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“best teacher at El Camino”
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Reviews (106)
The online class was kind of easy. Lots of reading and a couple papers due.
Great teacher, expects a lot from you, but interesting.
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very interesting teacher. LOts, Lots, Lots of reading!! the papers are no joke there are roughly 4 pages long, all of them!!! his class is cool, but the work is tough!!! very nice cool teacher though!
This Professor is cool! He makes class fun and engages on interesting conversations. Also he doesn't waste your time by keeping you in class longer than he should.
he is a very precise man he tells u exactly what to expect and will be clear and to the point. the class is not hard just time consuming. lots of writing and a whole lot of reading.
Marcoux is a very good teacher. His class is very entertaining and he relates to his students. He expects essays to be done on time. Structure is key to a good grade in his class. Attendence and Participation is a must. Go Yanks!!
Great teacher, very understanding and helpful. Best teacher I have had since I have been there. Just wonderful
I totally love Pete. He's a really good teacher. Creative writing class was really fun, he's really helpful.
Mr. Marcoux is an excellent professor. Going in the class I thought was going to be boring. I actually learned from him and I never went to sleep or I didn't drop. I love you mr Marcoux could you please consider teaching english R for next semester if you do you once again see me again.
best damn english professor puente ever had. ss
HE IS COOL! HE RELATES TO HIS STUDENTS WELL. HE IS AN EASY GRADER.DO NOT DISRESPECT HIM. HE IS NICE AND FUNNY. I HAD GOTTEN AN F AND I TOOK ENG.1A AGAIN WITH HIM AND GOT AN B. THE ONLY COMPLAIN I HAVE IS THAT HE DRESSES UP IN JEANS AND REG.SHIRTS(SORRY), BUT OTHER THAN THAT HE IS A GREAT TEACHER.
he's a very good teacher. his work is a little bit challenging but fair. if you do his essays exactly how he wants them, you'll do good in his class. Because he really is a very hard grader
I took this class over the summer and got an A. It's a lot of work but he is a very easy grader. I didn't read any of the 2 books, and still got A's on the essays. Just pick out some quotes and explain them and you will do fine. I would suggest taking it over the summer or winter.
the best teacher ive had here at el co, hes easy, explains material very well, essay's are easy, very nice and friendly, got "A"s all 3 semesters, highly recomend!!
I HAD MR. MARCOUX 4 TWO SEMESTER'S AND I BEEN IN ECC 4 A LONG TIME, AND HE IS THE BEST PROF. I HAVE HAD SO FAR. VERY FRIENDLY,APPROACHABLE,DAMN FUNNY,EASY, BUT SOMETIMES THE ESSAYS R A LITTLE STRESSFUL,BUT HE ALLOWS 1 REVISION. HE RELATES WELL W/STUDENTS. DURING BASEBALL SEASON MAKE SURE U MAKE FUN OF HIS BOSTON RED SUCKS. I LEARN ALOT THANKS
Pete is a wonderful teacher, a very intelligent men, approachable at all times, considerate and very handsome too.
very cool teacher. kinda strict on final but other papers were cool. he was very helpful for all papers.
Marcoux is the best! I just finished his summer online Eng 1C class and it was great. Maybe it's because I love to write but Marcoux made it fun. Great topics to write about. 6 week Summer class was same as regular 16 week semester in terms of work, no break there! Great class and teacher overall, try and take in regular semester,NOT SUMMER!
Professor Marcoux did his thang this semester, OK teacher. Summer emnrollment was the pits due to some pitfalls online, which is not his fault so you may get a greater experience taking his class in person. Overall solid comments and objective.
Great class--truly a great professor. Very prompt when responding to questions. Topics extremely interesting to explore, end of the semester got kind of hectic, but if you can keep up with the work you will do fine. Try and take him with a full semester, summer was intense.
Marcoux is the best teacher ever. He makes everything clear, and has a great time. Yes I agree he is a truly a great teachers. He make me feel like an Adult and not a stupid person (like some teachers do).But overall, he makes his class like a book club you would meet for fun. He is the best!!!
He was a good English 1A teacher
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Very up to beat kinda guy, loved the online version in the summer. He always had interesting writings and always let you know what you were doing wrong and gave you a chance to fix it!!!!
I just dropped his onlne English 1C course due to his lack of professionalism. By the way, I have a 4.0 at El Camino and I am almost finished. That is, I'm not a cry baby. He never responds to e-mails and he docks points for things that he did not clarify. His quizzes are full of errors and he does not correct them. DO NOT TAKE HIM. It's a waste!
He's an alright teacher. he's very nice but extremely unclear, and changes his mind often. doesn't respond to emails and he grades tough on things that were unclear in class or not mentioned. Its wierd cause sometimes you find yourself with a bundle of homework and then none at all. he's okay, probably better than other 1A teachers at elco.
HE IS THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE HAD IN 13 YRS. OF SCHOOL. HE FORCES YOU TO BE SMART. I LOVE THE READINGS HE ASSIGNS. AND THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE SO THOUGHT PROVOKING. HE'S DOWN TO EARTH, UNDERSTAING, HELPFUL, REACHABLE, AND AN OVERALL GOOD GUY. SHOULD BE TEACHING AT A MUCH MORE PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL. WE'RE LUCKY TO HAVE HIM AT EL CAMINO.
Eng 1A online was very cool. teacher is nice helpful and cute. Make a mistake and he lets you fix it. Have a problem mention it to him and he can help you on the assignment. Make sure if you have a question email him before wend if not he will not check his email
HARD CLASS, A LOT OF WORK, NO SLACKING OFF!!! DEFENETLY FORCES YOU TO THINK. GRADES HARD BUT IF U LOVE TO READ AND WRITE YOU WILL DO GOOD. HE IS A GOOD TEACHER. AND IF U PLAN TO GO 2 SPAIN IN THE SUMMER OF 06 WITH HIM, GOOD LUCK. HES THE KIND THAT WILL GET MAD IF U COME HOME ****, MEANING BE READY TO BE BABYSAT WHILE UR DOWN THERE.
PETE IS A GOOD GUY AND A GREAT TEACHER. HE CAN PROBABLY GET ANYONE INTERESTED IN ENGLISH. IF YOU LISTEN AND TRY HARD YOU WILL PASS HIS CLASS AND ACTUALLY COME OUT SMARTER.
I really enjoyed his creative writting class. It was a very easy atmosphere and if u love writting this is the class for you! Peter is very easygoing and nice. He encourages the students to do their best but doesn't stress if you turn in something less than perfect. He understands his students and tries to fo out of his way to help em.
He is a nice guy. May seem intimidating at first, but when you talk 2 him in private he is way laid back. Grades fair on essays, there is quite a bit of work though. If things go wrong and u r delayed in ur work and talk to him about it, he will make exceptions. The main book is a bit confusing, so I suggest you get help on it and the last essay.
Mr. Marcoux is a fantastic English teacher. Clear, fair, open, and interactive. The amount of reading is lower than most teachers, and enjoyable. If you do the work, he will teach you how to write a solid essay. You should have some knowledge of computers, because he mixes the on-line experience with traditional classroom lectures. Go Orange!
Not nice to talk to in person, very abrupt! Not helpful, very condescending, not clear in his assignments. Assigns more work in online class than any in-class class!
great teacher, helps you out in anything you may need help with. Being in his class feels like a family. always on task and straight to the point. Assighments are easy if you do not procrasinate. stay along with him and do all ur major assignments guaranted to pass. Join zpuente is great too
Better than some University teachers when it comes to creative writing. Practice what you play is his model, unlike some other university teachers that think writers only want to improve their content, not form.
I Love the way proffesor Marcoux teaches, he makes everything understandable and his really helpful. The reading he provides for the class is interesting and it relates with each of the essay topics he provides. He guides through steps of how to make a great essay. He really motivates you to prosper and his grading is fare. Great English teacher
Marcoux is one of the best professors ever! I took him for 2 of my english courses and highly recommend him for students who want to learn and pass. He is approachable not only as a teacher, but as a friend. If you want to pass english without a whole lot of torture, take english with Marcoux!!!!!
This teacher is great I love how he teaches and he is very easy.As long as you speak to him and let him know your circumstances pete will work with. lov him I am taking hime next semester for eng 1a
Marcoux is a awesome teacher what can i say. He is always available to help his students out during class and office hours. He loves when students take advantage of both. His is dedicated and cool. Dont turn in any late papers is my advice! :) Best PUENTE teacher ever!
I'm glad Mr. Marcoux is at ECC!!! English has always been my worst subject- but taking Mr Marcoux's class -has taken my fear of writing away. Best PUENTE class ever "19".
I'm so glad I took this class with him, I have to say that he is a good teacher, I wish my other teachers were like him. I totally recommend this class, he is awesome
HANDS DOWN, BEST ENGLISH TEACHER I CHOSE!!!
I took this class over the summer and he made the class go very fast. He made everything easy to understand and went over everything that he needed to go over. Easy pass if you like Red Sox ;)
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS !!!BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!!!(PUENTE 21)
Fair man. Do you work and you shall pass. Do your work and come to class everyday, you should get an A. Very clear
Best English teacher at ECC. Brilliant, smart, witty. I came out of Pete's class with a higher IQ. Dont be a fool take his class you will not find a better English teacher at El Camino.
He has a very subjective grading system. He claims he using a grading matrix, but will deduct points and not be able to explain why. His teaching is unoriginal and out of the can, and thus very boring. He uses a lot of group work and actually uses YouTube videos as teaching tools. I do not suggest taking him.
HE IS THE BEST ENGLISH TEACHER EVER.DONT LISTEN TO THE BAD REMARK. AS LONG AS YOU SHOW UP TO CLASS AND DO THE ASSIGNMENTS YOU'LL DO FINE. INTERESTING CLASS.HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM.
i LOVE marcoux! i took him over the summer. i was dreading it since it was at 7 AM but he made the class interesting so i had no problem staying awake. he's really helpful and has helped me become a better writer. next time i take an english (since he doesn't teach any other classes i'm required to take) i'll definitely be asking him for help!
Enjoyed his class! Im sorry he does not teach Eng1A or 1C.. Im sure I would take his class if there were. He is very passionate smart and fair. Take him!
One of the best teachers I had at el camino in a long time. I took him over the summer and the class went by like a breeze. Very interesting topics, very clear and if you don't think he's clear enough (which he is) he has a discussion bored to get the whole classes opinion on the readings. Grades very fair. Overall the best!!
EXCELLENT TEACHER. He is very helpful,caring and suportive. He is the BEST. If u get a chance. Its very fun to be around with him. All I can say about him simply is HE IS PERFECT. Never miss a chance to be in his class.
Not only is he a great teacher, he allows you to make up missing assignments! That's always a plus in college. Books are a must, and attendance is a must. He's a cool guy.
He is very fun and nice and super helpful! I recommend him because it's an easy A as long as you do all your work which is easy!!
best teacher ever! he was very helpful and makes you feel comfortable in the class. There are group discussions and group work so you get to know a lot of your classmates. if you do your work you'll get a good grade
He is an amazing teacher!! :) Very funny, entertaining and makes learning fun. I would totally recommend taking him for english.
He is very fun and nice and super helpful! I recommend him because it's an easy A as long as you do all your work.HAVE YOUR BOOK ALSO READ THE CHAPTERS THAT ARE REQUIRED BECAUSE YOU WILL BE TESTED EVERY WEEK FROM INFORMATION OUT OF THE BOOK
CURRENTlY taking this course and I am si glad I did! HE is an awesome dude to talk to and he's lenient but serious about his stuff at the same time! he is easy to talk too, down to earth, like one of your friends. Attendance is mandatory unless he says otherwise. I am a 1st timer with the Myriad journal is a great experience, eng majors take him!
Very easy class and very easygoing Professor, I highly recommend him.
Very helpful person will explain everything in details just come to class follow instructions turn in assignments and pass class easy A
Great English professor overall! Extremely dedicated and helpful. Definitely recommend!
This teacher is very cool just don't take an advantage. Someone I highly recommend. He makes sure everyone is on the same pace. He is very helpful! Do your work and you'll be fine.
Prof. Marcoux is a very outstanding guy and is very great at what he does. I enjoyed the semester of class I had with him. Show up, be prepared, complete your assignments and your semester with Marcoux should be a breeze ! Great professor!
Professor marcoux is the best professor ever have online homework which was very easy and 4 essays in total and one book read. Easy A as long as you complete your homework and essays. He is there to help. Has a slight good sense of humor you wont be bored in class.
Excellent English Teacher, Marcoux is good when it comes to clarifying assignments and making sure everyone is on the same page. This class is a "You get what you give" type of class. What you put in will ultimately reflect what you get out of it. Expect homework and a lot of assignments. Attendance is mandatory, and he gets irritated if your late
He is the best. He is always willing to help you out and give you advice. He is always there to greet you with his polo shirt and smile. Wish he could teach other English classes!!
Amazing teacher! Work comes in loads, but you time to do the work and the work is definitely doable. He has a good personality. His classes are not boring. He is a fair teacher. Overall, he is a very good teacher.
Love this professor, I am confident to participate in class now because of Prof. Marcoux. He is very helpful as long as you ask help. You get what you give in class. I am proud to recommend him to my friend who is taking 84 this summer. :)
I really enjoyed Prof. Marcoux's English class. I took Eng. A before this class, so the work was not that difficult. Study your vocab., read the book he assigns you, and give your honest feedback. If you're looking for a kind and simplistic teacher for Eng. 84, enroll in Prof. Marcoux's class!!! :)
Best professor in ECC!
He is the best English professor! Loved his class, so easy!
Marcoux is one of my favorite teachers so far. He's very friendly and connects to all of his students. I definitely could've passed the class with an A if I didn't procrastinate with the online work. If you do all the online work on time instead of the day before, which by the way helps you prepare for his Townsendpress test and vocab test, easy A.
best teacher at El Camino.. don't @ me
Mr. Marcoux is one of the most amazing professors i have ever had. He is very clear from the beginning and he has such a clear grading criteria that is very convenient for all his students. Take him and you will not regret it.
Great professor one of El Camino's best easy going and clicks well with students loves his job and cares for his students.
BEST TEACHER EVER!! very chill and nice, you can tell loves his job and puts in all his effort to make the class easy and is straightforward!! Def recommend to take this class, you WONT regret it!!!
Professor Marcoux is an excellent English professor!! Highly recommend!
Mr. Marcoux is a very cool professor. I had him for English RWE which was my FYE class in fall and definitely taking him again for English 1AH. He is very social and loves teaching to his students. Make sure to attend class every day because lecture does matter. And he gives insightful advice on essays. Definitely take him. You won't regret it!!!
Mr. Marcoux cares about his students and will help you when you need it. Follow the rubric and you will receive great grades. He's very clear on what he wants and funny at times. He's really approachable too, as you feel comfortable talking to him as he is both encouraging and helpful.
He loves his job. In hybrid, we had class on Thursday & everything was due Sunday night. A lot of grammar homework in the beginning. Open book quizzes right when class starts so dont be late. He doesnt accept late work and essays are worth most of your grade. Theres 5. He genuinely wants to help you. It sounds like a lot, but its an easy class.
Professor Marcoux is an awesome dude! He genuinely enjoys what he does. If you need help, do not be afraid to ask. I wish I could take all of my english classes with him. I took English 84 and RWA as well. He loves what he does. Take his class!!
everything is overall easy but i cant seem to get a good grade on the essay e ven though i got it edited and looked at so idk
dont take his online class if you arent that good at english he cares even less about you but maybe in class is better. he didnt provide me with help at all he was just saying everything wrong and giving me low scores. he would also dock me off points for stuff that he never explained lol
Hybrid class - met once a week on Thursdays. Beginning of the semester, there is a bunch of grammar homework online, and quizzes first thing in class on articles assigned (open note). Stay on top of your assignments and submit them when they're due and you'll be fine in this class. Don't be scared to ask for his feedback/help on your essays.
Had a paper due pretty much every other week. Boring and repetitive lectures that werent even clear. Graded ridiculously tough. I like to think Im a talented writer, never got anything higher than an 84. Had a 79.98% in the class and he wouldnt bump me to B. Offered to write a whole other paper, wouldnt do it. Is super unfair and loads of work.
Pro. Marcoux is a nice guy, you will not get bored in his lecture, he always gives great info. In this class, you don't really have the test, you just need to do your assignments on time, the grades are all base on the assignment.
Professor Marcoux is an excellent teacher! He divides the essays into 4 parts to make the writing process a lot easier. He gives very detailed feedback on your first draft.
Most of your grade comes from essays, but if you do the prep work it will be fine.
Try not to take this professor
This class was mainly us being on our computers and just doing research for essays which were easy. He explains each assignment well, gives good feedback. As well as there are times when you will get in groups to discuss your essay or presentation.
honestly if you do your work you can pass the class
Essays may be intimidating but the prep work (presentation outline and audio recording of rough draft) makes the whole process simple. He leaves voice comments on feedback for essays so listen to those especially when you missed something. Volunteer when he is giving feedback on essays, he doesn't bite :)
Prof Marcoux was my first English prof at my first year, and I have nothing bad to say about him at all. He was very understanding and very helpful if you felt confused about a topic, he helped out with starting your papers. He is very nice and genuinely a good person to talk to.
Very easy and straightforward class. 4 essays first 3 100 pt each last one 200 points. Has a late penalty 5 percent off per day which is very fair. De facto online.
Prof Marcoux was very helpful when writing essays; he met with each student and provided helpful feedback & comments on essays before making the final submissions. Marcoux was very engaging, and his lectures were not boring at all. The work in this class was not difficult at all but be prepared to do a lot of research for the final essay.
his feedback on assignments was often very brief and lacking in detail. I found it difficult to understand where I went wrong or how I could improve in my future work. Constructive criticism is crucial for learning, and I often left his feedback feeling confused rather than enlightened. his grading was notably harsh.
would tell me that the draft was fine and then he would give me like a 40 for the exact same thing he said was good in the draft def played favorites me and a freind copied each other work he gave them a b me a c
Prof Marcoux is engaging and provides helpful feedback on essays. While the work isn't too difficult, be ready to do research. Unstuckstudy can be a great study aid alongside the provided resources.
Loved this professor. The format of assignments is the same for each essay. Likes it when you volunteer your work to grade in front of the class. Likes when you work ahead. Weekly discussions and 1 assignment. Super straight forward and essay based.
This professor is very tough on grading. Take in person if you can, he's very blunt on email and overall just doesn't provide the greatest feedback. Hard to connect with, he turned down a bunch of my research questions even though I had them reviewed by peers. He just tells you everything is wrong and doesn't elaborate further.
Breaks down papers so that you're well prepared to write them: google slides outline, record yourself reading the essay, rough draft, final draft. Discussions that make you actually read the textbook. VERY good at catching cheaters. Lectures are helpful, gives time in class to work on assignments. Loved his class honestly
A couple of essays and like one or two assignments due per week. Pretty light class. Good professor with engaging presentations.
Has favorites in class, and does not hide it . Harsh grader even when he tries to give you FEEDBACK. Feedback lacks effort so much, he basically just tells you want he thinks and not what you should do. He humiliates classmates in class, hard person to connect with. If you fit his standard as a student, go ahead take him, if not. good luck.
Typical English class, took this class online during the summer. Essays were pretty straightforward, and weekly discussion boards. The professor is pretty chill and grades accordingly. He tells you what he wants; it's up to you if you want to follow them.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
20%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.31 avg changeRatings by Course
6490
5.0
(1)ENGLISHB
5.0
(2)PUENTE19
5.0
(1)ENGB1A1C
5.0
(1)ENGLISH
5.0
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PUENTE19
4.0
ENGLALL
4.0
ENGLI1C
4.0
ENG6316
4.0
ENG50RWA
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