Great teacher. Teaches without notes..she knows it all and provides insight to causes of various topics. She will take a student's question, answer it completely and tie it back into the topic being covered. Exams are fair, all essay, but grades for content more that for style. I give her an A+++

LEctures are very interesting. She is really smart. SHe should be teaching at an Ivy League COllege. Tests are long but if you study you will get an A or high B. I will recommend her.

Plain and simple...she needs every little detail on her essays...and therefore...u'll never get a 100.

Hands down the best instructor I've ever had!!! Amazed she's instructing at a community college. Can tell history like it's a story with out any notes, very personable and fair. She reminds me of Ms. Who from a Wrinkle in Time. Worlds best story teller!!! Highly recommended!!!

Great story-teller and teacher. If you're a good note taker then you will get an A. Take LOTS of good notes, all the quizzes and exams are based from it.

tests are kind of hard but if you study you will do fine. go to class. be prepared to take LOTS of notes. she is always willing to help though. 3 tests and a couple quizzes. not bad at all!

I think she was my favorite teacher at Nova. It is not only easy to do well in her class but she makes History fun. I didn't think that was possible before I took her. She is simply a GREAT teacher.

I also find it amazing that she's teaching at a community college. Simply an amazing teacher. Knows her subject so well, she doesn't need notes. Speaking of notes - TAKE LOTS OF THEM! STUDY THEM! And you'll be fine.

she is a good teacher, if u participate she will like you rite away, take notes and read what she tells you then u will be fine, study from the syllabus! EASY A!! sumtimes she talks alot which gets boring and we hve to write it cuz it will be added to our tests :|

she is great .she knows what she is talking about she doen't need any notes.but if u want to pass u have to take notes ans notes and more notes and study really hard for her test ,they are really hardddddddddd.and she never gives homework!!!!!!

I've taken a lot of classes with her. She's one of my favorite teachers. Yes, she expects you to know the significance of everything. She *doesn't* make you memorize dates, just the *order* of events. She's a story teller. Heavy note-taking classes, but they're totally enjoyable.

Very animated

Best teacher I ever had. She teaches Wes Civn like a story tale. She is able to captivate all her students with her stories and before class everyone anxiously waits for her. You will need to take a lot of notes, you can't miss a class because you will miss out on a lot - but you won't want to miss any classes! I got an A & never opened the book***

One of the most interesting profs I've ever had. Lots of note taking and essays tests. Especially liked the special projects that threaded thru the course. Made research more fun and gave fodder to fill the tests. She's walked the places of which she teaches. Made it more interesting. Great Honor's class!

Soooo many notes but such a great teacher! My class didn't have a book so everything was based on student presentations and her lecture which consisted of A LOT of stories (which were really interesting ^_^) so whatever you do DO NOT MISS CLASS!

I loved her class! I wish I was in it again! She is a story teller, but, it was great to hear from a prof that has been to the places she teaches. loved the take home final and the student projects to teach, instead of her just talkin. didn't need the book and missed a lot of class due to skippin but still passed w/ a B!!

Terrific teacher. Take her women in american history class! This class changed my life.

She taught this class wonderfully. She made Women in Am History even more interesting then it already is and got you involved in learning about it.

She knows her stuff! Her exams are essays but if you take notes and pay attention you will be fine.

She's a very good teacher. Probably the best teacher at NOVA. It's true, she does teach West. Civ like a story and it's fun. BUT, her tests are pretty hard. 10 things you have to give significance for (sort of like short essay), 1 long essay researched by you, and in the end 2 essays on given topic. Pretty hard, take notes, study, you'll get an A.

amazing woman, the smartest person I've ever met. the tests and essays were difficult, but she made it so interesting that it's easy to do well. all you need to do is listen intently and actually research your topics for your essays and you'll do great!

Wonderful teacher and very funny!!!!!!!!!!!! Know what she's talking about and makes you enjoy the class. RECOMMENDED.

Incredibly knowledgeable about her subject, clear, and fair. This class is highly reccomended for those who can sit and listen to a lecturer. The class is pure lecture, but she's easy to follow. :::TAKE LOTS OF NOTES:::

She is possibly the best teacher I have ever had. She really made me learn the information and drilled it into my head. If there a mother goose of history she is it. Allow half the class dropped out those who made it through I know at lest for my class everyone enjoyed it. For me I not only liked Mrs. Zimmerman but fell in love with history because

Very helpful and interesting professor; her hearing is failing her and she gets names of students mixed up; she might be somewhat dyslexic in lecture, switching names with others. You just need your concentration and pen handy. Tests are on notes, but if you're a good writer you can get away with showing off independent research for brownie points.

HARD! Her lectures are easy to follow, & extremely interesting. I learned alot & remember most of it. Attendence is optional but if you miss class, you miss notes & her tests are all essay & based on those notes. She gives you copies of all previous tests as guidelines, & no papers are assigned! She is a very nice lady & she really knows her stuff.

Prof Zimmerman knows everything there is to know about Women in World History. Very interesting lectures! Tests are take-home essays & you have to give two oral presentations on historic women. Challenging but worth it - if the topic interests you at all, she is a great teacher.

This is the coolest woman in the world. She's 67! and still on-the-ball. I honestly believe she can tell the future of the world with all of her knowledge of the past. Just closely observe her point of view and write what she wants to read (TAKE GOOD NOTES & ONLY STUDY THAT) and you WILL get an A, thats what i did! Thanks Zimmerman!

Great TEacher.. she knows her stuff! just take notes and study the studt gudie and ull get good grades still heavn't done with the class but shes a great teacher just study ur pre test examples if u take her u know what i mean.

The best History teacher known to man. I've never liked History before but Ms. Zimmerman makes it fun and interesting. She's not like the usual History teacher who just teaches,she tells everything like a story. She's not an easy A but if you want to learn, take her, take good notes and study just that and never forget the significances I love her!

good teacher and so much knowledge. ull learn a lot.exam is not bad,she gives study guide which is based on her lacture.

Great teacher, No use for textbooks, NO attendance policy, NO homework. Tests are NOT multiple choice, if you like to study at the last min and guess on tests....DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Tests are hard as hell but she does have GREAT study guides for each tests....study them and you will NOT fail. I failed every test but studied for final and gotta

Excellent professor. Extremely knowledgeable and gives interesting lectures. Tests are difficutl- essays and the identification a definition of significance of people and events. Attendance not required, but short answer quizzes are given most weeks. If you miss the lectures, you will most likely have trouble on the tests.

Prof Zimmerman taught a very good interesting class. Most everything tested was from the lecture. She was pleasant,friendly and an expert on the subject, and helpful if you attended regularly and took good notes. I can't imagine anyone not getting a good grade otherwise. I learned a great deal of interesting things I never knew about history.

NOT easy A but she teaches history like a story as it is happening right now.(NOT broing).her tests are ALL essays.u really have to explain the meaning of everything to get a good grade.u gotta take notes urslef.7 pop quizes from her notes,dropes the lowest two, and 3 tests including da final. no attendance policy.the book is useless.DONT BUY IT.

Tests are hard but she does have GREAT study guides for each tests study them and you will NOT fail.She teaches her lectures like she was storytelling.

Mrs. Zimmerman is the greatest! Not the easiest, but if you pay attention, take notes, and study, you'll pass. She tells history as if it were a story, and makes it very interesting.

She is tough becuase she knows so much and expects you to actually learn. But she's real fun and jokes on historical facts alot.

She is tough becuase she knows so much and expects you to actually learn. But she's real fun and jokes on historical facts alot.

Bring a recorder to class, keep it on the whole time, take the recorder home and translate notes and you're good to go. Stimulating lectures.

I took History of England with Professor Zimmerman in Spring 2006. At first, the class seemed easy with her storytelling of kings of England. The very first paper I wrote, I got a D and she blamed me for plagiarism which is kinda true cause I didn't know how to write the paper. I went to her and she helped me and even suggested I drop the class if

Don't take her class. The lectures are soooo boring!! The tests are extremely hard and insane!! You have to write everything that she says in order to do good on the tests. My hand went numb every class!! She was helful though. She also rarely every uses the text book.

Took her my first semster of college in Fall '06. She was great at lecturing but it was helpful to use a recorder. Doesn't go by the book. Gave 8 quizzes, 3 exams, and a final. All material was from lecture and gave practice exams. The exams were essay and were a little hard. If you take good notes and study you will get at least a B.

The class is not hard, but you do have to study. Theres notes every class so if you never come to class then you'll fail! 3 tests, 7 pop quizzes but she drops the 2 lowest ones. She even gives you tests from other semesters so you can use it as a study guide. The one downside is she lectures all class long, which is extremely boring!!!!

VERY nice but NOT eays. from the start od the class till the end she teaches and you have to take notes yourself (which can be hard sometimes bc she doesnt talk slow...she jus talks about history like a story). she has pop quizes so have to be prepared everyclass. and her test are essay question so you really need to KNOW everything.

Doesn't follow an outline, which made taking notes difficult. Tests are essays, and some questions are on material not covered in class that you're expected to read at home. Her voice is a little grating.

DO NOT take this class EVERRR!!! She was very unclear...and the studying was INSANE!! She gave you study guides for the test but the essays on the test could be any of the 45 that were on all the study guides. Also be prepared for your hand to fall off from all the note taking...you have to write the WHOLE class!! not recommended at ALL!

Not an easy teacher, but you will learn A LOT! Take notes religiously, make notecards, and study for the tests. I got an A, but it was definitely not easy. If you're not good at note-taking or essay tests, do NOT take this class! Tough professor, but she will make you actually like history.

IF YOU REALLY WANT TO LEARN AND HAVE A PASSION FOR HISTORY: TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!... She is extremely knowledgeable and relates historic event to modern times. NOT AN EASY CLASS. Tests are hard if you don't put in the time to study. She gives you examples of prior exams. They can give you an idea of what to expect.Stick to your notes to get an A.

Best history teacher I have ever had. Super interesting and knows what she is talking about. Yeah she is hard but if you take notes and study an A is very possible. Her notes are not on the board, she just talks at you so if you are good at taking notes I highly recommend this class. You won't regret it.

Her essay tests are difficult, but she gives you the knowledge to get an A, attend all classes, you'll be spoon fed the information. I got an A, but it took some time and a lot of effort. If you have some common sense, you'll know what to write down for you notes and what not to. This is because she has a lot of side commentary on the topics.

History 101-102, You have to go to every class and have to take notes for most things she says. Class ends early by 15 mins. The tests are all essay question style but its better than multiple choice. SHe wants to know you understand what she says not just memorize and repeat on the exam. There is not a research paper just the bibilography.

I took her Honors class and she was an excelent teacher. she knows what she talks about and makes history like a story. However, u gotta take a looooot of notes and the tests are really hard (essay questions). Quizzes every week help u keep up.Take her but study!

Mrs Zimmerman is an excellent professor. She is extremely knowledgeble , she doesn't need any kind of material to teach after, because she has all the knowledge in her head. She presents the material in a really interesting way , like a story. She understands it , loves it, clearly presents it, so she expects you to understand it too.

Dr. Zimmerman was the BEST teacher I have had at NOVA and Mason. She is so interesting and I enjoyed going to this class. Her tests are not super easy but if you go to class and pay attention then you will do fine. I never used the book but I studied the notes often. She is very smart and holds your attention the entire class. A+

she's very nice and very helpfull and she knows aloooot but her exams are hard she gives 7 quizzes and drops the lowest 2 each quiz is define plus gives the significance and thas 20% of the grade then 2 exams 25% each 10 define questions and 2 essay qestions and the final is 30% and its 10 define questions and 3 eassay questions

Excellent professor, very clear lectures. All the tests and quizzes are essay and they usually cover what she talked about in lecture. If you want to do well in the class, take good lecture notes and pay attention.

This professor's course is highly engaging, despite the fact that one may not be particularly interested in History--she is a great story-teller and has extensive knowledge on the subject. Fair grader. Take her class, and you will not be disappointed.

took her for western civ. I dropped out bc I didn't undertand her teaching style. It was all talk. boring. only sometimes would she put ONE word on the board, and her handwriting is not that great! She is very helpful when asking a question and will discuss certain topics. Don't take her if you need notes to learn.

She is by far the best professor at this school!! If you don't like to take notes, DO NOT take her. Her tests may be a little difficult but the way she teaches makes it.. personable, in a weird way. I took 101 and 102, you will learn more in one semester than you have your entire life

She's a good teacher but be prepared to study study study! She's tough! You HAVE to be a really good note taker in order to do well. Her lectures are usually interesting and fun. There are only 2 exams and a final and 7 short quizzes so there isn't much room for screw ups and she doesn't offer extra credit. But overall, It's a good class,

If you want a slack class this isnt for you. Her lectures, although boring at times, can be rather stimulating as well. Usually I don't get disinterested until the end of class, because her method of lecturing is intriguing.

It's story time every class with Zimmerman. We just need hot chocolate and a bonfire to make it complete. The class is story-based, so take notes and bring a recorder if you're not the best at note-taking. She also provides all previously given exams with the syllabus so expectations are crystal from the start. Zimmerman illuminates history.

If you're not a good student, become one. She's a good teacher. Note taking is a must. You won't do well if you haven't finished ESL. Tests are very English heavy. As a teacher, she's brilliant and she's very helpful if you take the time to ask questions.

Probably the best teacher I've ever had, but you can't slack in her class! I brought a recorder and re-took all my notes again later. She very knowledgeable in her field so you can ask her anything. Don't miss a day or you miss valuable notes. The tests are hard and specific, so know the material well. Great teacher though :)

Great teacher! You feel like you are taken on a journey through time in her class. She makes the learning fun, and you are hearing a story, which I find helpful. You will NEED to take notes, and study off her guide sheets.

You need to attend lecture and be prepared to write non-stop.She rarely writes on the board and she speaks with no notes,so she knows her material.All her exams are essays and material from the book is rarely used.There is a research paper due at the end of the semester. Her knowledge and teaching style made the class interesting.

Awesome professor! You must attend class though, if you don't you are screwed as she only talks, so you must write fast. She gives samples of her previous tests from years, so the tests are very similar to it. She is a interesting person to listen to as she knows what she is talking about. She is flexible as well

Awesome professor but don't think that means you can be a slacker because in this class it won't fly at all. If you don't write that fast bring a recorder and pay close attention. She is very flexible and extremely knowledgeable in her field. Overall read your material on the syllabus I do it after lectures it helps more that way.

Although she knows the material covered in the class it is almost impossible to pass her class(majority of whole class is failing. Tests are not based on what she lectures, past test examples or the book. If you answer a question correct on the test she will mark it wrong anyway due to "lack of depth". AVOID THIS CLASS!She really needs to retire!!!

People who don't do too well in her class are only that way because they don't study. I read the entire history book - from chapter 1 until 24 (had HIS 101 and 102 with her) - and it made the class a much better experience. If you don't do well with her, you're just lazy - sorry to say.

Recommendation: take her honors; it makes the tests easier. You merely write a paper for every test, and this means you do not have to do the Bibliographic section of the test. This will save you time and your hand. She gives everyone a copy of old tests and if you know everything on those then you will pass the tests. On tests more is better.

Ms. Zimmerman is the best professor. She knows what she is talking about and she is hilarious in class. Take your notes, show up to class, and study. Incredible teacher!

Amazing lecturer. Broad depth of knowledge. Honors was easier, imo, b/c you just write a paper. You have to attend class and take notes, or else you won't make it.

Warning: she might not satisfy your visual needs. And has to be ready to write 2 to 3 pages notes per class. Her lecture is great though. Interesting stuff even if you are not history person. Missing class is critical b/c most quiz and test are based on her lecture!

Ms. Zimmerman's a great lady and a great teacher, first and foremost. She gives a syllabus that has tests she's given in the past which are extremely similar to those you'll be taking. Homework assignments mainly involve reading the book. Tests are essay tests, which are hard on the hand, but so long as you've studied, they're a piece of cake.

Probably the 2nd best History prof. I've taken at NVCC. Use of text as a back up to her lectures; there are three tests and all essay. She lectures by "story telling" on the topic and is full of knowledge - no powerpoint or visuals - just lectures. Syllabus will include examples of previous tests as study guides. Take good notes and you'll do fine.

Professor Zimmerman is probably one of the best HIS teachers that i've had at NVCC. Be prepared to take tons of notes though, because she teaches mainly through lectures. No powerpoints, no handouts. You come to class and its story time. Three essay exams, but if you look on the syllabus she has examples of previous exams which help a lot.

Mrs. Zimmerman is a great professor. She gives only lectures which is like story time. Be prepared to take lots of notes. There are 3 exams all essays, and 7 pop quizzes. you really do have to study and go over the notes and book and you will do find.