready for his lessons, always on time, and very respectful with the students. I was hoping that he will teach the next semester but unfortunately, he is not. Thank you so much for the time and for bein so caring with you
Asst. Professor Emmanuel Gerakios is without a doubt the best Mathematics instructor I have ever had. He is truly passionate about Mathematics as a subject as well as teaching it, which is a rare quality in a professor. If you are willing to learn, this is the person you should be taking your Maths courses with. You will not regret it!
Professor Gerakios was an amazing professor. As long as you communicated with him any situations that may have come up he is very understanding. The work load seems like it is a lot, but you have plenty of time to get the work done. He is by far one of the best Math professors and I will be taking his class in my next level of math.
He is a great Professor who truly cares about your success in class and at home doing homework/tests. Showing up is the key because his notes are best understood when he works them out in his lectures. For me simply reading the provided lecture notes wasn't as understandable without his context in class.
Great professor! Really nice energy and genuinely cares about his students and is willing to work with them through anything. You really have to try to fail this on purpose to not pass. Just do your work and you're golden!
This professor is patient and does his best to make sure everyone's is on the same page. Personally I'd say he is a fair grader and gives good lectures. Though he is takes a couple days to respond to emails. Communication and feed back between other students is encouraged. The class also has online homework that must be taken care of.
just make sure you dont go to far ahead and study for finals as they are a large portion of your grade
I really enjoyed having him as a professor, you can tell he really cares about his students and wants to help them. He gave us a list of assignments at the beginning of the semester with all the due dates and has all the lecture notes posted in case you miss a class. Just don't leave your work until the last minute.
I didn't enjoy this class all that much because he teaches math in a very convoluted way. There were times where he would make an easy one step process take 15 minutes because he would make a table involved in it somehow. I did alright in the class because My Math Lab taught it to me. Overall you would like this teacher if you need the step by step
although attendance is mandatory and counted towards your grade, he is lenient as long as you are participating and send emails regarding absences. He explains things thoroughly and responds within 2 days for emails. I would have signed up for his class for my current math class if he was available
He was a great professor and you can tell that he genuinely cares and wants nothing but success for all of his students, 100% recommend.
Professor Gerakios is just overall an amazing professor and knows how to connect with the students and make the class a whole lot better.
Honestly one of the best teachers I've had he is pretty funny and such a caring teacher. He Is always motivating us to do our best in his class and he gives great lectures step by step on solving problems.
Hes a great professor, hes very helpful and thorough when it comes to explaining how to do math problems.
I would rate 11/10 if I could!! Very helpful and responds fast.
Best professor I had.
I enjoyed my class!
Great professor! Very thorough but sometimes too much, to the point it's confusing. He will explain more after class if you ask. Lectures can be intense: sometimes only 3-4 problems worked through in one class. Enjoyable personality :) Unit tests can be hard to study for, midterm/final has practice tests that are the same with diff. numbers.
Mr. Gerakios was an amazing professor. He truly cares about his students and wants them to genuinely learn the material. There is a good amount of work, but it is not impossible to stay on top of. I would highly recommend his class to any entry level math student, and would love to take another one of his classes in the future.
He's very passionate about the course and wants his students to succeed. Although I never took advantage of it, he always stressed that anyone can stay after and he will help them understand what was covered in the lecture.
He was an amazing professor. Easy to understand,explain really good and he has always a good sense of humor, I never felt a time passing in his class Thank you professor for all your efforts And good luck for all your career
Excellent professor. I enjoyed the class.
Associate Professor Gerakios was great from start to finish. Very communicative, easy to reach if needed, very inspirational.
He is an amazing professor, he is good at explaining thing that are hard to understand. He is very caring towards his students and he is respected by all of the students. Has a good greeting criteria and it is completely clear with it. I would recommend to others students to have him as a professor, he 8 is very clear when teaching too.
This is the best math teacher, I have ever had!!!
Great teacher and his grading policy is good.
This was my first math class in about a year since attending college. Mr. Gerakios is very kind and very easy to communicate, but his class mainly was talking through the first 20 minutes of class and then we would go over 5-10 questions. You will need to go out your way and learn material on your own. My grade was a 79.2 passing.
This class was very well done. Easy to understand guidelines put out by the professor and really good videos for each of the subjects we were learning in that module. Would happily take another course with this professor.
Long homework assignments and quizzes for every chapter. This helped me make sure that I was prepared to take the two unit tests. There is also a lot of help that was available for both the midterm and final exams. There is also an off chance that the teacher will take off the lowest unit exam grade.
Lots of homework and quizzes. This helped make sure that I was prepared to take two-unit exams. The teacher also has lots of help available for the midterm and final exams. There is also a slim chance that the professor will drop the lowest unit exam grade. It is not done every time though.
Professor Gerakios is very thorough, he definitely knows his material and always offered help for specific lessons or questions. His classroom was a very comfortable and positive environment, you can tell he genuinely wants success for his students. I really liked MyMathLab compared to other forms of online math platforms.
I enjoyed taking this class and challenging myself. My professor did an excellent job.
awesome teacher
This professor is so far one of a kind that I have had the pleasure of taking his class. In this I mean that he genuinely cares about the students and pushes them to succeed. He takes the time to answer any and all questions and yet lets the students also know what is expected of them.
He was overall a great professor, sometimes might over explain things but if you struggle in math then its helpful, I did find myself to get a little bored in class at times. He does genuinely care about each of his students success and I would 100% recommend him. He offers more than enough for you to be successful in his class.
Very knowledgeable and caring professor!
I would absolutely take a math class with Professor Gerakios again. He is a very caring professor. He is kind, patient and responsive. He is always willing to help.
Dr. Gerakios is an excellent professor. He is very patient with his students.
very nice. grades homework in a timely matter. good teacher
He is a great professor and everyone will enjoy his course.
Very thorough and easy to understand. Great professor.
Great instructor. Really knows how to break down the topics in manageable chunks and provides plenty of feedback and guidance.
Super sweet and enjoyable teacher, if I could I would love to keep him as my professor for all my math classes.
Gerakios is a great professor that listens to each student and their individual needs don't hesitate to take him you won't regret it......
He is very helpful and clear with his lectures! Recommend this class
Great prof, very clear learning style and active during lecture. Would highly recommend.
As someone who never saw myself as being able to do well at math I had low expectations, I've never been happier to be wrong. Professor Gerakios blew all of my worries out of the water and helped me see I was a lot better at the subject than I was lead to believe. If you struggle with math he's the way to go. Math doesnt have to be hard.
Great professor! I took a summer semester which is fast paced, so being able to actually understand the work is due to professor Gerakios's extremely thorough lectures. The effort he puts out for his students to succeed is admirable, I recommend him to anyone that has to take anything he teaches.
Very caring and wants you to succeed!
It was amazing being in Prof. Gerakios class. I did live online. you got called on to make sure you were paying attention in class. He always answered questions, always made sure to go over whatever someone was struggling with first, and he was funny. he kept you engaged in class. If he wasn't in far from me I would take his class again.
I did live online for his lab class. He has very thorough lectures that were almost too thorough in my opinion. He likes to continue to teach past class as he usually spends 30 minutes on on problem and will go as far as to separate 4 into 2 times 2. Weekly assignments and uses honorlock. Attendance/participation is mandatory and graded.
I took him for an online/no-zoom class. There was a lot of work to do but he explains his expectations clearly and the ALEKS program was extremely easy to navigate, which made the work easier. Honorlocked mid-term and final, but have ample time to complete work. I would recommend taking him. I wish I took his class in person.
Take developmental math if its been awhile since you've been in school or need a high school refresh. The class has lots of assignments but its easy to follow. He uses the Alexs program. His lectures are extremely in depth. He is always available if you need help. He is a kind person as well.
He's a kind teacher. I did a dual course with Pre-Algebra Lab + Algebra since I had to get the Pre-Alg credit. It was thankfully easy compared to the Algebra class, so it was a nice break.
Your ability to get a clear understanding and the lecture notes can be printed out after class is over
Professor Gerakios has been the best Math instructor I have gotten the pleasure to participate in class.
Great at explaining every question in a way understandable to all. Very caring guy and funny too. It's a math course though so be prepared to study.
Professor Gerakios was awesome. Even though the math division did not allow for make ups or extra credit I was still able to pass with a C. Professor was caring and I am pretty sure if they had the opportunity would have allowed us to make up assignments. I would choose him again because he has a heart and cares. Awesome Professor.
He cares about all his students and was very helpful 24/7. Would definitely take him again!
Lovely teacher, cares for your grade. Great at explaining stuff
Professor Gerakios is really a great math professor. Algebra can be a real pain, especially when coming into it cold, but Mr. Gerakios made excellent use of class time to ensure that the content of the course was clear and easy to comprehend. 10/10 would take again.
He is very understanding and he helps you through everything if you need help!
The best professor you will ever have. He respects, cares, supports, motivates, appreciates his students and wants them all to do well. Gives great feedback and is always there if you need help. I am not the best in math but, if you put in the work and review his midterm and final reviews you should be fine. Take his class and you wont regret it.
A very caring teacher who would do anything to help a student! Focused on the individual students education and willing to help when, and where needed! All you have to do is ask, and you will be assisted! Would definitely take again!
Mr. Gerakios could teach a rock math.
Professor was caring but firm. I appreciate his optimism but cut throat approach. This was my first math class after almost 10 years out of school. His explanation style is thorough and concise. I appreciated you very much this semester. You set the bar high for my future math professors !
Professor Gerakios is fair and easily contacted if one has questions or are in need of help. He is clear with his expectations of completing your work on time. He is very fair.
This class online requires you to stay on top of your work, it was hard. If you don't have a full time job this may be easier for you but my point still stands. Most of this class is alot of online math modules! The modules help alot tho if you let it. Prof. Gerakios seems like a caring and vibrant personality over email if you have questions.
Very easy class, especially if you're very behind in math like I was. Professor Gerakios offers tutor hours incase you need the extra help. There isn't much homework, 8 modules and you have 2 weeks for each module. Each module includes learning math in ALEKS, ALEKS Quiz, Discussion, and a very easy written math assignment based on what you learned.
Professor Gerakios is one of the best professors I have had. He takes time to show every single step to a problem which although does take a lot of time, it really helps if you struggle with a problem. He is also very friendly and easy to reach. Would 100% recommend. Passing his class is no problem as long as you attend class and pay attention.
No complaints whatsoever! He is extremely clear on every assignment with details & due dates! Just enough homework to get you to understand material. Always answers questions well, never makes you feel stupid. Amazing techniques of explaining and helping to memorize formulas. Absolutely would take this professor again and you should too!! 11/10!!!
Professor Gerakios is an amazing math teacher! Very professional and is always there to help when needed. Highly recommend for taking math!
Best math Professor at SPC. Seriously if you struggle with math take his course. He is patient and wants his students to understand and learn the subject.
The best professors to have to teach
Aleks can be very tricky, just have to be sure to do your best and work ahead to not fall behind. Midterm and final is Honorlock so be sure to study study study and get your formulas down pack. midterm no calculator. Final only can use 6 function calculator only.
Professor Gerakios has clear outlines and a wonderful set up for the course. Its easy to manage and he is always accessible through email and gets back to you quickly. He also gives feedback to help on the upcoming material.
This was a very easy course. All you do is the math assigned, discussions, and pre-quiz check-up questions. All very easy and I was able to manage it all well.
Great teacher sends out emails to let you know when you are doing great in class or online.
Really cool professor, and pretty easy class as long as you do your work.
Great professor! I would recommend taking this professor.
Not much interaction with the prof, but if you email he is quick to reply and is helpful. Really easy class, everything is online and all resources are provided. Exam review is essentially the same as the actual exam, I would take this professor again if I could!
The professor is very easy and it's simple to pass the class if you get all your work done.
Very easy class and professor is an easy grader. 10/10! Would take him again!
Very encouraging, friendly and helpful
I failed this class originally, years ago with a different professor. This time I passed with a B! You just have to make sure you complete homework, use the online textbook or the information and examples provided by Prof. Gerakios if you get stuck, and complete the quiz for each assignment. Prof. Gerakios is very kind and helpful.
Professor Gerakios is amazing and truly cares about his students. Everything that was expected as a student in his class was explained in detail, and he was always responsive for any help that was needed. All of his lectures were also super funny and positive. Would totally recommend!
Professor G is awesome. I previously took this class in Fall 2021 and failed with a F. This time when I took it with Professor G, I got an A. His lectures are amazing. He works different problems formatted differently. He is always available for office hours. Take this Professor if you take this course at the Tarpon campus. You won't doubt it.
Awesome teacher who just wants his students to succeed in his course. Very accommodating and friendly!
he is very good
He was awesome!
Great professor. I struggle with math, specifically algebra. He made it easy to understand. The class has recorded tests where you must use your webcam. You still need to apply yourself to pass but it was much easier with a professor who really cares.
Professor Gerakios was extremely helpful and genuinely seemed to want his students to succeed in the class. I struggled with a particular portion of the class and we went out of his way to send me more lectures and information to help me!
Loved this class would definitely take again
He is one of a kind!! I never got to meet him, as I was a full online student, but he absolutely never failed to make me feel included, supported & cared for. I took this course previously & received a D. This time I got an A. Thank you, professor! Truly.
Great professor! He is very quick to respond and explain the work if you have any questions.
I thought this class was set up great. I really like the use of ALEAKS. I'm taking his Intermediate algebra class in the spring.
I promise you he might be one of the best teachers/professors I have ever had. He is so kind and caring. You can tell he loves his job and he cares about his students understanding the material. He will break everything down to you. His test reviews are amazing and he takes his time to film videos of himself solving questions from the review
I took Professor Gerakios' class for intermediate algebra. Math was always my hardest subject and I struggled in the beginning but he really helped me turn it around by taking the time to explain the little stuff and coming up with new ways to remember formulas and how to approach equations. I highly recommend his class
Seems to really want students to succeed which is a great motivator to pay attention to and complete coursework. Charismatic and capable instructor, very willing to help with understanding curriculum.
He's super nice and helpful if needed but I really didn't need much help, although it was on the table just in case!
Mr. Gerakios was a great professor who helped me to better understand Algebra!
very organized
He teaches well and efficiently but has a few unique methods that I had to learn but once I learned them it wasn't a bad class. Study a lot for units 6 and 5 though because the review time was short the homework and practice tests are a massive help in this class and will carry you.
Honestly, Professor Gerakios is very nice and teaches well. However, he does tend to go off-topic, particularly on strange topics. For example, one time he told the class that if your parents get mad at you for not taking out the trash, they do not love you. Honestly, I have no clue what that has to do with math but he is overall very good.
Professor Gerakios was a wonderful teacher. Although his lectures were a tad bit boring he always explained everything with detail showing every step. He did not give a lot of homework it was more of he gave a lot of questions but gave enough time to complete. Definitely recommend him.
Prof Gerakios is amazing! You can tell he genuinely cares about his students and their success in his class. I usually do pretty bad in math classes but his lectures helped me to easily grasp the concepts. I would 100% recommend taking his class!
His due dates are very reasonable!
So awesome!
This was the best teacher i have taken for this class. I previously took this class and failed. He made sure i knew the material every time i wrote him and asked a question. If you need this class please give him a try!
A great professor to have the course is straight forward and has clear expectations. All deadlines are set and wont change which is good to have so that you don't get the chance to procrastinate.
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Teacher is awesome take him for math, his examples and notes that he gives definitely help with the homework and quizzes and test. he grades Quickley and will even send you example problems if you need help. teacher made me like math again.
Truly cares about his students.
I didn't do well in this class due to other school work going on, which is my own fault. But he emailed me to let me know he pushed my grade as much as ethically possible and was very understanding. He let me know I was welcome to come by his class and receive help or advice if needed, and was respectful with my choices.
Professor Gerakios works hard at his job to make sure his students are successful. He is an open book type of professor which makes going to class better for students. Also, he gives great feedback to your questions and makes it clear what needs to be done and how. I would take another course of his and recommend him to other students.
Mr. Manuel Gerakios is an amazing professor. He is always willing to help. The class is not hard as long as you keep up with your work. Please don't hesitate to take him as your professor.
I like how we go over the homework questions in class and how we go over test reviews. I feel like the class overall was good and I was able to manage the work well because it wasn't excessive.
Amazing professor who cares about students success. I was out of the country for the last 2 weeks of class and he opened all remaining assignments early to accommodate. Attendance for zoom meetings is mandatory. All assignment due dates are given in advanced and reminders are given during class as well. 1-2 hw assignments weekly and only 2 tests.
He is lenient when it comes to late assignments just email him and he has clear expectations and due dates which I appreciate so I can plan accordingly and not have to worry about any sudden changes. He gives you plenty of time to complete your work and is once again super understanding when it comes to the student having a life outside of school.
I really enjoyed getting taught by Mr.Gerakios, he is very kind and he brings good feedback and help when I need it. He is very encouraging and teaches math in a way that is not too difficult to understand along with making easy steps to finish math problems. He is a great teacher and I would love to have him again if I could.
The professor's unresponsiveness hindered communication. While lecture notes were helpful, the online format proved challenging. The course was research-focused and test-heavy, relying on a difficult textbook. The structure and communication could have been improved to better support online learning, despite some positive aspects like clear notes.
Professor Gerakios was so great! He was super good at communicating and sending out good feedback and also reminding everyone of upcoming assignments. He wants all of his students to succeed and offers as much help as he can to help in doing so. Would 100% recommend taking a course with him.
He really wants his students to succeed. If you have any questions he will get back to you no matter how silly a question may seem. Always kind and considerate when answering as well!
Mr. Gerakios is a great instructor. He was clear and concise on what was required to pass the class. I highly recommend to try and get ahead as the learning load is a lot for the 8 week. Mr. Gerakios was available for any and every question that I had and offered resources that were very useful. Hopeful to take another course of his in the future.
Professor Gerakios provides every tool imaginable to ensure your successful completion of the course. He is very helpful and truly wishes to see his students do well. I really appreciate how communicative and supportive Professor Gerakios was throughout the semester. Highly recommended and would take again.
He is very caring and kind, I struggled with the course but he made sure to give me a plan for success and even dropped everyones lowest grades in each category in the gradebook on the very last day. Thank you professor Gerakios!
Was really nice and forgiving. Shows he cares for his students and there learning.
His class is pretty easy nothing crazy. Each week is one homework assignment which he does the questions with you in class and one quiz per week. 2 proctored tests and 1 proctored final exams. Funny and nice professor and not mean at all. He even dropped the lowest proctored test grade u had which are about 20-25% of your grade.
Great course! Just study hard!
excellent and attentive
Professor Gerakios is a caring instructor who makes the class manageable. Stay on top of the weekly assignments and use resources like the textbook and unstuckstudy ai for efficient study prep. Definitely recommend taking his course.
Very kind and welcoming. I loved emanuel gerakios class
By far the most caring professor I have ever had.
Professor Gerakios is a great person he cares for each and every individual person and wants to see us all succeed during each lecture he's very careful to make sure we are all in the same page and are working through it together
He is an amazing teacher and tries his best to ensure students succeed. I would take this class.
Make sure you do the homework and quizzes
Class was very easy, the teacher is kind and if there is a problem he is willing to help you out.
Great experience, easy to get in contact with when issues arose, very considerate of situations outside of students' control.
Great Professor! Nothing at all bad to say about him, he is very caring and considerate and easy to reach when in need of something, he is very understandable and was able to push back a due date for me (i emailed and asked him) when i had forgotten to do an assignment! I would totally recommend him!
This professor was one of the best math teachers I have ever had and I learned a lot of stuff that I never would have learned in another classroom. He cares very much and makes sure that everyone is comfortable and understands what he is teaching.
This class was extremely easy to navigate. Well organized and loved that you could do the test reviews as many times as you wanted to get comfortable before taking the proctored test. The professor was responsive when asking questions.
He is very nice and helpful when needed.
He is a great professor and gives great feedback!
He was easy to work with, and helped out as much as he could via a online course.
Take his class! He is absolutely caring and WANTS you to pass! This would have been my third time failing this course, and I passed with a C after only doing bare minimum (Juggled a lot of classes, and lots of family stuff, on top of being a mom) I will forever be thankful for him. Uses Aleks, which at first I thought I hated but was so helpful!
I took an online class but Professor Gerakios was available and very understanding. We went through 2 hurricanes back to back and he extended our deadlines. I would take his class again.
Great, funny teacher. After a bunch of pushbacks, he helped everyone with their grades. I would definitely take a course with him as the professor again. He was very understanding and a great professor.
lots of homework and there is a proctored quiz every week, midterm and final exam are proctored as well
Very energetic, super willing to work with students, lowkey a delightful person
I have never been a very good math student but Professor Gerakios pointed out great tools to use such as tutors. He truly cares about your success and making sure you pass if you put in the time and effort. Most math courses are going to be the same because of aleks blame the program if it leaves a sour taste not the professor.
great professor very helpful and always helped
Professor Gerakios was by far the best math professor I've ever had at SPC. Unfortunately, I had to retake intermediate algebra And luckily enough, I got Professor Gerakios and I wish I could've taken Every math course with him from the start. He is an amazing math instructor and his lectures were very thorough, detailed and Made learning easier.
I enjoyed this professors class.
He is amazing and very helpful
very good professor
Great Professor, he's very lenient. CHOOSE THIS GUY
Professor Gerakios was an amazing professor. I will definitely be taking him again in my next semester. 10/10 recommend!!!
This professor was very helpful and always was willing to explain . While making sure we understood the course material. I would definitely take this professor again.
I truly enjoyed Professor Gerakios class. He has a unique way of teaching and explaining things thing in a way that is easy to understand.
I was never into algebra, but Professor Gerakios made it easy and interesting. He explained concepts clearly, was always respectful and encouraging, and created a positive learning environment. He genuinely cared about his students' success. I'm really glad I took his class—highly recommend him!
Professor was super nice and always responded with care and consideration. Definitely one of the best professors I've had.
Professor Gerakios was professional and very informative with due dates and gave fair warning for deadlines on assignments. Very easy class to navigate especially being all online!
Enthusiastic about helping, clearly loves what he does, but very online (ALEKS) heavy and attendance is a big thing.
I took this course over the summer and loved it. He is very caring and generous with how he offers assistance to students. Topics are explained in many different ways to help everyone grasp them. He is very straightforward and kind. Take this professor for intermediate algebra!!!
Professor Gerakios' communicates clearly, responds to questions quickly, and provides detailed feedback that helps you grow. The course was well-organized, and his dedication to student success was clear from day one. I highly recommend taking this class with Professor Gerakios if you want to feel supported and confident in learning math!
Very fair and communicative!
I highly recommend Professor Gerakios. He baby steps writing out every problem, with everything being color coded, making it hard to get lost. This was the best Math teacher I've ever had. In the past I've struggled with this subject, but he made everything so clear. I've never left a Math class being so confident in my abilities until now.
Professor Garakios was perfect for me on this online class. Math is not my favorite subject, but his lesson plans and course work made it less challenging to perform. He was always available for feedback even though it was an online course.
this professor was super cool
Professor Gerakios was helpful and willing to double check exam questions when I had an problem with one of the answers. I would definitely take another class with him in the future.
great teacher would take again
Professor Manuel Gerakios was my first math professor I am by far grateful. I had the opportunity to be in his class; he cares very deeply for his students, and you can tell he loves what he does. He's also a very good mentor as well and a very down-to-earth man, very respectable to say the least. I think many professors should learn from him!
Prof. Gerakios is very kind and respectful, but his ways of teaching were not for me. For anyone who needs more hands-on learning and fast paced lectures might not enjoy this class. While not a criticism, he would sometimes spend an entire class period on two problems which did not help me learn. He is also VERY strict on paying attention.
He is a good professor but I didn't enjoy the class and his way of assigning work. 100% of the work I did was online which really doesn't feel like an in-person class, while his lectures were great I didn't feel the need to listen as I feel I could just do the online work in class during lecture. The final exam even being online just feels... wrong
He explains problems the class percentage struggles with clarifying how to solve each problem with color coating. His class made me which helped algebra basics more, especially with showing how to solve math problems I previously struggled on. All assignments will be online including tests.
Really liked this professor. Although I am a more hands on learner, I really understood this class. He uses ALEKS for homework and tests and it explains each chapter really well. All of the chapter quizzes and the exams are online. There is no midterm. Professor Gerakios seems like he genuinely cares about his students and enjoys teaching.
Good guy, willing to help people out and making sure you don't fail
Easy course, Easy professor, I had no problems throughout the semester.
Professor Gerakios was easy to speak with, answered questions quickly, and was very helpful. Assignments were done through Aleks and had 3 proctored tests. I enjoyed that he did not make it necessary to hit a certain amount of hours a week in Aleks and he gave us a lot of time to complete each module in the 16 week course.
Super nice teacher. It is nice to see when they care about their jobs and want to see their students do well!
Takes special care in each and every student, providing all the tools necessary for success!
He is a great professor who really cares about his students. The class is hard, but he explains things well and helps you understand.
He was awesome and very attentive!
I took the online option for this course because of scheduling conflicts and it was ultimately a good decision, I would however recommend that if you are not a self directed learner and struggle to learn without a lecture too take this class in person, I've heard from other students taking this class in person that he goes into good detail for work
The class can be difficult at times but if you put in the work, you will pass and Professor Gerakios is always willing to help! He genuinely cares about his students and is not like any other ordinary educator. I highly recommend taking him for your math courses. The course structure and set-up is straightforward and easy to follow.
Very good professor, cares about you and your grade. Work is manageable and tests are reasonable. I would take this class again, I have never struggled or stressed about it once!
Great teacher. He gives you extra tips and tricks to help you remember certain topics. He is really nice and the way he teaches makes the information easy to understand. He doesn't make math boring.
he is a really good professor highly recommend everything went smoothly.
The professor was very clear on how the class worked really aleks heavy and all test are proctored but not the quizzes. He always sent weekly check in and was very good with grading! Would def take he's class again
I really appreciate him. He's an amazing professor
Mr. Gerakios is a wonderful, caring professor who is well-rounded in teaching techniques for students to thoroughly understand Algebra. I highly recommend taking him for Intermediate Algebra as he inspires you to get ahead in math and follow the career you want by completing this credit.
Professor Gerakios had very good lectures and would explain the topics thoroughly
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