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A very good, but very hard teacher. Is very helpful and passionate about English but grades tough. If you want to slide by don't take this class, only for those fully prepared to commit themselves to the work.

the readings were very different from other english classes taken. she gave a lot of feedback on writing and i feel that i improved my writing skills. i thought the class was interesting and not so boring...

She is a very good teacher. I learned alot in her class and we had some great discussions. She is a relatively difficult grader but I improved as the semerster went on. she is extremely unforgiving when it comes absences and late work no matter the circumastances

I Loved her class, such intelligent insight and subject matter. She is very quick and smart and has a great sense of humor that really makes the class intresting. My favorite english teacher at the city college!

Shes real chill. I personally didn't like the material she taught so much but I ended up liking the class a lot. She is very nice and interested in her work.

She is super nice and easy going. I learned a lot while being in her class and she seems to really care about her students.

Very thought provoking class. She grades fairly. On the first day I was really worried that the class would be too hard for me, but I worked hard and finished with an A. Take Her!

she is so sweet! take this class you will love it! it is not hard either

Nice teacher, but be preapred to do all of the work. I did everything for an A, but still got a B. She is helpful and nice, but even one absence will hurt you and grades essays hard. good teacher, but have heard easier 111 classes

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SHE IS VERY NICE AND LIKES GOOD JOBS. GIRLS ARE SENSITIVES WHILE MEN DON'T CARE IF SHE'S HONEST TO ASK YOU REWRITE A PAPER

I love Dr. Menendez! I had her for eng 110 and I LOVED going to her class! everytime we had a paper due I would go in and have her check it out and give her feedback and she was so helpful! the research paper that we did at the end of the sem had the same protocol. i think she is a great teacher, cant wait to have her for American lit!

She tough, but she def. wants her students prepared from college writing classes. I loved going to her classes, she expects a lot, but gives back a lot to the students who are taking the class seriously. I can't say anything bad about her because she is what got me to write "A" papers for Eng 110/111.

i've read other comments and yes she is a tough grader but she is helpful if you see her during office hours. The readings make you think and it seems like that's what she is looking for...people to think! If you want to learn something take her...if not then don't.

She's a very nice woman with a lot to say, but she grades EXTREMELY difficultly. If you are not willing to go to every class and put your BEST effort forth in your essays and journal entries then do not take this class. I worked my ass off, and pulled through with a B.

Melissa is a nice teacher and excelent person

I love to Melissa, she's amazing as a teacher and as a person

She is an extremely smart teacher and a very fair grader. The grade you get on your paper reflects how much time and effort you put into it. She can tell the difference between the people who half ass everything and the people who actually put in the time and effort for a good grade. She's not the easiest teacher because she grades fair...Go figure

Great professor and extremely smart. If you actually put in the time and effort you will be awarded appropriately :)

Extremely smart teacher who knows what she's doing. She is a very fair grader and if you actually put the time and effort in she will award you the right grade. However, she knows the difference between those of you who half ass everything and those who don't, so don't be surprised if you get a bad grade because you didnt put in the time and effort

She is a hard teacher, so be prepared to dedicate a lot of your time to her class. I spent many hours on her essays/research papers and I usually got 'B's. I found this class challenging, and although the professor is a tough grader, she was quite helpful and nice. Just remember, you must be devoted.

Great teacher who knows what she is doing and really wants to get all of her students to a college level of writing. If you don't care about improving your writing then don't take english with her. If you are willing to work hard and put in a lot of time and effort like I did tho to truly improve your writing, you will be awarded with an A like me

Menendez' classes require a lot of effor. I took her for ENG 110/120 as well as for ENG 111. Absences hurt your grade a lot, and she doesn't accept late work, no excuses. She is thorough and clear, and also extremely helpful, but you've got to be willing to go to her for help!! She is passionate, and overall a wonderful person, but def. not easy!!

Professor Menendez is a really nice lady. She is willing to help if you talk with her. Really easy class. I enjoyed it. I go to UCSB, but I decided to take this class at SBCC to save some money! Highly recommend her. Take her!

Great teacher willing to help at any time! had 3 papers but if you put some effort into the class they are pretty easy. would highly recommend her class!

Dr. Menendez is tough but you learn how to write research papers if you stick with the course. If you want easy A don't take her class. If you don't want to attend class don't take her class.

Professor Menendez is a GOOD teacher. For all of you who are saying that she is too hard and grades against you, you must not write effectively. I took her in the summer, and had homework about everyday. Was it hard? No. The stories were very interesting and the quizzes are easy if you use common sense. Got an A in her class. Gives 5 percent EC!

I just took her in summer and I didn't think there were any favorites in the class. She learns everyone's name by the second class. She expects students to do the work... that may be a hard grader to some but a fair grader to others.

Honestly, I really like her. She has a fun personality, smiles and laughs a lot. I have to admit Dr. Menendez is a hard grader, but that encouraged me to be a better writer and I saw myself improve. You can't just expect an easy A. American Lit was difficult compared to English 111, I took over the summer, but I personally liked the readings.

Menendez was a great professor! I would highly recommend taking this course, yes she is a tough grader, but she truly cares about her students.

She is such a great teacher. Everybody is saying that she is hard on students but I do not think so. We need teachers like her to really improve our writing skills. She wants you to succeed and if you show her your motivation, she will help you so much. One of the best teachers I had so far.

Professor Menendez is a great professor! Class discussions were helpful and fun; her class was a lot of work and stressful at times, but she does make you a better writer. I got a C on my first essay and an A on my last. Go to her office hours if you are struggling. She is very helpful

I took Dr. Menendez's class the fall semester of 2016. She is extremely caring, and proactive about getting you the best possible grade she can. If theres anything you need, ASK, she will do her very best to help you understand anything and everything better. I received a B only because I didn't try my best at the beginning of the semester.

A lot of writing and reading to be done in her class, but as long as you can follow the prompt and use quote sandwiches you'll be fine.

Honestly at first I was intimidated by the class focus being Oppression and Social Justice but actually this turned out to be the most refreshing and relevant class I've taken so far. As long as you read the material you will get 100% on the quizzes each time. Menendez cares bout your development! Only the lazy student complain about this class.

To earn an A in this class, you have to actually work for it and not expect it to be handed to you. This class is an easy A as long as you do the readings and pay attention, if you're a big procrastinator don't take this. Menendez is amazing and even if you turn something in late, she's very understanding and does her best to make class exciting.

Dr. Menendez was by far one of the best professors I have ever had the pleasure of having. She shows genuine concern for her students and is always laughing which brightens up her lectures. She does give A LOT of reading, but when it comes to papers she is very clear on what is expected and gives amazing feedback.

Dr. Menendez is an amazing prof. However, if you don't like English, don't take her class. I'm an English major and her class was a great experience. She gives really good feedback on papers and you only write two. The readings were manageable and interesting and she gives great analysis on them. Super personable and very knowledgeable.

While she was a tough grader, she made it obvious what was expected of you.

She is an amazing professor, participation + questions will help your grade, has some extra credit, you have some essays(on novels or some topic) and IF YOU READ YOU WILL PASS! You have short articles you read then a quiz on them which is easy. She is very helpful, humorous, and easy to contact with questions. **participation helps!!

Mrs. Mendez is awesome! she will make you work and get you engaged. I really enjoyed what we discussed and the assignments we had. The end of the semester gets a bit crazy however she is very realistic and understanding. If you are looking to slack off do not take her, if you want to learn she is the one.

This is my last semester with her, i wish she could be my teacher for every class! She truly is the best and cares about her students. she makes time for you and wants you to pass. you do write essays but the books she chooses are amazing even to someone who hates reading. TAKE HER FOR ENG110&111! go to class and thatll boost ur grade. lots of EC!!

Lots of reading and notes due every class. Not many papers to write, just one group project at the end of the semester. Not difficult material, just takes time and is very centered on social justice. Participating in class discussion will boost your grade. Good class, but the workload is tedious though not hard.