3.4

Tess Yevka

Psychology - Clark College

3.4
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
56%
Would Retake
117
Reviews
3.4
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

56%

Would Retake

117

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I LOVED the subject & book, but VERY disappointed in instructor

PSYC203 - 2.0 rating

I strongly advise students to avoid her as a teacher

PSYC101 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

30%

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Based on 65 reported grades
A: 30
A+: 12
A-: 9
Not sure yet: 3
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Participation matters (23)
Get ready to read (18)
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Clear grading criteria (12)
Tough grader (9)
GROUP PROJECTS (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Lots of homework (7)
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5.0

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5.0

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4.3

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Reviews (117)
5.0
1.0
PSYCPSYC
Dec 6, 2007

really nice and funny professor. definitely recommend her. she gets right to the point, and makes sense, and then lets you leave. almost always got out of class at least an hour early based on a 2 hour & 20 minute class.

2.0
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PSYC101
Jul 29, 2008

As a person she may be nice, but as an teacher I wouldn't take another class from her. The homework questions are not very clear and she doesn't go over them well to understand what the problem is to correct it for your test.

5.0
1.0
PSYC100
Nov 22, 2008

I loved taking this class! Tess is very good at using real situations to describe somewhat abstract concepts. If you turn in the worksheets and tasks (which aren't hard at all) You'll have no problem getting an A.

5.0
1.0
PSYC100
Dec 12, 2008

Tess is a wnderful teacher! her class was the easiest one i have taken so far! and she is interesting. Sometimes she can be a little scatterbrained, but she offered so much extra credit i reicieved ofer a 100% in her class! Also we played jepordy games for our tests and even did a group test for the final! it was great! TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Dec 16, 2008

Tess is the greatest teacher I've taken yet at Clark. I agree with the other comment she can be a bit scatterbrained, but if you pay even the slightest bit of attention in her class and do the homework, you will have no problem doing well. She is very approachable and makes the class fun. Look no further and take this class!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Feb 23, 2009

Tess is awesome! Her class was really easy but fun at the same time. We played jeopardy for a few of our tests including the final! Sh has extra credit opportunities. She also is positive and funny. Class is interesting and I learned a lot. I reccomend this class to anyone!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH100
Feb 26, 2009

Tess is great! She genuinely wants everyone in the class to do well and if you have any questions she is very happy to answer them. She is one of the best teachers I've had. :)

5.0
1.0
PSYC100
May 28, 2009

If your looking for a teacher who is helpful, fun and pretty easy, this is your teacher. She is very willing to help and is very nice and understanding. Tests aren't too difficult, we have about 6 tests in the whole quarter and all are either games, group tests or take-home tests. It was great! But you still learn a lot. I reccommend this teacher t

4.0
4.0
PSYCH100
Oct 28, 2009

Tess is a good teacher. she gives you lots of time to ask questions and gives lots of examples. the tests are done as a group and are multiple choice. she is very fair and willing to consider other opinions. i would recomend this class for any level learner.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH100
Nov 16, 2009

Very energetic and interesting, keeps class involved.

4.0
2.0
PYSCH101
Nov 21, 2009

She was an amazing teacher! She makes sure to teach so that every learning style understands! She was a lot of fun too!

4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Nov 30, 2009

She is a very fair teacher!!! She is nice and fun, If you do your homework,and comment paper each week, you should get a very good grade, because her tests are in a group that makes it very easy)))

4.0
2.0
PYSC100
Dec 8, 2009

Tess was great! She was very understanding when I got sick and was unable to make it to class. She told us at the beginning of the quarter that attendance counts - she's not kidding! The homework on blackboard can be done by skimming through the CH., I recommend you actually read the entire CH. though. Tests were 4 person group tests.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH100
Feb 3, 2010

i love her lectures because theyre interesting and easy to understand. quizes are taken in groups so theyre easy and the questions on them are mainly from the hw. DONT BE LATE ON QUIZ DAYS!!!if you are, she might not let u in to class...but other than that shes really cool.if you study and do everything on time, this class will be a breeze:)

4.0
3.0
PSYCH100
Apr 28, 2010

she is a good teacher. her exams on blackboard can be extremely easy if you read/skim the chapter. she stick to key words in 90% of the question. her mind can wander at times in class but its fun.

3.0
2.0
PSYC100
Jun 21, 2010

Now, first of all, I loved this class. The material was really interesting at all, but I was not a fan of this teacher. She is one of those distant professors you feel like you can't approach. There was nothing wrong with her teaching, per se, I just wish she was a little more approachable and caring toward her students.

5.0
1.0
PSYC100
Jun 28, 2010

I agree w/ the person below. For a psychology teacher, she isnt that bright and can be rude at times. But its a very easy class. Gives u lots of time in class to do your work. Quizzes are too easy, u do it in groups too. Homework are vocab worksheets. She teaches rly interesting stuff and not like other teachers who mainly focus on psychologists.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH100
Oct 30, 2010

I really enjoyed this class. Tess has a wonderful approach to teaching the course material that enforces learning and understanding.She is very approachable and willing to help. I would highly recommend her.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH100
Jan 27, 2011

She's alright, but can be rude when you ask questions. So I suggest keeping your mouth shut or asking a classmate lol. Overall alright class

3.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Mar 3, 2011

Textbook is were her quiz and test questions come from but attendance can be helpful because she can explain some stuff better. Group test and multiple choice, really easy to pass without really trying.

4.0
2.0
PSYCHC
Mar 4, 2011

Good class. She is helpful and makes learning the material fun. You'd better follow directions, though.

2.0
5.0
PSYCH100
Mar 29, 2011

This class is very hard... I thought it is easy NO, NO. teachers questions are very confusing... because she is psychologist. Don't relax this class for me was harder then math. But I achieved my A.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Apr 22, 2011

Very enthusiastic and profeesional. She is very passionate about sharing her knowledge. She has made Psychology fun and interesting. Excellent Instructor!

5.0
1.0
PSYC100
Aug 3, 2011

Tests are taken in groups so some people fall back on what you know not what they read. If you are having problems just talk to her she is understanding.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH100
Oct 19, 2011

Engages the class in various activities and uses visuals and explanations during lectures which helps! Pretty easy class overall and she tries to make the class interesting and understandable.

5.0
1.0
PSYC100
Oct 28, 2011

Not boring at all and super intersting. Explains everything really well. Test arnt that hard, if you study her group reviews and take notes on what she talks about in class, you wont have trouble on the test.

5.0
1.0
PSYC100
Nov 3, 2011

By far the BEST teacher I have had in college! She is very approachable and easy to understand. You get homework every week and a test every other week, but as long as you do the reading and show up for group reviews you'll do perfect! She is very entertaining and make psychology fun!! Take her if you can!!!

3.0
2.0
PSYCH100
May 31, 2012

she makes the material interesting, but she needs counseling! She is crazy. Says she sees everything in cartoons. She can be very rude and uncaring. I wouldn't wish her on anyone!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Jun 18, 2012

Great teacher. She makes class fun and interesting. She also cares about her students and is always willing to help out. You have to take her for psych!

5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Jun 22, 2012

She is wonderful. She seems like she is crazy all of the time, but she does have all her marbles, I promise. She knows so much about psychology and is so intrigued. She does have a tendency to go off on tangents, though. Make sure you show up, do the homework and weekly online quizzes, and you'll be golden! I recommend to her everyone. Love her!:)

4.0
1.0
PSYC100
Dec 12, 2012

Tess is an amzing instructor she is very laid back and wants everyone to pass. You learn a lot in that class and it is really fun to attend this class. You have to try to fail that class. Just a hint find a team that you can work on worksheets with. It helps a lot. I loved this class. This was the class I looking forward to everyday.

4.0
3.0
PSYC100
Mar 21, 2013

Weekly online homework and lab which can be time consuming but it really helps on Friday group reviews. Not a typical lecture based class. You are often placed in groups, assigned a term to draw on a board and explain to the class. A creative take on psychology! You are expected to create a trifold poster so if you are artsy this is a great class!

3.0
1.0
PSYC100
Apr 8, 2013

Nice professor! Course is very visual based and group oriented (that is except for the textbook readings). Group quizzes every Friday, try to get people who don't slack off otherwise you'll be the only one answering ?'s. Overall easy class.

3.0
4.0
PSY201
Jul 25, 2013

Tess is very familiar with her subject matter, however, she is a horrible facilitator. Her online forum is best if you must take her class. She cannot socially interact enough to stay on track. Also, beware that the online version of PSYCH intro will include more reading than you can stand. All comments,text reading, and another forum!Plus quizzes.

5.0
2.0
PYSC100
Nov 8, 2013

I like her shes a really good teacher to have and shes pretty easy we just used canvas and did all our worksheets online.

4.0
4.0
PSYCH100
Dec 15, 2013

Tess is a wonderful, quirky lady. There is a lot of group work and online homework that is easy of you read the book and study the material. She gives two exams a quarter that are only worth 10% of your grade, and there is no final exam! Only an easy project due at the end of the quarter. I highly recommend Tess!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2014

I didn't realize Psychology was going to be so easy. Honestly didn't need to touch the book because her teaching was so clear and understandable. It was the easiest A that I've ever gotten.

4.0
3.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2014

Easy A! When you do your quizzes online, print them out. It will help you remember the right answers without having to do a lot of work.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY100
Oct 18, 2014

Easy A, Quizzes are online for every week. I personally did read much because the quizzes are online. Little group activities. Overall recommend her for easiness.

5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Jan 8, 2015

Took this class this fall quarter and I really enjoyed her class! Participation does matter. lectures have power point with pictures and she has activities to help you remember the material. quizzes are easy on canvas. tests in class are easy if your group studied for them and you yourself. Overall her class is very easy and really enjoyable.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Feb 27, 2015

Tess is by far one of the best professors I have had. Quizzes are online each week, and you can take them twice, and they aren't too tough. All tests are done within groups. Tess cares more about the students learning then them having to cheat for an A. Overall an easy A as well.

4.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2015

Great teacher. Funny, easily distracted, but not in a bad way. Be ready for a group project though. Assigns in first few weeks of class. Get paired with random classmates. Hopefully you get a good group... Took Web-Enhanced class, nice because no text book. Online quizzes were easy. DO NOT SKIP FRIDAYS!!!! Most of your grade lies on these & quizzes

4.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Mar 22, 2015

Pretty easy class. Quizzes are online and there is a group quiz every friday so don't miss them! Be prepared for lots of group assignments.. Once you pick a group you're pretty much stuck with them

3.0
2.0
PSYCH100
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2015

Although Prof. Yevka was nice enough and versed in psychology, she often seemed lost and occasionally was bad about conveying information or even giving the correct information. Lectures are powerpoint. Would ask questions and get scooted with "I don't expect you to know that".. Felt a bit cheated on my education even though i got an A.

5.0
2.0
PSYC200
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2015

Tess was an awesome professor. I found this class to be very educational. I took this class in the summer, so it was fast paced, but still fun. The textbook was online, which made it easier to study. Also, you are graded on attendance, so show up everyday.

2.0
2.0
PSYCH203
Grade: B
Jun 8, 2015

She is now using the Revel service for the quizzes and tests, which is online only. There are constant issues accessing it from computers, and they have answers wrong all the time. She gets mad when you bring these issues to her attention. All we do in class is discussions, which I feel i get nothing out of. She is very unclear about our project.

2.0
3.0
PSYC203
Grade: A-
Jun 15, 2015

Loved the content, could've done without Yevka. She's VERY disorganized and unclear; she'd constantly get due dates and times incorrect, and on multiple occasions she'd tell the class one thing, post another online, and then forget both! The time management for this class was awful and assignments weren't spread out well and left people scrambling.

2.0
3.0
PSYC203
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2015

She's a nice teacher, gives good feedback, but was really disorganized. She may have been overwhelmed by the new book & a new project introduced this quarter, but it made things difficult for us students. I really enjoyed the content & class discussions, especially when she contributed her insight, but time management was a big issue for everyone.

3.0
2.0
PSYC200
Grade: A+
Sep 3, 2015

I liked taking this course, but I feel like i am not taking much away from it. All assignments and quizzes online. You have to rely on other group members, the class time is all discussion and no lecture. You must really sit down and read the book to get the information

2.0
4.0
PSYC203
Grade: A+
Sep 24, 2015

I LOVED the subject & book, but VERY disappointed in instructor. She is frequently disorganized and contradicts herself A LOT. Communication (in class and in person) is frustrating. She doesn't listen well and jumps to quick assumptions. She can be adversarial, even abrasive. She knows the subject, but organizational/interpersonal skills were weak.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH200
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2015

I really enjoyed this class. Super easy. Prof. Tess is really sweet and nice. Alot of discussions. Two mini reflection papers. One in the middle of the quarter and one at the end of the quarter. No final. She uses a program called mindtap where you will do you chapter test which are super easy. Overall super easy and I would take again with her.

3.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2015

Tess is nice overall but could be a bit clearer in her instructions. Overall, I would take this class again.

2.0
4.0
PSYC101
Grade: A-
Feb 12, 2016

She was probably one of my least favorite teachers . In addition, to being disrespectful/ arrogant when you ask questions she would tell you that your doing your work or project all wrong (mainly because is wasn't her way). I strongly advise students to avoid her as a teacher. The only way I passed was from reading the textbook.

1.0
2.0
PSYC200
Grade: A+
Feb 15, 2016

Extremely rude and the course is all online work so it really seems like the only reason she is there is to legitimate the class. She doesn't teach you learn everything from the book. She will tell you to start working and then yell ans ring a bell and tell you to shut up because she forgot to say something and will do that over and over again.

3.0
2.0
PSYC200
Grade: A+
Feb 18, 2016

You will solely have to rely on the textbook basically to learn the information. She is all over the place in teaching the class. Can also be rude. She can't handle "to many" questions at one time apparently. Reading every single night and quizzes every night. Has an annoying bell that she rings every 2 minutes to get our attention.

4.0
2.0
PSYC200
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2016

The class is mainly discussion based. You do quizzes and in text quizzes via Revel. Also, post daily discussion prompts about reading in canvas. Class overall is very easy you can do 1-3 weeks in advance of course work. If you have book test and quizzes are same as textbook in revel. Professor is easy going helps facilitate discussion easy class.

1.0
2.0
PSYC203
Grade: A-
Jun 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Her expectations were unclear, and she was insulting to students who pointed out that information was missing from her handouts. She was never prepared for class, and would get upset when students didn't get her last minute messages online about moving the class to another location. She gives you a schedule, but doesn't follow it.

2.0
4.0
PSYC200
Grade: B-
Oct 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this teacher. You by a very expensive text book for the access code, which then has the book online so you never open your actual book. Assignments are confusing on when they are due. The amount of work you have to do is insane. You do two full chapters (reading and tests) a week plus other assignments as well.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
PSYC200
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

"read" 2 chapters a week, but all quiz answers are in back of book, so you don't have to read. Easy weekly 2 part discussions with replies... One short report assignment, and then the final stuff. She's active in discussions and seems passionate about the material.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

Tess is amazing! Pay attention in class, do your readings on time and go in with an open mind. She knows a lot and she tries to make everything easy to understand. It's only psych 101 so she isn't very difficult. She'll make class fun and I promise you'll learn something. She even made good suggestions for my next psychology course.

Respected
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

Tess is a very respectable and nice professor. Her class is pretty easy, online textbook, questions to participate in class, one big group project making a board game, not a lot of tests. Maybe like 2 including the final.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
2.0
PSYC200
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2016
Would take again

The homework is simple, the teacher is friendly and gives good feedback. A $120 textbook is needed for this course though, and it has to be through REVEL which is an online code (can't buy used textbook instead as online code is needed for tests).

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
2.0
PSYCH100
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

This class was easy. The textbook was online and there were mini quizzes at the end of the chapters due online a couple times a week. The only other things you are graded on is clicker questions and attendance. There is a group project that you work on every Friday which is easy. Just do your online work and its an easy A.

Respected
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A+
Feb 21, 2017
Would take again

She requires alot of online work but it very straight forward of what she wants. If you put in effort you will get an A.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
PSYC200
Sep 16, 2017
Would take again

Tess is a good professor. You will read a chapter in the text book every 2-3 days and she gives a mini quiz almost everyday in class. Chapter exams after each chapter is read and then there is a group project. All and all its a good class and as long as you read and show up for class it's not difficult.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
PSYC200
Grade: A+
Oct 6, 2017
Would take again

Very clear about what is to be done. Very organized. Read the chapters, do the coordinating work online, and participate when you are in class (though attendance is not mandatory). I went into the class hating psychology and found it to be very interesting and got a very high A. She makes discussions interesting and rarely lectured.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2017
Would take again

Yevka is so funny and gives many examples of the things she teaches (I advise you to take notes). Every week there are 2 chapters you have to read with an online textbook (so its free!) but you do need a clicker. Once you're done reading the chapters you will have to do the study quizzes that go with it. They are really easy!!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

Tess is great teacher and the quizzes are super easy its the kind of class where you can take as many times as you like until you get 100%. She's also really lenient as long as you talk things through with her to back up your reason for why there may be a delay. She's really funny and makes the class more lively.

Hilarious
Caring
Would take again
3.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2018
Would take again

I just wish there were more lectures. The second half of class was spent almost entirely on a group project, and each student was focusing on just one topic. I just wish I could have learned more. Professor Tess is a social psychologist, so I would recommend taking her social psychology class over general.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
2.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Seems that she is not educated enough to teach. Questions are always asked that she cannot answer. She waters down her lectures to statements that are not even accurate anymore. She gives good grades based on what appeals to her and her beliefs. Although she can talk in front of a class and make things interesting I do not think she should teach.

Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
PSYC203
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2018
Would take again

She is a flipped classroom teacher. In my class we read two chapters a week and quizzes were due before midnight on sundays. She does class discussions and encourages students to speak their opinion. When in this class, I felt like I could speak my real thoughts on the subject and wouldn't get criticized for it. You have to work for grade you want

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A-
May 16, 2018
Would take again

Loved that we got the textbook online for free. We took weekly clicker quizzes based on weekly reading and then chapter test were group test. Had a lot of fun in the class and learned a lot with out being talked to. Did a lot of interacting with the materiel which I loved.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
1.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
May 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is unclear about expectations, unprepared. We turned in our final projects and she sent a very rude email to the class about how we all did it wrong and cant follow instructions. Changed the expectation and expected a whole different project from everyone within a week. Made me revise mine over and over and over until it was her opinion of good

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
4.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Her quizzes are online with unlimited tries but it takes around 5 hours to try again. Her discussions is what drops your grade down, yes she has a very strict grading rubric in her discussions worth 35%. She grades based on what she believes its right, not based on your opinion.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
PSYC200
Grade: A
Sep 24, 2018
Would take again

One of my favorite professors by far, Tess really wanted her students to succeed in her class. She will always give you chances to better your grade. Most of her assignments are online, if you read the assigned chapters the assignment goes by quick, you keep going until you get 100%, she also gives online quizzes based on the assignment.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
PSYC200
Oct 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Tess seems to have no sympathy for a "psychologist". She does not care about her students. Participation is a big part of your grade but she is very judgmental and condescending when a student shares an option that does not match her own.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
PSYC200
Oct 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

do yourself a favor. Avoid Tess!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough Grader
4.0
3.0
PSYC200
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

I enjoy my class. Most of the material is connected to Pearson's Student Revel and MyVirtualLife, though there are group discussions we are required to participate in online. Prepare to comprehend a lot of what you're reading and the more effort you put into group discussions, the better. Tess is a tough grader on the discussions.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
PSYC100
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

So much reading! Quizzes took forever. Thought this would be more interesting. She does give multiple takes on the online quizzes. They just take long.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
PSYC200
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2019
Would take again

I took Professor Yevka's class last quarter and I learned so much. For the online class, we used Pearson Revel for our textbook and virtual life. There were many quizzes but they were very small and came directly from the reading. There were no papers to write and for the final she gave us the questions as our study guide. She is a great professor.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYC200
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

Thank goodness shes drops low scores from each section. Got an A in her class! im happy.

2.0
3.0
PSYC100
Feb 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Most of the class is on the textbook, and all she does is regurgitate the textbook information in her lectures. Very boring classes. The class could easily just be online and we would learn just as much.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
4.0
PSYC203
Grade: A-
Feb 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Attendance is mandatory for "class" discussions, which mostly consist of Tess talking about the same topic for too long. All work is done online and barely reviewed during discussions. She's a tough grader yet gives little to no feedback on assignments. She acts aloof, condescending and judgmental when students share their opinions in class.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
PSYC200
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2019
Would take again

I took Tess for PSYC 200 and will say that she's one of the best professors I've had in a long time. She not lecture heavy and is always willing to help. She makes her classes fun and engaging.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
3.0
2.0
PSYCH100
Mar 20, 2019
Would take again

She is pretty easy. Just online work, attendance, group "quizzes", a project and a final. She sometimes comes off as uninterested. You'll ask a question and she kind of seems like she doesn't really want to answer or talk about something. Other than that its an easy A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Group projects
4.0
3.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2019
Would take again

Tess was very approachable and down to earth. If she saw that the majority of the class was struggling with a specific concept she would take the time to go over it again. She really respects the students who take the time to communicate with her, ask for help if needed and participates in class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
4.0
2.0
PSYCH100
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2019
Would take again

Overall not to hard. The group quizzes were pretty chill if you got a good group. Really knows her stuff. Attendance matter tho, so show up.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
1.0
3.0
PSYC200
Jul 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is of very low quality. You will learn nothing in class. It's disorganized discussion, very off topic, and Tess likes to tout her leftist political views endlessly. Tess likes technology but not organization. Prepare to get confusing emails and day and night: you're in class 24/7, and yet while in class, nothing happens, ever. Dreadful.

1.0
3.0
PSYC203
Grade: A+
Sep 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Tess was an epic disappointment. I've never experienced such a disorganized instructor at any level of education. Even worse, she is petty and combative if questioned for clarification, let alone challenged by a differing opinion. She contradicts herself constantly, creating terrible confusion. What little feedback is given is weak and simplistic.

Participation matters
3.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2019
Would take again

Tess was extremely helpful when i had to switch mid quarter from a lecture class to an online class. I had a hard time getting in to the swing of the on-line class participation but Tess was full of encouragement and once i got the hang of it i thought it was a very insightful format for her class. I would definitely take her classes again.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYC200
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Overall, she is a very wonderful teacher. She's resourceful not only for this class but for your basic needs as well. You obviously need to show up to class in order to turn in your card because both of those elements weigh a ton on your grade. Also, participation is the key to achieve the grade you want. And do the assignments online!!!! Easy A!!!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
1.0
PYSC100
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Professor Tess was a super easy professor. Her lectures were engaging and enjoyable, and she did everything she could to make the class easy to pass. Weekly quizzes were the majority of the homework, which were designed to help you memorize the material based on psychology learned in class! This is one of the easiest A's I've ever had.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
1.0
PSYC200
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Tess gives really good advice and is very honest and open about things. There's no class work, just show up with 3 open ended questions and get ready to talk, attendance is graded. Keep up with online work and you'll be perfectly fine. She drops your lowest grade in the middle of the term, no midterm!!! She posts the exact final questions online.

Lots of homework
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
1.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This teacher is a joke, she doesn't test you on anything besides a mandatory final. All you will do in this class is read the book at home, come in with a note card with 2 questions about the section and she will answer the "curiosity" questions of the class. You will learn practically nothing while you wait for this mind numbing class to finish.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
3.0
PSY201
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I made an account just for this frustrating class. Much more work than it's worth for what you learn, tons of reading every week, and the use of inQuizitive is infuriating since every "quiz" takes SO LONG and is super patronizing, like a kid's game. In class she frequently talks over and ignores students and doesn't explain concepts more.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
3.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Mar 4, 2020
Would take again

Drops a few grades from each section, recommend to do Hybrid rather than Web Enhanced. Weekly readings and online quizzes, infographic quizzes. Very organized, though slightly odd person.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
PSYC200
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2020
Would take again

Tess was the best teacher I have taken at Clark. There are quite a few quizzes but they are so simple and you are guaranteed an A because you keep answering questions until you have 100%. I absolutely recommend taking her class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
PSYC203
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tess is not a bad teacher or person. She just doesn't teach. She relies almost exclusively on Inquizitive, which treats you like a child and makes you work for hours to receive the grade you want. It is a bit demeaning. This class is all about her opinions. All of the material is online. She uses templates already pre-made. Not much help.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
Participation matters
1.0
2.0
PSYC200
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I was so excited for this class, but she made it unenjoyable. Takes forever to grade, blames it on having too many other classes/students. SO MANY BANNED WORDS AND PHRASES. Doesn't teach anything, makes you read and do a discussion each week. Corrects everyone in bright font on their discussions so peers can see what each person got incorrect.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYC200
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very disorganized & sneaky. Put instructions in 3 different places & make them all a little different so if you don't read them all you'll miss something. Changed the format for posts partway through the quarter where the due date was still 11pm but you had to post before 7pm to be able to get 100% if you posted before 11 but after 7pm no 100%

1.0
4.0
PSYCH200
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The class wasn't too bad, even though I hadn't taken a psych class before, and it recommended a prerequisite. Tess is not very understanding though. I was out of the country first week of the quarter with no service/wifi and emailed her ahead of time and she wouldn't let me make anything up and gave me all zeros. I wish she was more understanding.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSYC100
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Take this class from anyone else. Tess provides guidelines then grades on a different scale (due at 11pm, but graded due at 7pm). She is aggressive in her speech, rude, and directly condescending. You won't get by if you don't comply. Her rubric for discussion posts is nine pages and 2,355 words of convoluted, judgemental nonsense. Good luck.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PSYC200
Jan 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I made an account so I can rant. I've never taken psychology before and I wish I hadn't. She's rude, condescending, passive aggressive, and not very understanding. When she "highlights" your work, she makes you feel stupid with all the things you've done "wrong" in your assignment.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
PSYC100
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

This was my easiest class so far at Clark. She is very clear with her rubrics, understanding if you communicate, and grades quickly.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
3.0
PSYC100
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Tess is nice person, but isn't willing to explain anything. In our weekly discussions there are certain words that we aren't allowed to use, and she has a small, very incomplete, list of those words. She edits your discussions and replies and you get marked down for each word you use that she considers prohibited. I would not recommend her.

Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2022
Would take again

Tess was a great professor. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and her canvas presentation, very organized and clear. If you didn't see how clear you weren't looking hard enough. I am excited to take her class in spring. Thanks Tess.��

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
PSYC100
Grade: A+
Mar 16, 2022
Would take again

Pretty easy class! We had classes every Wednesday in the morning for an hour to discuss questions we had on the reading. We would come into class with an index card with a question and get credit easily or have a question ready on the discussion post and responded to at least 3 people. The discussion every Tuesday prepares you for the small project

Gives good feedback
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
PSYCH200
Grade: A
Jun 28, 2022
Would take again

Yevka is an excellent professor that will test the limits of your discussion writing. They're mandatory, and she'll mark down points for using inadmissible words. She's extremely engaging with her students, so help is always an email away. Take this class if you like being challenged.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYC200
Grade: A-
Jul 11, 2022
Would take again

Tess was an amazing professor, I wasnt sure if I would do good in the format she used but I did well. She was quick with responses and cared alot for students. She always gave annoucments each week putting you on the right foot. I enjoyed her class and Im sure you will too.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
5.0
PSYC203
Dec 6, 2022

She is an expert in censorship. She has a list of "non submittable" words. Words she does not approve of for any of your work in the class. She will highlight your mistakes in discussion posts for the whole class to see. You cannot use 'like' or 'I agree'. You cannot use even the synonym for certain words. It's like walking on eggshells with her.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYC200
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

This class requires very little effort weekly. If you avoid admissible words and do 5 replies for weekly discussions you will get an A+

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
PSYC203
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 25, 2023

Feels very much like an English class instead of a psychology class. You lose points from your discussion post for using words that she doesn't like, and although she tells you what these words are, I feel like there's more effort making sure I don't use any words I can't rather than actually learning the content. Very unmotivating.

Tough grader
3.0
3.0
PSYC203
Grade: A-
Jan 28, 2023

Each week you do 1-3 reading quizzes (that you can do until 100%, but require you to take breaks, so don't do it last minute) & a discussion post w/ 5 responses. They're not hard, but you must carefully curate your post or you'll be marked down for wrong formatting & inadmissible words. I tried harder to not mess up than to learn the content :/

Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSYC100
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 27, 2023

I am taking her class currently and I wish I had not. Never would I take this class again given how the discussion posts are more focused on other annoying aspects that I feel don't relate to the class at all, and not so much on the content of our posts - you will be graded harshly on it. Trust, do NOT take this class.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYC203
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 15, 2024

Do. Not. Take. Her. Class. I made this account just to leave Yevka a review. I dropped the class during the second week of the quarter because of her grading. She takes off so many points for inane formatting issues. I got a B on a discussion post because I bolded something. I messaged her about it and she ignored it.

3.0
3.0
PSYC100
Grade: B+
Dec 27, 2024
Would take again

Tess has a strict grading system, but the class is manageable if you stay on top of readings and participate in discussions. I found unstuckstudy helpful for preparing quizzes and projects.

2.0
3.0
PSYC200
Grade: C
Mar 7, 2025

Was out of the country for first week of classes and had no internet access. I emailed Tess four weeks in advance to get the work done over winter break and she refused to open the module and said I could not make up the work I was missing, and that I can access the internet no matter where I am. The lack of flexibility was extremely frustrating.

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