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Rose Watson

English - Valencia College - East and West Campus

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The worst teacher i've ever had

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worked on paper for weeks in and out of class

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Reviews (91)
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ENC1102
Mar 6, 2003

The worst teacher i've ever had. Do not take her. Very condescending toward students, not willing to give adequate help when needed

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ENC101
Apr 14, 2003

horrible teacher... gave me a 0 on a 5 paragraph essay (test grade) b/c i walked in a few seconds late to class...worked on paper for weeks in and out of class...avoid...

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ENC1101
May 4, 2003

A WICKED!donot take her class, she taugh at VCC over 10 years, so people cannot kid her out even they knew she was a bad teacher, picky, personal attitude was very bad.Hope everybody read this website before register her class. Godbless all next students.

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ENC
May 7, 2003

she is hard as hell. i have C and D on all my essays. Make sure you are not late for class at all, or she will remember you for the rest of the semester.

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ENC1101
May 9, 2003

How can one take these comments seriously when they are rife with grammatical and spelling errors? Why did you get a low grade in English? Duhhh. She's a good teacher.

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ENC1101
May 21, 2003

No Comments

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ENC1101
Jul 22, 2003

In order for this teacher to be effective, she would have to learn effective communication. She is definately not a people person and teaching should not be her first job. Ms. Watson is a hateful human being.

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COMP1
Jul 25, 2003

this lady is hell do not take her class, I passed her class but I do not recomend her

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ENG102
Aug 19, 2003

Not very clear...Very unapproachable

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ENC1101
Oct 7, 2003

She is very difficult. I learned nothing except for the fact that if you try to express your opinion and she does not agree then, she will fail your paper, make a fool out of you in class, and she will not forget this. BEWARE!

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ENC1102
Oct 24, 2003

She's just soo mean.... she'll embarass you in front of everybody in the class if she didnt like your opinion.. the highest grade she gives is 85 and the average of the class is 70!!! She's aggravating, don't ever take her or it'll be your nightmare!!

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ENC1011
Oct 30, 2003

She is a horrible teacher. She would rather prove that she is superior to all of her students instead of helping them. I understand i am not the best writer in the world, but give me constructive critisism not just critisism

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ENC1102
Nov 19, 2003

By far the worst teacher I have ever mad the mistake of taking. She rathers to prove how she is more superior in knowing the english language then to teach it. YOU WILL NEVER, EVER GET ABOBVE A 75% ON ANY PAPER.

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ENC1102
Nov 20, 2003

I think she is a pretty good teacher. She is very hard and makes you work for your grades but if you stay after to ask questions and make yourself known in class, she will be a little easier on you.

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ENC1101
Nov 20, 2003

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFFESSOR! She is by far the worst teacher out there. She will eat you up and spit you out, and then do it again. If you dare to speak she will humiliate you in front of everyone even if you are correct. The only wayto pass is not take.

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ENC1102
Nov 24, 2003

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. You will never get higher than a "C" on your papers. She thinks she knows everything about english. Best advice DO NOT TAKE HER.

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ENC1101
Dec 4, 2003

Mrs. Watson seems to be very sadistic, and I find her super petty in her evaluations. Dont expect any partial credit!!!!! Be careful.

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COMP1
Dec 19, 2003

Mean as hell. Will not think twice about embarrasing you. I barely passed her class. I dont think anyone ever got any higher than a "C". Do not take her, wait until another teacher is available!!

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ENG1101
Grade: A-
Mar 11, 2004

Watson is a tough teacher and not easily impressed, but I didnt find her to be sadistic. If you participate in class enough for her to know your name and stay after class to ask any questions she can be very helpful.

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ENC1101
Mar 25, 2004

No Comments

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ENC1101
Apr 1, 2004

SHE is very hard and embarassing. the worst teacher i have ever had in my life. i wont recommend her to anyone.

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COMP2
Apr 7, 2004

umm lets see, u cant be 2 min late..you will get a zero, u cant say "dont wont its" she tears ur papers apart, with everything u never even thought could be wrong with it..shes mean, she will embarass u, and will make u look lower..shes..the dev

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ENC1102
Apr 29, 2004

Give Mrs. Watson a chance her class is fun. All you do is read stories and discuss them in class. You write 6 papers that are easy. You MUST prove your essay with textual support. If you do this you will receive and "A" on the paper. Its that si

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ENC1101
May 2, 2004

Very intelligent. Expects her students to work hard. She will call you out on slang talk in her room and do not be late...but we're in college people...lets learn how to behave like we are. She prepared me for Comp 2. I would take her again!!

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ENC1101
May 3, 2004

horrible. worst teacher I ever had. Does not teach anything herself. Let's her students do all the work themselves. She is a nice person, but a horrible teacher.

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ENC1101
May 20, 2004

worst teacher i have ever had. i would like to slap her.

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ENC1101
Jun 28, 2004

If you can make it through week 1 aka hell week, all you need to do is strap on the butt kissing mask.

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ENC1101
Jul 28, 2004

HOPE YOU LIKE TO FAIL. 'CAUSE YOU WILL. YEAH I SAID 'CAUSE....HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT WATSON?

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COMPI
Oct 13, 2004

No Comments

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COMPI
Oct 23, 2004

She is insanely competent in her subject. If you want someone who knows her stuff, she is it. If you are a slacker then be very afraid! She could easily find 15 errors in this review.

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COMPI
Nov 2, 2004

No Comments

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1101
Nov 5, 2004

really bad. never gotten an A on any of the papers i wrote.

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ENC1002H
Nov 15, 2004

Professor Watson is a very hard teacher, she grades very tough. The information she gives for assignments is not adequate to do the work.

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ENC101
Nov 18, 2004

No Comments

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COMPII
Nov 29, 2004

worst teacher and biggest **** I have ever met. Never did bad in english before this class. She is VERY unclear about what she wants and pretty much refuses to help you when you don't understand. Everyone I had class with spent before, durring and after class just talking**** about her. SHE SUCKS!

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ENGCOMP2
Dec 2, 2004

shes is one of the worst teachers ever...YOU CANT SAY COMTRACTIONS in her class...WOOPS..i fail..you are def. gonna want to drop her class...shes mean..and if you are having a discussion and you say something she doesnt like..shell call you out on it...plus she is the hardest grader for essays...she

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COMP2
Dec 3, 2004

She is very unhelpful and so anal to details that she is almost mean. I always did very well in Engish before taking her but she never even told us what she wanted us to do at many points. At the begining of the year there where about 35 in her class and at the end there are only 8.

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ENGLISH
Dec 14, 2004

I love english but this lady def found a way to take a fun class and make it miserable. WORST teacher ever!Shes rude + should find a job that doesnt involve working with people. I got a B in her class but still hated every moment of it. It was so bad i dreaded class the night b4.

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COMPIIHONORS
Jan 3, 2005

She is the definition of evil. She tells you she wants things a certain way then she says its wrong. if you don't share her opinion she makes you fell dumb..you'll wish you had never stepped into her classroom. She made one of my favorite subjects, a nightmare!!13 out of 20 people dropped her class.

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ENC1102
Jan 10, 2005

This class is a waste of time and money. She does nothing but hand out assignments, teaching is something she really should give up on because she is horrible at it.

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ENG1102
Jan 20, 2005

This teacher is awful. She refuses to help you and is very, very unclear about what she wants. If she doesn't like a certain word you used in your essay she'll give you a ww and mark you off for it. I love English...she should not be teaching it. She is satan reincarnated.

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ENC1101
Jan 28, 2005

very strict but fair, if you want a good grade you really do have to show your true ability and work for it.

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ENGCOMP2
Feb 1, 2005

this professor is not clear, problably she wants less people that could mean less stress.Damn my money , my money, i want my money back.

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ENC1101
Mar 7, 2005

Waste of time and money. Take another teacher's class. IMHO, she should not teach if she's going to practice this method (seemingly none, other than unclarity). I got nothing out of the course, and was forced to drop it. It's difficult to pass this cakewalk course with her.

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ENC1102
May 9, 2005

Ive read the stories that she assigned a million times. She’s not open to any relative objectivity…if it was not in the notes that she probably got from the internet than there’s no way that your statement could have had any relevance or validity.DON’T TAKE HER CLASS SAVE YOUR MONEY AND YOUR SANITY!

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ENC1101
May 11, 2005

Do not take her she is not easy to pass. If u want to take her, u will wast your money and your time.

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ENGCOMP1
May 11, 2005

Rose Watson is the world'd worst teacher. Hated every minute of her class, did not learn ANYTHING. HATE HER. gag

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ENC101
Jun 21, 2005

She isn't ALL that bad. First impression of her wasn't the best but in the end she was funny, nice and really helped improve my essay writing. class is easy not too much work- fair and i'd recommend her. her summer class was great! again- she's not the devil- she was actually quite nice!

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ENC1102
Jul 29, 2005

Horrible, unclear, not oragnized and doesnt help in any way. If you ask a question she looks at you like your stupid. Gave bad grades on all papers, and did not make any sense at all.

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ENC1102
Aug 10, 2005

This was the worst teacher i have ever had. she made you papers that involved research, but worded them as an opinion paper. she was unclear when i asked what i did wrong, she replied with "you didn't follow my directions" DO NOT TAKE!

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ENC1101
Grade: C
Aug 26, 2005

She wasn't as bad as everyone says...if you listen to what she says to do and what not to do and do exactly that you'll be fine. She grades fairly and she will help if you need it. I'm actually taking her again for Comp 2 this semester.

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1101
Grade: B+
Aug 30, 2005

VERY DIFFICULT IF YOU LIKE A CHALLENGE TAKE HER ON BUT IF NOT DONT WASTE THE CASH. WORST PART OF HER IS THAT IN HER MIND SHE IS PERFECT AND NEVER WRONG EVEN THOUGH AT TIMES SHE CAN BE. BE VERY CAREFUL IF SHE DOESN LIKE U SHELL EMBARASS U.

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ENC1101
Sep 3, 2005

She is opposed to giving an "A". If you write an "A-" paper, you are lucky to get a "B". She'll make you write better, but you are not going to get an "A" in what should be a cakewalk.

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ENC1101
Sep 26, 2005

Watson is a disappointing teacher. The correct way to inspire a student to flourish is not to look at them like they are stupid for asking a question about the assignment when prompted. This class has killed my passion for english. If you're a fan of having your creativity stifled i encourage you to take this class.

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ENC1101
Sep 30, 2005

Prof. watson is a mess, please dont take her! save your money. if you take her class your wasting your money she is a nightmare! i repeat horrible teacher, and very hard on grading, ridiculous rules.

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ENC101
Oct 8, 2005

You all are crazy. Prof. Watson is very clear and is an excellent teacher. Her lectures are clear and help you in your writing skills. She also will take the time to help you if you ask her. Anyone who wants to learn take her. Good Teacher!!!!!!!!!!!

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ENGLISH
Nov 15, 2005

THIS TEACHER IS TERRIBLE.PLEASE DO NOT TAKE HER. SHE THINKS SHE IS GOD'S GIFT TO THE WORLD AND WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE MISERABLE.SHE DEPRESSES ME AND MAKES EVERYONE FEEL WORTHLESS. YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO AN OPINION IN THIS CLASS SO DONT EVEN TRY IT. IF YOU SAY 2+2 IS 4 AND SHE THINKS ITS 5 SHE WILL MAKE IT 5 AND THATS ALL IT IS.

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ENC1102
Dec 1, 2005

ok, i think we've ALL said it all.. she SUCKS!! do not, I REPEAT.. DO NOT take this class!! she's rude, doesn't let u have an opinion, and thinks she's right. u're lucky to pass the class w/ a "C".. that's how bad it is!

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ENG
Dec 1, 2005

I can see where some people have a bad opinion of her. At first she is a bit intimidating but if u actually talk to her she is a great person and teacher. she does expect a lot of students but I think thats where she is doing a good job. She gives students opportunites throughout the semester to meet with her if u need help. Great teacher!

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ENC1102
Dec 17, 2005

She is a smart teacher don't get me wrong. She knows her stuff, but english 2 should not be a "weed out" class and it is because she is TOO critical of her students. She grades you on things you don't think you are being graded on, and thats where she gets you on your grade. Unless you are Harvard material DO NOT take her or your GPA will hurt!

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ENG101
Jan 21, 2006

I usually like English, but she really ruined it for me. She begins her class with a speech containing the phrase "I don't give A's, so don't expect one." After hearing that, what's the point? You have nothing to strive for. Her class is extremely demanding and no matter how perfect you are, you really won't get an A. Take someone else!!!

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ENC1101
Jan 28, 2006

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ENC1101H
Feb 16, 2006

Ms. Watson is a pathetic excuse for a professor. She is offensive, rude, and will not give an "A" even if you are deserving of one. I have NEVER gotten less than a "B" on any paper I have ever written and I started off this course with a "C". My advice is simple. FIND ANOTHER PROFESSOR!!! ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE!!!

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ENC
Apr 6, 2006

Wears sunglasses indoors constantly.

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ENC1101H
Apr 20, 2006

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ENC1101
Jan 18, 2007

Ms. Watson commands respect. She MUST be hard nosed in order to kick the bratty high-schooled mentality out of new VCC students. I think she is an asset to the college. I loved her class and found it was very easy to pass. Pay attention and participate and there is really no way for you to fail....

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COMPI
Jan 26, 2007

Watson was an EXCELLENT teacher. She teaches the intro classes, and I DO think that she HAS to be hard nosed because of all the snot nosed punks that come in and expect to be handed good grades like they were in high school. She commands respect. All these negatvie comments are likely a reflection of the sheer immaturity of the people leaving th

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ENC1102
May 1, 2007

She is a good teacher. I was supposed to have another teacher.. but she ended up teaching the class. Almost everyone dropped out because she was strick on attendence, and wanted respect, which alot of people for some reason cant handle. But overall... she is a funny teacher, and explains the assignments good! I ended up with a B! I definetly recomm

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ENC1101
Nov 24, 2008

Ok here is the real deal from a slacker. Watson is tough, her lectures and assignments are great! Her essays are impossible. I one think i didnt like about her was that she did not grade on a fair scale. Far to critical, other than that i think she is pretty cool.

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ENC1101
Dec 5, 2008

she graded papers hard in beginning, but easier towards the end of class. i dont know anyone in the class that got an A on a paper. she demands respect. she is a great teacher though,she knows what she talking about. you will learn a lot from her.

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ENC1101
Dec 11, 2008

professor watson was a good teacher. her class wasnt an easy A but it wasnt impossible...lots of short essays not that many tests, she gave homework but it was never collected, just discussed

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ENC1101
Dec 17, 2008

YOU CAN NOT GET AN A... IT IS IMPOSSIBLE! I dont know anyone in the class that got an A on a paper let alone in the class... my honest opinion is that shes not a bad teacher but very hard on grading.

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ENC1102
Dec 18, 2008

She is tough but she is good. BTW I got an A so it is not impossible.

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ENC1101
Jan 28, 2009

Tough, demanding, and commands respect. I, for one, appreciate her approach and feel she did a great job in explaining everything. If you're used to coasting through school, she will give you the wake-up call you need to survive in the real world. Highly recommended, and no, I did not make an A.

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ENC1102
May 20, 2009

this lady wont help you learn anything. You walk away from this class learning how to hate rude teachers more and more. she thinks she is so funny but then screws you over completely and messes with your grade. she does not explain anything and expects you to get everything right. ridiculous do not take her if you have a bad temper

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ENC1102
Jun 30, 2009

Overall, really bad teacher to have for ENC.

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ENC1102
Aug 24, 2009

She likes what she does, but she is rude and expects to much. She doesnt explain anything and wants you to read her mind. She swears she is funny but she really isnt, and she loves to laugh at her own jokes. DONT TAKE HER SHE IS EVIL!

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ENC1102
Aug 24, 2009

I received a B but she was still hard!!! Very Very strict with being on time or you will get a ZERO on your paper. I took this during summer so we had an assignment everyday. She is very strict so beware!

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ENC1101
Nov 1, 2009

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! she is probably the rudest teacher ive ever had. She thinks shes funny but she snot. she looks around the class when someone says somethin like she expects you to be shocked cause of how dumb they sounded. i hate herr soo much! i wana punch her. she expects u to know everything and its annoying. she degrades you like crazy

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ENC1102
Nov 16, 2009

I had her for Honors ENC 1102. I had to drop the class due to her lack of clarity and almost refusal to actually EXPLAIN assignments. I agree with everyone who thinks she is evil. Can totally see that. DO NOT TAKE HER! EVER!

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ENC1102
Dec 15, 2009

Honestly, I would not recommend this professor. She would give great reviews for your work when she saw it before it was graded, but when you got it back there was a bad grade on it. You thought you could understand her but then she adds more to the assignment than was originally there by the time it is graded.

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ENC1101
Apr 15, 2010

A malicious grader,extremly rude,irrelavent class lectures,poor demeanor,bad attitude,bipolar,bad hair, and should be ruling hell not teaching english. May the good Lord find a warm spot in hell for this foul beast we called Ms. Watson! Diablosoo!

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ENC1101
Apr 16, 2010

She refused to teach. She would lecture and berate everyone in the class, even if they were correct. She simply refuses to do anything conducive to a positive learning environment. If I was able to I would have withdrawn from her class and try again with another professor. AVOID HER CLASSES AT ALL COSTS!

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ENC1101
Apr 26, 2010

If this is your first college term avoid her at all cost. I agree with all of the people who says she is Evil. It's like she wants you to fail her class on purpose. Very rude and humiliating, just going to her class made me sick literally. She is very hard when it comes to grading and do not come to class late not even a minute or you get a 0.

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ENC1101
Apr 26, 2010

Rude, humiliating, and very unkind. She makes everyone feel dumb and says things like what is wrong with you people. Not clear on assignments. says you're doing well but then when you get your asssignment back bad grade. avoid her at all cost every writer before me has it right listen to them if not me

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ENC1102
Apr 28, 2010

Extremely hard teacher, very hard to get higher than a B on any assignment, assignments not clearly explained, late work not accepted after class starts, attendance is mandatory to pass this class.

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ENG1101
May 3, 2010

I really didnt like her. She appears to come off really rude. I ask her can i come to her office to read my rough draft to she what she think. SHE SAID I AM NOT YOUR PRE-SCREENER. Dont take her. please dont ruin your life.

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ENC1101
May 24, 2010

THE WORST TEACHER EVER I D RATHER HAVE DICK CHENNY AS MY TEACHER THAN HER .SHE SHOULD TEACH IN GUANTANAMO NOT IN COLLEGE.I HOPE SHE READS ALL THESE BAD REVIEWS AND CHANGE PROFESSION. MAY BE A PRISON GUARD!!

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ENC1102
May 30, 2010

It's not that she's hard. I've had hard professors&been able to succeed. She sets you up to fail&doesn't teach the class. The students do all presentation &she listens to us discuss. She graded my research paper a B but gave it to me asked if I wanted attend a 4 yr. university. I do. She said I would have failed the paper at UCF. Don't take her!

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ENG1102
Feb 6, 2011

She's very demanding and shows no remorse. If you're late to class, prepare to be chewed out. She's a no BS type of person, and will gladly put you in your place if need be. Yes, she can be very mean if you act like an idiot or are immature. She pretty much will let you know on the first day that she means business and that she is NOT your friend.

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ENC1102
May 31, 2011

Really Terrible Teacher, and I love English. She has really high expections and nothing is ever good enough.

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
A- (1)
C (1)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 3 reported grades
A-: 1
C: 1
B+: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.00 avg change
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Dec
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ENG

5.0

(1)

COMPI

4.3

(4)

ENG1101

3.5

(2)

ENC1002H

3.0

(1)

ENG101

3.0

(1)
+16 more courses
Difficulty by Course

1101

5.0

ENC

5.0

ENG102

5.0

ENC1011

5.0

ENC1002H

5.0

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