4.2

Micheal Renehan

English - Moraine Valley Community College

4.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
93
Reviews
4.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

97%

Would Retake

93

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
93 total ratings

5

67

4

6

3

4

2

4

1

12

What Students Say

very good at helping students

IEL096 - 5.0 rating

Good class, lots of activities out of class too for students who want to present at conferences and workshops

IEL096 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

73%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 36 grades
Most common grades:
A (16)
B (8)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(10)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(6)
Based on 36 reported grades
A: 16
B: 8
A-: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (17)
Gives good feedback (11)
Online Savvy (6)
Respected (5)
Inspirational (5)
Lots of homework (5)
Participation matters (5)
Hilarious (4)
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Reviews (92)
5.0
3.0
IEL
Apr 27, 2005

He is a great teacher.He really wants you to learn something from his class, and it's very helpful.

1.0
5.0
IEL
Apr 27, 2005

He's not a very good teacher. His lectures weren't helpful. He's a very hard teacher too. He's always in a hurry and insists that you come to his office.

5.0
4.0
IEL084
May 4, 2005

He is a good teacher. He tris to make all topicks cleer and interesting. He use many visual aids. You will never slip in his class. His ideas makes you to memorize most of the amterial.

5.0
3.0
IEL096
May 9, 2005

He is a good teacher.He helps u alot to be more better in english and he ha alot of fun stuff.HE is a good teacher

2.0
5.0
IELP
Jul 19, 2005

He is enjoy to fail student! He might be a good teacher for some student. But he fail too much students.

5.0
3.0
IEL
Aug 2, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
IEL096
Aug 3, 2005

Michael is the best teacher I have ever had. He uses Blackboard and many Internet activities that make the class fun and interesting. I learned a lot in that class.

5.0
3.0
IEL
Sep 18, 2005

Nice and helpful. One of my favorite professors.

4.0
5.0
IELP
Dec 14, 2005

Michale is a very strict teacher, but this is the only way to really learn english.He uses a variety of tools to make his lectures up to date.I mentally enjoyed classes I took with him.I passed his class with B, but after that I could be proud that I got an A form COM103 and 101.thanks for everything!

1.0
5.0
COM101
Jan 21, 2006

This is the worst teacher in Moraine Valley. He is very unclear about his subjects. He is a very unhelpful teacher as well, expecting you to know something that he has never teached before. He believes everyone should know everything that he does. A person who is full of himself that should get off his high horse and actually start teaching.

1.0
5.0
IELP
Apr 27, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
IEL096
May 8, 2006

he is the best teacher in the IEL program

5.0
3.0
IELGRAMMAR
May 20, 2006

He is one of the best instructors in Moraine Valley!He really cares about his students and he is doing everything to help..I just finished my grammar class with him and I will retake the same instructor...he is just the best....

1.0
5.0
IELP3
Jun 29, 2006

No Comments

1.0
1.0
GRAMM0076
Aug 23, 2006

He is the worst teacher that i have ever take the class very funn but he didnt know to explain it

1.0
4.0
REA086
Nov 30, 2006

he is cool,but dont know how to teach.

1.0
4.0
IEL0960
Mar 3, 2007

He is the very hard to understand espacaily for international sutdents, i dont recommend him at all .hard test dont know how to communicate with students.

3.0
3.0
IELP095
Apr 11, 2007

cute but don't take him if you really need to study English - you can take his class for fun

2.0
5.0
IELP086
Jul 30, 2007

It's so hard. Don't take his class.

4.0
4.0
IEL096
Aug 6, 2007

I think that he is a very good teacher. If u study u will good. His classes are interesting and fun! U will neVER bored in his class. If he see u working, he will put u a very good grade. I think that his classes are very necessary to improve English skills because u need to work a lot during his class. Take him if u like challange :)

2.0
5.0
IELP096
Sep 28, 2007

He has big ego. His class is too difficult. He does not really care about his students. Never at his office hours

5.0
2.0
IELP096
Nov 4, 2007

For me he is one of the best teachers. He uses many different methods to make classes more interesting and fun. However, he is a little crazy about computers ;)

5.0
1.0
IELP096
Nov 16, 2007

I like his way of teaching, even if he doesn't keep the syllabus and is a little disorganized. But his classes are more fun than many others.

1.0
5.0
IEL084
Nov 7, 2008

No comment

1.0
5.0
IEL096
Dec 13, 2008

no good

1.0
5.0
IEL096
Dec 13, 2008

He is not good... I never want take his class again.

4.0
3.0
IEL096
Aug 21, 2009

I like him, but if you need a teacher rather than a friend, do not take his class. Mike is nice and supportive (if he is in the mood). But he is also so lost in his own syllabus? and he irritates easily when he comes to class unprepared, which is often. Sorry, Mike.

3.0
4.0
IELP096
Mar 5, 2010

Michael is knowledgeable. He is smart and knows his subject. His biggest problem is that he is SO full of himself. It can be rude at times and childish.

5.0
3.0
IEL004
Aug 23, 2010

You can actually learn something in this class. He is my favorite teacher.

5.0
3.0
IEL086
Aug 23, 2010

Good online class. Enjoyable

5.0
4.0
IELP096
Aug 24, 2010

class was difficult but interesting. I got "B"

5.0
1.0
IEL074
Aug 24, 2010

Good at explaining grammars and students. I will take reading with Mr. Mike this semester.

5.0
4.0
IEL096
Aug 30, 2010

His classes always fill up first. He is good teacher and he let me in his class even when it full.

5.0
3.0
IEL074
Sep 1, 2010

Fun class and you learn a lot. Will take again next semester

5.0
3.0
IEL074
Sep 13, 2010

Good teacher. Prepared and happy to be in class.

5.0
5.0
IEL074
Nov 30, 2010

Fun class. We listened to American music, watched movie clips and did a lot of stuff with computers. It was fun. Students who don't try could not pass. Some students don't like that burt to me it is fair. He has a lot of good mood so that is good too.

5.0
4.0
IEL096
Dec 12, 2010

Mr Renehan won a teaching award. He is really good but don't take him if you don't want to study. It is hard- but fun too. Register early or you won't get in his classes

5.0
3.0
IEL062
Dec 15, 2010

before his class I was afraid to speak to Americans but now I feel good living here. It was a hard class but he was nice and always made it fun. I am really glad I took with him

5.0
4.0
IEL096
Dec 23, 2010

i took him for reading. He is really funny and kind to students. I wish he will teach writing next semester but he doesn't. i don't know about hot, but he cute! Don't take him if you don't like study or computers

5.0
5.0
IEL074
Dec 27, 2010

Grammar class with Mr. Renehan is good if you want to learn. But you have to be on-time and he doesn't take late work. I can't understand the grammar from the book but he explains it so I can figure it out. I want him to teach the next level but he doesn't. His class is not boring. I like that! He met with me in office hours when I had problems.

5.0
5.0
IEL074
Jan 28, 2011

Works hard in class and cares about the students. Lots of video clips and unexpected jokes make it fun. He REALLY can explain grammar. Wish he'd teach the next level but he stops at L2, why?

5.0
3.0
IEL074
Mar 16, 2011

I learn a lot and it is fun. Good class if you like group work and an excellent teacher

5.0
1.0
IEL074
May 20, 2011

We had a great semester with awesome projects and activities. Grammar class is fun with Mr. Michael

5.0
2.0
IEL096
Nov 12, 2011

Best teacher I've ever had. Fun class and I learned a lot. I feel better about my writing ability. Not hot, but cute for sure.

5.0
3.0
IEL074
Apr 12, 2012

He helps me a lot. Fun class but hard too, especially at the end. Everything is actively not just listening

5.0
1.0
IEL086
Apr 13, 2012

Online class was very good. I could travel and enjoy my summer and still take my writing class. Teacher makes class funny.

4.0
1.0
SPEEC4831
May 4, 2012

He is very good teacher. He help me alot I took the first class with him which speech. He encourage me a lot and I took a good grade with him. I like his personality although he is sometimes mad but I love him because he is very organize and he like every thing to be the best.

5.0
1.0
IEL074
Aug 12, 2012

His class is fun and he is very organized

5.0
3.0
IEL096
Feb 11, 2013

Good class, lots of activities out of class too for students who want to present at conferences and workshops.

5.0
3.0
IEL084
Grade: A-
Aug 16, 2013

I liked his class a lot. I was always busy and never bored.

5.0
1.0
COM101
Nov 3, 2013

Mr r is cool. He let me rewrite papers when I was having a hard time with my personal life. He does't know how much I appreciate that

5.0
3.0
IEL084
Dec 10, 2013

My favorite teacher. I learned a lot from him and the class was fun and interesting. I would like to take him again

5.0
2.0
COM101
Jan 4, 2014

I had him the only semester he taught com101 and he was hands down one of the best teachers I ever had. Super nice guy and was very helpful. I wish I could take him again.. He is very understanding and gives us a heads up when papers are due and if we received a bad grade he gives you an opportunity to make it up. Best teacher take him!

5.0
3.0
IEL096
Grade: B
May 6, 2014

very good at helping students. My favorite.

5.0
1.0
IEL074
Grade: B
May 12, 2014

I could finished 074 and 076 in one semester in grammar. He works hard for student to not wasting their time. Will take in writing.

5.0
1.0
IEL086
Grade: B-
Jul 26, 2014

Online was my favorite class at moraine. Teacher is vey good Because he give us a learning assistant. It is like two teachers. And if you have problem you can go to tutoring cuz they all know his class and will help. Don't take if you lazy. Face to face is more esay

5.0
3.0
096
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2014

Interesting class

2.0
4.0
IEL096
Dec 23, 2014

do not take his class. confussing and unhelpful

5.0
1.0
IEL096
Jun 1, 2015

best teacher.

5.0
1.0
IEL076
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2015

I took grammar 3 over the summer, and you all know that grammar 3 is challenging, but if you study and pay attention you will do fine. Best advices, do and read the exercises in the book, review everyday, and watch Mr. Renehan's videos. His videos are very helpful. I still watch them until now even though I am done with grammar! :-)

3.0
4.0
IEL096
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2015

He is nice, but his class is really hard if you are not ready to study hard, you could not take this class. Maybe you won't pass this class.

5.0
1.0
IEL096
Dec 13, 2015

I took all IEL level three courses with Mr. R. So if you are looking for a professor who will definitely prepare you for COM 101, you should take courses with Mr. R. He is very knowledgeable, and has the ability to change students to the best in everything. He is the best among all IEL professors! I am very grateful that I was taught by him.

5.0
3.0
IEL076
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2017
Would take again

I feel much better about writing now.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
IEL096
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

he gives you lots of work to do, and basically there're just easy to do. if you do them all, you should get an easy A. He's funny and easy going. He does listen to your suggestions and he's trying to make the classroom all work together. The best professor in MVCC

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
IEL096
Grade: A
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Great professor!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
IEL0960
Grade: A
May 31, 2018
Would take again

He is a wonderful teacher

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
IEL062
Nov 22, 2018
Would take again

His class is not boring. I like him.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
IEL086
Grade: B
Jul 21, 2019
Would take again

I love my writing class with Mr. Michel.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
IEL086
Grade: A
May 27, 2021
Would take again

My English writing is much better after this class. I don't feel nervous anymore about writing.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
IEL074
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2021
Would take again

Good class for me. Thank you Mr Michael!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
IEL086
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2021
Would take again

He let me turn things in late a lot. hahaha thanks Mr. R!

Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
IEL086
Grade: A
Oct 19, 2021
Would take again

Learned a lot

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
IEL062
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2021
Would take again

Class is fun with Mr. Michael

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
IEL086
Grade: B
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

Good class

Caring
1.0
1.0
IEL096
Grade: F
Dec 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dont try to take any class with him unprofessional he dont care about his students

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
IEL086
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Let me redo assignments several assignments after I was sick. Thank you mr Michel

5.0
2.0
IEL074
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

Grammar class was easy. Lots of pretests so the final tests are easy.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
IEL
Grade: A
May 12, 2022
Would take again

I will never forget this class. It was funny but hard sometimes. He give a lot of help to me so i can learn,

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
IEL
Grade: B+
Jul 27, 2022
Would take again

I would like to take another class with him

Get ready to read
Group projects
Respected
5.0
3.0
IEL086
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2022
Would take again

The online class was so easy. Just do your work and you will pass. After the tests you have to work with tutors to correct your paper so you do better next time. I like that the best about the class. Mr. Michael he always gave me extra time when I needed it.

Lots of homework
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
IEL096
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2022
Would take again

I took the class with Mr. michael and I have to say it was my very favorite class. The readings were very interesting and the class was fun. I improved my writing a lot in this class. I did not expect that in reading class.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
IEL096
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

My reading is really good now because of this class. He is always there to help students and even has extra classes after for anyone who wants to learn.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
IEL086
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2023
Would take again

Good class for me

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
IEL096
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

I like study with Mister Michael. He work hard and caring for students.

Get ready to read
Caring
4.0
3.0
IEL086
Grade: B
Aug 3, 2023
Would take again

I like the online with mr. michal. I can do work at home and traveling too. I will take COM 101 in fall!

Lots of homework
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
IEL086
Grade: B+
Nov 1, 2023
Would take again

My writing improved a lot in this class. It was good for me.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
IEL
Grade: B-
Nov 6, 2023
Would take again

Not easy but I am learning a lot. This class does not waste my time. I pay a lot of money, so I want the good teacher. Not just good grade.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
IEL021
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

One of the best professors you will ever meet, especially if you truly want to learn and not just earn credits.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
IEL
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2025
Would take again

He gives the homework everyday from Mon-Thurs in online class and requires you to read all his lecture. It's all in the book and easy to get the information. Only 3 or 4 writing test in testing center. Easy to get a grade A.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
IEL021
Grade: A-
Oct 7, 2025
Would take again

my favorite!

Participation matters
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
IEL021
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2025
Would take again

Amazing professor! He cares about his students

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
IEL
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

his very good

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

73%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 36 grades
Most common grades:
A (16)
B (8)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(10)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(6)
Based on 36 reported grades
A: 16
B: 8
A-: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (17)
Gives good feedback (11)
Online Savvy (6)
Respected (5)
Inspirational (5)
Lots of homework (5)
Participation matters (5)
Hilarious (4)
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.38 avg change
Nov
Dec
Apr
Oct
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

IELGRAMMAR

5.0

(1)

IEL004

5.0

(1)

IEL062

5.0

(3)

096

5.0

(1)

IEL076

5.0

(2)
+16 more courses
Difficulty by Course

IELP

5.0

IELP3

5.0

IELP086

5.0

REA086

4.0

IEL084

3.8

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