4.8

Rebecca Hewett Penrose

English - California State University Bakersfield (CSUB)

4.8
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
85%
Would Retake
84
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4.8
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

85%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

The best professor Ive ever had

ENG101 - 5.0 rating

There are 3 main essays but they are not bad at all

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 26 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 4
B: 3
A-: 3
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Caring (13)
Respected (11)
Hilarious (5)
Tough Grader (4)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
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5.0
1.0
ENGL110
Mar 30, 2003

She's a very cool professor. Knows her stuff and is very helpful. Take her if you want a smooth quarter! She's fun!

5.0
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ENG101
Jul 8, 2003

Extremely caring and cool. She is also totally attractive and her husband is a VERY lucky man! She is a great instructor and a beautiful person, inside and out. Take any course from her. You WILL NOT be dissappointed!

5.0
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ENG110
Sep 9, 2003

took this course 2 years ago, had a great time, she is so nice, helpful, great attitude and teaches very well.. make sure u take this prof.

5.0
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ENG110
Sep 23, 2003

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5.0
3.0
110305
Sep 27, 2003

I've taken upper & lower division writing classes from Hewett, and I agree with the others except on the easiness part--she will make you write better than you ever thought was possible, but she will push you until you get there. Not easy, but worth it.

3.0
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ENG110
Nov 21, 2003

Hewett is a very nice lady, very smart too i presume... but there are certian people who should not be teaching. The class was useless, I did not learn a single thing...maybe it was not her fault, just a useless class.

5.0
2.0
ENG305
Jan 2, 2004

She is absolutely awesome! She is very helpful and is always willing to take the extra time to make instructions as clear as possible.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Mar 4, 2004

Mrs. Hewitt is a nice, easy teacher. All we had to do all quarter long is show up and bust out a research paper at the end...if you wan't an easy english 110, take her...there was seriously like 1 homework assignment.

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1.0
ENGLISH10
Mar 23, 2004

Mrs. Hewett was a GREAT TEACHER!!..when i needed help, she was always there!!!...she was very enthusiastic about teaching this course...i recommend her to teach AGAIN!!

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Jun 6, 2004

Most useful english class I've ever been in. She was always willing to help, even if she was at home and you emailed her something.

5.0
1.0
ENG305
Jun 12, 2004

She is a wonderful teacher! Very enthusiastic, positive and very supportive. I had a great time and found her very considerate and kind. She will work with you if you have any problems whether personal or class related.

5.0
2.0
ENG305
Sep 2, 2004

Great teacher. Always willing to help; you can even call her at home or on her cell phone if you have a major problem. English 305 is an online class. Interestingly, I learned more in this class than any other English class that I have taken.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Sep 12, 2004

She is just so beautiful!!!!

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ENGL100
Dec 13, 2004

Very nice and understanding. She'll let you call or e-mail if you have any questions and will help you get your grade up if you fell to low. GREAT TEACHER.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Feb 22, 2005

GREAT GREAT GREAT! Pro. Hewett is wonderful! She is one of the most helpful professors I have had at Csub. If you can, try to get into her class!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH110
Mar 14, 2005

THE REASON SHE IS EASY IS BECAUSE SHE GIVES HELPFUL EXPLANATIONS, THEIR IS NO CONFUSION ON WHAT TO DO THERE IS WORK INVOLVE BUT YOU HAVE TIME TO DO IT AND ITS RELATED TO CLASS. SHE IS NOT INTIMIDATING AND INSULTING LIKE SOME OTHER PROFESORS. SHE IS A GREAT TEACHER.

5.0
2.0
ENGL310
Oct 18, 2005

this teacher is awesome! she truly cares about her students & is still young enough to realize what it's like being in college & still trying to have a life outside of school. she was always willing to help. just show up to class, do the hw, & listen!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH310
Nov 2, 2005

she is awesome! very helpful and very down to earth,

4.0
3.0
ENG305
Nov 4, 2005

She provides good authors to look at before writing a paper.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Jan 3, 2006

Awsome professor...taught me how to write..now i get A's on papers!

5.0
2.0
ENG100
Mar 22, 2006

AWESOME TEACHER!!!

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH310
Jul 22, 2006

The best professor at Cal-State Bakersfield! Mrs. Hewett holds her students to high expectations, celebrating with them when they achieve their potential, and patiently working with those who fall short. She truly lives a Christ-centered life and allows His teachings to guide her in all that she does.

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Mar 8, 2007

great teacher, very hot

5.0
5.0
BECKYHEWE
Jul 6, 2007

She's smart...and totally gorgeous!

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Aug 2, 2007

Awesome Professor, Not hard at all. Do not miss any homework or your grade will be effected. Very helpful and knows a lot about English. The only paper that was difficult was the final paper. Only because the page length has to be eight pages. If you keep up with all the busy work, your guaranteed an A.

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Sep 21, 2007

She's great! Funny too! take her if you have the chance

5.0
1.0
ENG310
May 26, 2008

She's a great teacher but gets easily sidetracked. Very easy class if you do the work. I got A's on all my papers. Didn't actually teach me anything tho. Bird Course.

5.0
4.0
BEKHEWT
Jul 16, 2009

Can't say much about her recent courses. It's been four years since I heard her lecture, but I still have a huge crush on her. Intelligent and beautiful - rare qualities!

5.0
4.0
ENG06
Jan 10, 2010

SHE WAS REALLY HELPFUL, AND FUNNY.

5.0
1.0
ENGL110
Jan 13, 2010

She is a great teacher...she is funny...helps students when they need help...she is also pretty, beautiful, and gorgeous :)....thanx 4 all your help!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Feb 8, 2010

I must say, I wish she was teaching my major!!! Even if the class attendance was not mandatory, I actually went without hesitating!! She keeps everything very interasting and actually writes comments on why she might have docked a point or two on your paper, not just cross it out with a red pen without explanation, like most professors. GREAT JOB!

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Mar 15, 2010

Easy teacher, she's really helpful and nice. didn't really learn anything new though.

5.0
3.0
ENGL100
Apr 2, 2010

Do all your work! She is easy but if you do what she assigns so you wont get behind

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Apr 8, 2010

She was awesome!! She is very funny! She tries to make everything as easy as possible! Great professor!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 25, 2010

shes awesome!

5.0
1.0
CSUB101
Nov 20, 2010

She was funny and very helpful. We didn't do much in this class but it was nice being there. And she's really pretty[:

5.0
1.0
ENG0000
Jan 25, 2011

She was very helpful. She was willing to help as long as you do ur work.Nice professor and I will recommend her anyday anytime.

4.0
1.0
ENG110
Feb 9, 2011

She's easy to get along with and can relate to the students because she's young. She's energetic, brilliant, and enthusiastic. I didn't really use the text except for the few rare hw assignments. The essays will be fine as long as you have decent writing skills. A word to the wise know how to make citations, she's picky about that.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Mar 15, 2011

great teacher and kept things interesting! wonderful personality!!!

3.0
3.0
ENG100
Mar 24, 2011

She is cool, funny, but she a hard grader. In the in-class essays she expect us to do the essay as if it was a take home essay. She has very high expectations.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Aug 15, 2011

Awesome Professor!!! Talked a lot but she was funny and kept things interesting and kept me listening! I actually wanted to come to class, I definitely recommend anyone this smart that can also put a smile on my face! Excellent teacher and very helpful and insightful!

5.0
1.0
ENGL110
Sep 11, 2011

well its been two years since i had her, and all i can say is that she is the best teacher ever. we should have more teachers like her. she has a great personality and makes class fun. Just seeing her pretty smile kept me going to every class lecture. After two years i still have a cursh on her. I wish i could have a Date with you :).

5.0
1.0
ENGL110
Oct 26, 2011

She is by far my most favorite teacher I've had at CSUB. She is incredibly sweet, always smiling, and a very good teacher. :)

5.0
5.0
ENGL110
Oct 30, 2011

very good looking

5.0
2.0
ENGL100
Feb 18, 2012

It's been a year but i gotta say she's an awesome teacher by all means. Makes you smile whatever bad day you had. Frankly, i'm from middle east and English is my second language, yet she was so understanding and considerate She was such a great motivation. Love her and looking forward to take more classes with her

5.0
1.0
ENG305
Jul 30, 2012

Great teacher and an even better person. She will go out of her way for all of her students. Her class is fun and a great learning experience. I would definitely recommend her class. She is one of the best teachers at CSUB!

5.0
1.0
ENGL110
Nov 20, 2012

Shes a really good teacher, she is always there for you. She makes you smile and you look forward to going to her class.I've taken three classes with her already, I strongly recommend her as a teacher. :)

5.0
1.0
ENGL110
Apr 23, 2013

Great teacher! She is funny & friendly. She gets side tracked from lecture but she still achieves the goal for the day. She is very good about giving 1 on 1 help. She does not require excessive amount of work, we pretty much work up to our final essay.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH110
Jun 5, 2013

Great teacher , very enthusiastic. I usually avoid teachers like her because i'm more of a low key type or person but i enjoyed her class very much. Definitely recommend her for English 110, shes fun, yet her homework is easy do.

5.0
4.0
ENGL110
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2013

Extremely helpful, and gorgeous! You never want to miss a class!!

5.0
3.0
ENG305
Nov 24, 2013

I LOVED this class because this teacher is awesomely helpful, enthusiastic, and really tried to be creative with the assignements! She even takes texts! She will go the extra mile if you seem like you are trying, and really tries to make the online format and blackboard site easy to follow and predict, and that is worth gold for an online class!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH305
Grade: B
Jun 16, 2014

I was new to the online blackboard and new to the state university system. At first it was challenging and a little scary to take a writing class, but Professor Hewett took the time to explain things via email or via telephone. I could tell that she loves to teach and makes sure her students understand what she expected from them. Great professor!!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH110
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2014

She's a great professor who goes out of her way to learn each students names. She's easy to talk to and her lectures are great although she does get side tracked she gets the job done. One of the best professors I've had so far.

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Mar 12, 2015

She's willing to help her students if asked. Gives lots of feedback on rough drafts so final essay comes out perfect. There was lots of outside work that had to be done to maintain a good grade. Really recommend her if english is a hard subject for you!

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Oct 22, 2015

I LOOOOOVEEEEE her so much ! She is so nice ! Beware she talks a lot and might dog walk, but i have yet to meet a student that did not enjoy her class. She is so helpful !! Although this class requires a lot of work, she goes step by step and makes it easy for you to understand.

5.0
3.0
ENGL305
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2015

Best professor I have taken an online course with at CSUB. Essay topics are really interesting. She provides a tremendous amount of feedback. I would definitely take another course with her. She gives you her personal cellphone number for any questions or concerns and each class has a personalized email. I loved this course!

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2016

Definitely one of my favorite English professors. She's really funny and makes the class enjoyable and relates to you very well. The material isn't hard at all and it's really easy to pass this class if you do your work

5.0
2.0
ENG305
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2016

Yes, there are many writing assignments for this class, but all are on very interesting topics. You will not feel bored writing 4-6 pages. There are weekly blogs which are also on fun topics. She is a tough grader, but she also gives long helpful feedback to improve and resubmit as a final draft. She replies back in just few hours, if not minutes!

5.0
1.0
ENGL3119
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

There are 3 main essays but they are not bad at all. Overall you will get an A if you show up to class. Her lectures are entertaining and often times funny. Usually I hate English classes but I enjoyed going to this one because she was so energetic and passionate about the topic. She is a straight forward person that you can talk to about anything.

Respected
Hilarious
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5.0
1.0
ENGL1109
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

One of the best professors/teachers I have ever had. She clearly cares about her students by making lots of exceptions and being extremely accessible outside of class. Very "get in and get stuff done and leave" professor and I appreciated that. Broke down all instructions and made everything very easy and clear. Loved her spirit and attitude.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
ADM5100
Grade: A-
Feb 1, 2017
Would take again

So far the best professor Ive had for my MSA program at CSUB online. Very tough grader but you will learn a lot as far as proper grammar, punctuation and proper use of professional level of communication goes. She is an excellent professor and readily available if you reach out to her for anything! I can say so far she is the best I've seen

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
4.0
COMM510
Grade: A
May 16, 2017
Would take again

BY far the best instructor I have had at CSUB MSA grad program to date out of 5 professors. She actually will respond to your email and returns your assignments with feedback in timely fashion. You will learn proper punctuation and grammar in her classess. I love her level of respect for her students, it's refreshing. Highly recommend!

Tough Grader
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Respected
5.0
4.0
ENG110
Jun 16, 2017
Would take again

Easy to get along with. Relaxed atmosphere but does require you to pay attention and do your work.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

The best professor Ive ever had. She is so good about conveying the topic and makes it easy to understand. An added bonus she is freaking gorgeous, borderline distracting.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
1.0
ENGL3109
Jul 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I look at the comments and she seems like very nice and sweet teacher in person but online is a totally different story . Literally the pickiest teacher I have ever taken . Shes not very clear on what she wants on her assignments . Her grading is very unfair . Will give a zero for minor mistakes . Will take forever to respond to your emails.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
1.0
ENGL3109
Grade: C+
Aug 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this teacher if you have a hard time with APA Citing. Will give zero on the whole paper if you make one small mistake on your APA citation. You can ask her for help but she's quite rude about it.

Tough Grader
5.0
3.0
ENGLISH1109
Oct 30, 2018
Would take again

She is so awesome! She is extremely helpful and always answers emails. She takes time out of her day to help. Shes always so hilarious and makes class SO fun 10/10 recommend

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENG109
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

AMAZING! Had her this semester and she was my favorite! Would 10000% take her again. Shes straight to the point, everything on her syllabus was everything we did.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 30, 2019
Would take again

Great professor. She really conveys the material in an easy to understand way. An added bonus shes beautiful!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
ENG1109
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

First year at CSUB and my whole life was told college professors are much better than highschool teachers. Mrs. Pearson is not only unprofessional, but also very rude. She grades extremely tough but really lets you know that your stupid for making mistakes. She really lets you fee it. Horrible professor and person at the core. Hope she sees this.

5.0
3.0
ENGL3119
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2019
Would take again

She is a great professor and gave only a few essays during the semester. She also gives good feedback on papers and is a reasonable grader. She tries to make the essays really interesting which made it easy to write. Overall, it is a pretty great class. Nothing bad I could say about her.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL1109
Grade: A+
May 6, 2020
Would take again

AMAZING. Super energetic and nice. Her lectures were fun and to the point. Likes students engaging in groups. Easy to talk to and ask questions. Helps you with anything. Overall the course was easy.

Get ready to read
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5.0
3.0
ENGL3109
Grade: A-
Jul 30, 2020
Would take again

Professor Penrose is the best! I took her over the summer in which it is a fast paste class and she was awesome! She was available immediately when I had a question she would email me back within minutes or 1-2hrs. She gives clear feedback on all of her homework and all of her classwork is doable. She definitely does not set you up to fail.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
5.0
ENGL3109
Aug 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is very passionate about her job and she gives great feedback on assignments. You will definitely have to work to get a good grade in her class. It will help build you to become a better writer. No book was needed in this class. Do all the work and ask for help when you need it. Make sure you know your APA format citations for her class.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENG1109
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2021
Would take again

Professor Penrose was a great English professor. Gives great feedback on all assignments, especially on our timed essays and final research paper. She grades a bit on the tough side, but you will definitely become a better writer at the end of the semester. Totally recommend to anyone taking English 1109!!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENGL3119
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

4 essays for the class and weekly reading with a discussion. One end of the year project. Her main goal for the class is to not make it difficult and learn MLA or APA. Will give in class assignments so show up for class for easy points. Let's you submit rough drafts and corrects a lot of it for you.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1109
Grade: A+
May 20, 2021
Would take again

She's absolutely amazing and such a sweetheart. she really cares for her students and wants nothing but success for them. If you have questions outside of class shell go the extra mile to help you with anything.. shes really passionate about her teaching and is just amazing overall. 10/10 recommend.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENGL1109
Nov 2, 2021
Would take again

She is at least one of the best English teachers I have ever had. She's really great and I recommend taking her class if you have not!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGLISH110
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Absolutely enjoyed being in her class! She is very caring and understanding, and gives great feedback. She will make sure you grow as a writer!! If you have the opportunity to take her this is your sign to do it!! :)

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG1109
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

Professor Penrose is seriously amazing! Her classwork is doable and you'll be sure to receive great feedback after every assignment. She's very caring and wants to see her students succeed. You'll become a good writer after taking her class. Bonus points she's absolutely gorgeous! Take her you won't regret it :D !

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ENGL3119
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2022
Would take again

Overall a great Professor, she's very understanding and understands you have other classes. However, attendance is very important, you have to show up or your grade will reflect that negatively.

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL1109
Grade: C+
May 12, 2023
Would take again

Professor, Penrose is a really kind person, she is so understanding and always pushed us to do our work, because she wants the best for us. She really care's about her student, and is for sure one of the best professors at CSUB.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1109
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 27, 2023
Would take again

Professor Penrose is a great teacher and she is very helpful. She is easy to reach out to and you can easily pass her class as long as you do the work.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENGL1109
May 30, 2024
Would take again

She is such a great professor! She really cares about her students and always tries to help them out! Easy to pass as long as you keep up and do the homework!

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 25 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
A+ (4)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(17)B(3)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 26 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 4
B: 3
A-: 3
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (16)
Caring (13)
Respected (11)
Hilarious (5)
Tough Grader (4)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.19 avg change
Nov
Dec
Dec
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

110305

5.0

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ENGL110

5.0

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ENGLISH10

5.0

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ENGL100

5.0

(3)

ENGLISH110

5.0

(4)
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5.0

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4.0

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