4.9

Stephanie Donnelly

English - Loyola Marymount University

4.9
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
4.9
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
5.0
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

2

3

1

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0

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What Students Say

She is the best professor I have ever had

ENG101 - 5.0 rating

As long as you go to class and give it your best effort you will score well

ENG101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

30%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
A+ (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 15 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 4
A-: 3
C: 1
Common Tags
Inspirational (8)
Caring (7)
Gives good feedback (6)
Respected (6)
Hilarious (4)
Amazing lectures (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Rating Trend

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101

5.0

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141

5.0

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ENG110

5.0

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ENGL110

5.0

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5.0

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ENGLI305

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Reviews (89)
3.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 12, 2003

doesn't grade writing until the end so you don't really know how you are doing

5.0
4.0
ENG110
Nov 20, 2003

awesome. she helped a ton with my writing. she'll talk to you any time about your essays or how you're doing in class. take her!!

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Nov 25, 2003

this class was really easy, she helps out a lot with ideas for papers during class, there isn't a lot to do and she picks good reading materials, and not boring ones

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Nov 28, 2003

young, cute, and bubbly. Real chill and laidback and she lets you do a ton of creative and personal narrative papers. YOu have a lot of freedom in the class and she helped improve my writing skills.

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Nov 29, 2003

Not easy..more like kickback and way smart. She keeps it interesting all the time, especially for 8am.

5.0
4.0
ENG110
Dec 4, 2003

Best english teacher i've had. Ms. Donnelly is brilliant and she cares about improving your papers through the semester. Her class is relaxed but you get a lot done.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH
Dec 4, 2003

she actually makes english fun and essay topics are very interesting in this class to the point where writing them isnt so bad.......also gives alot of help at her office hours.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH
Dec 14, 2003

She the best. I learned so much from her class, and she didn't even give us too much work. SHe asks for your best and grades you on imporvment. She is so cool and so fun. You can even relate to her in a lot of ways.

5.0
3.0
ENGL140
Feb 13, 2004

she is actually nice and cool..she helps a lot outside of class. her books are better than most.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH14
Mar 23, 2004

my class is sooo early but she really tries to keep it going and she's really cool with talking about your papers with you. she is upbeat and very sweet.

5.0
3.0
ENG140
Mar 25, 2004

our essays are fun and so are the books. Ms Donnelly is so nice!!

4.0
3.0
ENG
Apr 20, 2004

overall a cool class, she is a younger teacher so you can relate to her. I like how we read different types of books, not just old boring ones

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Apr 23, 2004

Very good teacher with a great personality. Easy to approach, very young, and is absent alot.

5.0
2.0
ENG140
Apr 23, 2004

take her!! class is organized and chill. her papers are interesting, she helps with all your process.

5.0
3.0
ENGL140
May 3, 2004

She lets you ask any questions about your papers, and she's easy to talk with and get a hold of. my writing got alot better with her!

5.0
3.0
ENG140
May 13, 2004

Miss Donnelly is amazing!! She truley cares for her students, she wants you to improve at your own rate. she should teach upper divisions and i would take her.

5.0
3.0
ENGL140
Jun 12, 2004

she is very very smart, helpful with paper ideas. also open to your interpretations. i LOVE her books!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH14
Jun 21, 2004

her grades are fair which is good for a change, you will work but not too bad.

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Sep 16, 2004

she's so awesome...she's open and friendly and she really knows what she's talking about. her papers, although you write a lot, are generally about you and she's a very fair grader.

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Oct 9, 2004

I heard nothing but raves about Miss Donnelly. My writing improved to the point that i actually enjoy it now. She's awesome!

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Nov 4, 2004

Do you want a prof who is super nice, funny *and* who gets you to like your writing more? Then take her.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Dec 7, 2004

she is the best teacher i have had so far. her class is really fun and you read good books. she really helps you improve your writing while still being really easy and fair. also, she gives no tests at all.

5.0
2.0
COLLEGEWRITING
Dec 7, 2004

she is a great teacher, more laid back than most. but you still learn a lot. read some great books. she has an awesome personality, and something about her is just hott.

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Dec 9, 2004

She is mad smart and I love her lectures, she opens your eyes to so many possibilities in your topic and expansion. My writing is better now from her class.

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Dec 10, 2004

very understanding prof. your improvements come from the workshops and getting to know your own process but don't slack. she loooves when you ask questions and will help with any details, also in office visits.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Dec 16, 2004

Loved this class. Donnelly was very helpful and understanding. Didn't give you a lot of eassys. Her paper were straightforward and you can mix the prompts together to make it easier to write. Insightful discusssions. Teacher is very energetic and spunky.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH110
Jan 27, 2005

what i liked best about ms. donnelly is how open she is to different perspectives. i visited her in her office like three times and she had new ideas every time. fair grader.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH140
Feb 24, 2005

Chill and very nice. She picks newer books, so if you're sick of the same old **** take her instead!

5.0
2.0
ENG101130
Apr 4, 2005

This teacher is amazing. I hated english all through high school and she makes it fun. You have good topics to discuss in class, the papers are easy especiallyw with the help she give you. My favortie prof since i have been at here...Took her twice.

5.0
1.0
ENGL140
Apr 18, 2005

SHE ROCKS! She is so passionate and energetic about teaching. She's young and relates so well to her students. The books you read in this class are so awesome - I highly recommend this class or anything else she teaches!

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH140
Apr 19, 2005

3 papers, 1 final. Shes so passionate and understanding that you really are motivated in her class. I honestly cant say ive seen an unhappy face in her class. everyone smiles because she is so amazing. shes hilarious, picks great books to read, and is an all around terrific person. take her!

5.0
3.0
ENGL140
May 14, 2005

An amazing person, an amazing teacher, will work on things with you until you feel comfortable and gives ideas all along the way. Funny and hotttttttt.

5.0
2.0
ENG140
Grade: A-
May 19, 2005

AWESOME teacher i hated english but she made it enjoyable, grades fair, she's young and laidback and funny. only 3 essays and only one that was 7 pages, great new books, great energy, sometimes class was cancelled i really think class was cancelled half of the time...LITERALLY

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH140
May 22, 2005

she also makes sure you get the basics u will need for your other classes like MLA. class wasn't cancelled 2 much/u get all work done.

5.0
2.0
ENGL140
Jun 15, 2005

Miss Donnelly was recommended by my roomie and she was amazing!! Discussions were great and my writing is more focused..very clear. Brilliant lady.

5.0
1.0
101
Sep 25, 2005

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5.0
2.0
ENGLISH110
Grade: C
Oct 11, 2005

she's absolutley the best, so cute!! prof donnelly even helped me with papers for another class--go to her office hours, she lives to help her students one on one.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Dec 1, 2005

English 110 is supposed to be the most brutal freshman class there is but with Ms. Donnelly, it rocks! This woman is AMAZING! Her class is so eazy, and she makes it totally interesting. She even lets you go early most of the time and cancels class a lot too. Best English teacher here, for serious. Sign up for her class!

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Dec 6, 2005

you want to do good work for her. :) like people say she is very clear about expectations-she also doesn't ramble and yeah, will let you go on time or a little before versus just going on and on. go to office hours, she likes it.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Dec 7, 2005

unbelieveable teacher. knows how to handle college writing. not nearly as much writing as other eng 110 classes and she is always available to talk. makes class fun and she is very energetic.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH110
Dec 8, 2005

I loved this class! Prof. Donnelly is very easy going and personable. I had so much less work than a lot of my friends that took English 110, but I still felt like I learned a lot. If you have been put off by English in the past, take her and she will make you fall in love with the subject.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH110
Dec 8, 2005

ms donnelly=my hero, take her class, DO IT!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH110
Dec 14, 2005

makes texts intersting with her humor. freakin hott, i sat in the front row every day

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Jan 4, 2006

HS made me hate writing- she helped remind me how much I love it! She lets you choose your topic, but gives enough structure that you don't get frustrated. She doesn't force the traditional 5 para essay, either. Chooses great books, and summer reading isn't the first thing that's covered. She's interesting, very personable, energetic, and inspiring

5.0
2.0
ENGL130
Jan 12, 2006

Took an early class and she made it bearable. She's a great teacher, take anything you can w/ her!

5.0
3.0
ENGL130
Jan 18, 2006

ABOVE AND BEYOND, people!! she is wonderful, looks for your individual progress, clear, helpful, fuuuunnny lady.

5.0
2.0
FICTION
Mar 12, 2006

No b.s., really clear and makes u think. I miss her class over break. She's a great person and an awesome teacher!

5.0
1.0
141
Mar 21, 2006

Best teacher ever!!!!! so funny,cute,interesting, fun and insitefl

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Mar 21, 2006

I had her for both 110 and 140. She's amazing! Take this class you won't regret it. It's fun. You read interesting books. Her classes are the best english classes you can take at LMU hands down!

5.0
1.0
FICTION
Apr 6, 2006

miss d. is soo silly!!!

4.0
3.0
ENG140
Apr 23, 2006

shes pretty and nice...making it so hard to concentrate on what she was saying in class, but overall very clear on what she wants, and is excellent in lecturing about symbolisms and what not.

5.0
1.0
ENGL110
Nov 17, 2006

she is am amazing teacher who helped me get through my first year

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Nov 29, 2006

I love this class she's honestly the best 110 teacher you'll find. Snag her quick. She helps so much, and she really wants you to do well.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Dec 1, 2006

Simply my favorite professor that I have had at LMU. She is the best. I had her for an 8 AM class, but it was the class I most looked forward to.

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Dec 7, 2006

Great professor. Very understanding and always willing to help.

5.0
2.0
ENGL305
Apr 1, 2007

she's so helpful, really engaging and she treats you like a peer...and she is heeeelarious. you have to take her!!

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Apr 25, 2007

She is awesome...she really wants you to do well. She is so helpful and really fair with grading and with assignments. Even though the class is at 8am it is soo soo worth it. The class is really pretty easy. She will help you with whatever you need.

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Sep 22, 2007

Professor Donnelly is AWESOME!!!!!!!!! She is so fun and interesting to learn from! FAVORITE teacher ever!

5.0
2.0
ENGLI110
Oct 15, 2007

Amazing teacher

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Nov 15, 2007

She is funny, easy to follow and extremely helpful. Class is entertaining and I don't even mind it being an 8 o'clock.

5.0
1.0
ENGLI110
Dec 2, 2007

this is my favorite class with my favorite professor! sure, having it at 8oclock sucked, but donnelly is SUPER funny. she is also very helpful. as long as you go to class and participate and turn in essays for workshops on time you'll do great. TAKE HER :) if i could take her again, i would

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Dec 4, 2007

never had a prof who takes a personal interest like she does. very understanding, and hot!!

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Dec 12, 2007

Extremely helpful, makes the subject fun. No busy work, like many other 110s. I would love to take her again, she's awesome and really funny.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Apr 7, 2008

She is amazing. The best teacher I have had so far. TAKE HER whenever you can.

5.0
4.0
ENGLI305
Jul 27, 2009

Her Advanced Composition class was ah-mazing! Come back, Prof. Donnelly!!!!

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Feb 14, 2011

She's great! Funny, extremely helpful prof. She does not compare you to other students but looks for individual improvement.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Apr 14, 2011

She is the best!! She makes a dull writing course a lot of fun and I actually looked forward to class. No busy work like other sections. She is WAY cool for a professor and I highly recommend taking any and every class she teaches!!

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Feb 3, 2012

accept no substitutes!!

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Feb 13, 2012

Awesome professor, awesome class. You wouldn't think a required 100 level english class would be as fun and helpful as this. I would highly recommend.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Sep 27, 2012

she is the best professor! super sweet and understanding! she made a class that could be really boring very interesting...I highly recommend taking her class!

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Nov 26, 2012

She is the best professor I have had thus far in college. She is funny, smart and witty. She is always understanding of outside circumstances. Class is fun, challenging, but not too challenging. Overall, amazing professor

5.0
1.0
ENGL110
Apr 18, 2013

Probably my favorite professor so far. soooo awesome and hilarious. i love her so so so much!!!

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Aug 1, 2013

Clearest, coolest, best prof.

5.0
3.0
ENGL565
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2014

Great teacher and equally great person. She is willing to help with anything academic even if it doesn't pertain to her class (big "plus" in my book). I could not care less about teaching pedagogy. At least, not before i took her class. She is entertaining and intelligent. Incredible, too, just for alliteration. P.S. Guess who, Dr. Donnelly.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH
Grade: A
Sep 4, 2015

Honestly the best teacher I have had at LMU and possibly ever. She cares so much about her students and wants to ensure you are successful in her class and in life. I had her at 8 AM and I can honestly say that I was excited to go to it each week. 100% recommend.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2018
Would take again

Take her class. She is the best professor I have ever had. She is super nice and an amazing professor. She now teaches ENG101 at Pepperdine University so if you're taking ENG101 you cannot go wrong with her class. Take her if you want a teacher who genuinely cares about each student and tries to help you with all your English needs. TRUST!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

She is kind, caring, and funny. We do a lot of writing and little reading. Not a lot of work. No tests, just papers. Understanding. As long as you go to class and give it your best effort you will score well. 10/10 favorite professor

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Prof Donnelly for the WIN! I recommend her to everyone.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2020
Would take again

10/10. I would take it again if I could. English 101 was the best course I have ever taken at Pepperdine! Her class is inspirational and interesting. Professor Donnelly is the best!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2020
Would take again

SHE IS AN ANGEL SENT FROM GOD. I hate English but she made me so excited to come to her class. Shes the most caring professor and truly understands that English isnt for everyone. She also looks like Cher. She wants to get to know everyone! TAKE HER you wont regret it

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2020
Would take again

She is an AMAZING and CARING teacher hands down. She makes English really interesting and fun, even for those who don't have any concern for the English subject. It's not like any common English class you've taken at high school.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2021
Would take again

SHE A GODDESS. SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER I'VE HAD. LEARNED SO MUCH FROM HER. YOU NEED TO TAKE HER

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Oct 28, 2021
Would take again

She is the best. Take this class. Never had a better teacher! If you dont take her, you are making a mistake.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Nov 4, 2021
Would take again

Professor Donnelly is one of the best English teachers I've ever had. Her class is super easy and an A is very easy to obtain if you do the class journals, writing assignments, and show up to class. She uses a very holistic grading practice and doesn't grade papers based on grammar or level of rigor. Short class journals are 90% of the work.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Best professor I have ever had. She gives great feedback to help you improve. She also does not take up the entire lecture if it is not needed. No curveballs in class. One of my favorite professors.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Feb 26, 2022
Would take again

THE BEST PROFESSOR! She is super caring and makes sure to check in with her students. She really cares about the subject and about the well-being of her students. She is very accessible outside of the classroom and will work with you if you are struggling.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
Jul 28, 2022
Would take again

I miss this 101! The topics were all interesting and not just typical college essays. Donnelly made me look forward to every class.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Now teaches at Pepperdine University. Wonderful professor.

5.0
3.0
101
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Professor Donnelly is easily my favorite prof at Pepp, so take her if you can!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

30%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
A+ (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 15 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 4
A-: 3
C: 1
Common Tags
Inspirational (8)
Caring (7)
Gives good feedback (6)
Respected (6)
Hilarious (4)
Amazing lectures (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.05 avg change
Nov
Dec
Feb
Jul
Dec
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(2)

141

5.0

(1)

ENG110

5.0

(21)

ENGL110

5.0

(14)

ENGLISH

5.0

(3)
+15 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENGLI305

4.0

ENG

3.0

ENGL565

3.0

ENGLISH

2.7

ENG140

2.6

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