Can't believe how hard she worked. Always stayed after to help. Seemed like we really mattered. Would take a class taught by her again. Wish she was single.

She makes an impossible class doable. Would take her course again.

She knows what shes doing, she will do whatever she can in her power to get you to learn.Very personable, very thorough. Very fast paced , dont come if your not ready to study.(unless you've taken chem. already) I wish she taught more science classes.

She is absolutely awesome...one of the best professors i've ever had. I came into the class thinking it would be incredibly difficult, but she made it very managable. She will work with you as much as you need and is so wonderfully sincere.

Sue was by far one of the best professors I have had at Sierra. She is very concerned with helping her students succeed. She was always very sweet and if you get to know her as a friend, you'll find she has a great sense of humor. This is a tough class but Sue taught me the logic behind it and some tricks and I got an A in the class!

Took the class over summer, difficult in itself. Sue really tried to help. A good teacher and a nice lady. Since she is a new teacher she is still trying to work out her curriculum, but all in all a great teacher.

Sue is an excellent teacher! She wants everyone in the class to succeed and will help in ANY way she can to make sure you do. She may seem a bit unorganized at times but it just comes with being such a new teacher. She is one of the best teachers i have ever had and i HIGHLY recomend her.

Chemistry is a hard subject, especially over summer. Sue is THE best chem1b teacher at sierra... i dont care what the others said... i've had burns too... sue is so willing to help you.. she wants you to pass (unlike burns, who doesnt care) The class is a little difficult, there are quizes like every day... I admit i studied my butt off... but it was all worth it in the end... !

I took Sue last semester and am now in Micro,I never really saw how spoiled we were with Sue, she ruined it for all of my other professors,I have such high expectations and expect them to be as helpful.For those students that are compaining in the other ratings about her being nice/rude, and insecure,they have issues and need to seek counseling

Sue is badass. She's is an awesome teacher. If you have a problem with her it's because you're either insecure about yourself or you're a moron...or it could be that you're an insecure moron. I hope she comes back to Sierra.

Sue is the Best! She's wonderfull! I wish she was still at sierra so I could take other classes from her! Not only was she a great teacher, but when I see her around she always makes time to help me with my other classes. She's smart, funny and really commited to her students. She pushes me to be a better student and a better person!

Great Teacher!! KUDOS!!

a really interesting lady and teacher. you are really lucky if you get her. she makes chemistry easy and is a very altruistic person. she is freakin halarious as well. really try to get her because she is amazing

I had absolutely no interest in chem before this class. Sue helped me to understand and learn. Yes, you have to study, but Sue is there for you every step of the way. I cannot say enough about her- she is kind and helpful. By far, the best instructor I have ever had.

This was a psycho teacher... you never knew what kind of mood she would be in. She was plain rude to some of us in the class. Couldn't believe some of the things she would say. Although she wanted to help certain people... if she didn't like you, watch out because she will make your life miserable.

She is probably the best teacher i've had. people just talk smack about her becuase they didn't get into the class. she usually tries to scare people off the first few weeks so that the people who really wanna stay can add the class. but she is so fair she'll help as much as she can.

I never thought that I'd like Chemistry, but by the end of this class I was thinking of switching from a Nursing major to a Chemistry major. Sue is an excellent and fair teacher! She cares about her students and wants them to be successful and it shows in her teaching.

Sue was the best teacher Ive ever had.She helps you so much if you do not understand something.She goes out of her way to meet you outside of class to study with you.She really wants all her students to pass.She stays after class if she can to help you more.She will answer any questions.She loves it when you ask questions.TAKE THIS CLASS.It is grea

She instructs very fast, but she will slow down to make sure everyone understands.

she is amazing she takes time to help you and has met with students for hours at a time before test to help you. she gives practice exams to every test prior to the tests along with a key. the test is almost exactly the same. if you do your labs an keep up the class is easy. the material is hard but she makes it very clear. shes amazing and takes h

She is a great teacher! I loved her class and she definitely made it fun and interesting. Sure the material can be hard, but its chem so what can you expect. She teaches at a good pace, gives practice tests that are just like the real ones. Show up for class and do the work, it'll be easy. Great class, I highly recommend taking it with her!

Totally hot

It's so funny reading all you pathetic Chem 2A losers whine about how difficult you think the class is. I'll bet you the reason why she acts the way she does is because she knows she has to go through another semester with a bunch of lazy students who want everything handed to them. I'm pretty sure she wishes she didn't have to teach any of you.

Looking back, i would say she is the best chemistry teacher. I hav taken all of the chem classes at sierra and all the teachers, and I would say she is the nicest of em all. Not to mention she is hott, kind of looks like teri hatcher. Just study, get help, and do well on tests, you'll hav great time, i did.

Best chemistry teacher I have ever had. She makes the subject very clear, is very good at explaining. She also can make most of the subjects interesting and fun! It is hard, (chemistry, duh) but not as hard as I was expecting. Not very much homework, the tests are easy so long as you study. She is very nice but definitely not a push over. :)

This was the best teacher I have ever had at Sierra! She goes out of her way, even on weekends, to help u study for exams. She is hilarious! Gives Extra Credit & best of all practice exams before the actual. Chem is super hard, but if you put the effort into trying to understand & learn the material, u will definitely get an A! UR THE BEST SUE!

One of the best teachers that I ever had and I am a returning students who earned my BA from top UC school. She is very dedicated and really cares about her students. She often sacrifies her own time after hours and during weekends to help us. She doesn't even take lunch breaks so she can have longer office hours. She makes Chem easy.

Sue is a very dedicated teacher. I could not believe how much of her own personal time she gave to help students pass this class. That being said, I do have a problem with a professor that notes on her syllabus that she likes starbucks gift cards and lets everyone know when her birthday is (again, on her syllabus). Very unprofessional.

Sue SO ROCKS! Best professor I've ever had, and I've attended some highly ranked schools. She loves Chemistry and makes learning it fun! Gives students extra help on weekends/evenings if she can. Practice tests are great, she puts up tons of practice sheets per chapter with answer keys! GO TO OFFICE HOUR! She is AMAZING, and hysterical to boot!

BEST most dedicated teacher i've ever had. will go above and beyond to help students, although her lectures can be a little unclear and seeing her outside of class seemed vital for this course. she is also very motivating and pushes her students to try harder. thank you sue!!

She is one of the best chemistry teachers at Sierra. I was in a bad car accident a week before finals week and my chem book was thrashed. She lent me her book and gave me extra notes to study. Other students also let me photocopy their class notes so I had something to study from. She will meet on the weekends for study sessions. SHE IS AWESOME!

Sue...you rock! This class is difficult and requires ALOT of time outside of class, but Sue goes above and beyond for her students. Starbucks study groups, office hours during the week, some extra credit...She's very passionate and very sweet but she requires a level of maturity from her COLLEGE students! Be hardworking and take her 2x and you'll d

I was worried about taking her class after all the negative things said about her on this website but she is a good teacher. She has her moments but don't we all? She makes herself more than available to help her students, she is amazingly smart and really knows her chemistry. I would take her again.

Summer 1B- extreme class is an understatement. Sue is great, I never saw any of the neg personality traits in these comments from others, she was always wonderful, gave up her eves and weekends to help us. I can imagine I'd be grouchy too of I had to teach whiners who were not smart enough for chemistry then blames the teacher. NO complaints, Sue rocks. Practice exams are wonderful, buy not much xtra credit. She doesn't drop lowest exam, which most profs do.... No make ups.

Excellent teacher. She is very helpful and makes herself available to students even on the weekends. She is so nice and not to mention an easy grader. Tests are like the practice tests. I wish she would let us drop the lowest exam. This class is definitely not easy especially during the summer and the teacher acknowledes that. Best chem teacher!

Summer science = hard. And 350 characters is not nearly enough to do Sue justice. She is an amazing teacher/woman. She is the definition of dedicated, but she will not go easy on you. Take chem over the summer if you need to- but only if. Sue will make or break you.

I can't imagine having a more helpful and willing teacher than Sue. She knows that chemistry doesn't just come to you and you probably already forgot what was in Chem 1A. Some surprises on tests used to 'weed' out the A's she says, but mostly VERY VERY fair grader. If you take it over summer be prepared to live it but she does everyting to help.

susan is a wonderful teacher! she is prolly the most "real" teacher iv had.if shes hurting or in a grumpy mood she shows it and she tells you.but she is human we can all get that way.she is fun cracks jokes back when we decide to be funny!her assistant is amzing also. you can totally get an A in this class if you want it.

Sue is a sweetheart. I feel like anyone who has something bad to say about her simply didn't want to put enough effort into the class. It is a hard class, you have to work for it, and you can't expect the material to be spoonfed to you. I did all of my work, studied a lot, and had no problem getting an A.

Sue is very approachable and incredibly helpful. She set a very relaxed and friendly mood in the class room. Throughout her class you will become prepared for the ACS exam at the end of the semester as well. If you want to enjoy what can be a very stressful class I recommend take Sue.

Sue is a great teacher, Chem 1B takes a lot of work, and she makes sure you learn the material. She prepares you very well for the end of the year exam, and whenever you don't understand or have a question she is willing to go over it with you. Many of the people who have complained on here did not put the adequate work required for the class.

Awesome person;goes out of her way to make sure u succeed. Provides plenty of practice & is reasonable, but I do not like her teaching style. She is all over the place, her powerpoints are no help, she makes concepts WAY more difficult than they should be. Dont like that homework material is assigned before she teaches it. Im an A+ student

Sue is a great professor. She aims high for her students and teaches more than needed. If you aren't willing to do work this class isn't for you. It's crucial that you put in the time and effort for the class is you are aiming for an A. Amazing chem teacher.

sue is great.if u arent hardworking dont take her class. no matter what anyone has rated her on this site it comes down to how much work you are going to put into the class. you need to be present everyday and take advantage of any extra credit assignments available they will help you in the end. do all of the practice tests and study daily

Absolutely take this class with her if you're able. Lectures are on-point, gives tons of practice work, and prepares you extremely well for tests. Difficult subject, but Sue keeps things light and exciting. She's also an all-around great person- kind, friendly, funny, approachable. Among the best teachers I've had. Just be prepared to work!

I love Sue she is the best teacher I have ever had. I took chemistry in high school and struggled to pass. Her Chem class I have an A. I really like her teaching style. Also as a plus i have never had a teacher take time out of her weekends to form study groups with her students before tests! I highly recommend taking her class!

Sue is awesome! I had a hard time with chemistry in high school and now with sue as my teacher in college I understand! She is great highly recommend her!

Very caring teacher. one of the best teachers I've had!

took chem 1b with her in summer. extremely demanding course but do-able if you're dedicated. eat, sleep, chemistry, repeat. 4 exams, 3 lab exams, 20 labs, tons of quizzes, and loads of hw. signing up for 1Y highly recommended! she's extremely nice and approachable. do not sign up for this class if you cannot commit 4 days a week for +6 hours a day.

I thought I was going to have a tough time understanding Chemistry, before i took this class it was my worst nightmare. Taking Sue's class has built my confidence for Chemistry and I've come to love it. She grades fairly and teaches pretty good. Highly Recommend! Attendance is mandatory as well as hours of commitment to this subject!

Sue is one of the few great professors at Sierra. The class itself is hard but she will help you get the grade you want if you work for it. Sometimes she does snap but, overall she is a great teacher who cares about her students success. The tests are copies of the practice tests with different numbers. 3x & 3y are great practice for test as well.

I very much enjoyed coming to this class because she is super hot. There is a lot of work, just dedicate a lot of time for this class. It's easy work though. She's very personable and genuinely cares for every student. She even brings snacks to keep us awake and gives out emergen-C if ur not feeling well. Did I mention she's hot, I loved her class

Sue was a great professor. She really wants her students to succeed, and gives extra credit a lot. For every exam she gives out a practice exam which is EXACTLY how the exam will be, just different numbers. This was so helpful!! Sue was always willing to meet outside of class and even had extra classes on Fridays to help students!!

Sue is by far my favorite professor at Sierra. She really goes above and beyond for her students. Always had healthy snacks during lectures, extra lectures on fridays, lots of extra credit, and practice exams for every test. I couldn't have asked for a better experience, definitely recommend!!! Not an easy class, but she makes it manageable.

In the beginning of Chem3A she seemed like she was going to be a nightmare. By the end of Chem3B she became one of my favorite profs. Many of my classmates felt the same way. This semester she did away with the lab book and went with a worksheet style lab. That alone saved me 2-3 hours per week on the class, and prepares you much better.

Chem is an amazing yet time consuming and difficult subject. Sue will warn you of this, so consider your other classes. READ the textbook!! Do the homework! UNDERSTAND the labs. Be willing to reach out for tutoring. If Sue gives you a worksheet, make sure you understand it all. She works very hard, you should be willing to as well. Have fun :)

Sue has become one of my favorite professors. I took both 3a and 3b with her and felt I learned a lot. After two semesters with her I became a chemistry major. She isn't perfect but cares greatly for her students and truly wants you to succeed. Study the worksheets, do the homework, read the book, and come to class/lab. If you do this you'll pass!

Sue is a great person and a great teacher. She isn't perfect, but she tries hard and loves her job. I would absolutely reccommend her. You have to work hard in her class but she definitely provides all the resources you need to succeed and is willing to help you how she can. Take her class, just realize that she is a human being doing her best.

If you get the chance to take Sue, go for it! She quizzes every week but she does it on things recently learned. Never on something random from weeks prior. EVERY EXAM HAS A PRACTICE EXAM SHE WILL PUT UP PRIOR TO THE EXAM. It gives such a great way to study. If you can do every problem on the practice exam you will do good on the exams. Great lady!

Sue is been the best professor I have every had! She is very approachable and caring. Chem is a super hard class so get ready to work!! If you are ever struggling she is more than willing to help. She really does care about you personally and you as a student.

Sue is the best professor I have ever had. Sue clearly outlines what you will expect threw out the course. Do all your homework, labs, extra credit, and read the chapters ON TIME. It all comes down to points at the end. Guys this is Chemistry and it is one of the hardest classes you will ever take. Put in the effort. Ask questions and be organized.

Tough class but she keeps you motivated to keep striving. This was the hardest class Ive ever taken. I went to tutoring weekly for this class. Attend class and do the extra practice worksheets she gives you. Extra credit is very minimal. STUDY YOUR NOMENCLATURE AND GET IT DOWN. 3/4 of test/quizes involve nomenclature.

She's a caring professor, just has a lot of tough love. She may seem intimidating but it's your grade so ask for help. Network with other students, that helps greatly. She post practice exams online which also helps. Don't slack off or youll burn up later. she also brings snacks which is amazing.

Sue was an amazing teacher. She places an emphasis on learning over grades, and she really cares about her students. She is kind and detailed in her explanations, and very easy to talk to. Even when shes not in the best mood, shell still try her best to give you the best education possible. She also brings food to class in case u skipped a meal.

Great teacher!!! I just loved her. Exams are not hard since she gives a lot of practice.

Hands down best professor I've ever had. She cares about all of her students. She brings snacks every day and emphasizes learning over grades. It's chemistry so it's still a tough course but if you pay attention in class the material should come easy. She teaches with lots of fun anecdotes and constantly gives inspirational talks. Easy to talk to.

She's a strict grader and makes you work for your grade, but if you work hard, you can get a good grade. All of the points I lost were on me, not because she didn't prepare me. She's a very fun professor, but expects you to apply yourself and to do your work well and on time. She's very nice and brings food to all lectures. Great professor.

Took her over the summer, was our lab instructor for 6-8 weeks. One of my favorite teachers. Has a lecture for almost every lab that supplements the lecture well. You will lose a lot of points on sig figs so make sure you learn them well and take your time on notes. Try and get to know her, she'll check in a lot to make sure you're doing well.

I think Sue did a great job teaching and preparing us for exams. My only qualm with this class was that she sometimes could be very unapproachable and would often scold us for our behavior like having phones out or talking too loud during lab, which I think fostered a high school esque environment that allowed some of the students to act out more.

TBH, I don't understand why ppl are giving her a bad review? I have a 97% and you know what I did? I went to every zoom. I read the book. I watch her lectures. I do the practice worksheets. ANYTIME I have a question, I email her about it and she ALWAYS helps me out. If you don't put in the effort, you will NOT succeed. She cares about you. :)

Wow. Lots of complainers here. I've asked for help numerous of times and she's helped. The HW is set up like your exam. I would say she over communicates. 6 zoom meetings a week. Canvas announcements. Even Remind. She's wants to help and puts in lots of effort to be there. Yes, she has been passive aggressive but that's because ppl were cheating!

I'm changing majors, but Sue is an amazing Chemistry professor! She graded assignments really fast and provides helpful feedback. Sue really encourages people throughout the semester. Exams and lab exams are formatted the same way all the assignments are.

Lectures are Mon-Sat & she suggests attending twice per week. Sue is honestly one of the most helpful and caring professors I've ever had at this school. Worksheets and quizzes are very similar to exams. The periodic table was changed at one point for a test because people were caught cheating. Sounds fair to me. I wish she taught Chem 3B!

She's is actually pretty cool once you get to know her and actually put in some work, show up to lectures, Labs, and take notes just be open minded and willing to learn and it will all fall in place.

Professor Sue is so smart its kind of intimidating at first, but she is very caring and has a good sense of humor. She always has good advice on how to memorize things and is available for help if needed. Great Professor, would absolutely suggest her to incoming students.

Sue is a great professor. My only complaint is that sometimes she goes too in-depth with some student's questions and loses focus sometimes. Other than that Sue is very understanding and caring when it comes to her students. Her tests are difficult but she gives plenty of opportunities to practice the material.

Sue is pretty great. Take the time to ask her questions one on one and shell help you with anything. This class is tough and its hard to understand the topics. 4 exams, 1 final. Gave us quite a bit of extra credit and sometimes would give us very helpful practice exams. Youll need to put in a lot of work and exams are tough but thats the course

This prof is very invested in students' success. Those that rated poorly likely didn't take advantage of all the resources she provides. Very clear about quizzes and due dates, texts to remind us. All of the lectures/practice is relevant to exams, rarely was there a surprise. Exams have some multiple choice, and she's generous with partial credit.

Great teacher. Very clear explanations and lectures. Labs were really interesting. The class does require some memorization of certain concepts. Was a good intro to chemistry. Really wants her students to succeed.

1B is a heavily loaded class, no matter who teaches it, be prepared for that. Read the textbook before or after the lecture will help a lot. Self-study then ask specific questions.

Sue cares about student success is very responsive to text/email, and considers student input. Lot of quizzes, two dropped, but that and practice exams will prepare you for every exam. Can use lab notebook for lab exams. One downside was online hw through pearson, even then, you get 3 attempts. Need txtbook for hw but also read before lecture!!

Sue is great she gives lecture worksheets and practice exams that are optional but so helpful for the tests (some are even worded the exact same). She's always available if you need help and even brings snacks. Also if you go to Sierra College and are stuck deciding between Stuart or Sue, PLEASE GO WITH SUE it will save your grade.

Sue is awesome. She gives a more understandable explanation of concepts than other chem professors at Sierra. I read her reviews here before signing up for her class and was wary, but I quickly learned the bad reviews are wrong. She genuinely cares and gives countless chances to succeed, including practice quizzes and exams. Take her class.

During my two years at Sierra, Sue is by far the professor who cares the most about her students and takes extraordinary measures to make sure that we are in a good place to learn. Sue is very clear about her expectations, and while they are occasionally tough, they are never inaccessible. She cares about teaching, and about her students.

Sue isn't for everyone, she's intense & very direct. She's also very caring and wants you to succeed. She won't help you if you aren't willing to help yourself, but show her that you're passionate about learning & she will be the best professor you've ever had. Hands down my favorite professor ever, take her class, and work hard.

Sue is one of the sweetest professors I ever took. She always brings snacks for students and is quite open to talk. I recommend being active in class especially if you are struggling because that way she will see that you care about the material and help you and the class greatly. P.s. don't piss her off and don't find out :)

Professor Sue can be tough, but her class is manageable with diligence. The lectures and practice materials are helpful. I found unstuck AI to be a great supplement for exam prep.

Sue is one of the most caring professors I've ever had. She pushes you HARD to reach your goals and she truly wants you to succeed. If you don't put in the effort, she's gonna give you a hard time. This is not a class to slack in. I'm so glad I took her class. She taught me discipline and better ways to study. She's the best!

If you're looking for an “easy A” look somewhere else. Chem 1B is a difficult class but Sue was willing to help. Advocate for yourself, ask questions, and skim the textbook when needed. Friday tutoring with Sue helped tremendously, she met me where I was and clarified things. Lead with kindness, and remember the goal is learning.

Great professor. Makes sure everyone in class has an understanding of the material. Goes above and beyond to help if needed. I have had this professor 3 times now and she is always great. God lessons that apply to the material we need to learn. She genuinely cares about her students and it shows. You'd be lucky to have Sue as your professor!

Sue is amazing! She is a very kind person! This class does have a heavy workload, but it's nothing unmanageable. Sue is willing to help almost all hours of the day! She has responded to me at 10 pm before! I would also recommend taking her support class to get extra help. She also gives snacks to all the students to help fuel our brains!