4.7

Nancy Taylor

English - Radford University

4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

67

4

11

3

3

2

1

1

1

What Students Say

She gives so much feedback and truly loves her job

HNRS103 - 5.0 rating

She makes each of her students feel welcomed and loved

ENGL331 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

67%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 30 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
A+ (13)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(27)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 30 reported grades
A: 14
A+: 13
B+: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Caring (15)
Gives good feedback (8)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Participation matters (5)
Respected (4)
Inspirational (4)
Get ready to read (4)
Accessible outside class (3)
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Reviews (83)
5.0
1.0
ENGL101
Feb 20, 2003

Great teacher. she is nice and cares and very easy LOVE her

5.0
1.0
ENG102
May 19, 2003

Good teacher, learned alot. Very nice. Must take for anyone!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Jul 20, 2003

All of her classes are super easy, but she's really more of a mother then a teacher

5.0
3.0
ENG202
Oct 23, 2003

Awesome English teacher! She deserves a raise. My two best friends and I had her for the same class during the same semester and we all loved her class the best!

5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Oct 28, 2003

what a wonderful lady! I loved her to death! defnitely more like a mother than a teacher! class was so enjoyable and I looked forward to going! i wish i still was able to take her class!

5.0
1.0
101
Dec 10, 2003

She is an excellent teacher. She is very willing to look over each and every paper that she assigns.

5.0
1.0
ENG202
Dec 28, 2003

Very easy class. She gives away test questions when she talks about the readings or right before the test. I don't know how anyone can do bad in this lit class there isn't as many novels to read like many lit classes(only two). Great for a lit class. EASY

5.0
1.0
ENGL202
Mar 8, 2004

British lit with Taylor was awesome. SHE is sweet and a wonderful person and awesome teacher. Dont skip too many classes shes entertaning

5.0
1.0
ENGL
Mar 31, 2004

Great teacher

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Apr 5, 2004

Awesome teacher!!

5.0
1.0
ENG202
Apr 11, 2004

have taken her for eng 102 and 202- great teacher, easy, reasonable, sweet lady....take her

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH
Apr 30, 2004

If you are a Freshman or anyone else in need of an English requirement, TAKE THIS TEACHER. She is fair, easy, interesting, lenient and very helpful. She wrote me several letters of recommendation and I got an A in all of the 3 classes I took with her.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 3, 2004

I had Taylor for 101 and I loved her class. I found it easy to engage in class discussions and improved my writting as well. Right amount of papers, no test, just final papers. Take this class!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 4, 2004

The nicest lady ever! Passing her class is so easy. You should have no problem getting an A.

5.0
1.0
ENGL101
Nov 18, 2004

She is the nicest lady ever. Do assignments when they are assigned and you will be completely stress free! It is pretty easy to get an A. She is more of a mother figure then a professor. That is why i love her!

4.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 30, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENGL101AND10
Mar 23, 2005

She is the best teacher! She is extremely nice and willing to work with you whenever you need help. She really cares about her students which is Awesome. I know people who are waiting till next sem. just to get her! She Rocks and the assignments are easy when you actually have them!!

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Apr 6, 2005

Mrs. Taylor is the best teacher ever!! I highly recommend this class. The work load is easy and she grades pretty easy too.

5.0
1.0
ENG202
May 12, 2005

she does'nt use the ten point grading scale like the rest of radford :( so i dont know what that is about, shes super sweet, 3 exams(non cumutive), final exam is 3rd exam, and reading responses to what you are assigned to read in class, its slack, take her

4.0
2.0
ENG101
Aug 23, 2005

totally easy lady... lots of long papers....so easy going

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH
Sep 4, 2005

No Comments

4.0
3.0
ENGLISH101
Sep 5, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENGL202
Oct 18, 2005

Amazing professor! she genuinely cares about her students. She is easy to understand and doesn't mind explaining things again. Take her if you can.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2005

i just had her(fall '05) and she was the easiest professor i had the entire semester..none of the papers exceeded 3 or 4 pages and we barely did anything..we could only miss 6 days but with an excuse she let me slide..shes so nice and really cares about your opinions

5.0
1.0
BRITLIT
Dec 17, 2005

LOVE HER! she was so nice and the class is not hard (as long as you go to class you really dont have to read the material to get an A in the class, just a hint).

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Jan 20, 2006

Nice, nice woman, but the class is a total sham. Take her classes if you want easy credits. She's more concerned with you making sure your papers are the length she requested- not the content.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH101
Jan 27, 2006

Taylor is so awesome. She is the nicest person i have ever met. she'll help you out as much as you need it. she never get's mad. just come to class and do the papers and you'll get a good grade.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Mar 6, 2006

Amazing teacher. She is so nice and friendly. Make sure you know MLA though, she's really into that, but other wise, really easy. Two 4 page research papers and a project on your major/career. easy stuff

5.0
1.0
ENGL201
Mar 8, 2006

Mrs. Taylor is a very sweet woman, and is extraordinarily helpful. My only complaint was that her class was far too easy, and the lectures were very gen-ed, without a lot of depth. However, that's what most people are looking for: an easy class, and this one IS.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Apr 7, 2006

Mrs. Taylor is one of the nicest teachers here at Radford. The class is pretty easy to boot.

5.0
1.0
ENGL101
Oct 12, 2006

Great teacher, helped me out with anything, I needed. Still does, even said to come back to her if we needed help later on, while here at RU.

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Oct 25, 2006

Had her for 101 and 102; Nancy is wonderful!! She is more than willing to help with anything!! I really like the conference days, because it gives you one on one time to work on your papers!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG202
Feb 22, 2007

She is the sweetest woman at Radford! Take this class, you'll be so glad you did!

5.0
2.0
ENGL202
Dec 13, 2007

One of the nicest teachers I've had at Radford. Do the work and there is no reason you shouldn't get an A or B!

4.0
3.0
ENG104
Apr 8, 2008

I hated this class, she played favorites. So unfair.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102H
Apr 26, 2008

Mrs. Taylor is a great professor, truly cares about her students and that they understand any assignments she gives. Very fair on grading and not too much work! Definitely take her.

5.0
1.0
ENGL330
May 1, 2008

Professor Taylor is so nice and so helpful.Go to class, you will enjoy it!!If you take notes on the readings, you'll get an A in the class.There is one semi-big paper at the end, but she made it easy.Tests are easy if you pay attention in class.

2.0
3.0
ENG102
Jul 12, 2008

Learned nothing in this class. Frequently cancelled class.

3.0
4.0
ENG102
Nov 8, 2008

Usually understands when you mess something up, but don't miss her class too much. Not too many assignments, so bringing your grade up will be hard if you miss them. She's nice, and can easily be put on your side if you're nice to her. Take it.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Jan 9, 2009

She just reads your papers for content. I got 100s on papers with a few obvious errors. Extra credit for attendance at the end. Cancels class all the time. Tells the class all about her life. Class is boring. Bring laptop. There are like 2 quizzes and she gives you the answers. I didn't really learn much though.

5.0
1.0
ENGL331
May 9, 2009

I absolutely LOVE Dr. Taylor. By far one of my favorite teachers here at Radford. So understanding, loves to help others, and makes you read in between the lines when it comes to discussing books and history. Dr. Taylor loves to teach students, loves to incite deeper questions with discussions. Take her, I guarantee you that you'll not regret it!!!

4.0
2.0
ENGL234
Dec 14, 2009

Very nice lady. Demonstrates a deep understanding for many writing styles and appreciates all of them. Very well structured class, loved the unit calendars. I am no fan of reading but I did not mind doing it for this class. Best english teacher I have had at Radford!

5.0
3.0
CORE103
Mar 16, 2010

She is a wonderful teacher. Extremely helpful and very sincere. One of the nicest and most caring teachers here. Don't be afraid to go to her office with your papers ahead of time...it helps so much!

5.0
3.0
BRITLIT
Apr 7, 2010

She is such a nice person and really appreciates poetry. She enjoys nature and is always such a peaceful person to be around. I enjoyed her class and I think she is one of the best teachers here at Radford. Deff recommend this teacher!

5.0
1.0
ENGL331
Jun 2, 2010

Easiest class ever. I read maybe half of the content - and certainly didn't read the assigned novel - and received an 'A' through general BS skill. Nice lady and cancels class as the drop of a hat.

5.0
1.0
ENG200
May 3, 2011

Great professor. Go to class she gives out test questions. She is the nicest professor i ve had yet, dont be afraid to ask questions. Def... take here

5.0
3.0
COR103
May 12, 2011

A little boring but what core class isn't. Probably the most understanding professor you will have. All in all a really sweet lady and if you go to class you'll do fine.

5.0
2.0
CORE103
Oct 27, 2011

Mrs. Taylor is arguably the nicest teacher i have EVER had. shes willing to help u with anything if u need any help. papers are sometimes lengthy and difficult but besides that its a great class. dont really need to read the book to get an A either.

5.0
1.0
CORE101
Nov 11, 2012

Nicest lady youll ever meet, garuntee atleast a B even without attending class daily. Always sends out email reminders for homework

5.0
1.0
CORE201
May 7, 2013

Such a nice professor, really cares about helping her students. As long as you follow the requirements for the assignments you will get a great grade in the class

4.0
2.0
CORE103
Nov 13, 2013

Mrs. Taylor is so nice! Her class is easy and she's helpful. Not many assignments and she gives plenty of time to work on big projects.

5.0
1.0
CORE103
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2014

Dr. Taylor was the nicest teacher I have ever had! She was extremely helpful when going over her assignments and frequently extends deadlines if the class is having difficulty with something. Highly recommend her!

5.0
1.0
CORE102
Grade: A+
May 5, 2014

She is the most helpful and nicest prof in Radford. If you keep up with your assignment you will be able to score A++. I'm being an student as english being my second language was able to get A++ on her class. I highly recommend her if you want to learn something and she is just a happy person. She is always smiling and acknowledging student. Fun

5.0
1.0
HONORS103
Nov 5, 2014

Professor Taylor is an excellent professor that truly cares about her students. She has to miss class sometimes and either opens discussions on D2L or assigns a papers, which are both very easy. She grades things very easily and gives wonderful feedback. I do not know how a student could receive less than an A in her class. Take her, she's easy.

5.0
1.0
HNRS103
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2014

Professor Taylor's class was amazing and I am so glad that I was able to take her. She was extremely nice and on the Research Paper we did she gave feedback and allowed us extra credit for using NetTutor. If you have to take an English teacher I recommend taking her and no one else!

5.0
1.0
CORE103
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2014

She truly wants to see all students succeed in life and have great futures. The most understanding professor I've had while at school. Deadlines are flexible and she really makes you feel like you're on the same level. Read one text-- Book Thief. Very inspiring, circle discussions.

5.0
2.0
HNRS103
Grade: A+
Aug 21, 2015

Professor Taylor seriously was one of the best professors I've ever had. The class wasn't easy in terms of coursework, but she made attending class an easy decision and was always willing to help with any questions that may come up.

5.0
3.0
ENG301
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2015

Great lady!

5.0
2.0
HNRS103
Grade: B+
Nov 9, 2015

Such a sweet person and professor!! I love this class. It can be a little hard, but it is honors so that is to be expected. If there is any way you can take her.. do it!

4.0
3.0
HNRS103
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2015

Taylor was a generally good teacher: always willing to help, very forgiving, and clear in grading and assignments. She rambles a lot, but since it's her classroom, she can talk about whatever. Some of the assignments seemed frivolous and unnecessary, but other than that, I was able to learn a lot of material. I would recommend her.

4.0
2.0
CORE103
Grade: A-
Jan 20, 2016

She is very nice, sometimes overly nice and corny, but makes the class very easy and laid back. She tended to be very nit-picky when grading papers but it shouldn't be very hard to get an A.

5.0
3.0
HNRS103
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2016

Taylor is a fantastic prof and lets you have some independence. Attendance isn't required. You just have to do the assignments, and everything you need is on D2L. Assignments could be long but were simple and straight-forward. Taylor will give you all the help and honest feedback you need and doesn't pick favorites among students. 10/10 would rec

5.0
3.0
HNRS10302
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2017
Would take again

She was really nice, kind of a push over though. Her feedback on papers and assignments were really helpful and I skipped a lot of class and still got a good grade. I liked her class discussions and enjoyed her class because she was really chill.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CORE103
Grade: A+
May 4, 2017
Would take again

An amazing teacher! I had her for honors 103. She was very sweet, and gave good feedback. She obviously cares a lot about her work and her students. She responds to emails quickly too! I would definitely recommend her, my only regret is not being able to take more classes from her!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
4.0
CORE101
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Taylor was a good professor, and very respectable, but she used her adjunct students to be the ones with us in class. It was annoying because the adjunct was not confident in her teaching and couldn't get anyone to participate.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENGL331
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

Such a sweet lady! Read and show up to class (occasional pop quizzes), but most of the time she does "group quizzes" where you write a paragraph with a few others and get a 100. Easy class overall. Mrs. Taylor is a little soft-spoken at times but other than that she's an awesome teacher who really cares about every one of her students.

Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
5.0
4.0
CORE103
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2018
Would take again

Amazing. Prof. Taylor was so encouraging, she was passionate about what she taught and who she was teaching. She loved helping me in any way, like staying after class to help me with any assignment. Took time to go through material at a pace to learn, and highly encouraged conversation, discussion, and questions. I highly recommend.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL331
Grade: A+
Feb 8, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Taylor is hands down one of the kindest professors I have ever had here at Radford. I would without a doubt take her class again if I could. Her class is discussion based and as long as you read you will be fine. She sometimes gives pop quizzes but not too difficult. Her assignments are straight forward too. This lady is a GEM!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CORE101
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Taylor is the nicest and most helpful teacher I've ever had. She caring, understanding and encourages all of her students. I love Dr. Taylor so much that I will be taking her Core 102 class next semester. I highly recommend her for all students!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL331
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

I love her! Ms. Taylor is super caring! She makes each of her students feel welcomed and loved. Honestly, take her as much as you possibly can. As the semester goes on, you will start to feel upset and as if you are disappointing her if you do not read. She is that sweet! Be honest to her if you do not read, she appreciates honesty so much.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL331
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Ms. Taylor is one of the best professors at Radford University. She really cares for her students. Few grades. Quizzes are easy and the final is a take-home test. One presentation on an author's life. She encourages discussion. Easy and enjoyable class.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
HNRS103
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2020
Would take again

Prof Taylor is by far the best professor I have ever had at Radford. She actually cares for her students and is so kind. If you have to miss a class just email her and she tells you what you missed. There is minimal homework usually just slight reading and a few papers. She gives so much feedback and truly loves her job. Cant recommend enough!!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2020
Would take again

I loved professor Taylor!! She is so nice and she helps in any way needed. Her class is pretty easy, I had 3 major papers to write and the book we read was actually pretty good. I don't have a single negative thing about professor Taylor or her class. I will miss her being my professor!

Gives good feedback
Caring
3.0
4.0
CORE112
Grade: C+
Mar 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

back to back work

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
1.0
ENG112
Apr 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

One of the most useless teachers I have ever had. As well the TAs were rude and absolutely useless towards any questions.

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2021
Would take again

Professor Taylor is the best, she is very caring and understanding. If you miss a class she record all of them so you can watch them later. Also no Friday class she just assigns an easy assignment. She is a great professor and a great person!! Taking her class next year I do not need the class but I want to take it !!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENGL111
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

At the beginning of the semester I really disliked the class because it felt like a lot of work but as the semester went on I learned how manage my time with her class. It wasn't necessarily a class I enjoyed but I most definitely wouldn't mind having her again. She is super understanding and never has classes on Friday's which is very nice

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Taylor really cares for students. Grades a tiny bit hard w/o justification but nothing to keep you from a great grade. Passionate and believes in her students. Async Fridays are great btw! She's very clear-cut, but also reasonable. She has expectations for you to meet, but they are very much realistic. Great beginning class for college.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
ENG112
Grade: A+
Aug 17, 2022
Would take again

Awesome Prof! This is my second class with her and would take many more. She does a great job of building a rapport with her students. She will hold your writing to a college standard but does not expect perfection. Always has a book to read and a heavy paper or so. Common busy work but does relate to classwork. I did zone out a lot but it's ok lol

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2022
Would take again

She is the best professor I have had at Radford. She really cares about her students and the class is relatively easy as long as you read the articles she assigns. She never has class on Fridays but gives a simple assignment instead. She will work with you if you miss class and she records everything on zoom. She also lets you out 5-10 minutes.

Get ready to read
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2023
Would take again

Very nice older lady who enjoys teaching. I loved her for everything except some lectures where she would tell us to pair up and talk about a book which half the class didn't even read. Highly recommend.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
BRITLIT
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

She is literally the sweetest woman to walk the earth. So understanding, so kind, and makes her lectures interesting. She always gives good feedback and is willing to talk and give advice about anything when she has a moment. Class is easily attainable, occasional quizzes and she warns you that they will be given ahead of time. Absolutely love her!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
ENG111H
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Taylor is caring and sweet, but I feel as if there is a slight lack of substance in her approach. Do not get me wrong: she knows English and loves her students. She gives us the resources we need. I just feel as if we may be going a little slower than I expected for an honors course. I would recommend her for introductory English courses.

Participation matters
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

67%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 30 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
A+ (13)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(27)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 30 reported grades
A: 14
A+: 13
B+: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Caring (15)
Gives good feedback (8)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Participation matters (5)
Respected (4)
Inspirational (4)
Get ready to read (4)
Accessible outside class (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.11 avg change
Apr
Aug
Nov
Aug
Apr
Oct
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(1)

ENGL101

5.0

(4)

ENG202

5.0

(5)

ENGL202

5.0

(3)

ENGL

5.0

(1)
+28 more courses
Difficulty by Course

CORE112

4.0

ENG104

3.0

COR103

3.0

ENG301

3.0

HNRS10302

3.0

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