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Well he can be a butthead but overall he is a great teacher. Very upfront and blunt.
This class is SO FUN. Teacher speaks well and is lively,not boring. you learn so much just from hearing your fellow speakers. DO NOT BE ABSENT or late, he will drop you. Teacher is compassionate,very kind and funny. The speeches are also fun to present. I highly recommend this teacher =)
this guy rocks! too bad he does not like me showing up to his future classes!
Mr. Storer almost scared me out of the class the first day because he came on so strong with all the work we have ahead of us and how strict he is about tardiness and being absent.Don't let him fool you! He may look like a mean old football coach, but he's actually very sweet and his class is easy going.He is straight forward, even his grading.
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Storer totally scared me the fisrt 2 weeks-after that he mellowed out. Very strict on attendence and tardies. Outgoing personality--encourages students to do well.
In my opinion: He's a great teacher. The best I've had at DVC. He is strict on attendance, but it is fun and worth coming to class. There are only a couple of test, but the questions come from the text book and in class assignments. He ineracts and communicates clear so you can absorb the information. There are a few speeches you have to present, b
Mr. Storer is the best. I put this class off for four years and then thought he was going to be a hard ass upon first impression. I did good work, showed up on time or early to class. He comes accross as strict but if you do good work, he just might cut you a break. Deffinitely take his class, its fun, easy, and i acctually learned something.
If all my professors were like Storer, I'd have a doctorate degree by now! Found myself always looking forward to his classes. He's tough but he demands alot from his students. Don't be late or fail to show up on the day your speech is due, 'cause you'll hate yourself. He's a very fair grader and funny person. This makes the class FUN!
Mr. Storer is a great teacher with a wealth of knowledge. However you cant mess around too much in class you need to be on time and you need pay attention to him also you need to be especially respectful of the other speakers in class this is very important to him. As long as you are respectful he will be cool to you and make the class fun.
This is a fun class to go to. you have to show up or you won't go far, so if you aren't serious about attendance or doing your work don't bother. if you are you will have a lot of fun and learn a lot both from Mr Storer and your other classmates. If you are willing to participate and care about this class, you will do well and have a nice time, too
Such a fun teacher. He expects you to come to class on time and keep up with the reading (duh) but he's very laid back and fun to talk to. He gets his students to get to know each other and creates a very friendly, comfortable environment. I highly recommend him.
A giant of a man with a big, fun, easy going personality. I learned a lot from him. He's a riot and creates a fun, relaxed atmosphere for students to learn. Above all he's totally and completely FAIR. "Hear me now"
Great class. Great teacher. You'll have fun and get a lot of work done too. Show up (on time) be prepared, meet the assignment and he'll keep his end of the bargain by helping you become a better more prepared speaker. He's TOTALLY FAIR. Tells you his expectations up front. He cares how his students do.
Great teacher, course is not difficult if you follow directions and try your best. He is a General in the classroom, listen to his rules and take him seriously. Rules are mainly to create comfortable environment, (give classmates respect and attention). He makes a decent joke every now and then to keep you on your toes. NEVER BS!!! Work hard=grade
Good teacher, very fair and honest with grading, easy to keep track of how your doing, gets on an individual level with everyone and gives great advice to improve speech fear, or nervous habits when speaking to a crowd. A captain of the classroom follow directions and show that your ready to communicate, always be respectful.
seriously, i had storer for my first semester at dvc, thinking i would just get speech out of the way. but when the class ended, i was bummed that it was over so quickly! he's totally supportive and understanding. i recommend him to anyone who hasnt taken speech yet. he really boosted my confidence when it comes to public speaking.
Steve is an awesome teacher! Work hard and you will succeed. Just cause he is a cool teacher doesn't mean you can slack off! We have 2 written tests and lots of fun/interesting speeches. Read your textbook! It's helpful! Steve is the best teacher. Speaking in front of the class is not so scary anymore. He is always positive and FANTASTIC!
Steve is a great teacher! He creates an environment that is supportive, educational and fun. He has a terrific sense of humor, is kind and fair. He explains the rules and expects you to follow them. It's simple. He is a little intimidating at first because he is tall and has a booming voice but is awesome! I wish all teachers were like him!
Steve Storer is a fantastic teacher!If you want to learn speech and have a great time doing it TAKE STEVE STORER!!!I just loved everything about my semester with Storer,he's the best teacher I've had so far.Take him you won't regret it.
Very good teacher!! Teaches very well and helps you out when ever you need it. he's strict on attendance but other then that he's a great teacher to have. Definitely recommend taking one of his classes.
I never thought that I could have so much fun in a speech class. I put this off to my second to last semester because I HATE giving speeches, but Storer made it so easy to just talk. If the class is good, you'll make a lot of friends. Attendance is definitely mandatory, but come on, it's a speech class. You need to be there! Awesome class!
Super chill and cute. Get your text book though, it's used offten.
very fun class to go to. i felt he really did well to help those students struggling with their speeches. very strict about his attendance policy. i thought the exams were fair and right out of the book. he's the kind of guy that if you treat him with respect he will return it. i would gladly take class again if i could!
Best teacher at DVC! There are 3 main speeches - How to ..., informative, and persuasive. A midterm and a final. A couple of impromptu speeches and extra credit: speech night and speech tournament. Do the tournament and he'll adore you.
Mr. Storer is very friendly and easily approachable for any assistance one needs in his course. I've never had a teacher that could influence me to give a course my full attention better than he. If you respect him and his rules and show up to class on the dot, he will deliver you a real growing and learning experience.
The best speech class i have taken at DVC, Storer is really helpful. Used the book for the test and extremely helpful when writing the speech. If you dont understand you just have to ask. He is really nice and a great teacher.
Best speech professor I ever had! Really encourages students to do their best. Pretty tough grader. But all the work depends on you as a student.
Great teacher! Very straight to the point and you always know where you stand. I definitely reccommend taking him.
Took his class over the summer and the work load was still very light. Three big speeches(5-7mins) that require a simple typed outline, a couple little 1-2min speeches, and two multiple choice tests. Very easy grader and critiques are never harsh. Public speaking is something that makes me very nervous, but the class was quite easy.
class is really easy, the teacher always gives positive comments and also clearly tell the student on the things that we need to improve. he say that he doesn't want to give student a second chance but he actually does. he is very strict on your attendance. missed 2 of his class you are dropped!
His class is really enjoyable. I recommend him as a teacher; especially for over the summer. I wouldn't say his class is per-say "easy" however. As a matter of fact he really sticks to the text book so if you are not diligent about keeping up with the homework; you are not going to be able to just show up to a test and expect a satisfactory grade.:
Storer is a great teacher and makes the class very enjoyable. I wouldnt say his class is easy, you defintely are going to have to do some work. There are 3 main speeches, how to..,informative and persuasive. I definitely recommend his class.
This guy is the best speech teacher ever! He really sticks to the syllabus and is pretty strict on attendence, but he makes it fun and keeps the class entertaining. I you just show upto class and do your speeches on the day you sign up for, your golden. Definitely reccomend him for any speech class.
Very nice and approachable, he will help you get your public speaking skills perfect by the end of the class. He encourages you to do the speech tournament. He maybe intimidating the first few days but just to weed out all the people who think they can get by with out attending class. After that as long as you do the work you will be golden.
I was ready to get a few tips on speaking in Public, which is something I do on a weekly basis. S. Storer completely changed my professional outline and outlook on public speaking. I have incorporated one of our assignments into a permanet speech for my business. Storer is tough but tough love, shows you love in the end. He is also approachable.
Great teacher! Laid back and easy going. Not too harsh, but not too soft either- you actually learn how to become a better speaker. His class was really fun, despite the fact that I don't consider myself a good speaker. He organized the class so that it wasn't too stressful. I HIGHLY recommend him,he's definitely one of my favorite professors.
Mr. Storer is a great teacher. He really gets you to get out of your box when it comes to speeches. When my class came in every one was stuttering an and nervous in front of the class but by the end of it most of the people completely broke out of being shy. Highly recommended.
just totally awesome
Storer is BOSS. He actually got me to care about Communication Studies. He really believes in everyone and is SO FUNNY! Best teacher I've ever had thus far!
Before this class I was trying to avoid taking it at all costs because I literally hated public speaking. Storer made the whole class come together and feel comfortable enough that speeches began to become easier since you felt more comfortable with your peers. I definitely recommend you take this class with Storer, you wont regret it!
Storer is an awesome teacher. He creates a very fun, comfortable, classroom environment from the first day. Trust me, if you are afraid of public speaking, after about 2 weeks, you will begin to feel comfortable with it. There is an average amount of homework, but you always have time to do it so theres no need to stress. TAKE THIS CLASS!
Storer is a really great teacher - he brings humor, passion, and understanding to the job. Even if you're afraid of public speaking at first, by the end of the class you'll have fun because of his teaching style. He does require a lot of effort, so make sure to practice your speeches.
Storer is a great teacher. Before his class i absolutely hated talking in front of the class but after taking him, public speaking is a breeze. He makes you feel comfortable and bring a lot of humor.
Steve Storer is a wonderful professor. He's hilarious, easy-going, and fair. Maybe five speeches tops, all very manageable topics to work from. Always willing to listen to any concerns and answers all questions in a timely manner. This class is a pure joy to take, and it never feels like work is piling up on you. Best professor I've ever had.
His interpersonal communication class is more laid-back than his public speaking class. He's less scary, very humorous, and understanding guy. This class is more as a group work than his lecture. However, I wish he can give us more scenarios or role plays.
Super nice, super understanding, super funny! Seriously if you're nervous about taking speech TAKE THIS CLASS! He's awesome : )
Best Teacher ever, super friendly and he looks mean but hes super nice and will work with you. If he sees your trying he will help you out. Hes a great teacher and really easy to get along with. DEFIANTLY you have to take him. You will never forget this guy because he really cares and its the funnest class to take if your taking speech
Storer is a helpful speech teacher. He wants the best for each of his students. He may seem intimidating at first but after one class you'll come to love him. There are 3 main speeches, and a few topic speeches. There are 2 m/c tests. Buy the book because the tests can be tricky. Overall, Storer made you feel comfortable as a speaker and is great!
Great teacher overall. Was very easy to work with, very helpful with all aspects of class. He's funny down to earth and loves motivating his students to improve. Very caring and defiantly loves a good laugh. If you handle the work and keep up woth the speeches, it's a good class to get a good grade. Most fun class I've taken yet.
this teacher is super great I was always fearing talking to large group of people but this teacher has made it super easy for me to grow my skills as a speaker he cares about his students and most of all is make sure to attend his classes all the time because he take attendance every time and he strict when it comes to attendance
Storer is the BEST teacher you could possibly take for speech. He makes you feel comfortable and truly desires the success of each of his students. I would HIGHLY recommend taking him for ANY class he teaches. HE IS THE BEST!!!
STORER IS AWESOME! Really clear, great sense of humor, really understanding! Take his classes! Got a B in his class for simply following the format, not using my phone, showing up on time, and paying attention when he speaks!
I just took him and i can honestly say he is a good teacher a bit too strick especially with attendance, a couple people got kicked out for lateness, but i overall enjoyed the class. Side note: he WILL reprimand you for talking in class and using your cellphone's so watch it.
I could tell you it is not easy to get A in Storer's class. We asked half of students in class only two girls get A. And both of them said he gave scores with his own favorite. because they did not do will on their paper tests. His comments are useless since he gives score based on your first speech and use it a basis. So do well on your first time
I just got to say that Storer is one of my favorite teachers at DVC. He is a cool guy that wants to help you succeed. He is strict about coming to class on time, but is reasonable and will work with you. I found his comments very helpful. Taking his constructive criticism is essential to getting a good grade. This class is fun and very useful.
Professor Storer is a strict professor because he wants you to succeed. MY favorite professor by far. so being to class on time is important. he is very knowledgeable and i learned a lot from him this semester. With a good focus on school and a good sense of humor you will love his class.
Storer is an amazing teacher!! I was terrified of public speaking before this class and he made it fun and easy to succeed :) make sure you don't text in class and keep your attendance up and you will do great
He's amazing!!! one of my favorite professors at DVC so helpful, great personality and loves helping all his students!
Fantastic professor! He has 2 basic rules he's strict on: don't be late and don't have your cell phone on / out during class. Other than that he's really fun, clear, helpful, entertaining and organized. One of my favorite professors so far!
Great, Great teacher. Extremely funny and easy going. He's a challenging teacher, but he wants everyone in class to succeed. So if you put in the effort, you won't have any trouble. Make sure to be on time and not fall asleep in class. Easily the most fun class i have taken at DVC. Take him and you won't be sorry :)
On the first day of class, he will firmly mention his central point of how he does not want students to be late because after class begins, he will lock the door and late students will be marked as absent. This is a fact, so be on time! Over all he is a great professor and he will make public speaking fun, easy and doable for every students.
Mr. Storer is simply one of the best at teaching Communication! At the beginning public speaking was nerve racking but with his guidelines, it went smooth towards the end. Make sure you show up to class on time or have a valid reason to be late. No cells phone distractions.
He was a okay teacher. He liked what he was doing but was WAY too strict on things and did hold to his own class policies. He was overly obsessed with distraction to the speaker, because apparently those do not exist in the outside wold. If you take him, make sure you do pass no pass because its almost impossible to get an A.
I hate the idea of public speaking but this teacher really made it enjoyable. I made a point to participate before being called on, study, and practice, practice, practice my speeches. He's no easy A, but what college course is!?!
Unlike most speaking classes Storer makes this class fun and enjoyable. There isn''t much of a workload. Only two exams and half a dozen speeches. While speaking is tough for many he''ll ease you right into it and make sure you feel comfortable with your classmates. Even if you''re not a good speaker show some enthusiasm and you''ll be fine.
BEST TEACHER EVER, period.
prof. storer is an amazing instructor!!!!!! Take his class!! be on time. no phone use in class. it was a really great class that I have ever taken. recommend!!!
Storer is an amazing teacher who anyone would be lucky to have, all you need is a good attitude. Don't be afraid of this class. It's so easy
The class is very easy if you go to every class. If public speaking is hard for you then Storer will help you out he gives good feedback and as long as you work on it, you'll improve and you'll get a good grade. He isn't a hard grader, and he's pretty funny with students, throws in the occasional joke for humor.
This is my first time posting to this site, but it was such a good class I feel like I have to pass it on. Storer was an amazing teacher, he was strict but brought out the best from his students. I would honestly have never thought a speech class could be such a game-changer, but it was. Very empowering. Take this class!!
Easy class. Give nice feedback. Just make sure you do all the things he require--preview, tieback etc. and you should get a good grade. Two exams and 3 main big speeches along with some small speech through out the whole semester. Fun class, he is kinda humorous. Keep in mind that he doesn't like students to be late.
Professor Storer is more than a teacher, he's more like a friend. Everyone has that one teacher that motivates them in life and that is Storer! The class is a great environment and is very beneficial to me as I feel a lot more confident in my public speaking skills. Take this class!
Loved this class and lived the teacher. It is a hard course and you need to work for your grade. My biggest issue was that he had a HORRIBLE TA she was rude and condescending to the students. Her being there made me hate the class. As for him great teacher just lose the TA.
Professor Storer's speech class was amazing!! For someone who hates public speaking, he offered a lot of help and also had TA's that made developing speeches and presenting much easier. You did have to put in effort in order to be successful but it is definitely doable.
Take his class!! I dreaded taking speech class and tried to postpone it for so long but after taking Professor Storer's class I'm so confident in my public speaking skills! He really works on making you brake out of your shell and feel comfortable. If you ever need feedback on speeches he has amazing TA's who were more then happy to help.
My guy Storer is a tough grader, but he always keeps it positive and gives great feedback. He keeps it real with his students and maintains a great class energy.
Awesome teacher and works with students. Super understanding and down to Earth.
This man is very tall and may seem intimidating at first but is a very charismatic and influential professor to learn from when taking this class. I've had many difficulties on my speeches but I can honestly say that I have learned from those challenges. Always be firm and get your point out there, but also keep your sense of humor like Mr. Storer.
Awesome teacher, he really cares to see you succeed. Just give him effort if you don't he will give you the same treatment you give him. Super easy to talk to , funny guy . Make sure you read the chapters he assigns, they are all on the exams which might seem like logic,but they kinda screw with your head. Awesome teacher .
Storer is a great professor. He seems intimidating at first, but he is actually very funny. He let us do a lot of different kind of speeches from very short to long. He keeps his lecture simple and short. Very easygoing. gives great feedback, encouraging to students. English is my second language, but he is willing to learn &understand each student
Professor Storer is honestly one of my favorite professors I have ever had. I was so nervous for a communications class, but he allows the class to break the ice and gives great feedback for improving our speeches. I was almost dropped from the class but he went above and beyond to help me out. You wont regret taking him!
Awesome teacher, love his class and storer too I would take him again. He asked me to TA next semester COOL! Loves cookies. Highly recommend, understanding life sometime happens and is not good, but coach always is. Glad I took this class, not a requirement for me but happy I took it.
Loves cookies. Highly recommend, understanding life sometime happens and is not good, but coach always is. Glad I took this class, not a requirement for me but happy I took it.
If your afraid of public speaking this class is for you. Great atmosphere and Storer gives great feedback. You have to go to class and give 3 major speeches and a few short speeches but overall its do able. He is very clear what he expects just follow the outline you'll do great. Hes a great guy and fun.
Take this class. You WILL enjoy it. You WILL learn a lot. Very positive classroom experience. He does expect a few things: Show up to class and don't be late.
Professor Storer has a very stern exterior but is a giant teddy bear on the inside. He plans a lot of presentations, some are short while others are longer but they help you a lot. He really tries his best to help you be a better speaker by giving you good feedback and ideas on what you can include next time. Hilarious guy and I highly recommend.
DON'T BE LATE OR YOU WILL BE LOCKED OUT! On the first day Storer seems very intimidating but don't judge a book by its cover! He tells you exactly what he expects and he sticks by it, clear and concise ! If you follow his rules and come to class ready to participate, you should pass no problem. After a week or two you'll look forward to his class.
If you're late, he's gonna lock the door. He likes to joke around the class rather than teaching. Very few lectures given, yet he expect you to give perfect speech. If not, he's gonna deduct your points at every given chance. Very tough grader. He makes you put more effort than needed. If you want A for transfer, I recommend to avoid him, seriously
Storer is by far the best professor Ive ever had. Showing up on time for class and keeping your phone away are his 2 basic rules. He wants to see you succeed and wants to see you progress meaning he needs you in class every day participating. I had it as an 8 am everyday and never missed a class because I enjoyed it so much. CHOOSE STORER!!!
old school guy likes to joke around, but also can be serious when work needs to be done. he is very understanding to your problems, he will work with you. gives a great vibe and makes the class fun.
Great teacher, helps push you to be better at presenting and get out of fearing to speak to public. He explains easy, show to class and do his work you pass. If your not putting effort in his class, you wont pass. No Homework, just presentations, you present and that's it. I see everyone passing, unless you don't do the work and stop showing up.
Great professor. Wants to see his students succeed and get the most out of us. Make sure you show up to class and the rest lies within your speech.
Great professor! He comes off as intimidating, but is just very straightforward with how his class works. If you follow his basic rules and show effort then passing this class should be no problem. He wants all to achieve and will help you in anyway possible. I highly recommend him and his class as it helped me tremendously with my public speaking!
Always motivates you to do better, if he see you struggling in a area, he helps you right away so you can get better!
At the start of the semester I thought I made a mistake taking his class. I wasn't allowed inclass on day 2 'cause I was 5min late due to unannounced construction. I was pissed. But after that the professor grew on me. He was caring and always asked how I was feeling when I wasn't having good days. Gave fantastic feedback on speeches. And is funny!
idk how these reviews are so positive about him. he's one of the dreadful teachers i've ever took. He really enjoys jokes around class, while he skipped class half of thursday classes. He likes coffee, while he doesn't like good feedback to students. He does his best in describing basketball, while he failed to lecture. Also he's very tough grader.
Attendance is very important in this class. Both showing up and doing so on time. Straight forward on what he expects from the student from the start. He is somewhat of a tough grader, but he really gives good feedback to help you improve and become a better speaker. Feedback from him and class help you become comfortable, so participate in class.
He is very old school with his teaching style, cares about his students if you show him respect. he is very understandable to your issues. likes to have fun in class but still gets the work done, if you follow his instructions you will pass the class.
Gives food back and makes you work for it.
Late to class by more than five minutes? Hell lock you out of the room; 4 absences and youre dropped. Other than that, he is a very good professor. Seems very intimidating at first, but has a great sense of humor. He is a tough grader on speeches. Two exams, multiple choice. Prof Storer cancels class a lot, but he doesnt post it online, beware
Storer is the best! As long as you give him respect, hell do the same. Tough grader on speeches, but he does it because he wants you to become a better speaker/communicator. Need to be on time for classes/speak up- participation matters
Professor Storer is a great teacher. Outlines are key to success in this class. I failed to follow the outline format, however Storer gave plenty of options to improve my grade and was very patient ("help me to help you"). The 2 tests are difficult and require study prep. You will find a huge improvement to your speeches if you take this class
I absolutely loved Storer! At the beginning of the year you may be a bit intimidated because he is very strict about what he expects, but you get the hang of it very quickly and it is super easy. He makes public speaking fun and gives amazing feedback, which truly improves you as a speaker. overall an amazing, funny and respected teacher. take him!
Absolutely loved this class. If you are someone who feels intimidated standing in front of a group of people then this class is a must. He will work with you to feel more confident outlining a speech and delivering. Don't treat this class as a general ed class. Expect to be on time, work hard, and to participate and you will do well in this class.
Absolutely amazing class! Professor Storer is a great teacher and person. I'm a second language learner and class with Mr. Storer gave me so much that I will never forget about it. From the first class he is clear about what he wants from his students and he sticks to it until the end. Just do what he ask you to do and you will have a great time.
Storer is really a great guy. May seem intimidating at first, but he really does care about his students. He loves students who bring him coffee and cookies. Two midterms - three speeches - one analysis paper. Barely no extra credit, so be ready to work. Other than that, great professor, great guy
Where do I start with Storer? Wait, maybe that he is a GREAT professor! My confidence in public communication grew so much throughout the semester and he always pushed me to do my best. He does seem intimidating, but only has the best interest for all. Would most certainly recommend him. Great guy.
definitely one of the toughest graders i've ever met. he likes to joke around the room, not so great when it comes to lectures. asks a lot from students, while he contribute very little on students' skill and know-hows. wont take him again especially because i need good grades
Mr. Storer is a great Professor because he knows how to bring the classroom together and end the semester feeling like a family. He is a tough grader but fair and will let you know what was wrong so it can be fixed. Everything in this class is earned! It is not easy but it is worthwhile. Best class I've taken at DVC.
Mr. Storer is an amazing teacher ! Hes super understanding, if I could take his class again I would! Youre never bored in this class.
Storer's class provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your communication skills. Look no further, this is the professor for you. The classroom was a comfortable learning environment. There is a clear grading criteria and you'll always know what is expected of you. Participation is important as the class in encouraged to work together.
Individual results are based on what you put into it. My overall grade at the end of the semester was a "B" but felt disappointed with myself for not putting more effort as I still feel that public speaking is one of my weaknesses. I'd like to take again and hopefully become more comfortable with speaking in front of a group.
Prof Steve Storer is an awesome guy. His class is very chill no homework just show up to class and get ready to give your speeches. I became a lot better in my speeches after taking his class. Amazing guy and very fun class!
Storer is a really nice person and super friendly. He really cares about his students and wants them to do well. Lectures are all mandatory, so dont miss class and you must be prepared most if not all the time. Put in the work and youll get a good grade. This class definetely made me a much better speaker.
Storer was one the best professors I've ever had. He's tough but fair and you have to earn your grade in the class. He lays out what he wants in your speeches very clearly for you. He has a strict but fair tardy policy. Great teacher overall.
One of the best professor I ever had. Highly recommend to take his class. He knows what he is doing. Knows how to make the class fun but also serious. Very funny always making the class laugh. Gives the best lecture and very easy to comprehend. And a caring person and gives great feedback in how to improve ur speech.
BEST PROFESSOR AT DVC ! I took him for the summer and it is at fast speed but he is great in building the confidence of many in public speaking. He cares about his students, he never has a boring class , his lectured are short and straight forward. Since it is a summer class most of the time we did speeches but highly recommended. P.S dont be late!
At first he might go off to you as if he is a strict mean teacher but honestly he is one of the best teachers. He grades tough but gives back good feedback to help you improve for the next speech or assignment. I would most definitely take his class again.
if you're a shy person he would be a great professor to take public speaking with, he really builds your confidence up each time you present he understand that its hard to get up there if you are usually shy or nervous speaker. And he is also good on giving great feedback; he specifies what he needs for the next speech and what was done well.
Storer has to be the most legendary professor on campus. If you come to class, participate, and do the work you will be rewarded. Highly respected. Defiantly would take again.
A great teacher and a great guy. He lectures very little in order to make the most time for student speeches in front of the class. We did one how-to, informative, and persuasive, and two short improv speeches. There are few tests, and you study for those by reading the book. Very encouraging and helpful, tough but fair. Take this class.
Prof. Storer is the best communications professor i have ever took!! he was able to bring me outside of my shell when it comes to public speaking. i valued all his feedback when it came to how i could of done better after giving my speeches. he sometimes brings food if your class is good. TAKE HIM!!
Storer is one the best professors I have ever had while going to DVC. I took Comm 128 interpersonal communication and by far was my favorite class of the semester. He might be a little tough but its because he wants his students to get better! his feed back is amazing. You do have to attend class or else your grade drops. read the book for tests
I took 120 Comm with this professor. As a second lang learner I had no courage and had no idea how to stand up in front of a huge crowd and give speeches but he made it possible for me. I am very grateful for his help. He is a strict teacher and gives great feedback. 100% Suggested go ahead take his class you will learn a lot without any regrets!
I had 12comm with Prof Storer. I learned a lot of from this class and can stand up in front of a crowd and gives speeches. I am very grateful for his help. He is a strict teacher and gives great feedback. Participate matters do not hesitate to put your hand up, it is a plus! I will suggest you all to take his class!
I have taken two courses with Storer (120 & 128). He is every college students dream professor. He is incredibly compassionate and so easy to talk to. He is understanding, yet pushes and challenges you. Make sure to have a copy of the text book. His classes keep you on your toes and really help you to become a better person/speaker. 10/10 recommend
I had this teacher for a summer intensive course; while the assignment load is what to be expected for a summer class, he made it fun and enjoyable. He puts students at ease with his approachable nature, great sense of humor and he really wants to see his students succeed. He provides constructive criticism while still encouraging. Loved his class.
I took Storer's class Spring 2018, I came in shy but went on to win 2nd place at the DVC intramural tournament due to his class. He loves to teach and encourages you to be the best, to grow and succeed, and his class reflects that. You have to put in work but he is a rare professor that cares, honestly one of the best profs i've ever had. High rec.
He is loud and authoritative He ridiculed me for my answer (even though it was correct) which made me want to burst out in tears. Everyone laughed at me/ didnt feel like a good work environment He is loud and abrupt. Nit picks at everything you say Maybe I just caught him at a bad day but so far, he is too much.
Professor Storer took time outside of class to help me with things I was struggling with in his class. Inside the classroom he is energetic and involves everyone in class discussions. Before this class I was uncomfortable with public speaking but Professor Storer helped me become more confident and I feel ready for any future public speaking now.
Professor Storer is an amazing teacher. He actually cares about his students and wants them to succeed and excel. He creates an environment for all students to feel comfortable in. He gives excellent feedback and is a fair grader. Ive learned so much from this class; my public speaking skills have improved considerably.
Professor Storer is a great teacher. He is supportive and engaging to all students, and teaches everyone how to communicate with confidence.
Professor Storer is an awesome teacher. He cares about his students and wants to see them succeed. He gives great feedback and is super fair with his grading. Inside the classroom he creates an environment for all the students to feel comfortable. Overall, he is a great teacher and I highly recommend to take his class.
He is a great communications professor and makes sure his students understand the objective as well as are comfortable in that class. He is a funny teacher that makes a scary class, fun to enjoy. If you need to get your communications credits, I recommend doing it with Storer as your teacher!
Storer is a professor who truly sets you up for success but you have to work for it. This is no easy A. You need to attend each class and not be late. If you miss a day, you lose points. You get 2 exams, 3 big speeches and a couple of small ones. He is a tough grader, but is clear in his grading criteria
Storer is a professor I would definitely take again in the sense where he is very understanding and a really good instructor. Some may say picky when it comes to speeches but itll only benefit you. Does very well with his lectures and very clear with assignments.
Storer is an awesome professor ! His work is what helps you better yourself in speech. Very understanding and gives a good amount of work for the class. Definitely would take again.
Wonderful professor!! Easy class if you are okay with being honestly graded. What I mean by that is, he might be a bit of a tough grader and you think he might be out for you, but actually he is trying to help!! If you miss class you will get dropped. If you need any help just email him!! Wonderful professor! I Approve this message!
A great teacher who is also very caring! Take him! Public speaking is a great class where its more about building confidence by speaking about what youre interested in. Tough but worth it.
Storer is an my best professor so far! He is clear with what he expects, and transitioning to online was with no single problem. Definitely recommending his class!! Very quick to grade/respond and show how much he cares and respects each student. Great lectures by him. Every comment from him made me a 100% better speaker, inspirational professor!
was really nervous for this class but him and the people in the class made it so fun. he's nit picky when giving feedback but also really encouraging which I appreciated a lot. would definitely take his class again!
Storer's one of the greatest professors I've ever had the pleasure of having. He starts off a little strict, but by the end of the semester he was extremely chill. Really strives to develop good personal relationships with his students, so we were talking like buddies by the end of the semester. He's literally the reason why I became a com major
If you could choose any professor at DVC, PLEASE CHOOSE PROFESSOR STORER!!! You will not regret it he is the absolute best!
One of the best professors I have ever had. Storer is super chill and really cares about his students. I took his Comm120 class online and loved it. We had a couple speeches throughout the semester that we sent in, meaning you dont speech directly to your classmates. He gives you plenty of time to finish work and gives great feedback. Easy A :)
Prof. Storer is great! Caring, funny, down-to-earth, REAL! He is a fair grader - do the readings and assignments and you will do fine. There are no surprises. The perfect person to teach Interpersonal Communications. Take his class, you won't regret it!
Had his class online for the spring semester and I loved it. He really cares about his students and their successes. He does grade fairly, so as long as you follow his guidelines and put in the work, you will get a good grade. Definitely go to his office house too if you want feedback on your speeches and to improve your public speaking.
Took his Public Speaking course (formatted as a hybrid course). Professor Storer rocks, he's super kind and caring as well as understanding. He treats students as his equals, not people that are below him or lesser in some way. Essentially, every student is treated casually as one of his friends. Overall, if you can take a class with him, do it.
when I say this man is my all-time fav prof at DVC, I mean it. He genuinely tries to build a relationship with his students, and we are still very good friends to today. I took comm120 before the pandemic, and he is MUCH better in person. If you can, please to do take his class. I cannot recommend him enough, he's amazing.
Easily the best teacher at DVC. Professor Storer gives really good feedback and most importantly, is a very caring and genuine person. Definitely take his classes if you can!
Professor Storer is a very straight forward man, very old school. He does not like drama at all like a said very old school, as long as you show up for your speeches and PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS!! You will do great in this class. Overall a very caring teacher and wants to see his students be successful.
He's a tough but good teacher, and he is strict with grading especially for going over time. Be on top of looking at canvas and following the outlines as much as possible. 3 major speeches, 4 short speeches, 9 quizzes 2 tests. Tests are worth a good amount, and they're easy if you read the chapters thoroughly. Extra credit is worth almost nothing.
Professor Storer truly wants to see all his students succeed; the course is an introduction to speech. Your grade in this class will reflect your effort; Professor Storer is fair and expects his students to have pride in their work. Professor Storer works endlessly to make a welcoming, safe, and educational space for all students. Be receptive.
Professor Storer is amazing. He is funny, charismatic, and above all, a great teacher. He is great with giving specific feedback on speeches and he creates a great classroom atmosphere.
Professor Storer was one of the best college professors I've had by far! Storer is understanding and kind, he took great care of making me comfortable publicly speaking since I was a bit of a shy kid. At the end of the semester, I can now publicly speak with confidence thanks to him. Take him if you want to actually improve your confidence!
Professor Storer is an amazing professor because he treats his students as his equals. He has a very outgoing, friendly, and funny personality. I really like his classes because you feel like you are apart of a little community. I was fortunate enough to meet him while the whole online class thing was going on; Then he recruited me to be his T.A.
Professor Storer is an amazing professor because he treats his students as his equals. He has specific grading criteria, and participation is essential in his classes. I really like his classes because he makes them so chill and fun, but you still have to adhere to his speech requirements. Please DO NOT be late for his classes! 10/10 Recommend
Great professor. Very fun class
Professor Storer has been one of my favorite professors. He's fair and strict, but he also works with every student wanting them to succeed. Super genuine professor, and gives valuable feedback that will help you in the class, as well as in the real world. Huge thanks to him for improving my public speaking skills!
Professor Storer is the best one out there! He seems to look like he will be pretty strict during the beginning, but at the end of your classes, he will become your favorite professor.He knew what he was doing; he separated our class into two groups and also pointed out every student in a way that the student felt comfortable during the coursework.
Professor Storer is a great instructor who really cares about helping students succeed. The class is structured with clear expectations, and his engaging teaching style makes lectures enjoyable. I found Unstuckstudy to be a useful study tool alongside the provided textbook. Definitely worth taking this class!
Mr. Storer is an amazing teacher! At first he seems intimidating but he's honestly a really great guy. Provides really good feedback for speeches, and doesn't judge harshly at all. He cares a lot about the students, and when I lost a family member and missed a speech contest, he was really nice and understanding. He's funny and conversational :)
Very good feel for what he's doing, can tell he comes from lots of great experience. Very responsive and understanding to all students, former basketball player/coach, so he's very understanding of former or current athletes. Really great guy, just wants to help anyone who wants to get better and isn't afraid to push you out of your comfort zone.
He can be intimidating at first but he is the best professor for COMM! He is very clear in what he expects out of speeches and gives you lots of time and resources to improve. He checks in on you and clearly cares for his students. If you are unsure about public speaking he will be there to push you to your best! His class is a safe space community
Professor Storer is one of the most amazing, caring, hilarious, and motivating professors I've gotten the chance to work alongside both as a college student working towards her Associate for Transfer Degree and as his T.A. for 4 and a half consecutive years!! My advice to any student who attends DVC's Pleasant Hill Campus take him immediately!
Storer is a great professor and pushes his students to succeed. The class seems daunting at first, but as long as you put in the effort and ask for help when needed, you will do well. There are three major speeches, two exams, short online speech videos, and short online quizzes based on readings. Extra credit is offered as well. Highly recommend!
Don't miss out on my guy Storer. Although he's intimidating at first, he gets easier deeper into the semester. I almost quit, but I'm glad I didn't. It's NOT an easy A, but you can do it if you put in enough effort. The speech outline is straightforward and you can choose any topic. The 2 tests are kinda weird tho, make sure to read chapters.
Very easy class, just be in class and participate. Showing up is like 90% of the work.
This professor is easily the best public speaking teacher i've taken at DVC, I took public speaking with a different professor and failed horribly at it. However with Professor Storer, he changed my public speaking forever. His class is very straightforward and he offers extra credit. It makes me sad it's over. Take this class over any other, TRUST
Professor Storer is amazing! He gives good feed back and allows us to have input in the class conversations. If we have a theory we don't completely agree with, he doesn't completely shuts us down and asks what we think about it! He really cares about his students. It's crazy to say but he's also a great communicator! 10/10 would recommend!
If you think this class will be easy because he has a good rating, think again. Take another class that you can pass without pushing yourself, but this is NOT one of them. Can you handle criticism? Are you prepared to earn a nickname for some minor mistake? God forbid you are late. That being said, Storer is the best professor at DVC/a great guy.
Work you ass off and you can do well. I put in a lot of effort on all my speeches, just to receive a B when in any other class it would be an A+. Think Terence Fletcher, but for a speech class. He will tear you down and rebuild you in his own image. He's a tough grader, hard-ass, but you will learn a lot. Best DVC professor, he cares and helps you.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! If you want an easy A, take any other class. You'll put in so much work just to get a B. At least you will know why, as he will nit pick every minor mistake you make in front of the whole class! He's a relentless critic and will put you on the spot. However, the man really cares and makes you better. DVC's finest professor.
Hard grader, but if you work for it you can get an A. Im in his comm 120 class and the exams have been the hardest, but those come directly from the textbook. Super funny guy and Im glad I took his class over other professors.
Storer is great! I have taken multiple of his comm classes including C100,128, and I TA for him. Although he may seem intimidating it is only because he truly cares about his students and wants to see everyone succeed. His class is not hard, it is very enjoyable all it takes is effort and wanting to improve. I couldn't recommend him more.
He is easily the best public speaking teacher i've taken at DVC, I took public speaking with a different professor and failed horribly at it. However with Professor Storer, he changed my public speaking forever. His class is very straightforward and he offers extra credit. It makes me sad it's over. Take this class over any other, TRUST
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