4.7

Robert Lazaroff

English - Nassau Community College

4.7
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Enthusiasm, clarity and humor are blended to produce a good professor who wants to give you an A

ENG251 - 5.0 rating

Participate and you will do good in this class

LIT - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

42%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A (17)
A+ (6)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(23)B(2)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 31 reported grades
A: 17
A+: 6
Not sure yet: 3
B+: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (14)
Participation matters (11)
Caring (10)
Get ready to read (7)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Hilarious (4)
Inspirational (4)
Amazing lectures (4)
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Reviews (84)
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Feb 5, 2008

awesome professor! highly recommended!

5.0
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ENG101
Mar 12, 2008

Awesome professor! Creative assignments and fun classes! They should all be like him! Definitely take his course, he's the best eng 101 professor at NCC.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 15, 2008

He is an amazing teacher very helpful laid back. if you take his class and do the work you will receive a high grade.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Aug 4, 2008

Very friendly and helpful. Gives essays and projects that can be seen as fun to some. Likes to use photography in assignments. Gives ample time for papers. Uses the opinions of classmates as well as himself to aide correction and improvements on rough drafts, so final drafts are the best they can be. Generally grades papers on content and grammer.

5.0
3.0
ENG231
Oct 5, 2008

very helpful with essays. gives random quizzes, drops the lowest grade, doesn't matter if the sentences are incomplete as long as you know the material.happy man loves to hear your thoughts.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 12, 2008

Bob is the man, his 101 class will always be one my favorites for life. They guy is totally laid back, very helpful. Basically you can't fail his class unless you sit like a dead fish and do nothing. Dude will always help you improve your essays, you can't fail with this man, take his class you'll love it.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 13, 2008

i love this mann! he's such a good teacher, definitely take a class of his if you can. he's very understanding and just into students expressing themselves in whatever ways they can. all creative writing about basically whatever you want. he's really really great.

5.0
2.0
ENGG5
Mar 6, 2009

professor Bob , very good professor , makes the class interesting..

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Mar 20, 2009

A very good, effective teacher. I had to withdraw due to personal reasons but he's an awesome teacher who is laid back, assigns interesting work, and his course it quite easy if you show up and do the assignments he assigns.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 5, 2009

He is a very very very great teacher! he loves to hear your own thoughts. I've learned a lot in his class. We did so much different yet interesting things! GREAT TEACHER!

5.0
4.0
ENG102
Nov 25, 2009

Nice:)

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 25, 2009

Prof. Bob is one of the greatest teachers I have ever had. His class is not your standard English class, but more involved on opinions. He gives great assignments and he has alot of energy when teaching. I would highly recommend his class. You'll have fun.

5.0
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ENG101
Dec 16, 2009

The class is easy just do the work youll get by fine the assignments arent that bad and bob himself is a cool dude just do the stuff you gotta do and youll get by fine

5.0
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ENG101
Dec 24, 2009

Probably the best professor I will ever have. He takes a great interest in all of his students and is willing to help any way he can. I always looked forward going to his classes as they were always interesting. My only complaint is you will most likely not get the grade you deserve at the end of the semester.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Jan 26, 2010

great teacher very helpful. the class is fun and very intresting works a lot with photographs and pictures.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Mar 24, 2010

professor lazaroff is the man! he is sooo cool and interesting. he actually takes the time to get to know his students on a personal level and makes class fun. i took 101 with him and now i am takin mystery and detective fiction with lazaroff. both classes r awesome, but he is great anyway!

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Apr 15, 2010

I love him. There needs to be more teacher like him @ nassau or any school. He allows you to get to know your classmates and is extremely helpful. He gives the funnest assignments in class too. He'll let you know how you're doing in the middle of the term. I loveee him :)

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Apr 20, 2010

Really helpful and always there to explain anything not understood. Respectful and makes class easy to want to attend.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 20, 2010

Okay so this is how it is if you'r lazy thank don't take him. he give homeworks and if you do it that is an easy A. he is very helping and a great man i really like how he teaches. the great thing is out of the box thinking

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 23, 2010

The last post is completely untrue. If you did every homework that was given than he will give you what you earn, my advice to anyone that is in his class is do your homework, and he did mark what went wrong on your papers had they been handed in ontime lets take the blame for your own actions.On a scale from one to ten i gave him a twenty

1.0
1.0
ENG001
May 24, 2010

The beginning of the semester he was OK.I realize he's not a helpful teacher.all we did was write essay which he doesn't grade.If your writing skills are good,take his class,a easy A. but if you need to improve your writing skills,he is not the professor for you.He only students pass with perfect writing skills. I didn't learn anything.

1.0
1.0
ENG001
May 24, 2010

Yes,if you lack in writing do not take his class. everyone keep saying he's a great professor, but a excellent professor must have the quality of helping there students improve there work.Simply he does not. we wrote essay every week,which he doesn't grade.i pass the class, but felt bad for those who needed the help.

2.0
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ENG001
May 24, 2010

The beginning of the semester he was OK.I realize he's not a helpful teacher.all we did was write essay which he doesn't grade.If your writing skills are good,take his class,a easy A. but if you need to improve your writing skills,he is not the professor for you.He only pass students with perfect writing skills. I didn't learn anything.

1.0
1.0
ENG001
May 24, 2010

The beginning of the semester he was OK.I realize he's not a helpful teacher.all we did was write essay which he doesn't grade.If your writing skills are good,take his class,a easy A. but if you need to improve your writing skills,he is not the professor for you.He only pass students with perfect writing skills. I didn't learn anything.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 24, 2010

One thing that i can't stand is when someone does not do their homework or dosen't put whole heart in their work. How dear anyone give this man a bad review. The only way that you can fail is if you don't do you low stakes writing, which is an easy A in it self. Don't blame him cause you're lazy. The low stakes in 300 words answer two questios

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 24, 2010

What my other class mates are saying is completely false. For one thing if you hand in your ruff drafts in the day the final paper is due, than not he not going to tell you what was wrong you're late. one thing that kills me is how lazy some people was, and the whole point of reading out loud is so that our class mate can get the era of our ways.

5.0
1.0
ENG251
May 25, 2010

Professor Lazaroff is a great! got an A. If you do all your assigements and participate you'll do just fine.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 6, 2010

One of the greatest teachers at NCC if you are willing to participate and pay attention. I looked forward to his class throughout the week.

5.0
2.0
ENG001
Nov 28, 2010

Great man. Changed my perspective on english classes.

3.0
3.0
ENG102
Jan 15, 2011

could someone give an example or 2 on how exactly he makes his classes "fun"? since most people are saying he makes class fun... thanks!

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Apr 10, 2011

Loved his class! Made class very interesting! Just an overall great teacher! Take his class!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Jul 7, 2011

Great Professor. I learned a lot from him.

5.0
1.0
WRITE001
Aug 20, 2011

I had Bob for the ENG Brush up course! Awesome guy! Gave us doughnuts two times in a row. He really helped me and everyone get better at writing. I passed the course, learned more about English AND liked English better. I wish he was teaching English 101 because I would take it in a second with him! He really goes out of his way for his students.

5.0
4.0
KIDSLITT
Nov 28, 2011

Professor Lazaroff is a great fun and cool professor. He kinda gives alot of work but its almost fun in a way. He makes the most out of everyclass you have with him and I would recommend him to anyone with even no interest in english

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Jan 22, 2012

This class was great! prof lazaroff is very cool and knows how to make class interesting and fun. As long as you do the work you will be fine. He chooses great readings. I became a better writer in his class.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 2, 2012

helped out with anything i needed. one of the best teachers i ever had but alot of work to be done. just dont fall behind because it is a pain to catch up.

5.0
4.0
ENG101
Jun 24, 2012

BEST ENG TEACHER EVER!!! Take him :)

5.0
4.0
ENG102
Jul 12, 2012

This dude honestly is the bomb. Take him.

5.0
3.0
ENGAD
Oct 15, 2012

lets put it this way to be clear if you are there just for a grade you will get nowhere. he is in the class to teach. I took his film class he is not there for grammar that was 101 and 102 and the writing lab. if you are lazy dont take his class go to a lazy teacher who doesnt care.

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Mar 18, 2013

The nicest and most helpful english teacher I've ever had. Helped me with all my questions and made his class interesting and fun. Reccomended highly

5.0
1.0
ENG102
May 21, 2013

Seriously, the nicest guy in the world! He cares about his students so much and tries to help everyone as much as he can! The work he gives is not boring at all! We had essays this semester and easy "low stakes writing" that can really boost up your grade. He is fair and fun! I really recommend taking him for english, he is a great guy!

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Dec 4, 2013

This teacher actually made me want to come to class bob is an amazing teacher i really loved taking him, too bad his 102 class is filled already

5.0
2.0
ENG204
Jan 17, 2014

Great Professor.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Jan 27, 2014

loved this class and this professor... made English so enjoyable

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 12, 2014

Professor Lazaroff is one of the nicest professors at NCC. He's kind of quirky and can make you feel awkward with things he says, but overall, he makes it impossible for you not to pass the class. Definitely an easy A.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Nov 16, 2014

Professor Lazaroff is very passionate about teaching, and he will encourage you to do better. He helps you express your thoughts more clearly on paper. Do not fall asleep in his class, he wants you to actually learn. Fair grader-

3.0
3.0
LIT
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2014

Hes a really nice guy, theres alot of work but hes an easy grader. U can easily get away with reading summaries online but make sure u do so because there are quizzes on the reading basically every class. Participate and you will do good in this class

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Dec 18, 2014

awesome professor. really cares about his students and wants you to do the best you can. he gives you the opportunity to revise your papers and is always in his office to help you. fair grader but he makes you a better writer. makes and english class pretty interesting. don't use your cell phone, he hates that

5.0
2.0
ENG204
Jan 14, 2015

Great and fun professor. I wasn't a fan of English class until i had him for a professor. Taught very interesting and original lectures. Wish I had taken him sooner. Gives quizzes almost everyday but aren't difficult if you do the assigned reading. He's a fair grader and make sure you participate... it will help you in the end.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2015

this professor was amazing . I had him for fall semester . He cares about his students and wants them to do well. you must pay attention in class . he is very straight foward . You should make sure to get the book you will need it . hes always willing to work with you .

4.0
4.0
ENGLISH101
May 19, 2015

Good Professor! Take him if you can. He is amazing and offers many extra credit opportunities, which will boost up your grades even if you'll lack your confidence for doing a certain paper in a wrong way. Good Luck! :)

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 26, 2015

Professor Lazaroff is an amazing Professor! He makes the semester interesting and fun! He is extremely understanding and attentive. He gives decent sized papers but It's a composition course so what would you expect. As long as you do the assignments you will get a good grade.

5.0
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ENG251
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2015

One of the funniest professors I've ever had. I enjoyed every single class. Wish he was closer to my age because he's a really cool guy . Would take a class by him again

5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Feb 29, 2016

Really really really cool guy. Gives fun lectures and the work is easy. Only gripe I had was that he graded somewhat harshly on some papers. I got an A in the course but I didn't get all A's on the essays, when I probably deserved an A. Otherwise he's really chill and I recommend taking him

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2016

i am still in the middle of my semester with Prof. Lazaroff but easily the best teacher I had at NCC so far. He cares about his students and wants them to pass. Definitely goes the extra mile for the students so they understand the material. You can revise your essay if you were not happy. I look forward going to his class.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2016

Best professor I've ever had. So funny and assigns essays with topics that students can actually enjoy writing about. Easy grader and makes his class very entertaining.

4.0
3.0
ENG251
Grade: B+
May 17, 2016

Took him in the fall semester and he was a breath of fresh air.

4.0
3.0
LIT110
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Good professor easy class to pass if you do the work

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG251
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2017
Would take again

Enthusiasm, clarity and humor are blended to produce a good professor who wants to give you an A. Your only job is to show up, do the work and speak up every once and a while. Fun yes. Brain surgery no.

Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG251
Nov 14, 2017
Would take again

I am currently taking this professor for film and lit and he is awesome! Gives great feedback on papers, goes the extra mile to make sure the class is up to date with work, truly makes sure that the students are understanding the work. A lot of reading, but in class you watch movies. Seriously an amazing professor.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG251
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Best professor, hands down. My class ended this month and I was actually sad about it. What an awesome class. Currently looking to see if he teaches any other classes.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Would take again
5.0
2.0
ENG298
May 8, 2018
Would take again

AWESOME !!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENG251
Dec 24, 2018
Would take again

Awesome professor, however I am not sure why attendance was made mandatory in a college course . Honestly, what difference would of it of made as long as you do the projects/essays at home and hand them in on time? Either way, lots of reading. You are forced to purchase multiple books, but they are all available online for free. Interesting class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 21, 2019
Would take again

Amazing, fun, inspirational professor. Really shows how he tries to make the learning environment fun and interactive. Lots of papers, but Its English... Had a great time in the class, he also gives great feedback, and plenty of opportunities to improve grades on papers.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENG251
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

Literally the most amazing teacher I've ever taken! He truly cares about his students and has such a strong passion for film! This class overall isn't hard, it's just very time consuming. Make sure you read and pay attention while watching the films in order to get a good grade for your papers! I had a lot of laughs and good memories in this class.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Sep 8, 2020
Would take again

He is very chill but I feel like he gets into politics a little bit more then he should with showing readings that just arent good conversation points because there can be issues because of what we are living in right now and the BLM protests going on all around the world

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENG231
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Took a comedy class with him. So fun and cool guy you will love the class super enjoyable

5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lazaroff is a wonderful professor. He is always willing to help his students. You will have to do a lot of writing in this class but if your grade wasn't good on a paper, he will give you a chance to improve it. There are chances for extra credit as well. Participation is very important in class. I learned a lot wish I could take again.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG001
Grade: B-
Jan 20, 2021
Would take again

He was really nice and understanding. He allowed us to re hand in essays. Did assign a lot of work but they were pretty interesting. Would definitely take again!

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENG298
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lazaroff is one of the best Prof. I've had. His class is a blessing and he himself is a gem. You can talk to him about anything and he makes class so much fun!! If you want a good grade and a great semester, I recommend him 100%! He gives a couple of papers and some homework. He is very caring. Please take his class, thank me later!!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2022
Would take again

I highly recommend this professor, he is an amazing professor and helps students with his best ability. Ive learned a lot with my writing skills.

Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 26, 2022
Would take again

Professor Lazaroff is an immensely caring person, wants all of his students to succeed. When I came into his class I loved writing but my confidence was hurt by a bad experience with it. Not only did he boost my confidence back up, he gave me the courage to write stories I was afraid to. My love of writing has been restored thanks to him. Take him!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG298
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2022
Would take again

Outstanding professor. One of the best at NCC! An Intelligent and down to Earth human. Clear grading criteria, lets you rewrite papers if necessary, and will let you hand in past the due date (points off of course). A couple of papers throughout the semester with clear guidelines on how to get a good grade.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ENG001
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2022
Would take again

Professor Lazaroff is a very kind teacher. He cared a lot about every person and made the time to get to know everyone. He is very big on participation. I had a remote class and he literally begged the students to turn their cameras on every class so we could all be together. Every paper he assigns he thoroughly goes over and sets you up.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG001
Grade: A
Sep 1, 2022
Would take again

Cares a lot about the students and wants them to not only do their assignments but understand what they're doing. If you take his remote class all he asks is for students to respond to him. He lets you rewrite papers if you don't like your grade. Writing is encouraged and he has you writing in almost every class but most of it isn't graded.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENG231
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

He is AMAZING. Great personality and funny. I've taken many English classes before, and dreaded them all until now. This class was so interesting that it barely felt like work. We read and watch mystery/detective movies and stories, and write about them. I have always been a terrible writer and this class has helped my skills so so much. Highly rec

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Mar 1, 2023
Would take again

He was just an amazing professor. Very likable and can connect with his students easily. On top of that his favorite band is The Replacements so that is just a big plus.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 23, 2024
Would take again

I loved this professor. I wish I could have him for all my English classes I am required to take. He doesn't give out test but you are writing something that is usually due on Sundays. He is so easy going and usually the topics he gives out are easy to write about. Love him!!!!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 22, 2024
Would take again

hes not a bad teacher. charismatic, upbeat, and tries to get everyone to participate in discussions (yes he'll call on you randomly). work-wise you get papers/assignments due usually if not every sunday 11:59pm and gives classwork every day. If you're not a fan of writing essays then im praying for you honestly

Get ready to read
So many papers
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2025
Would take again

He is one of the best professors I've ever met, he cares bout his students he helps with everything u need, I was bad at writing essays and understanding lectures but these classes helped he helped me a lot and I will appreciate this forever, the book is necessary so yes u have to buy it but other than that his classes are the best

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Feb 20, 2025
Would take again

He is very sweet and if you dont do well you have the chance to redeem your grade, he wants his students to pass. He really inspired me as a writer, I definitely recommend taking his course!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 26, 2025

this professor is very disrespectful and will try to get into your life and your matters, his teaching space is more that of a dictator than a teacher who doesn't try to teach something he has no expertism in. Some work has nothing to do with English only wanting to get out personal matters out of people. He will scream if you have your phone out.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2025
Would take again

He is excellent, one of those people you're truly happy to meet. Best professor ever. He chooses lectures that are relevant to today's society and always leave you with meaningful life lessons. I'm very grateful to have had him as a professor, and If this is his last semester I hope he has a wonderful retirement

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
May 15, 2025
Would take again

This guy was the best professor I've ever had by far. Actual excellence. No annoying 20 page papers, just nice relaxed essays due once every couple of weeks based on subjective matters- to actually test our writing capabilities. He saw great potential in me and it reflected in the grades I earned. He's the GOAT. Enjoy your retirement dude!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

42%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A (17)
A+ (6)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(23)B(2)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 31 reported grades
A: 17
A+: 6
Not sure yet: 3
B+: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (14)
Participation matters (11)
Caring (10)
Get ready to read (7)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Hilarious (4)
Inspirational (4)
Amazing lectures (4)
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5.0

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5.0

(1)

WRITE001

5.0

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KIDSLITT

5.0

(1)

ENGAD

5.0

(1)
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3.0

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3.0

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