1.6

Nichelle Puder

English - Houston Community College (all campuses)

1.6
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
8%
Would Retake
98
Reviews
1.6
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
1.6
Helpful
1.6
Clarity

8%

Would Retake

98

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She was a teacher from Hell

ENGL0310 - 1.0 rating

I wish there was a -5 to rate her

ENGL1301 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

17%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

C

95% confidence
Based on 53 grades
Most common grades:
F (11)
C+ (7)
B- (7)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(13)C(17)D(11)F(11)A-/B+(5)
Based on 68 reported grades
F: 11
C+: 7
B-: 7
B: 6
Common Tags
Tough grader (42)
Tough Grader (24)
Skip class? You won't pass. (20)
Lots of homework (15)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (14)
Group projects (12)
So many papers (11)
Get ready to read (10)
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Ratings by Course

ENGLIS0300

5.0

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0300

4.0

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INRW0420

2.6

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ENG0310

2.0

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ENG0310

4.8

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4.3

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4.3

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4.3

ENGL1301

4.3

Reviews (98)
1.0
5.0
ENGL0310
Jul 1, 2009

She does not let you get and moment to think. asignments after asignnments. quiz after quiz, and does not allow enought time to complete the quiz.

1.0
5.0
ENG0300
May 14, 2010

She is not a teacher

2.0
3.0
ENGL0310
Aug 18, 2010

She isn't very helpful and there were a lot of problems with Blackboard that the tech center said were her fault. She doesn't tell you why you are getting the grade you get on essays and you only have one chance to answer questions on the tests (you can't go back and change answers). She was very nice to me, but I don't know if I would take her aga

1.0
5.0
ENGL0310
Jan 9, 2011

This teacher isn't very good. She doesn't explain things at all. I hated this class because she had an attitude with me and a lot of other students. Very rude and I didn't like taking this class.

1.0
4.0
ENGL0310
Jan 10, 2011

You can tell that she loves English a bit too much. I would never suggest her unless you're perfect like her because all you see are marks on your paper. I worked my ass off in this class to get an A. She plays favorite so if you get stuck with her just stay on her good side. P.S. Don't get stuck in her class.

2.0
5.0
ENG0310
Jul 13, 2011

Gives to many assignments so many she can't keep up with grading them. Expects you to be perfect. Does not respond quick.Did all my assignments and received an IP. Never saw may final essay. Not very helpful.

1.0
5.0
ENG0310
Jun 25, 2012

she is terrible, too much work in little time. Changes her mind half way and does not give you a heads up, until is too late

2.0
4.0
ENGL0310
Oct 25, 2012

She isn't very organized,yet is very particular about grading. She really just sets you up for failure and never explains the details well.

2.0
3.0
ENG0300
Dec 5, 2012

she is very unhelpful. rarely respounds to emails. Reads your personal emails out loud to the class. Never clear. Does NOT let you know your grades. Likes to start arguments with students and adults. I would not recommand her to anyone.

5.0
5.0
ENG0310
Jan 5, 2013

Mrs. Puder is a hard teacher and has high expectations for the quality of work a student submits. In the beginning I was lost but she was very helpful at all times when I had questions. I sent emails and she replied right away. If you don't do so well in the some major assignments, she allows you to do extra work. Mrs. Puder was a great teacher.

4.0
3.0
0300
Aug 9, 2013

Mrs.Puder was a very good teacher.I could tell that she was in her passion. it start off fast a little rock an confusing. I was able to catch up in the 0300 English course. I learned all of the concepts steps of being a writer

5.0
2.0
ENGLIS0300
Aug 12, 2013

I learned a lot with her!she was very helpful and clear! Do all the assignment and you will pass the class

1.0
4.0
ENG0310
Grade: C+
Nov 18, 2013

Rubbish rules, rubbish clarity, very useless when it comes to getting the word across the classroom. Very unhelpful when is comes to assignments. Expects us to go online all the time.

2.0
4.0
EDUC0310
Dec 13, 2013

I like her as a person but not as a professor. I can in just as I finished the course with absolutely nothing. If you want to keep your GPA up do not take her. Plus she can a bit of an attitude at times.

4.0
1.0
INRW0420
Grade: B
Jul 5, 2014

Professor Puder my A+ professor. I truly enjoyed her class she is very helpful and fair. She grades somewhat hard but yet she is fair. You can go to her if you need help with your assignments and she will explain to you what you are doing wrong and how to correct it. Try not to be tardy or absent because you will miss out on valuable information.

2.0
4.0
INRW0420
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2014

Shes very keen on you having the same opinion as hers. She gives quite a lot of assignments. She frowns most of the time but some how seems nice out of the classroom.

2.0
4.0
INRW0420
Grade: B
Nov 1, 2015

At 1st the class was ok, I give my all in all of my hw, but it never seemed to be enough. As a remedial class I expected to have some feedback on what I did wrong but she gave nothing. She gives a lot of BS hw and has a serious attitude problem. I think she is cool outside of school but not as a professor. We only used the textbook for Aplia

3.0
4.0
INRW0420
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 2, 2016

did not like the professor

5.0
3.0
INRW0420
Grade: B+
Jun 29, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher she is very informative if your not ready for a challenge don't take her class. I love her as a teacher!!!

1.0
5.0
INRW0420
Grade: C+
Aug 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst professor please skip her class and choose another professor.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
2.0
ENGL1301
Grade: B+
Nov 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

she is an okay teacher but gets worse. expects us to go online every single day and do teh assignments which is a hassle. her criteria is confusing, the only thing good about her is her quizzes and checking, which are easy

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

she is the rudest and worst teacher every. please if you all want to take her class. I'm sure you all will get the highest grade C or D

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
ENG0310
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Apr 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is really fat and all she does is talk about her daughters and gives us lots of homework. Her voice is really annoying. She is also really slow at grading stuff. Would not recommend to take.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A
May 11, 2017
Would take again

I think the reason why several people don't enjoy her class is because she is a tough grader & doesn't really "teach", it is because she expects you to know this stuff already. This is college level English, we should already have learned what we needed for this class. She expects the best out of you & she is not rude. IF YOU TRY, YOU WILL PASS!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Nov 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

worst. teacher. ever. wants you to write like a pro. and there isn't any criteria to follow. her checking is awful(which is an understatement). she is bad in every sense and i see no motivation in her. expects you to go online every freaking day and check assignments becase she is too lazy to inform herself. do yourself a favor, don't take her

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

she teaches nothing... shows up thats it..........

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENGL0310
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She was a teacher from Hell. She taught me NOTHING! She was rude, nasty and incompetent. I tried but every time I ask for some clarity from her she gives me attitude (real mature). I don't care if she flunked me I'm just glad I don't have to deal with her anymore, no one should. She should be fired, she clearly doesn't know how to teach.

Tough Grader
2.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Not best Prof. Tough grader Really tough. Class requirs 2 group prsnt. She made group 4 1st assignmnt. We made group 4 2nd. 1st about 1 of the many texts you will read. 2nd about a current event. 4 essays. She's TOUGH, TOUGH GRADER! U must attnd class. Tho she allws lot of indpndnc, u must attend 2 get work/B posted. Lets u leev erly.

Tough Grader
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C
May 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I don't understand how she expects so much from us students. She will take off points for the smallest things from your essays. She is an extremely tough grader, the highest I ever got on an essay there was a 78. Don't take her, trust me

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: D+
Jun 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very strict class if you want to save your gpa choose other professors

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: D
Jun 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Get other professors trust me she is rude and doesnt know how to teach anything the highest grade I ever made on an essay was a 75 and she doesnt want to help anyone this will be the hardest English class anyone could ever take

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Jul 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Condescending at times. Random pop quizzes. Feedback isn't clear and can't see things from anyone else's perspective. Tough grader, and doesn't put an effort into having an organized syllabus.

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Jul 31, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The comments on her personality are false, she is nice and not rude. But, she grades much harder than she should and this class doesn't set you up for an A. I didn't expect to get an easy A, but the grading is insane. You have to be nearly perfect in order to finish with an A

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2018
Would take again

Although Mrs. Puder is a very tough grader, she truly knows what she is talking about and is willing to help if you ask her. She is flexible on deadlines especially if it seems like too much and is willing to give feedback on work. The class is not an easy A, but if you put in the right amount of time, an A is gettable. You get out what you put in

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C-
Aug 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

very tough grader , gives no feedback , you have to put in a lot of work outside of class if u are planning on receiving an A or B .

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Nov 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Not recommended..

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Nov 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

dont you ever take her classes even if you are smart because you are going to fail no matter what . she is a really bad teacher

Tough Grader
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Nov 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I would take her if I wanted to quit studying.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

she dont explain anything and she expect the students to pass the test

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is making my first year of college so bad that I felt like I almost to drop out. so many pressure and tough grade. all of the class got f on the first essay and everyone failed the mid-term. it's like living in pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

if you want to quit studying then you should take her because she is a very bad and she does not give a very good feedback

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is so bad. Do not take this professor! She does not communicate, and her grading is harsh.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Nov 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Hard Grading and very strict

SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Nov 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

she is a very bad teach to a point that she gives homework during thanksgiving day

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Nov 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

so many papers, she screamed at our class when she forgot to tell us we had a draft due she doesn't explain anything just expects you to know what you are doing

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
3.0
ENGL1301
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

You have to kind of be on top of when things are due, or you'll miss turning something in. You have to look at the online textbook and do the work on that at your own pace or you'll forget to do them. She grades papers pretty hard, but if you do all the participation stuff your grade balances out to probably a B. Ps. Look at the syllabus

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Dec 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Terrible!!!!!!!! I wish there was a -5 to rate her

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
ENGL1302
Mar 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Don't explain what she what's very well. Unorganized give out essays like its nothing and don't want you to ask for help from no one. Not even tutors . hard grader.

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: B+
Apr 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst english professor ever. Such a tough grader and very annoying.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Jun 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I regret taking her!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: B+
Jul 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She made my first year of college experience terrible. She will fight before she ever gives you a B HA! dont even think youll get an A with her you have to be so far up her bottom to even get that and even after you do that she will give you a boderline B. She is also unprofessional when talking to students & makes you pay for stuff you wont use.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible, took her for summer. Very rude. Picky grader, not reasonable. Very disorganized with the assignments she assigns.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Nov 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She just idk i wouldnt take her again, she picks at everything and makes u feel stupid in front of the class especially for her group presentation part, some people have anxiety and she could care less, she doesnt help with anything and expects you to read so much within such little time, she is very disorganized.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C+
Dec 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

having this lady as a teacher is a great reminder to never wait last minute to pick your classes. if she were the last English teacher on earth, I still wouldn't take her class

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Dec 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She's not a bad person but she is an EXTREMELY tough grader, to the point i'd say it's pretty unfair, her expectations are so high which for a mandatory class is pretty garbage

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
INRW0420
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WORST TEACHER EVER, don't waste your time and money taking her class; you will regret it. She will make you feel stupid in her class, and she is also very disrespectful to her students, she makes you buy things you will never use in her classroom. She is so annoying.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
So many papers
1.0
3.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C-
Apr 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this teacher for anyone. I tried to give her the benefit of doubt when I first saw all her negative reviews, but that was a big mistake. I worked hard all semester long never missed a class. I turned in all my assignments on time and nothing was ever good enough for her. Even with a tutor she still gave me a low grade.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C
Jul 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DON'T TAKE HER!!! I REPEAT DON'T TAKE HER WE ARE IN A WHOLE PANDEMIC, AND SHE HAS NO REMORSE FOR NO ONE. SHE IS A VERY TOUGH GRADER, LIKE SHE'S NOT FAIR WHATSOVER IF YOU KNOW WHATS GOOD FOR YOU DO NOT TAKE HER.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A-
Nov 26, 2020
Would take again

I received an A overall even though I missed some assignments/didn't complete them fully. I liked that she sometimes had student conferences during class, instead of lectures, to look over essays or projects before they were due. She doesn't assign a lot of essays, but assigns quizzes over easy readings, and some graded discussions during lectures.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER!!! I REPEAT, DO NOT TAKE HER AS A PROFESSOR!! she is the worst professor on campus, or even in the entire state. You will never understand any of the lectures and she will not offer to help if you have any questions or on teh homeowrk.

1.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This woman is just extra. I mean, there's just no other way to put it. Wasting our time with unnecessary 45 minute long videos on how to do the simplest thing that anyone with a brain can figure out. Her examples of outlines and essays are SO extra. She just spends way too much time on pretty much everything. My advice to her is to relax a little.

1.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I had her for my first college semester in fall 2018, but I was dropped without grade after the second week, because I wasn't ready to take 1301 yet. When I just looked on her rating the first time, all I can ask is if you care for your college GPA and you don't want it to suffer, don't take her for English, even if she's your last option available

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
4.0
ENGL1302
Grade: B
Jan 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Pay attention to her critique. She's a tough grader! Not too many essays or quizzes. My advice if you decide to take her class is not to wait until your grade is low to get tutoring. GET A TUTOR. Pay attention to sample essays and her rubrics. She's very accessible and will proof read before submission. I got a B+ but I worked very hard for that.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

An unprofessional woman and she will drop you for making a mistake. I was dropped from the class without notification nor given a reason why I was dropped. Im an international student who cannot be out of status so I had to sign up for another class and pay more money because of this woman. Please avoid her when signing up for classes .

Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Review this professor's rating before you take this professor!! If she's your last option left to enroll for English at HCC, you wasted your time to pick a good professor, because she's a tough grader for her classes. Very difficult to get an A on by students' complaints. Pick another ENGL professor next time if you wait until last minute to enroll

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Unacceptable professor to take for English at HCC! 100% unacceptable. Most students who taken her class and rated her think she's a tough grader. Her talking accent is similar to some woman teachers in school. If you're going to take with her, her classes are not easy A, and you have to work hard for a passing grade or be nearly perfect for an A.

Participation matters
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1302
Grade: C-
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor. I would follow her instructions and follow her samples, and I would still get horrible grades. She is a very hard grader for the small amount of help she gives. Sometimes she wouldn't even give feedback. Made the course so difficult.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Apr 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

No one should care about this professor who's a hard grader for her classes. As I care for all students' success, I will advise you do not to take her for English at HCC, because most students that taken and rated her complain that she gives bad grades and do not give good feedbk. Stay away from her and avoid her if you want to pass English at HCC!

Graded by few things
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C-
May 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Horrible teacher. Hardest grader ever and doesn't give feedback. Literally follow her guidelines and still receive a 70. Horrible professor, super unprofessional. Class averages were in the 40's and still wouldn't give extra credit.

Lots of homework
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
May 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Be wary! If you're going to take this professor for English at HCC, you may not be able to get an A in her class, because she's a super hard grader and students can't stand her grading like that! If you want an A/B in ENGL 1301/1302 at HCC, then do other prof other than Prof. Puder! Even if you finished her assignments on time, it may not be an A.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C
May 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Puder's class was a tough one! I struggled the entire semester. She provides a lot of information, videos, and PowerPoints that can be overwhelming. She gives times to meet with her to discuss upcoming assignments, but you can't get a word in. Don't take this professor if you want a grade better than a C. 3 essays. 1 group project.

Lots of homework
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D
May 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Puder is by for the worst professor I have had in all my years of being in college University and Community! She is very rude. She does not know how to switch from in person to online. I had a face to face meeting with her to discuss certain grades and all she did was speak over me and bring up my assignments to criticize them. The Worst.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
May 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Whatever Prof Puder is, she is a very hard grader. Her classes are not easy A & you should pick a different prof if you're going to take English @ HCC, bc I care for students' success. Be careful! If you're going to take her, then you will have to work very hard to pass her class! She could be rude and yell if you didn't do what you're supposed to!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENGL1301
May 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I think she's a nice woman when I briefly met in fall 2018 but she's a tough grader. Why most students dislike her as a teacher? Why you think she's rude? If you're going to take her, PLEASE TRY TO WORK HARD, and you SHOULD BE ABLE TO PASS her class! I recommend u use digital voice recorders & record her lectures, so u know what she's talking about

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENGL1302
Grade: C-
May 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor in HCC she doesnt know what shes talking about she grades very harshly and gives you nonsense feedback shell tell you to fix something in your paper when you fix it shell still complain as if shes not the one who suggested it. She grades so harshly shell deduct points from your heading.

1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
May 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Before you enroll to her class at HCC, please review her rating and ignore their good ratings here, because she is a very hard grader and she doesn't understand what she mean for the class if y'all are too lazy in her class! She can be rude for that! Be wary if you're going to take her, be prepared for lots of work unless you pick a different prof!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Jun 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Puder does not get enough recognition, but y'all should avoid taking her when you're going to take English 1301 or 1302 at HCC and you want to pass these classes. I don't know what she will grade you when you finished her assignments especially on time. Not even tutors would work on getting high grades from this woman. Take another professor!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C
Jan 12, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I didn't care for this professor or understand her. It's not that I expect a professor to be easy, I respect the course to be challenging, but a professor that speaks to you like you are an English professor or that you are on her level of English is nonsense! In reviewing these ratings, they are dead on! Don't take this professor!

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Group projects
Tough grader
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5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C+
Nov 7, 2022

When I walk into a class that I paid for I at least expect the teacher to teach. She does provide instruction but whenever it comes to the grading aspect she brings up something that she might've briefly talked about and deducts major points from the overall grade and doesn't give you the grade until weeks later. Very unprofessional.

Tough grader
Group projects
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2.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: B-
Nov 29, 2022

She gives a lot of easy chances for bonus points which SAVED MY GRADE. Other than that I would of failed. Expect group projects all semester and hardly any feedback! For essays be ready to write one in less then a week!! If you get one bad grade good luck bringing it up, as it is extremely hard. Would not take again!

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ENGL1302
Grade: C+
May 2, 2023

This teacher treats you like you're in elementary school. She pulls students to the side and and lectures them over the smallest thing and takes any sort of wrong or misunderstanding to an assignment as a personal attack. She literally had told me that she felt "betrayed" I didn't follow her rubric. She also springs assignments last second on you..

Tough grader
Group projects
5.0
2.0
ENG1302
Grade: B
May 15, 2023
Would take again

She is an awesome professor. Motherly and does not want any student to fail but simply do your work. I got a B but that was all my fault. I enjoyed her class and her encouragement. She is patient and a great teacher. I nominated her as my most outstanding professor.

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Clear grading criteria
1.0
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ENG1302
Grade: F
May 12, 2024

Horrible teacher & person. No feedback, so no improvement. Confused? Don't ask if you don't want a loud demeaning answer in return. Disrespectful to her students and consistently has this weird thinking face on as if she's putting any work into her students or lessons at all. Also chased me through the hallway once because I left early lol.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
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ENG1302
Grade: B-
May 13, 2024

This is the toughest professor I have ever had. If you don't do things her way you will fail the class. She has such specific expectations that if you don't meet you will get a bad grade. I had to sacrifice my individualism to even get a 80. If you're taking this proffessor, be ready to abide by someone elses rules when writing or fail.

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1.0
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ENGL1302
Grade: B-
May 13, 2024

Honestly her way of teaching is so strict. Things have to be HER way or otherwise it's wrong and when she puts her assignments up she doesn't make her instruction very clear and to me it was very misleading. It frustrated me how she'd count something wrong when she didn't even mention it in the directions in the first place. Like... erm...

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ENG1302
Grade: F
May 29, 2024

I did not like her class it was too hard, I did all of my work in the class but she would always give me zeros because of one mistake do not take her class !

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Lots of homework
Graded by few things
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ENGL1301
Jun 18, 2024

You gotta be careful not to make a single mistake in your essay, that could be enough to move from a B to a C

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Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
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ENG1302
Grade: D+
Jul 6, 2024

Do not take this lady's class, she is very strict with her false grading because she doesn't include the instructions. At this point, it seems like it's her job to make her class miserable, with any mistakes she automatically gives you a 60 or lower. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT TO PASS.

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Graded by few things
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ENGL1302
Grade: B-
Jul 7, 2024

Almost every major assignment averaged 60-70; barely anyone got over 89 on any grade. it is as if she wants to be rated low and expects you to be perfect. She will take off heavy points for things that barely matter on assignments. Dont risk your grade even if she is the last teacher available.

Tough grader
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So many papers
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ENG1302
Grade: B-
Nov 4, 2024

Holy, Never taking her class again, My first attempt was because of this class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2024

Never take this professor. Just choose another one. It will be better for you in the long run.

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ENGL1301
Grade: D+
Dec 11, 2024

Worst professor ever. Tough grader ( You can do everything in the rubric and still get a 70 ) A lot of homework ( acting like most of us don't have other classes to worry about ) DO NOT TAKE COURSE UNLESS THIS IS YOUR ONLY OPTION !!!!!!!

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Lots of homework
So many papers
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ENG1302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 5, 2025

I'm dropping out of this class; I just cannot risk my gpa anymore. I wish that I had read the reviews before I choose her class and rather spend more time in major then risking that grade. She's really a tough grader, I don't recommend going to her class if you want your gpa to go down or is someone who submit things that the last second.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
2.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: B-
Mar 8, 2025

Be ready to put in a ton of work for this class. Prof. Puder is a tough grader, but using tools like unstuck ai for study prep can help. Attend every lecture and bring your A-game to assignments.

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ENG1302
Grade: C+
Mar 9, 2025

She can be a bit confusing when it comes to assignments. She's a tough grader w/essays. She demands participation or else she will kick the class out LITERALLY. She gives good/informative articles to read. I had a love/dislike for her but all in all she was OK. If she's the last prof. left take her just be mindful of what she expects.

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Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
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ENGL1302
Grade: C+
Apr 6, 2025

Has to be the worst english teacher I've ever had. Little to no help at all from this professor, so have a buddy to help you study because asking Puder is like talking to a wall. She takes so long to grade, and it's crazy how she gives you such a low grade on an assignment you put effort into. Beware of this professor, you've been warned.

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Group projects
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ENGL1302
Grade: B
May 16, 2025

I would 100% not recommend this teacher, I ended up taking this as a requirement for my degree, and it was a very unlikable experience. She removed others from class due to her own unclear instructions and when grading certain assignments she graded by her own personal opinion on the topic, rather than the structure of the assignment itself.

Tough grader
Group projects
Graded by few things
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ENGL1301
Grade: B-
Dec 2, 2025

very confusing & unhelpful

Tough grader
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