4.7

Nancy Bertoglio

English - American River College

4.7
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
92%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

92%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

Professor Nancy Bertoglio, is the best professor ever

ENGRD116 - 5.0 rating

The BEST professor for English reading

ENG310 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

14%

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A+ (12)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 37 reported grades
A: 14
A+: 12
B+: 3
Not sure yet: 3
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Get ready to read (10)
Lots of homework (10)
Caring (9)
Clear grading criteria (9)
Tough grader (7)
Participation matters (6)
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Reviews (84)
5.0
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ENGRD310
Apr 27, 2005

Really nice teacher, explains stuff very well

3.0
2.0
ENGRD310
Aug 29, 2005

No Comments

3.0
1.0
ENGRD310
Nov 24, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENGRD310
May 12, 2006

This is a great teacher. She really cares about her students. She is also one of the most clear teachers that I have ever had. She makes sure every one in the class knows what to do. She also is very understanding of people's personal lives. She understands that students too have a life outside of school and is willingly to work with her students i

5.0
1.0
ENGRD310
Dec 16, 2006

she is a wonderful teacher. she cares about her students. she is very understandng and a very easy-going person. i recommend her to anyone.

4.0
2.0
ENGRD310
May 27, 2007

Very nice teacher. Good sense of humor and very fair grader. You have to read one novel that she has already read so you cant cheat or watch a movie related to the book. Overall good teacher and definately recommend.

5.0
1.0
ENGRD310
Aug 2, 2007

GREAT teacher!!! I recommend her. There were a lot of homework, but they were very easy. We had to read interesting articles, so we could develop our critical reading. Altogether, she was helpful and her teaching was very easy.

5.0
1.0
ENGLT370
May 21, 2008

Great teacher. Do the work get a good grade. There is a lot of work, but it is not hard. Easy A if you do the work.

5.0
1.0
ENGLI37
Jul 30, 2008

She's an awesome teacher. Easy class, just follow course guideline and take notes. Keep an open mind, ears, and eyes, and attend class, you'll make it out of there with decent grade. You'll walk away with more appreciation for Eng Lit rather it applies to your major or not.

5.0
1.0
ENGWR305
Jan 9, 2009

Wonderful teacher! She is sweet as sugar:)She really cares about her students. I hate english and I got a B. She always gives homework but you can also make up work. I recommend her very highly. She like a breath of fresh air!

5.0
1.0
ENG370
May 18, 2009

this was a really fun and easy class. for the midterm you make a kids book, its really fun. bertoglio is very nice and helpfull she sends lots of emails and is always available.

5.0
1.0
ENG310
May 18, 2009

mrs. bertoglio is very nice and helpful. this class was an easy A. you do have to take a .5 unit speed reading class, but it turned out to be extremely helpful.

5.0
1.0
ENGRD310
May 22, 2009

Great professor! The best English professor I have ever had! She is extremely helpful and clear! she is easy. Explains everything well. Really interesting and funny. Chose great articles for us to read. You will need to use the book.

5.0
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ENRD310
Jul 20, 2009

Nancy is extremely helpul and nice. All we did was read a few articles and had an exam. Highly recommend her.

5.0
1.0
ENGWR56
Nov 30, 2009

Great teacher!!! Easy and helpful! She is cool. Just be on class, do all work on time, and you pass the class easy! Highly recommend!

5.0
1.0
ENGWR56
Nov 30, 2009

Great teacher! Easy and helpful! Highly recommend! Just be on class, do all work on time, and you'll pass the class easy! TAKE her!

5.0
1.0
ENGWR56
Nov 30, 2009

Great teacher! Easy and helpful! Just be on class, do your work on time, and you'll pass the class easy! Hundrends of extra points!!! She is cool

5.0
2.0
ENGRD310
Dec 26, 2009

Take her. She is very easy grader. All you have to do read articles, give tests for the articles, do quizzes on the D2l, and speed reading in her class. You have to sign up for speed reading program and she will explain in the class. Just do your best, you will get good grade. e

5.0
3.0
LEC2941
Jan 25, 2010

really nice teacher

5.0
1.0
ENGRD56
May 27, 2010

Best reading teacher ever! She keeps the class interesting so I never felt bored. Has a lot of group assignments which aren't hard at all. Basically just do your homework and you'll pass her class with at least a B.

5.0
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ENG56
Jun 24, 2010

GOD BLESS YOU NANCY! SHE WANTS YOU TO LEARN. THAT IS IT!!LISTEN AND LEARN! THAT IS IT.

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ENGRD310
Jul 13, 2010

This teacher gave a ridiculous amount of work for a six week class. She also did not seem to ever be happy with work that was done. I am an english major and did not like her overzealous work load. Would not recommend for short summer class unless its your only class. She is nice enough, but its not about that, its about what you learn, not much.

3.0
3.0
ENGRD310
Jul 16, 2010

She gave us tons of work. I've learn more from RAD than from her class.At the end of the semester you have to make sure to check on your grades before she post them, if she made a mistake you wouldnt have time to fix it.

5.0
1.0
ENGRD56
Jan 17, 2011

She is very nice and sweet. It was my first class in ARC and I had a very good time. I don't think I would like an English class but hers is great.

5.0
1.0
ENG56
Apr 28, 2011

Nancy is THE BEST Professor I have ever had! I learned more than I had hoped for. She is passionate about teaching, has the patience of a saint and her humor is awesome. I will take every class that I can with her!

5.0
3.0
ENG330
Jun 13, 2011

Great teacher. Very interesting topics and very helpful. Take her class!

5.0
2.0
ENGRD56
May 12, 2012

Nancy is THE BEST Professor I have ever had!Highly rated!!! the best you can ask for. She is passionate about teaching, has the patience of a saint and her humor is awesome. I will take every class that I can with her!

5.0
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ENGRD15
Sep 1, 2012

Nancy is THE BEST PROFESSOR. She is passionate about teaching and passes a passion to learn right over to you. She wants you to understand and will help you get there. She is a no stress professor. You will succeed if you read. She is by far the best professor at ARC. And she is a little biscuit.

5.0
1.0
ELARD15
Nov 8, 2012

Easy to learn and thoroughly tells you. Always available to help out.=]

5.0
1.0
ENGRD15
Mar 13, 2013

She is very easy! I want to take her for 116 but she said she doesn't teach that class anymore ): !! She is very helpful and funny! Love her!!!! Make sure you do all the work and DO NOT MISS CLASS !

5.0
1.0
ENGRD310
Apr 3, 2013

Professor Bertoglio is one of the best professors from the English Dept. at ARC. I really enjoy to be in her class, and it is a privilege for me to be one of her students. She is a wonderful lady, kind, and wants everybody to succeed in her class. I definitely recommend professor Bertoglio to all students that need this class. She is wonderful!!!

5.0
1.0
ENGRD15
Apr 4, 2013

this professor is great. easy to understand and she sometimes make the class very fun. I recommend her.

5.0
1.0
ENGRD15
Apr 11, 2013

Really amazing professor!!! I wish she can just teach any subject. She is that wonderful of a teacher! I highly recommend her!! :)

5.0
1.0
ENGRD15
May 14, 2013

She is just an amazing professor! I came into college with very little knowledge of comprehending reading and now that I have took her class, she has helped me improved on reading comprehension! She has the patience and she loves to help aid us students! She wants nothing but the best for her students!! I recommend her a lot!

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH15
May 17, 2013

Amazing!!! worlds best professor ever! I have TBI my brain does not work well but she takes the time to make everyone feel important & as an equal. She cares more then your momma cares for you! when u leave the class you feel a since of accomplishment & like ur understood. She goes above & beyond. she makes u want 2 go to class everyday!

5.0
1.0
ENGRD310
May 20, 2013

Ms. Nancy is the best professor ever! I really love her and will miss her dearly now after we finished her class. Amazing lady, very kind, very helpful, very supportive, very friendly, and very funny, with a big smile on her face; I was so proud to be one of her students, and I enjoyed every moment of her class. Thank you so much!

5.0
1.0
ENGRD310
Jun 13, 2013

Awesome teacher!! Sucks that its such a short semester://

5.0
1.0
ENGRD310
Jul 22, 2013

Love the way she teach. Nancy is the best teacher I had ever taken I would take her again and again if I had the chance to. Love the way she giggles she such a cutie pie.

4.0
2.0
ENGRD15
Sep 13, 2013

Nancy is really nice and helpful. class wasn't very hard. read a book about the Iditarod. would take her again

5.0
1.0
ENG300
Dec 14, 2013

I would take her again if I had the chance. Loved the teacher and her teaching style. Definitely recommend taking her. Hands down the best eng300 teacher :)

5.0
4.0
ENGRD15
Feb 13, 2014

This teacher is best professor you can have in your life. Still you have to prepare to do homework which is crucial for your success.

5.0
4.0
ENGRD55
Jun 12, 2015

Nancy is an excellent teacher.

5.0
1.0
ENG116
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2015

Wonderful Professor, very helpful whenever you need anything. There's lots of quizzes,but its usually less than five questions. Every assignment or tests graded results within two hours. Everything is explained clearly if you attend. Would recommend this Professor.

5.0
3.0
10636
Oct 28, 2015

Professor Bertoglio is one of the best persons who really wants you to learn and she would always be ready to help you. There are quizzes, final exam, and many other reading assignments in her class. The plus point is she will grade your assignments within 2 hours. She barely use the textbooks. Definitely, I'll recommend her.

4.0
1.0
ENGRD0
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2015

Very nice, and very hot "_". Really good teacher, just make sure you don't miss class and you will pass(unless you cheat)

5.0
1.0
ENG54
Grade: Audit/No Grade
May 9, 2016

I took English 54 with Bertoglio great teacher, very understanding, want to make sure you pass the course, very nice. I will recommend her for other student SHE IS GREAT TEACHER i known her for years. I will be taking her other English class. :D :D :D :D

5.0
3.0
ELARD15
Grade: A
Oct 4, 2016
Would take again

Very engaging. She's Simply The Best....

Respected
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ENG116
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

Absolutely loved Nancy's class! She's is a very easy, kind, and supportive professor! I also learned a lot in her class, and she did amazing job at preparing me for the reading competency test, I passed on my first try :) She is an amazing professor I would take her again and definitely recommend her.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
ELARD15
Jun 16, 2017
Would take again

She is absolutely superb. Easy A people. She does everything to make sure you get hire points. I am taking ENGRD 15 with her and I will take 116 with her definitely. She is a recommended one.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
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5.0
2.0
ENGRD15
Jul 11, 2017
Would take again

perfect professor to start your off with English reading. very clear about every asignment. very lenient on every assignment and attendance. first English that I ever passed at arc. I will definitely finish my English classes with her for the rest of my terms.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG310
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

The BEST professor for English reading. I had her for all of my English reading classes and she has a GREAT way of teaching. She gives you so much time to do the work and she wants you to succeed. If you take her you will be very very happy.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
5.0
ENGRD116
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Professor Nancy Bertoglio, is the best professor ever! I really love her and will miss her dearly. She is an Amazing lady, very kind, very helpful, very supportive, very friendly. Nancy is the best professor you can have in your life, trust me! I enjoyed every moment of her class.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
3.0
ENGRD50
Mar 20, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher, she makes sure that you understand the lecture, very accessible out of class. Fare grading you just need to do the work and do it good.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
ENG310
Grade: A+
Jul 17, 2018
Would take again

Class discussion was unorthodox and amusing. I have had the opportunity to resubmit some assignments after requesting notes for improvement, she gave me the better grade. She appears to be available at all hours, I have contacted her around midnight and four am and she responded within a half an hour. This was a six-week hybrid course.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ENGRD310
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

She is an amazing professor. I took a 8 week class and I really enjoyed it. Homework was not overwhelming and evenly paced. She understands her students have other classes and responds to emails as soon as she gets them. I would take her for future english classes.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
ELARD15
Grade: A
May 6, 2019
Would take again

Great professor! Gives a little bit of homework. She explain step by step if you do not understand. Very caring! Took her for about 2 or 3 semesters. One of my favorite professors! Makes you laugh in class! She makes English and writing so much easier. Make sure you do all the homework and she will give you full credit instead of half credit.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENG300
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2019
Would take again

Good professor, but be ready to write about a lot of political topics. Gives great feedback and overall an easy grader. About 1 discussion board a week, 2 activities on access code source, and 3 essays total. Only opened my book once but you do use the access code weekly.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
ENGWR300
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2019
Would take again

I took her over the Summer, she was a pretty easy teacher. All her quizzes and discussions were super easy, you will prolly get full credit for all of them. You have unlimited attempts for the quizzes, so easy. She had 3 essay that were 4-5 pages. The topics she gave kinda sucked, and she was super critical about thesis and topic sentences.

5.0
2.0
ENGWR300
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2020
Would take again

This professor is phenomenal. You will not regret taking her class. She was so caring and was always willing to help if you sent her your work. The workload was not too bad and she always made sure to grade things in a timely fashion. 10/10 recommend!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
LEC10060
Grade: A+
Jul 17, 2020
Would take again

Professor Bertogilo is a wonderful instructor who is always available to help any way she can. She cares about her students, and she over-communicates expectations to ensure you have a good understanding of what is expected of you to complete your assignments and received a good grade. You will work for your grade. This is called education.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
ENG300
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2020
Would take again

she is one of the best professors that I have during my courses in American river college. she is so caring, kind, polite if I had the chance to get this class I would choose her. I was an ES student in which it was so hard for me to do my homework without her help I wasn't able to complete this course. I highly recommended her classes for everyone

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGWR305
Grade: B+
Jan 14, 2021
Would take again

I took her for ENGWR 300 so can't say much about 305 but as a person, Professor Bertoglio was very understanding and patient. She would check my work and give it back giving me another chance o fix my mistakes before she graded them. She wanted to make sure every student passed her class while clearly understanding the material provided.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG300
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2021
Would take again

I am very happy I took this class . The professor is wonderful and is always willing to help . She is very responsive and gives you great pointers to succeed. This is the first time I ever took an English course and enjoyed it . I highly recommend taking her , youll be happy you did !

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ENGWR305
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2021
Would take again

I was in her EngWR300 class over the summer and she is a great teacher. It was all online so I can't say I remember much of what I learned, but I do remember her being thorough and knowledgeable. I would definitely take another class she is the professor of.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
ENG300
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

Professor Bertoglio is a laid back professor. But you are still expected to do all of your work. And she is very reliable if you need assistance. Easy A. Thank you Professor Bertoglio for making my first days back in school in over 22+ years such a breeze. Your a great Professor.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
ENG300
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

She is really caring and is super lenient with work. Just participate and it's an easy A.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ENG310
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

Highly recommend to take her class.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENGWR300
Grade: A
Jan 27, 2023
Would take again

Shes a good teacher, I took the 8-week class and it wasn't to much work. We had a rough draft one week and the next week the final essay. So In total, there was 4 essays and the essays were only a couple of pages double-spaced.

Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENGRD310
Grade: A
May 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor Bertoglio was excellent; she is always friendly and willing to help; she reads your papers and gets them graded fast, and she gives you comments that help you get the opportunity to do your assignment again.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
1.0
5.0
ENGWR300
Grade: C-
May 15, 2023

Does not stick to her grading criteria and has no sympathy for confusion due to her poorly constructed coursework guidelines.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
2.0
ENGWR300
Grade: A
May 16, 2023
Would take again

Very easy class; you can tell she cares about making you a better writer and gives very excellent feedback, so pay attention and do exactly what she asks, and you will pass with no problem.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENRD310
Grade: A+
May 19, 2023
Would take again

This class assigns a fair amount of work, but it is pretty easy once you learn how to do it. She grades instantly and provides real feedback, and answers questions you might leave in the comments box on your assignments after she comments on them. She is easygoing and willing to give you more time if you need in order to get things in by due date.

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENG310
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2023
Would take again

Lots of busy work but not hard at all. Average 4 assignments a week but all are relatively easy to complete. Once you learn how to do them it gets easier as well. Definitely recommend taking this professor. Feedback given on every assignment. No final.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ENGRD310
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

Professor Bertoglio helped me build critical reading skills that I could implement in my other classes. Her grading style was extremely fair and I felt that her assignments were genuinely useful for learning. I'm very satisfied with how she structured this class. Definitely recommend!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENG310
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

She is the best professor ever

5.0
3.0
ENGRD310
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 9, 2024
Would take again

English Critical Reading and Critical Thinking Comprehension course workload homework assignments were engaging with resourceful module study guide materials and logical cohesive, concise instructions, especially there was fast communication responses and excellent grading structure feedback insights. I highly recommend Professor Bertoglio courses!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ENG310
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 11, 2024
Would take again

I truly enjoyed reading all McGraw-Hill Connect homework assignments and other Canvas modules improving every students fluency; comprehension;vocabulary;and grammar. Although,I highly recommend Professor Bertoglio possibly extending any difficult past overdue late homework assignments and authorize full credit points for struggling students please.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
ENG310
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 28, 2024
Would take again

I truly benefitted from completing all of the Canvas and McGraw-Hill Connect homework assignments, although the rough start in the beginning strongly discouraged my work mode spirit and almost destroyed meaningful value through submitting missed workload assignments. Moving forward was quite challenging and despondent, which required stronger guts.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
ENGRD310
Grade: B+
Mar 19, 2024
Would take again

I particularly struggled catching up with partially finished homework assignments and barely got any credit points for work done after the due date deadline, which I emailed the professor and sadly I never resolved my own problems. I felt frustrated and overwhelmed even until nowadays, whereas raising my overall grade interferes learning processes.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
ENG310
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 12, 2024

At first, I honestly thought the critical reading and thinking course would be quite gratifying, unfortunately I was greatly mistaken, for new students the syllabus grading policy said McGraw-Hill Connect will not receive any credit past the due date deadline and other assignments are 50% credited past Sundays. Sadly, English is not my specialty.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENGWR300
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 7, 2024

It's only the second week of school and she's already giving everyone 9 assignments that are due within a week.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
1.0
ENG310
Grade: C
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

Lots of homework at first, but it was very easy. Discussion posts are due Wednesday, two replies by Sunday. Full credit on McGraw-Hill assignments no matter what you scored. Quizzes are relatively easy. Answers emails pretty quick. Would definitely recommend if you want an easy English class.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
ENGRD310
Grade: B+
Jan 13, 2025
Would take again

This class was heaven sent compared to my other classes. At first there was quite a work load but once it lightened up I was so happy. Discussion boards every wednesday and at least 2 assignments that take 10 minutes tops. Very accessible outside of class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
ENGRD310
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2025
Would take again

Amazing professor. You can get an easy A if you just do the assignments and stay up to date on when assignments are due. No extra credit from what I remember. Very accessible from email as well.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

14%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
A+ (12)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(26)B(0)C(2)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 37 reported grades
A: 14
A+: 12
B+: 3
Not sure yet: 3
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (22)
Get ready to read (10)
Lots of homework (10)
Caring (9)
Clear grading criteria (9)
Tough grader (7)
Participation matters (6)
Respected (5)
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Stable

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Ratings by Course

10636

5.0

(1)

ENGLT370

5.0

(1)

ENGLI37

5.0

(1)

ENGWR305

5.0

(3)

ENG370

5.0

(1)
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ENGRD116

5.0

ENGRD55

4.0

LEC10060

4.0

ENGWR300

3.2

10636

3.0

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