3.0

Mary-Erin Crook

English - Pasadena City College

3.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
53%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

53%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

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1

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What Students Say

She is very strict, but you will learn something

ESL33A - 4.0 rating

I didn't learn anything from her

ESL33A - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
D (3)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(3)C(0)D(8)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 21 reported grades
A: 6
D: 3
B: 3
D+: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Gives good feedback (6)
Tough grader (4)
So many papers (3)
Get ready to read (3)
Amazing lectures (2)
Caring (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
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Reviews (89)
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ESL33A
May 30, 2003

No Comments

4.0
3.0
ESL33B
Jun 16, 2003

No Comments

4.0
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ESL33B
Oct 26, 2003

she's a nice person

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ESL33A
Feb 11, 2004

nice lady. but she is very hard. even the best students in the class didn't get an A from her. I don't know whether there is anyone get an A.

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ESL122
Mar 23, 2004

nice!!!!

3.0
4.0
ESL122
May 31, 2004

Sometimes she is nice,but she is SO MEAN and RELLY REALLY RUDE!!.

5.0
1.0
ESL122
Jun 1, 2004

Nice teacher!!!!

5.0
1.0
ESL
Jun 11, 2004

easy.

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3.0
ENG33B
Aug 6, 2004

She makes you feel bad about yourself. Not recommended

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ESL33B
Aug 31, 2004

sometimes she got issues for no reasons. and kind of mean. NOT recommend. she really do make u feel bad.

5.0
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ESL122
Dec 7, 2004

She is a very nice, helpful and patient teacher. If you are taking her class, go see her in her office as much as you can. She likes that as most teachers do.

1.0
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ESL122
Feb 17, 2005

very lazy to corroect mistake of homework and exam. she is very helpless when students need her, and she never trust her students. if you want to learn English well, don't take her class.

1.0
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ESL122
May 9, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ESL122
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 28, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ESL122
Aug 31, 2005

no word to her!bad

2.0
5.0
ESL33B
Nov 6, 2005

Don't take her!!

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5.0
ESL33B
Dec 9, 2005

WORST TEACHER EVER! DONT TAKE HER. WORSE INSTRUCTOR IN THE ENTIRE GALAXY THERE ARE MORE THAN 60% FAILING HER CLASSES THAN PASSING.

2.0
5.0
ESL33B
Dec 9, 2005

Don't take her class!! She is a difficlut teacher!

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ESL33A
Mar 1, 2006

She is quite a good teacher. I like her lessons.

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ESL33A
Mar 12, 2006

She is good =P

5.0
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ESL33A
May 1, 2006

I think she is a very nice and helpful teacher. I took her esl 33a in year 2003, and I have learned a lot. I had good time.we had a wonderful field trip that fall. it is very wonderful experience. she always help you if you need her.

2.0
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ESL33A
Jun 10, 2006

she doesn't want to give you a good grade.. most people got Cs or Ds. she will give you a lot of stuff such as 6 essays, journal and homework for every class. if you want take her class, it is hard for you to get A. On Final exam(essay) many students didn't attent a class. they gave up her class. save money. if you wanna take 33A twice, take her

4.0
2.0
ESL33A
Jun 18, 2006

No Comments

5.0
4.0
33A
Jul 12, 2006

I just took her class in spring. She's tough teacher but you'll learn sth from her. She always help student out if she/he doesnt understand. Lots of work to do in her class but that will prepare you to 33B. Take her if u really wanna learn English not because of A.

5.0
2.0
ESL122
Nov 15, 2006

I like her,because she really is a good teacher in my opinion.shi is warm-hearted and kind.she always willing to give helping hand to her student not only in the class but also is the daily life.I am taking ESL122 now and I really learned a lot.

4.0
1.0
ESL33A
Nov 17, 2006

very good teacher and very nice lady!!! take her!!!

5.0
1.0
ESL33A
Nov 25, 2006

very very good teacher as long as u learn everything from her!!!

4.0
1.0
ESL33A
Feb 16, 2007

Ms. Crook is really hot and helpful teacher. I satisfy to get B in her class.

2.0
5.0
ESL122
Feb 23, 2007

it is hard to pass her class. she gave a lot of quizes and never went through it. finally, you realized you learned nothing.

1.0
5.0
ESL33B
May 21, 2007

SHE IS KILLER

1.0
5.0
ESL6062
May 30, 2007

too hard. the way she grade the assay is incomprehensible. most people in my class got C or D. and her research paper is hard. she want you to have the source to proof what ever you write, even the very common idea which you don't know how to proof. and you will fail if you don't do that.

3.0
5.0
ESL33B
Jun 28, 2007

Just one word to describe: hard!I really had never been so frustrated on English before! It's hard for me to get her point,and she is very picky on some thing when writing essays, without it you won't get better than c.

2.0
5.0
ESL33A
Nov 7, 2007

Don't ever try to take this professor!She is a killer!She is the worst teacher in PCC!If you fail the first essay in her class, you will never get a higher grade than D+ You have to study a book which usually 1a teacher use, but nothing help with your knowledge. Only thing you can learn from it, what is a peach!Dontwaste yourtime,money and life!

3.0
4.0
ESL33A
Nov 19, 2007

It a hard class to pass,

1.0
5.0
ESL33A
Dec 3, 2007

a super hard teacher. grade essay unfaily inequitable. don't reust her students. she is the worst esl teacher in PCC. strongly don't recommend this class. don't waste your time.

2.0
2.0
ESL132
Dec 7, 2007

I don't know how she teaches in transferable ESL classes, but my class wasn't hard. The problem was her class was so boring! She just went through our homework during the most of class time, and she can't stand students who ask questions. I wasted my time and money.

3.0
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ESL33A
Dec 10, 2007

Honestly Ms. Crook is a nice person, she never get mad. The class is difficult to pass. If you struggle with your writing and grammar you will not pass.

3.0
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ESL0
Dec 22, 2007

i passed her class, BUT... its not easy..at the beginin is easy but get harder and HARDER after a while and her grade system gets a lot more harsh.. a lot of homework and attendance is prior.. SHE IS NICE, BUT she always think she is right.. you know.. professors think they are superior as a human, we are all humans beings.. wtf! peace

3.0
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ESL33A
Feb 26, 2008

If you were on level 33A and still struggle with your writing and grammar. You will not pass her class. That the bottom line. This class is not nearly to get an A.

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ESL33A
Jun 4, 2008

Super hard professor! Not recommend you take her class.Not easy to get "C" on the Essay.Strict person at PCC. Don't waste your money and time.

4.0
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ESL33A
Jun 28, 2008

Mrs. Crook is nice but sometimes annoying.. I think her class is EASY and I got an A. Most students passed as a C b/c they got lower grades on their essays. They might blame her teaching style but i think it doesnt matter if you PUT SOME EFFORT in her class to get an A. Total 6 Essays including 1 research paper. Recommend her class to take.

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ESL33A
Oct 28, 2008

never ever take it.

3.0
4.0
ESL33A
Feb 12, 2009

She's a nice person, but it's hard to get A in her class.

2.0
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ESL33A
Mar 9, 2009

Her appearance is totally farmerish like a 70s. But she is stuck up. She is pretend to be she knows everything about ENG but she doesn't teach how to writing in class,and corrected home work only. but she is expecting good essay from student. she is ridicuous!!!

2.0
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ESL33A
Mar 14, 2009

She may wanna be ENG 1A professor. she is too demaning. hello Ms Crook~ Ur class is just ESL... WE ARE NOT NATIVES! what do u expect??? if you wanna keep teaching as instructor atleast try to something for student! other professors are trying to help and give pass grade. I shouldn't have taken this class... I'm totally regreating!!!

2.0
4.0
ESL33A
Apr 1, 2009

I can't understand her personality. I think she doesn't want to give a good grade. there's no extra point or partial credit for exam and essay. how she become college esl instructor??? she's not deserve it.

3.0
5.0
ESL33A
May 22, 2009

She is very picky. u have to describe every single detail in essay. Affordable home work.

5.0
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ESL33A
Jun 16, 2009

If you make it non-credit, it will not be hard to pass. BUT YOU COULD REALLY LEARN IN HER CLASS! Make sure to follow exactly what she want in essays, come to her office hours, and let her see your effort. Then you will be fine.

3.0
3.0
ESL33A
Jun 18, 2009

SHe was a nice lady, but the way she explained in the lecture was hard to follow. If you select pass/no pass you'll be fine.

2.0
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ESL33A
Jul 11, 2009

If u wanna take her class, u must be show up in class on time and u must stop by restroom to finish u re business before the class. She does't like that students go to restroom during the class. Also, don't even think about using or texting a cell in class. U will be dropped. She is very pickiy and conservative. Remember!show her to your efforts.

3.0
3.0
ESL33A
Jul 11, 2009

Total 5 essays. These essays topics are based on destination(reading book) And be prepared!!! u will be told writing first essay in first class. She not grade but still important. Topic is sort of why or what is eng related with u. Hopefully it helps my advice for u guys.

4.0
1.0
ESL33B
Jul 15, 2010

Mrs Crook is very nice lady, i took her ESL33B last semester. Even though i took pass no pass, got pass with grade B+. She is very helpful. Take her class, you will learn a lot

5.0
2.0
ESL33A
Jul 10, 2011

I love her. she's a wonderful teacher. about 5 essays and some quizzes in the whole semester + lots of hw. however, it's reasonable & you can handle them. she's fun and cares for her students. strongly recommend

4.0
3.0
ESL33A
Jul 10, 2011

She always comes in the classroom with a smile on her face.However,you will be disappointed if you think her class is easy to pass just because of her niceness.you have to work hard in order to get what you deserve.Nevertheless,I still recommended Mrs crook.Once you get a good grade from her,You will feel fulfilled.Her class is very helpful.

5.0
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ESL33B
Aug 29, 2011

She is a very nice teacher! Even though the class is not easy, you will learn a lot with her. She really cares about her students and is really well-organised.

4.0
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ESL432
Oct 21, 2011

It is difficult to get an A in the class.Most people in my class always get a C even D.she is very strict.

5.0
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THREE132
Nov 29, 2012

She is verrrrrrrrrrrrry nice teacher.She also very helpful.Every ESL student should take this class .You would not regreat.

1.0
5.0
ESL
May 8, 2013

She grades low and requires high, but she teach few. You learn everything base on your self-sudy but her class. If you wanna get C or D, she is your best choice. good luck!

2.0
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ESL33A
Aug 28, 2013

Took her class, and feel I learned nothing.Wrote a lot essays, but my writing wasn't improved any bit. OK, I got an A, but didn't feel it was easy to get A from her. Her class was a waste of time. U will have to spend 18 hours in the ESL center to do some activities besides doing HW. A LOT OF WORK, BUT LEARNED NOTHING!

3.0
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33A
Jun 27, 2014

She is helpful but its very hard to pass her class. She explains the homework in class. Her test are hard. She is very picky. I did fine in her class but its very hard to get a good grade with her even if you study. I don't recommend her. She is very strict!!!

2.0
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33A
Jun 27, 2014

Very hard class. Don't take this class if you want good grades.

2.0
5.0
33A
Jul 2, 2014

Don't take her class. Her class is very hard.

2.0
5.0
ESL33A
Oct 29, 2014

I didn't learn anything from her. She always talks about something else in class. The grade......I have to say just change to PNP or u are going to take 33A again.

1.0
5.0
33A
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2014

Don't take her class. She has a lot of homework ,and you won't learn anything from her class.

1.0
5.0
ESL 33A
Grade: D
Oct 24, 2015

IF you get D in first essay, so D will be your grades in next essay and whole class until it ends. She puts you into the mist and confuses you by the way she grades your essay. Never take her class. you will never pass it, or maybe you will, it is your luck guys, not else. I take her class and now I know that it is better when i study by myself.

5.0
1.0
ESL33A
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2016

Serious ,strict but nice

5.0
3.0
ESL33A
Grade: B
Feb 8, 2016

Fairly, i have gotten 2 D for first two essays. But then I figured it out that is my problems. Don't think you can get A when you lack the knowledge man. Mrs. Crook is really care about you all f u ask her questions. After reviewing grammar and my lack of knowledge, I have better grades, and I think it's fair. Take this class good for u

5.0
1.0
ESL33A
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2016

I took 33A and it was amazing! She helped me a lot. She doesn't give a lot of test . You have homework but she doesn't collect the homework. Ask her for help and she will give you all the help you need. Take her!

5.0
1.0
33A
Grade: B+
Mar 15, 2016

Always have homework but she helps a lot. Tells you what is in the quiz.

5.0
1.0
33A
Grade: B
Mar 15, 2016

Easy! Take her class. Work in class and you will pass. Not a lot of homework.

5.0
2.0
33A
Mar 15, 2016

Easy!

5.0
1.0
33A
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2016

She is amazing. I learned a lot from her. I took her for 33A and all her work helped me in 33B while other students were having a hard time. Do the work and you will learn a lot.

1.0
3.0
ESL122
Grade: D+
Jun 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

don't chose her class. If your writing is very very good. She has too much homework but it only 5 percents. She valued student's writing skill, if your grade under C+, you have to rewrite and maybe you can't pass the Final. She is picky,too. :(

5.0
4.0
ESL132
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2016
Would take again

She's the best teacher I've met. You can learn a lot if you do what she ask you do. I've improved a lot. I'm so lucky to take her class. If you just want to get better grade , don't take her. You can get a good grade only by hard work. Her class is well organized .

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ESL132
Grade: A+
Dec 31, 2016
Would take again

She is a great professor. You can learn a lot. There will not be a lot of homework. Total 4 tests which are not hard at all. Just take her, you can get a good grade and learn a lot!!!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
3.0
2.0
ESL33A
Grade: B
Jan 1, 2017
Would take again

I got all A's on my writing but still passed with a B just because i didn't take 1 test. She is very unorganized and she doesn't explains clearly. Her class is not very too hard.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ESL33A
Grade: D
Jul 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Can not be late, can not go to the toilet during the class, it is cruel. You have to write an essay according to her request, otherwise, you will get a very low score. It's hard to get A in her class.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
1.0
ESL33A
Aug 9, 2017
Would take again

She is very strict, but you will learn something. Barely no homework. Quizzes for vocabulary in the reading book and chapter tests for the grammar staff. You will get nearly full credits if you review the knowledge. When coming to essays, just follow her instructions, and you will be fine. Overall it is not hard to pass her class. Recommended!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
33A
Jun 6, 2018
Would take again

She is a good professor. She cares for her students. gives a lot of homework, but homework is always related to tests/essays. do your homework - tests and essay should be easy. The only negative point, unorganized. Long time for correcting things, mix up dates and assignments and is often not clear how she wants things. but would take her again.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
1.0
3.0
33A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If your grammar is not good, do not choose her class, she explains the problem is not clear, never give students good grades, difficult teachers

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
33A
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Don take her class.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
33A
Grade: D
May 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Non-Organized everything, you can't passing this class. If you really want to get A in this class, then DO NOT CHOOSING THIS CLASS.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ESL33A
Grade: D+
Jun 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If anyone really wants to pass or least getting a good grade, then DO NOT take this class.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ESL33A
Grade: A
Sep 5, 2019
Would take again

I really like Professor Crook. She is helping students to get ready for the other classes. And she gonna tell you good ways for reading and studying. I enjoyed following her to read a book, very interesting. If you really want to learn something, not just pass, choose her! We need to prepare to compete with native students. Dont miss a good teacher

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
ESL33B
Nov 20, 2019
Would take again

Trying to do best can pass and get an A is not a dream!

Respected
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
ENGL001A
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2021
Would take again

Professor Crook instilled in me the work ethic to make writing a fun challenge. I underestimated how much I was planning to write in this class but the assignments and essays, on top of the reading, gave me the confidence that I could handle it. She was always quick to answer back with positive feedback and took the time to leave helpful critiques.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
ENGL001A
Dec 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Don't take this class. Legit did not learn anything. Harder grader, and did not tell you where you could improve.

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENGL001A
Jan 10, 2022
Would take again

Shes organized, youll always know your current grade

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
ESL122
Grade: D+
May 20, 2022

I think she need to happy life and not too much strict for students.

So many papers
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
D (3)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(3)C(0)D(8)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 21 reported grades
A: 6
D: 3
B: 3
D+: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Gives good feedback (6)
Tough grader (4)
So many papers (3)
Get ready to read (3)
Amazing lectures (2)
Caring (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.20 avg change
Sep
Nov
Jan
Dec
Jan
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

THREE132

5.0

(1)

ESL132

4.0

(3)

ESL432

4.0

(1)

ENGL001A

4.0

(3)

ESL33A

3.3

(39)
+8 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ESL6062

5.0

ESL 33A

5.0

ESL432

4.0

THREE132

4.0

ENGL001A

4.0

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