Difficult class, but a great teacher, helped my writing to improve so much.

Definitely a beneficial class to take!

If you like English, Sydney is the professor for you. She's absolutely incredible, and makes the material very fun and accessible. She's brilliant, but you would hardly know she was a professor sometimes. Very cool person!! =)

Outstanding! Lots of demanding work, but very much worth it. Very approachable and doesn't demand that you agree with her as long as you can support your arguments.

wonderful teacher. hard.. but is interested in what she's teaching. has students listen to music, get involved, read out loud etc..she is a very good teacher.

Intelligent and passionate. Strong on her views.

Very hard class. You can tell she is passionate about the subject, but unless you excell in essay writing and are willing to put in extra hours trying to find out what she is looking for it is very hard. She allowed her students to re-write essays in my class, which helped.

I love her class! It's hard, but you feel like you've really learned something worthwhile. I never found her insensitive. If you're friendly with her she'll love you! (Only take her though if you love english lit.)

She substituted for our class when Karischner couldn't teach it anymore, and she is a tougher grader. She expects a lot more and crammed in a lot of material which made it rough, but if you hold on then you do ok. don't take this class if you're going to want a free ride.

I had such a good time in her class and learned alot! she's tough, but fair. I would definitely recommend her especially if you like old literature.

She really knows her stuff and is very enthusiastic about Brit Lit! 3 short exams, 3 papers, take home final. It's a survey class so be prepared for a lot of reading, but you really take something away from this class. I found her to be tough but fair, and definitely willing to help. It's well worth it to take this class!

Take this if you enjoy literature, if you enjoy reading, if you enjoy WRITING PAPERS. She is tough on papers - you have to really sit down and think outside the box. The one paper I put no effort in, I got an A, and the others I got Bs in. It's an enjoyable class for us Brit lit geeks, she knows her stuff and while eccentric is really great!

Dr. Sims is one of my favorite profs at Moorpark College. If you want to read great material and learn to write really well, take this class. Dr. Sims pushes you hard but you really learn. It is completely worth and blood and sweat along the way. I highly recommend her class.

Shes definately one of my favorite teacher ive ever had. Shes very good at what she does and she really does try to make the class not so boring. She trys to be hip and fun, even though shes 50+, and its entertaining. Theres not very much hw and she grades fairly. I would definately recommend this class to anyone. It was pretty easy and shes great

this teacher is by far the nicest lady ever. she is a little bit of a feminist but she teaches well. you will write a lot of essays but nothing big longest 2 1/2 pages. SINCH no vocab or TESTs best english teacher i've ever had and i usually don't like teachers :) if u want a good grade take her!

She is the cutest lady ever. Total lit nerd but sweet as can be. Lots and lots of reading. Her papers require you to work on them from the moment she assigns them, there is no way you can pull all nighters on them. But she does allow re-writes which is awesome, and her comments on papers are extremely helpful.

This teacher is very demanding and requires lots of reading and papers in one semester there were 3 papers due 6-10 pages long first one was due on the third class.

Extremely smart, and very helpful. There is alot of writing involved, so be aware. I was sick of the writing and I like to write. She doesn't take crap from students but I liked that she demands attention during her class. She'll have alot of exercises within class that always seem so tortuous, but they end up being really helpful. She's fun too.

She is a fabulous english teacher. She inspired me to work hard and become an English major. I loved every minute of this class. The tests and essay's are difficult, reading the material is necessary for success in this class! Take her you will not regret it at all!!!

Brilliant, simply brilliant. If you enjoy the analytical side of literature classes you will excel in her classroom. She is also helpful, and her door is always open to students. I was already a "lit nerd" when I entered her class, but she improved me tenfold.

Took her for Brit. Lit AND Shakespeare in the same semester- nearly killed me, but she's a phenomenal professor and truly knows what she is talking about. Be prepared to write difficult essays and participate in illuminating discussions. Love her! Taking her for an independent study on John Milton and I'm jumping out of my skin for excitement.

To say that she was a brilliant teacher would be an understatement. Two things are necessary for you to succeed in her class: hard work and ambition. The first one will help you pass the class, but the latter, in conjunction with her profound teaching, will help you soar to great heights academically and gain profound depths in character.

Professor Sims is the best professor Ive had-I cannot describe exactly what it is but I most certainly took something amazing from being in her class.attendence is mandatory-dont wrry-ull want to be there.4 tests/3 essays.tough grader/tests r easier than essays.lg scrapbook assignment.class def not an easy A but def worth the effort-its so awesome!

She really loves teaching English & puts effort into helping you if you talk to her! She grades papers very tough though(don't expect any A's on first attempt).You can make up the essays though. 4 exams. No real final except for a final project due in parts. Major issue is she has certain parts due on dates instead of just a final paper. Fun class!

~3 essays due. Final project but no tests(no final exam either). She requires notes on all the plays.The biggest difficulty would be juggling this class and Brit. Lit. class at the same time as she gives some pretty harsh due dates that conflict. Have to recite a sonnet from memory. Discussions are fun and interesting, take her if you love English!

Teaches as if she is your only class. Every day there is a different assingment due. Very hard grader, expects a lot! If you dont care for english and have more to worry about in life then doing essays dont take this class! Very helpful on essays but will catch anything. Her life is english be careful!

There are few teachers you encounter that change your life. Sims is without a doubt one of the best instructors I have ever had. Go to class, get excited about the material. Extremely engaging and splendid during office hours. Must work hard for your A. Sydney Sims is the best! Take her class!

No question about it, Sims is tough. You read a ton, she's militant concerning grammar, spelling, and format, and she expects a quality of thoughtfulness out of students that would be the norm at a graduate school. That said, you couldn't find a better instructor to inspire you to vault over the high bars that she sets. Take all you can from her.

Sims is one tough teacher. She is very nerdy in a completely endearing way. Very willing to help and trust me you will need it, especially on essays. Hard class but if you get an A you are looking good! She REALLY knows her stuff!

Took Shakespeare and Chaucer; Dr. Sims is totally AWSOME!

Sims is the best!! You must love English to take her. She's very specific when it comes to papers. Took this class along with Brit Lit, and there were a lot of assignments due on the same days. She's adorable, nerdy, sweet, and opinionated.Sims is very tough, but it's worth it. I learned so much and became a much better writer because of her class.

I took Sydney Sims for Intro to College Writing in Spring 2013 and she really helped me prepare for Jessica Hasson's ENGL M01A and ENGL M01C classes I took FALL 2013 and Spring 2014 respectively. She provided helpful feedback comments for each essay we turn in for addition revision. I enjoyed being in her class and shes a great professor.

LOTS of work. 4 exams (lowest grade dropped), 3 papers (revisions allowed), turning in notes constantly, large scrapbook involved, LONG readings etc. All exams are FILL-IN, which makes testing hard. Also, you (pointlessly) have to recite Chaucer to the class. TOUGH grader but she is a nice lady & knows her stuff. Don't miss class!

Sims is amazing!!!!! Yes, she makes you read, write, and memorize. You're taking English. The coursework is difficult, but she brings fun, creativity, and beauty to what she teachers. The tests were odd and didn't really make sense, but even if you do poorly on those, you can still get an A. She gives detailed notes on your papers. SUPER helpful!!

She's nice, but is looking for a certain kind of writing. I've always gotten As in English; writing is my strong point. She mostly gave me Bs. Lots of assignments due & tons of printing. Luckily, she had us revise our papers twice before giving a final grade. Also, we had to read countless stories, poems, and Jane Eyre. Hard work, but she's not bad

I had Dr. Sims for two semesters at CLU. I enjoyed her Shakespeare class, and found her intelligence and funny voices to be entertaining. However, there were times when I felt that she looked down on me because I was not as smart or experienced in the subjects that she was. Her class was one of the first English classes I remember struggling in.

She was actually a great teacher. She's pretty hard sometimes but she's supportive. I'm usually pretty good at Eng since it's my major, but there are somethings I still need to fix. She helped a bit. Expect A LOT of homework&reading. My brain was fried. 4 essays. We didn't get a final, but it probably depends. Don't skip. Prepare to talk in class

I don't recommend taking this class. I have nothing against her, I think she is an amazing professor, but her work load is just too much. She treats students like we're graduate English majors that are only taking one class. I feel constant overwhelming stress from the amount of work I have for her class alone. Clear your plate before you take her.

Professor Sims is incredibly intelligent and passionate about her subject, but she loads students with enormous amounts of reading. If you are taking any other challenging courses or work outside of school, expect to be drowning in readings and work. She does let you revise your papers and is helpful if you make the effort.

She is the best English teacher at Moorpark. Yes, one must know how to write before taking her classes, something students should know how to do before getting into advanced English courses but don't. She teaches her subjects to depth that will benefit students. She also critiques papers expertly. She is the best editor I know. A gift to students.

Sims is great! She will make you work for your grade, but she definitely does everything she can to help you. With essays, she grades them and types up a sheet for each individual and tells them how to make their paper better, and you have the chance to revise your paper. She really cares about her students and wants them to succeed. Take her!

Dr. Sims will make you work hard for your grade but her passion for and knowledge of the subject makes it all worth it! She loves the literature she is teaching and will make you love it too. She is a tough essay grader but allows a rewrite. She makes class discussions interesting, fun, and often hilarious. Sims is an exceptional professor!

I can confirm an earlier review of how Professor Sims uses a ruler to check the margins of your essays. I was baffled but every Professor is different. I took Professor Sims at CSUCI for a weekly class and overall enjoyed the class. Her workload can be hectic but she made learning about Shakespearean plays and sonnets fun.

Survey of Eng Lit I with Professor Sims involves lots of very difficult readings and you will be required to turn in notes on each story which leads up to a paper on which you will use your notes to complete. The class has a lot of work outside the class just based on how hard the readings are but she will go over everything in class!

She's like the Eye of Sauron; nothing escapes her gaze. She will note every minuscule imperfection in your writing. If you need additional help, she'll be there for you. I scheduled many meetings with her during her office hours. Those meetings have been the most significant part of my college education. I hope you take one of her classes!

I wish professor Sims was also teaching English M01. She is such an amazing professor. Anyone starting college and is not sure if you can jump right into M01 she is a great source to make you feel confident to get there.

She honestly isnt that bad. However keep in mind she never gives anyone an A. Shes a tough grader, and will find something wrong with every assignment, but the work is definitely manageable. Her essay topics are somewhat vague. However, I learned a lot about Shakespeares best works and it was an overall fun class.

Lots of reading. The workload got pretty heavy at points, but she kept her promise that it would get easier. Clearly passionate about literature and likes to have class discussions.

I adore Professor Sydney Sims. She made me feel challenged and inspired and made me want to be a better English student. Shes the hardest grader Ive had, but that just made the wins in her class more impactful and I felt respected as a student. Shes available for extra help and is passionate about the subject.

I cannot praise Prof. Sims enough. She's so passionate about everything she teaches and it's easy to care when you're in one of her lectures. She's a tough grader, but she gives you a chance to rewrite, as well as heavy feedback. She's also an incredible lecturer and runs a genuinely fun, if challenging, class.

This professor seems to have gotten a lot of criticism during distance learning. However I had a very positive in-person experience. She's very funny, personable, and knowledgeable. Every essay you submit receives detailed and helpful comments. The class was also very easy. If you got an A in highschool English, you will get one here.

In person, Professor Sims is a fantastic mentor. Her grading is tough, but the feedback she gives is concise and full. I didn't take a normal English class with her, but she still made an effort to help make our essays better. Also, be prepared to have a ton of time dedicated to her class.

She's a passionate teacher and gives amazing lectures. Went through a great deal of effort to create assignments that were interesting and relevant. A tough grader but will carefully annotate your work / allow you to revise and resubmit. If you want an easy A, I'd highly suggest taking an online course. Many friends have stated that it's easy.

Amazing!! SO funny. Very tough essay grader. If you're going to make a claim, make it either generic or out there. The only essay I got an A on was my claim that Olivia from Twelfth Night was a lesbian. Most everyone got Bs or lower on essays, but credit is very easily gotten elsewhere. A couple of daunting projects but graded VERY easily.

Dr. Sims is actually a very nice lady. She's very clear on what she's looking for, always check syllabus because it's all on there. The big thing about her is she has a passion in Shakespeare and in English, and she does a good job sharing it!! The big thing is about her is common sense, ask questions and get to know her!!!

Dr. Sims is one of the best professors I've ever had. Her wit and intelligence make the class extremely enjoyable and manageable. If you're struggling in this class, it's on you. She outlines exactly what she wants and grades accordingly. Just put in the work and enjoy your time in her class.