4.4

Shari Koopman

English - Valencia College - East and West Campus

4.4
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
83%
Would Retake
145
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

83%

Would Retake

145

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
145 total ratings

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What Students Say

0 gpa until her class

ENGLISH1102 - 2.0 rating

She is very friendly in person and seems like she is a great teacher for in class, but online she is hard to get ahold of and your work takes forever to be graded

ENC1102 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

51%

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Based on 44 grades
Most common grades:
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B+ (9)
A+ (8)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 48 reported grades
A: 17
B+: 9
A+: 8
B: 5
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (32)
Clear grading criteria (13)
Caring (11)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Tough grader (9)
Accessible outside class (8)
Respected (6)
Participation matters (3)
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1101

5.0

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COS126

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Reviews (144)
5.0
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EAP1640
Dec 9, 2003

great teacher, very helpful.

5.0
3.0
EAP1640
Dec 11, 2003

The best teacher of Valencia!

5.0
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EAP1640
Dec 23, 2003

Great professor.

5.0
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REAENC
Mar 4, 2004

Take Koopman! She loves teaching. She has a great mind, master's in Lit from UNH! I worked with her for two years. Shari's the best!!!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Mar 23, 2004

She is the best Freshman Comp. professor, Take her for your nexy Comp. class.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH
Mar 31, 2004

She dresses like a normal student so you feel confortable talking to her. Also her only rules are do your own work and turn it on time other than that your ok. You can have her check your rough draft as many times as you want until it is worthy of an &qu

5.0
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EAP1540
Apr 2, 2004

She is a very helpful teacher.

5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Apr 6, 2004

I only have class with her once a week. Excellent speaker! She definitely knows what she lectures about and makes it enjoyable to listen to and learn from. Very cool teacher. Highly Recommended for Freshman Comp II. ((often cuts class short too!))

4.0
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ENG101
Apr 16, 2004

she's an alright teacher though her class is rather dull. she does however cut class short often.

5.0
1.0
ENG1101
Apr 21, 2004

Very informative and well-read teacher. Great discussions. Expect to read and write your comments about the readings; complete 6 writing assignments for the semester each one a different style of writing; and she is very helpful and fun. No Tests!!

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
May 3, 2004

Koopmann is the best! She 's willing to go out of her way to help you. She makes sure everything is clear and she's respectful. Great teacher!

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
May 6, 2004

Mrs. Koopman is a really great teacher that really cares about her students and there success in her class!!! Take her class before it fills up.

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Jul 13, 2004

Koopman is the best. I like all the worksheets because I didn't get destracted by taking notes as she was teaching things. I really learned a lot. Take her class if you can!!!!

3.0
3.0
ENC1101
Jul 26, 2004

she explains well, but what one lear during the course does not help you on the exit exam!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Jul 27, 2004

She was the best English teacher. I would highly recommend Koopman. She makes the class worth while and enhances each lecture with interesting facts. I loved her class. She's the DA BOMB. Ne One that needs a considerate English2 professor take her class

2.0
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ENC1101
Aug 1, 2004

She's a nice teacher I guess, but she grades papers to damn hard and hands out too many useless worksheets. She teaches chriteria that has nothing to do with the class. Class is boring and a waste of time.

3.0
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ENC1102
Aug 3, 2004

This teacher is sooo boring and hands out way too many worksheets. She's kinda ****y too. The only good thing about her is she ends class early sometimes.

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Sep 15, 2004

No Comments

4.0
4.0
FRESHCOMP
Oct 7, 2004

I thought she was a fairly good professor. She understood what she was talking about and was able to relay it back to the class very well. I did notice however that she likes action and drama, keep this in mind when you go to write her papers.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Nov 15, 2004

I think she is fun and makes the class the funny. she grades really hard but she is a great teacher.Take her class only if you can write an essay with an "attention getter".

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Nov 20, 2004

Porfessor Koopman is the best teacher for english she is not boring and doesn't always talk about english criteria,BUT YOU LEARN! All tha people hating on professor Koopman need 2 stop!She is great and does grade fairly. Dont listen to these people with negative comments take Professor koopman!

5.0
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ENC1102
Nov 30, 2004

She is a nice and funny woman. Class is never boring. She does grade papers strictly, but it is fair. You can rewrite first 2 out of 4 Writing Assignments (easy 20 percent of over all grade). Her midterm exam and in class writing assignments are easy. Movies are great, so are the stories.

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EAP1640
Dec 6, 2004

She is a nice teacher but the crap she gives us has nothing to do with the exit exam!!!And shes really picky with everything she gives us, it has to be perfect, I think this class should be eraised and is also a waste of your money and time.

2.0
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ENC1101
Dec 7, 2004

she sucked at teacheing and im had to take the class over again because she said my writing wasnt descriptive enough and that i needed to be more clear in what im trying to say, well i write the same as i did then and i have an A in the freshman comp class im in now....hmm....isnt that odd?!

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Jan 7, 2005

No Comments

2.0
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COMP2
Feb 7, 2005

She will bore you to death. Its almost impossible to write an essay on the retarded topics she chooses.

5.0
2.0
FRESHCOMP2
Apr 27, 2005

Great Teacher! She really knows her stuff and is totally into how and why things are written about literature and authors. Let's you learn, laid back class, just make sure that you do the best that you can -- she is way cool and HOT!!!

5.0
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ENC1102
May 6, 2005

Shocked to read negative comments.Shari is a great tchr.Very knowledgeable.Very funny and entertaining in giving her presentations.Very impressed with how organized she always was.Anyone who wrote neg. stuff probably didn't apply themselves and now want to say Shari was the fault.Not true!Shari's #1

5.0
1.0
COMPI
Jun 1, 2005

Easy class, easy teacher. Loved the reading and the movies. Just do a little research on your papers and you be fine.

1.0
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COMP2
Jun 12, 2005

The only critical thinking I have done in class was to figure out if the professor is a man or a women.

5.0
3.0
ENG1102
Jun 14, 2005

Everyone that has a negative view of this teacher obviously never went to class. Shari Koopmann is AMAZING! She is creative, fun, organized and very flexable with her assignments. Shari gives you complete freedom when it comes to the essays. I LOVE going to class just because she makes is fun and easy to learn!

5.0
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ENC1102
Jul 2, 2005

Ms. Koopy was really awesome! I definitely wouldn't brag about failing her class because it is so easy to pass all you have to do id turn in all your work. she is very sweet and helpful I highly recommend her! She is a beautiful human being and is passionate about what she does.

5.0
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ENC1102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 22, 2005

She is an amazing teacher. Not only is she intelligent, but she has a great personality for and english teacher. SHe is very lovely as well. Her essays are easy, you just need to be put forth effort, like any aspect in life. Who ever rated her poorly has a problem with themselves. Outstanding class and teacher.

5.0
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ENC1102
Jul 27, 2005

Her class is amazing! I have taken Comp 2 before and I must say Mrs. Shari Koopmann is awesome!! She will help you with anything.

5.0
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ENC1101
Sep 19, 2005

Professor Koopmann is a great professor.she is always on time,very educated,organized and in a great mood. she makes class interesting and fun at the same time. Her writing assignments are easy as long as you do them, and her quizes are a easy "A".Awesome Professor.

5.0
1.0
FRESHMANCOMP1
Sep 22, 2005

She was the esiest teacher ive ever had! She doesnt give any tests, and you have to be a moron to fail...

4.0
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FRESHMANCOMP
Oct 15, 2005

At first i said oh, this class is gonna suck. But she's a cool professsor and she's smart too

5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: A-
Nov 3, 2005

Ultra interesting teacher with lots of great ideas! Very helpful and friendly but also very intelligent! Creates respect!!!!

5.0
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CRW2100
Nov 14, 2005

I believe that anyone who enters this class has potential but at the end of the semester there will be no doubt that with that potential came great knowledge. Mrs Koopman if fun and entertaining. She is very down to earth and loves to teach. I believe that she moved me in many ways. I thank her for making me the writer that I am today.

5.0
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ENC1102
Grade: C+
Nov 30, 2005

this was my second time taking professor koopmann,i had her for com 1 in the summer.she is a great professor,alway willing to help and make sure you understand.midterm and final are the only two test and there are 1 in class paper,3 out of class papers a research paper,8 response longs(a two par.informal paper)they are all really easy.easy class

5.0
1.0
COMP2
Dec 1, 2005

She is a GREAT professor! She made the class interesting and fun. She is a little tough on grading papers, but she lets you turn them in early and you can rewrite them. She is pretty easy as cool as hell!

5.0
2.0
FRESHCOMP1101
Dec 10, 2005

Awesome Teacher! A little hard on grading, but other then that, she's cool!

5.0
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1101
Jan 12, 2006

She is awesome and very helpful teacher.If you take this class,you are going to pass it!!!

5.0
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ENG1101
Jan 24, 2006

She's awesome...very helpful and clear. More interesting than any other professor I've had. Take her - you'll learn so much if you do.

5.0
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EAP1640
Jun 13, 2006

SHE IS COOL AND SHE'S GOT A VERY GOOD WAY OF TEACHING, YOU CAN UNDERSTAND A LOT FROM WHAT SHE TEACHES. VERY NICE PROF!!!

5.0
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ENC1101
Aug 2, 2006

She made everyone feel confident in their ability to pass this class

5.0
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ENC1101
Dec 12, 2006

Great teacher, coming in as a freshman, I wish all my professors would be like her. Very fast at responses, you can check your grade at any time and ask questions or argue about your grade. Very understanding and caring, I was never bored besides when we went over the MLA format. I would take her for ENC 1102 but schedule won't allow. A+ teacher.

5.0
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CRW2001
Dec 15, 2006

She's very relaxed and open-minded! She makes the requirements of all of the assignments very clear, accepts late work, doesn't require attendance, and lets you eat in class. Easiest class EVER! I learned a lot about writing and had a lot of fun in this class, TAKE IT IF YOU CAN! I wish I could have had comp 1 & 2 with her. She's very sweet and PC.

5.0
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ENC1100
Jan 24, 2007

Fantastic teacher, always cheerful ten years from now I will still remeber how awesome she was.

5.0
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ENC1102
Apr 28, 2007

"The Koopster" is the best. Follows the syllabus almost to the letter. Helpful with those not so familiar with webct. Lots of extra credit. Hilarious, quirky sense of humor. Cares about the students. Makes class fun & interesting. Lets you know what is on the test. The embodiment of what a teacher should be. I loved this class!

5.0
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ENC1102
May 11, 2007

This class is so EASY! you cannot fail! u do 4 essays which make u think a little but everyone does ok! the midterm and final are the easiest is unbelievable! I totally recommend this teacher. shes also boring she thinks shes funny, shes not!U dont even need the book! take her is an easy grade

5.0
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ENC1101
Jun 25, 2007

WELL I TOTALLY LOVED HER! I DO AGREE. U HAVE TO B A MORON TO FAIL AND A BIGGER A** TO TALK ABOUT HER IN A NEG. WAY! SHE IS VERY VERY POLITE AND VERY OPEN. SHE HELPS YOU WHEN YOU HAVE A QUESTION AND GIVES SMALL/EASY QUIZES FOR THE WORK WE DO! EASY EASY CLASS! PLUS SHE TOTALLY CONVERTED MY SEXUALITY! SHE'S THE S***!!!!

5.0
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ENC1102
Jul 9, 2007

One of the few teachers who is actually interested in YOU and helping you advance. Very sweet and open-minded, and her sense of humor is adorable. The class was super easy, even for those who aren't interested in English. You'll love her!

5.0
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CRW2001
Nov 15, 2007

Awesome teach I had her for creative writing. She made the class SUPER FUN if there were more english teachers like her out there everyone would pass and know what they were doing.

5.0
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ENC1101
Dec 11, 2007

She is an awsome professor! She is always very cheerful and respectful towards her students. She makes learning fun and does not mind repeating things over and over if you don't understand. good open door policy. I have learned alot in her class. Highly recomend her class to everyone. Quizes are pretty easy and had to write only a few essays.

5.0
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ENG1100
Jan 9, 2008

One of the best teachers I've ever had! Her class was the only one I actually enjoyed going to, and my writing really improved. Plus, she's hilarious and really wants you to do well. She even offered us donuts for good grades. Take her class if you can!

5.0
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ENC1102
Mar 20, 2008

Great professor! she made a friday morning class worth going to every week. very few papers to write and prepares you well ahead of time for tests. one group presentation. overall fun, interesting, and helpful class A+ take her!

5.0
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ENC1102
Apr 23, 2008

Prof. Koopmann is an excellent professor and is very liberal in her grading policy. There are extra credit opportunities and she announced her office availability right from the start of the semester. She is supportive and her syllabus was followed throughout the semester. She is an excellent coach and her goal was our success.

5.0
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ENC1101
Oct 2, 2008

I love her class!! she is hillarious and so fun. She offered us donuts for good grades. We barely touched the books unless there was a test. Very few writing assignments and she cares for her students' grades.

5.0
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ENC1101
Dec 2, 2008

I loved her class! it was very easy to make friends in her class! She was a great teacher! I love writing but she still is great! We had a quiz every week on different things but you had the opportunity for xtra credit! Very easy quizzes! Hot as hell too!! She is also a student right now, so she has sympathy for you! TAKE HER CLASS! AWESOME!

5.0
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ENC1101
Dec 9, 2008

Great professor!!!Very sarcastic and funny!We hardly used the books and there was no tests, only grammer quizzes. Final based on quizzes...Take her!!!!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jan 7, 2009

The class was really easy. No need to buy the book. The in and out of class essays were really easy. The professor is really nice. If everyone in the class gets a 90 or better she buys you donuts.

5.0
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ENC1101
Jan 8, 2009

this professor was so easy and laid back. she tells u what she expects out of your paper before hand. She rarely fails anyone, the lowest grade you can get is a C.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jan 8, 2009

She is a great teacher.She is very funny and her assignments are very interesting.Plus she doesn't give big test.She gives 10 small quizzes on grammar.And her final is based on her 1o quizzes.

4.0
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ENC1101
Nov 4, 2009

this professor is so so she gives about 10 quizzes and 3 papers dont miss any of the quizzes u cannot make them up but overall not bad was really had to get a B

5.0
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ENC1102
Dec 3, 2009

okay...she is very upfront about all of the work. and she is really easy to talk to. you have 3 essays to do that are a big part of your grade and then quizzes that are online which arent. the first half of the semester was a little hectic but it really was worth it with koopmann. she even offers her office hours to help u with your essays!!

5.0
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ENC1102
Dec 10, 2009

I had her also in Comp1 and she wasn't as good as she is in Comp2. Really easy to talk to and helpful with essays.Most organized online part of the course. Only 3 essays and 10quizzes. Has some extra points works and attendance worth 2% of your grade. Don't miss her class, do all the papers and u'll get the easiest A ever. Take her for Comp2!!!

5.0
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ENC1101
Dec 22, 2009

I took her class because in student?s talk she is easy professor. I didn?t find anything easy in her class, but she truly good professor in teaching. The 11?s quizzes not so difficult to pass; she makes questions in them in creative and interesting manner. After her class, you really have found that your writing skills got up. She only needs more s

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ENC1102
Dec 31, 2009

She makes everything so easy for you. Even if you don't understand the story by the end of the class you will understand it, because she puts things into terms you can understand. there are only 3 essays and if you need help just make an appt and she is there to help you.

5.0
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ENC1101
Jan 6, 2010

Very funny and easy teacher. 10 quizes/3papers. The last one is a group essay. Gives mad xtra credit. We play games to earn pts. If I would have acutally took the time out to study the quiz I woulda got an A. I got a 86 in the class. Take her. She's awesome!!!! Don't buy the book. We go over everything in class.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jan 6, 2010

Very funny and easy teacher. The last one is a group essay. Gives mad xtra credit. We play games to earn pts. If I would have acutally took the time out to study the quiz I woulda got an A. I got a 86 in the class. Take her. She's awesome!!!! Don't buy the book. We go over everything in class.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jan 6, 2010

Very funny and easy teacher. The last one is a group essay. Gives mad xtra credit. If I would have acutally took the time out to study the quiz I woulda got an A. I got a 86 in the class. Take her. She's awesome!!!! Don't buy the book. We go over everything in class.

5.0
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ENC1102
Mar 2, 2010

MidTerm: Prof. Koopmann is extremely nice and funny. So far, we have had 3 papers and 6 quizzes (a monkey could do it all)!!! Mid term exam was so-so. Study the material and you'll do fine.

5.0
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ENC1102
May 4, 2010

Super nice and funny teacher. You don't need a book, so don't buy one. 6 readings w/ 6 mini quizzes. (Easy). 3 papers. 1 midterm and 1 final. Easy class. Very helpful.

5.0
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ENC1101
Jun 2, 2010

She is the best, and that's all you need to know. You will never regret taking her. EVER!!!!

5.0
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ENC1101
Jun 3, 2010

AMAZING TEACHER!! I loved her class. I took it as a dual enrollment class so it felt like review from the english class in high school. But she made the class interesting! She plays games to help understand the lesson and the winning group gets EC. You won't regret taking this class! That is as long as you do the work.

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ENC1102
Aug 4, 2010

According to the comments styles, she rates herself. She was absolutely great in ENC1101, but her ENC1102 was my bad experience. Ether she doesn?t know literature, or she doesn?t like it. It was one step aside of a lecture, and she cannot explain anything. The midterm and final tasks were unrealistic; they allowed to her to manipulate with grades.

5.0
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ENC1101
Oct 10, 2010

BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! 3 writing assignments and grammar quizzes. if you do the work you will pass the class. she is down to earth and is very understanding.

4.0
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ENC1198
Dec 20, 2010

She's strahigh forward, and an easy essay grader. She's helpful and offers to read your papers before you turn them in so you can get a better grade. Funny, down to earth and resaonable. I sugest taking this class, just be sure to study for the grammar quizes and keep all of them for the final.

5.0
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COMP123
Dec 23, 2010

She is an awesome teacher and very funny. She is super nice and you would have to try really hard to fail her class she gives you everything you need to know for anything.

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ENC1102
Apr 28, 2011

This class was like a drawn out painful root canal (Irritating and you just can't wait for it to end)Teacher never answered emails (thought she quit at one point), work sat ungraded for weeks,the tests did not make sense. Almost jeopardized my grade (manipulative like the other person said below) Would not recommend.

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ENC1102
May 2, 2011

She is very friendly in person and seems like she is a great teacher for in class, but online she is hard to get ahold of and your work takes forever to be graded. she has very helpful powerpoints, but I found it hard to know what to do to improve my essays, since i had to turn in my second essay before my first one had been graded.

5.0
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ENC1101
Jul 16, 2011

She is the best teacher I ever had. She will go over your work before you turn it in if you ask her.

5.0
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ENC1102
Aug 3, 2011

She was incredibly easy to talk to and responded quickly. Can't slack off with her, but I enjoyed the material. She's willing to work with you. I would take her again for sure.

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Sep 27, 2011

Awesome Fresh Comp 1 class, was an online flex class. I love how she made all the assignements available from the beginning of class and offered extra credit! Her assignment instructions were very clear and she even provided details on how she grades essays which helped me with writing and editing!

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ENC1102
Dec 9, 2011

Took her online course for comp 2 and it was harder than i expected. If you do the work and follow her instructions you'll do fine. Online she was not real clear about what she wanted but over all not a bad professor. This class was nothing like comp 1 so be prepared and she gave electronic text to the stories so i got a book and never used it.

4.0
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ENG1101
Dec 20, 2011

Class mostly quizzes. Heavy emphasis on grammar in this class. A few essays, she's a pretty easy grader. Lots of extra credit.

5.0
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ENC1101
Apr 5, 2012

Great Professor who doesn't ask for much. Her writing assignments are not hard or long.She also goes over grammar and gives easy quizzes on. Her class is fairly easy and you should not have a problem getting an a or b.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Oct 20, 2012

Phenomenal professor. Prompt and professional responses to emails and happy to provide feedback for the purpose of improving your writing skills.

5.0
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ENC1101
Feb 13, 2013

Pretty good teacher. She's interested in what she's teaching, and she's very nice. She's patient when teaching and tries to make the class fun.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISHII
Apr 26, 2013

Online class - saw her pic on the Valencia faculty - Never met her but I passed her one day and she is a BABE! Now I wished that I would have taken her face to face

5.0
2.0
LIT2090
Dec 11, 2013

Professor Koopman is fun and adorable, please take her!!! She grades you based on the papers you write, but before any paper there is always a discussion to help you with ideas. She gives extra credits and makes the class very fun!! Highly recommend her!!!

5.0
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LIT2090
Grade: D
Dec 14, 2013

I have a hard time with online classes but her reviews were spot on! Interesting reading assignments! She was crystal clear about assignments and her discussions are MEANT to help you get 100's on essays. I got an A on the class and scored 100's on every essay but the last (95 because I didn't do the discussion). TAKE HER!!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jul 4, 2014

Koopman keeps your attention while teaching. Her stories are hilarious. She is very prompt at grading and responding to any question you may have. Can't wait to see her in comp 2

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ENGLISH1102
Jul 22, 2014

Did not believe she graded fairly and was based on her opinion. Had a 4.0 gpa until her class. I would not recommend her online 6 week course.

5.0
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ENC1102
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2015

Definitely worth taking her. She only gave us 3 papers which aren't that hard to do and very clear with what she wanted on them. She answers emails promptly and helps as much as she possibly can. Also has a great sense of humor :)

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2015

She is so sweet and an amazing Professor. Her class is easy and she makes learning English fun and interacting. I would take her again if she was teaching ENC1102. She's awesome!

5.0
2.0
ENC201610
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2015

I absolutely loved her class. We had grammar quizzes about once a week but you always feel prepared for them and they are never too hard. We had about 5 writing assignments which were all explained very well and we had a lot of in class discussion about them. She is also very funny and has us all laughing at 7 in the morning.

2.0
3.0
ENC1101
Nov 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Talkative. All smiles. Not recommended to take a class with first thing in the morning.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
ENC1101
Jul 17, 2017
Would take again

She was phenomenal!!! i took her online class and she always gave feedback and when i was away with no wifi for a week she offered me extra time! just a very amazing teacher! her powerpoint lectures are great too! she makes sure she covers everything! i highly recommend taking a class with her!!!! she is a very kind woman too

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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3.0
ENC1101
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

For a 7 am class she is amazing, full of energy, and ready to work. Essays were a bit annoying at first but you'll get the hang of them. Gives great feedback and is available when you need her! Gives optional extra credit assignments that help boost your total grade in the end (which is something I should have taken advantage of)

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
FRESHCOMP
Jan 7, 2018
Would take again

She was awesome in class. A lot of quizzes and papers. She grades kinda hard on papers I never got past a B. And he class feels a bit childish if I'm honest. But it's easy.

Get ready to read
Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENC1101
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

She will give you quizzes that will increase your grade. You don't actually be prepared for the class but you have to spend time on your writing assignment. She is a tough grader on them. Also, your last essay will be about non-profit organizations which require lots of research and interview

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

She is a great professor. Everything that she teaches is easy to understand. She gives extra credit throughout the semester. There are quizzes every week, but they aren't that hard if you study for them in advance. Your grade is heavily based on your essays, but if you put the time in and actually try you will make an A guaranteed.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

This professor is the best ! Took her class for ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 and got an A both times, shes always willing to help and is very understanding! Not to much homework and if any its super easy! Highly recommend

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2019
Would take again

I took Professor Koopman for ENC1101 and again for 1102. She is a great teacher, she's funny, quirky, and explains things- like poetry- very well. Your grade is mostly based upon your essay papers, so put most of all your effort into those because they matter the most in this class. Overall, this is an easy class, and an easy A.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Grade: B+
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

She is a wonderful teacher , I took her for ENC1102 you won't regret it. She also gives coffee everyday during class for students to be energized. She only give 3 essays which are related to the stories or poems we read.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
COMP2
Grade: B-
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

She is a fantastic teacher. Take her. She offers extra credit and has discussions that is an easy A. Just one thing to be aware of is she is a harsh grader when it comes up to your essay which is a big part of your grade.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
May 5, 2019
Would take again

She is a great professor and I recommend her to anyone willing to put the work into the class. There was a group project during the course based off of one of the stories and 3 papers. She is a harsh grader like everyone else mentioned but she is available to review the papers before the deadline which will help you get an A. Very flexible!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Jul 14, 2019
Would take again

I recommend this professor. I took her comp 1 class online and it's an easy A. When it comes to writing assignments she is a harsh grader but she's willing to help.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
COS126
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Way too much homework and reading just way too much.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENC1101
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

I definitely recommend ms koopman she gave really good feedback on essays and on discussion post. Make sure your careful on the grammar quiz since they are an important part of the course. 3 essays including 1 research paper. Weekly grammar test and discussion post. Easy class if you apply yourself. I took the class online

Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2020
Would take again

Highly recommended! Prof Koopman is very nice, gives feedback quickly, and has a clear syllabus. Her lessons teach English basics simply and she doesn't give a lot of hw. She's easy to get in touch with and very caring. She'll proofread your papers so there's no reason not to do well. She's one of the best teachers I had and an easy A

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2020
Would take again

Great Professor, Everything is outlined in the Syllabus with no surprises. Only have 2 papers and she is a fair grader! If you do the work you will be fine.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

Pretty standard English class. The workload is fine just enough to feel like your learning things. She gives great feedback on assignments that can help you improve on the next one.

Gives good feedback
1.0
3.0
ENC1101
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I got 88.36% and you need 89.5% for an A. She refused to give me a 1.18% grade bump. She refused to give me the opportunity to do anything to increase it. She's a nice professor but a little judgy when she grades essays. She hasn't said anything overtly but based on her responses and how she graded my essays I felt marginalized.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2021
Would take again

I took this class online and it was very easy. All the assignments are open and you can work ahead if you like. The only thing you might not be able to do are the discussions, since you have to wait to reply to others. Not a lot of work and she's an easy grader in my opinion. A very caring professor who wants you to pass. I would recommend you take

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

I loved her!! Great professor, who really puts time into reading your papers and giving you feedback. Only two assignments a week, usually a grammar quiz and a discussion or writing assignment. She WANTS you to get an A, and is helpful with any questions or help you may need. The work is easy, and is an easy A if you put in some effort. Good luck!

Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Barely received an A. She gave low A's on all essays. Not a "hard" class, but you literally cannot skip any assignments if you want an A.

5.0
3.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2021
Would take again

She's so much fun in class and won't give up until you learn something. She will help you with papers from other classes and go over them with you. She makes class so much fun which helps me personally learn so much more.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Group projects
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Professor Koopman is such a great teacher. Her lectures are helpful and she gives all the materials you need to pass. There's no textbook, and there are only 2 assignments a week, 1 being an easy 10 question grammar quiz. She is super kind and will help you if you are struggling. I highly recommend her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
ENC1101
Grade: B-
Nov 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Koopman is a very tough grader, but that isnt the main problem. Instead of providing good feedback that students can learn from on essays, she just tells you what is wrong with the essay and doesnt explain how to fix it. She doesnt care to help students learn. I wouldnt recommend this professor to anyone.

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

Dr. K fosters a welcoming atmosphere and encourages discussion, and she doesn't shy away from topics that students want to write about. She gives a lot of chances for students to earn extra credit through class participation, and also due to this we really came together as a class and became friends. She made English fun!

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2021
Would take again

Shari Koopman is a wonderful professor. Even though she gives a TON of lectures, they're not that hard to understand, and she makes sure you understand the content. Assignments and essays are also a bit challenging, and she is a bit nitpicky as a grader, but as long as you know what you're doing and you read her instructions, you'll be fine.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
ENG1101
Grade: B+
Dec 30, 2021
Would take again

Professor Koopmann is amazing. She genuinely cares about all of her students, wants to see them succeed, and gives amazing lectures. She is available outside of class and is really funny. She grades really fast and doesn't give a lot of assignments. She's always willing to help her students pass and she is very understanding. I highly suggest :)

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: B
Jan 17, 2022
Would take again

Professor K is awesome. The work is spread out nicely and it is self-paced. Weekly grammar quizzes and she puts in helpful resources to practice before we take the quiz. Awesome Prof, and the writing coaches are amazing!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CRW2100
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2022
Would take again

If you want to learn how to be a better writer with a kind professor who gives valuable feedback in a timely manner, then take this professor! The assignments are fun to complete with creative freedom, and they consist of discussions, 100-word responses, 2 short stories, and a final essay on 5 short stories/novels of your choice. Easy & fun class!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
CRW2100
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2022
Would take again

A very well-prepared professor, she gives all material needed in the modules that are readily available, plus the reading we did was enjoyable. We did have to write two short stories for the semester as well as a final project for the end on top of weekly work, but if you stay on top of everything it is easy. I really loved this class!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
So many papers
4.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Professor Koopman is very easy to reach and organized. She is very nice and is willing to help you. She is also a very tough grader, and she does not have a lot of extra credit assignments. Professor Koopman was very good for me this semester as I am not the best at English.

5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
May 2, 2022
Would take again

Easy-going class with what I would consider standard composition work (discussion posts, quizzes on grammar/poetry/short stories, etc) but Dr. K really shines in her dedication to her students. It's easy to schedule meetings outside of class thanks to zoom, encourages questions, and even has a coffee station in the classroom for students! 10/10.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
COMP2
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 9, 2022

Does not give great feedback. Does not explain what you did wrong. If you source something she assumes you plagerize. Doesn't care about her students, shows no care to help students succeed. stay away.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
COMP2
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 9, 2022

makes you feel incompetent. I would expect a professor to want to help their students do well in the course. Very judgy almost feels like discrimination. Make sure do all the assignments. especially essays.

Tough grader
5.0
5.0
COMP123
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2023

no review

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: B+
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

Great professor, class is not stressfull at all.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
1101
Grade: A+
Aug 18, 2024
Would take again

One of the best professors I've ever had

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2024
Would take again

Very helpful when giving feedback. Weekly grammar quizzes super easy to pass. Took this class mixed mode, attendance wasn't mandatory I say only because she always posted the lectures online afterwards for those who weren't in class to view. Easy essay topics, you only write 3 essays for this class, definitely would have her again.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: B+
Nov 22, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Koopman's class is manageable with some effort. She's caring and accessible, providing tools like a coffee station. unstuck ai was a helpful study aid alongside the textbook-light assignments.

5.0
2.0
CRW2100
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2025
Would take again

Super nice. It's a writing class so you're expected to write but she gives lots of creative liberties. Not a hard class at all. I recommend if you want to get into writing or just need the credit. She gives good feedback on work to improve. As long as you stay on top of your work it's not a difficult class. Really fun!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1101
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2025
Would take again

Gives valuable feedback on essays (Ex. Punctuation, Grammar, Repeating of sentences). Had to do four essays in total, three through the semester and one during the final. Besides that you have Weekly grammar quizzes and extra credit opportunities during class. Overall she's quick with responses, incredibly understand and sweet.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
1101
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

She's phenomenal! Classes in person are enjoyable. There's activities that we do in the class. We get extra points for those. She explains everything very well. I never felt lost in the class. We had three essays for the semester. If you need help, she provides the help and coffee every calls. I didn't get an A in the class because I slacked.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Koopman was one of the best instructors I've ever had. I took her for the summer semester and it didn't feel overwhelming at all. She was so understanding and encouraged me while also helping me to improve my writing skills. I loved her class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
1101
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2025
Would take again

she's amazing 10/10 would recommend. there kinda a lot of essays but i feel like that's to be expected in an ela class. Either way she's really nice and understanding

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

One of my favorites! There was one overarching essay throughout the whole course, which is probably where most effort is needed. She is so sweet and gives great feedback on assignments and discussions.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

sweet person, explains the material super well, and gives insightful feedback and love the coffee machine leaves in class

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