3.8

Tiffany Pawluk

Chemistry - Moorpark College

3.8
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
66%
Would Retake
125
Reviews
3.8
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

66%

Would Retake

125

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

69

4

18

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11

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What Students Say

Pawluk loves to teach and she really wants everyone to do well and understand what is going on

M01B - 4.0 rating

Thank a lot to Profesor Pawluk she is so amazing and sweet person

M11 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

7%

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95% confidence
Based on 76 grades
Most common grades:
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Not sure yet (15)
B (10)
Grade Distribution
A(31)B(11)C(19)D(9)F(1)A-/B+(11)
Based on 104 reported grades
A: 28
Not sure yet: 15
B: 10
C: 10
Common Tags
Caring (31)
Test heavy (26)
Lots of homework (20)
Respected (17)
Lecture heavy (14)
Gives good feedback (13)
Accessible outside class (13)
Tough grader (13)
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Reviews (125)
5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
May 15, 2015

The professor really wants to see students do well. Has an official peer led study session 2 times a week that are really focused on preparing for the exams. Grading is based on 3 tests and a final, online homework and labs. Not the easiest material to cover but you will pass if you go to the peer study. Would take her again.

5.0
3.0
M15
Grade: Not sure yet
May 16, 2015

This is a special chemistry professor. She is understanding and wants you to succeed. This being said, If you choose not to show up and do your part you will have a rude awakening. This is chemistry and she is jut here to teach it. Though this is an amazing class, you will fail if you do not try. The subject is difficult and you have to study.

5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
May 16, 2015

The most lenient professor I've ever had. She wants her students to succeed in the class, but you also have to put in A LOT of work. Course material is hard. 3 tests, and a cumulative final, also uses an online HW program. Offers lots of extra credit opportunities as well! Take advantage of her office hrs for extra help! Great professor!

2.0
5.0
M11
Grade: Not sure yet
May 22, 2015

POST our grades. She is the worst at keeping your grades recent. Like the person below me stated, I never knew my grade the whole semester. I graduated yesterday and my grades are not posted yet. Seriously, this woman is a lazy teacher. Her tests are hard and homework takes forever. I didn't learn anything more than what I knew in H.S.

5.0
3.0
M11
May 22, 2015

Love her!You can go by wo the text book all her lect are online. She is always there for you and will never turn you away. She gives homework online and although it might seem a lot, it does help you to practice for exams. She does take a while to grade your exams but as long as you do the work and labs you will pass

5.0
3.0
M11
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2015

Prof Pawluk is the most understanding professor I have ever met. She does anything in her power to help you do well unless you don't try at all. She will go over homework in class, give people tons of time for exams, and is willing to do what she can to help you get that A. She is also insanely cool to talk to, can't wait to take her again

5.0
4.0
CHEM M01B
Oct 21, 2015

Pawluk is a very sweet and laid back teacher who is extremely approachable. If you don't understand something going to office hours or visiting her during a lab class is always an option and she's more than happy to help. It is a tough class and you will have to work but she provides plenty of great study options.

4.0
5.0
CHEM M12
Grade: B+
Oct 22, 2015

She's so nice and offers so much office hours for clarity on certain things. Chemistry was really difficult for me because I never took it in high school and everyone seemed to know what they were doing, but she was really patient with me and cares a lot. She cares so much for her students , their education, and the school. An honor to be her stude

2.0
5.0
CHEM1B
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2015

You will never get your grades back. She is very confusing and all over the place with everything. Not very organized. Decently hard class and felt like I had to teach myself. During class usually we do a few practice problems that most of us dont know how to do and then she moves on and doesnt explain. Would like more structure please.

5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2015

Probably the best professor I've ever had! She's always willing to help and will definitely notice your hard work. Thinking about taking chemistry? I suggest you take it with her and you won't regret it :)

5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Dec 15, 2015

I love this teacher she is the best professor I have ever had. She truly wants her students to succeed. She gives a ton of extra credit. She is always available for office hours. Lectures are great its exactly what is on the homework and tests. I received all of my tests back right away sometimes the same day:) I would give her a MILLION stars.

5.0
3.0
M11
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2015

She is amazing. Go to her office hours and make sure to put work into her course. This subject is hard but you can achieve a great grade if you put the time into it and ask her questions.

5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Dec 17, 2015

Best teacher I ve had. Understanding loves to teach and won't give up on you. Makes a hard subject easy to understand.

5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Dec 17, 2015

Professor Pawluk is awesome, she is helpful and good natured. She can go at a fast pace, however she will slow down when you ask her to. There are 3 exams and a final. She wants her students to do well, and has decent office hours. Do all your homework and show up for class, and reach out to her for help if you need it. I totally recommend her.

5.0
2.0
M11
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2015

Thank a lot to Profesor Pawluk she is so amazing and sweet person. She will help you to accomplish your goal no matter what. I will say that she is a great profesor with who you really learn chemistry.

5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2015

I LOVE PROFESSOR PAWLUK! Thanks to her I understand and love chemistry. Best science professor I've ever had. She's so understanding to life situations and is there for you! Chemistry isn't easy, but she makes it understandable. Online hmwk, 3 tests, and a final. Take her! :)

5.0
3.0
M11
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2016

I LOVE MRS PAWLUK!!!! i havent taken chem since high school so 5 years ago. 3MIDTERMS 1 FInal. There are few extra opportunities so take what you can! She using an online hmwrk website with forces you to study. its easy. She is willing to give you extensions if you ask her personally. Read the book and practice.

5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: C
Jan 5, 2016

Prof. Pawluk is fun/nice. 3 midterms, 1 cumulative final. Homework online. Lecture slides online but book was helpful w/ homework. Plenty of oppurtinities for extra credit. Labs were easy. She expects students to help each other out so if you have additional questions really use her office hours. Difficult class but it's up to you if you pass.

5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Jan 14, 2016

Professor Pawluk was an amazing teacher. I enjoyed her class. Chemistry is not an easy class, but she makes it enjoyable. Do the work. If you don't finish the homework on time (there is a lot of homework) she will give you chances to finish it. She wants everyone to succeed. I would def take her again. Love her personality too! Take this class!!!!!

5.0
2.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2016

Professor Pawluk is great. I've never been great at chem so I was nervous for this class. She's such a great instructor that she made this class a piece of cake! She is always available to help and wants her students to succeed. The only bad thing I can say is that she doesn't stay on top of grading so it's hard to know what you have in the class.

3.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Grade: C+
Jan 26, 2016

Very unorganized. We didn't cover the material that was required for the final, ended up cutting out material needed for the next chemistry class. She was eager to help, office hours were great! Online homework was too much to handle, one assignment was 50 questions. Tests are tough, study off the study guide & read chapters.

5.0
2.0
CHEM13
Grade: A
May 8, 2016

Absolutely love professor Pawluk. She is amazing, she is DEFINITELY there for her students and literally makes you enjoy chemistry. I am so glad I took her course. You have 3 tests and a final. You also have a "service learning project" which involves time being spent outside class time. She does offer extra credit and LOTS of one on one help!

1.0
5.0
CHEMM11
Grade: B-
May 16, 2016

She doesn't know how to teach chemistry. Some of the hw problems she gives out she can't do herself. Ive asked for help and she just takes it off the hw but not the tests. The test are nothing from what she teaches! The most unprepared teacher I've taken by far. Do yourself a favor and take someone else, at least you will learn something then!

5.0
2.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
May 23, 2016

For 5 units this class wasn't that difficult. Gives out practice tests for each exam that are similar to actual exams. Read the book, take notes and compare them to lecture notes and practice the problems at the end of the chapter if you want an A! Labs were easy and we always got out early. Goes above and beyond to help students!

4.0
3.0
CHEMM01A
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2016
Would take again

She is awesome, very helpful, and I loved those practice tests (helped tremendously) .Mastering also helped and i recommend doing the problems in the text book for more practice. The final is the ACS, so I recommend buying the ACS study guide. Took this class during summer and it was not as bad as I thought it would be! Thanks Professor Pawluk!

5.0
3.0
CHEM12
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Great, caring teacher. She is respectful and realistic of what she expects of students. Very friendly and open to help you with anything, class related or not. Absolutely would recommend.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Pawluk is very understanding of her students and wants them to succeed. I hated Chem in HS, but this turned out to be my favorite class. It was challenging, but I barely passed with an A. 3 tests, cumulative final, and online hw. Make sure you get 100% on all the HW and go to all the labs. You'll need the grades to help out with your test scores.

4.0
5.0
CHEMM11
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Professor pawluck is always willing to help, answers questions clearly, and is very patient. She's lenient with hw & grading. In my opinion the tests were way too hard. I tried my hardest in that class & only got a B. She says herself that u have to do all hw & labs because ur test avergage will Most likely be 60. You have to work HARD for an A.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

I took Chemistry 6 years ago in high school and barely got a B- so was pretty nervous for this class because I needed an A for nursing. I barely went to class & when I did I shopped online the whole time. She didn't do attendance but she usually does. I just read the book, took my own notes, & followed the practice tests & got A's on every test

Respected
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

If you need to take chemistry to get into the nursing program, take it with her. She is always available to help through emails, and has plenty of office hours to help you pass. Her tests are hard but definitely do-able. She actually does care about whether or not you pass. Pay attention in class, take good notes, and you will be ready for tests

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Chemistry is a hard class, the only reason im passing is because mrs, Pawluk is so helpful, she has office hours and reviews anything you have questions on, she helps you with your hw, you do have to put in the work and time to study and review specialy before test because they arr difficult, but i couldnt have had a better teacher!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHEMM12
Grade: A
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Chem is hard, but Tiffany really tries to make it easy for you. She only teaches what matters, and is a very generous grader. She really knows her stuff and is willing to help anyone. Three tests, and online homework every week or two, as well as lab once a week. Offers extra credit every now and then. Definitely would take for all my Chem classes!

Respected
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Not sure yet
May 18, 2017
Would take again

Professor Pawluk was everything I was hoping for in a chemistry teacher. She truly cares about her students' success. Although the pace of this classes moves fairly quick she is very clear with what she expects and makes herself available for extra help during office hours.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Pawluk is one of my favorite teachers at Moorpark! Definitely take her, her lectures are clear, lab are fun, and she grades generously. She has 4 tests(final included), online homework, labs, and lots of extra credit opportunity for you to succeed. She genuinely cares about her students and always encourages you in her class!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
CHEMM11
Grade: B+
Jun 11, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor! I was scared to take chemistry and she made sure that I understood the material. She gives you access to practice tests, use them! Gives extra credit and is always available during office hours. If you put in the effort you will pass.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
4.0
4.0
CHEMM01B
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2017
Would take again

Professor Pawluk makes chemistry bearable and entertaining. Her tests were basically the study guides so if you know how to do study guide problems well, you'll do fine. She doesn't answer emails however and she made me feel like a nuisance when I would ask her questions after class. It was a solid class though and I learned a lot from her.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CHEMM12
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

She is the most caring and understanding professor on campus! She loves all her students and just wants everyone to do well. She is always available to help during all her lab times and office hours. She gives extra credit opportunities so take them! Chem is a hard subject but she is there for you every step of the way. Recommend for all sciences

Inspirational
Caring
Would take again
5.0
4.0
CHEMM12
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

100% would take her again! Shes a very sweet lady but she doesn't seem like it at first so don't be shy to talk to her. Tell her whats going on if you need more help or more time she'll give it you. Tests are hard but if you do the homework, study the practice tests you will be okay. Go to EVERY LAB she doesn't drop one but it's easy points.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
M11
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Truly you do have to come to class to understand whats going on but shes willing to help. Shes very friendly and offers a lot of extra credit. Labs are easy just go for the points but her exams are pretty tough. Homework was a lot too which was hard sometimes but dont give up cause I got a B and never received an A on any exams.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
M01B
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

Pawluk loves to teach and she really wants everyone to do well and understand what is going on. She is extremely helpful in office hours and her exams are not unbearably difficult. One criticism I have of her is that she gets off topic VERY easily in class. She also tries to talk about politics (immigration, gun laws, etc.) in lecture.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
Caring
3.0
4.0
CHEMM12
Jun 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Shes okay. Definitely cares about her students who care about the class. Shes pretty funny. Kinda not the best at explaining things, I have more luck reading the textbook and going on Khan Academy. Definitely study for her tests

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
CHEMM01A
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2018
Would take again

T. Pawluk is one of my fav professors at MC. I admire her knowledge and her confident, clear teaching style. But more than that, she is caring and very supportive of our success. Chemistry is not easy but she provides study guides, practice tests and offers extra credit. Study & take advantage of her office hours for extra guidance- she will help!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

BEST CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR EVER! I adore professor pawluk, she is one of the best professors i've ever had. She cares about her students, and wants you to succeed. She offers extra credit, provides study guides for each exam and does a great job teaching chemistry. She is patient, extremely knowledgeable in her field, and hilarious!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
CHEM12
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is an extremely caring person. She really wants you to get an A, and as long as you ACTUALLY do the work that is assigned you will get the grade you desire. You can get by without the book everything is from her powerpoints. BEST PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD BY FAR!! Shes very patient dont hesitate to ask questions.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2019
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is hands down the best professor I've taken. She genuinely cares about her students and their success. Chem11 is a incredibly hard course which she made not only bareabale, but fun. She offered more help in her office hours in one semester than I received from all other professors combined. You have to work for it but shes worth it

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
M1B
Grade: A
May 23, 2019
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is the best, she cares about her students, her office hours are very helpful, attending to her is very important, practice problem and question during lecture very helpful.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
M12
Grade: C
Jun 20, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Pawluk is an amazing teacher I took her summer class and it was a hard four weeks but she has so much extra credit and the tests are multiple choice so there is a one in five chance of getting the answer correct if you're good at algebra and pay attention in class you will do fine. She is very polite and cares about her students. The Best!

Lots of homework
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
CHEMM01A
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2019
Would take again

She gives you work and is clear with her instructions. Not a bad lecture to be in. Her lectures can prepare you for her tests. She really likes you to participate in activities on-campus or science activities off-campus an will give extra-credit for that. She is an easy professor but if you cheat, she will catch you and report your behavior.

Respected
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
CHEMM12
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2019
Would take again

Prof Pawluk is such an amazing and caring teacher. O chem is NOT an easy subject but she tries her best to engage with the students and make her lectures and labs fun and easy. She is the best chem teacher!! And she offers EASY extra credit. Take her <3

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM201
Grade: C+
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

I took her for COC for chem 201, she was amazing! Very helpful , tests are difficult and require a lot of studying but she creates such an amazing environment.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
CHEMM11
Dec 18, 2019
Would take again

she is great but the class is extremely hard. What she teaches is whats on the quizzes. You do a 2 chapters per week, and test on about 5 chapters at a time and then the final is cumulative but that was the easiest of all the tests. gives extra credit. you must come to class or you will miss a lot and not pass. more than half the class dropped

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof Pawluk is not the best professor. More than half the class had to drop because they werent passing. She was very immature and unprofessional - putting down other professors, spending the class complaining that shes not paid enough, and spending our lab getting tickets to see Harry Styles. Good person, bad professor. Take someone else.

5.0
5.0
CHEMM11
Dec 26, 2019
Would take again

Best professor ever! Super hard class but she makes it doable and more understandable. She is very realistic, funny, and engages with her students. The material may be hard, but she gives many opportunities for extra credit and give resources to prepare you for her tests. You have to put the work in but overall she is an amazing professor!

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
CHEMM12
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2020
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is an incredible professor; I highly recommend taking her class. Chemistry can be a hard subject but she clearly explains the material and is available during office hours. There are three exams and a cumulative final. This class required a lot of studying but her study guides reflect exactly what will be on the exam.

5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 31, 2020
Would take again

She's seriously the best. Her tests are in my opinion easy (if you put in the actual time to study) and she offers a fair amount of extra credit. There is no lab quizzes or tests either. She's very patient and willing to answer as many questions as you need until you understand. Definitely recommend taking her.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

Amazing teacher. She absolutely loves what she does. Chemistry is hard, she will clarify and repeat anything as many times as needed. Becuz of COVID I had to drop the class but she gave me very helpful advice and I'm gonna take her again in the summer. Weekly HW's on sapling, reopens them multiple x so u can finish it, huge help. 3 tests + final

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

AMAZING! So patient! Covid has showed who is a truly amazing professor at the core. And she is!! 3 tests which have usually 6 chapters and a cumulative final.

5.0
3.0
M01B
Grade: A
May 1, 2020
Would take again

Best chemistry professor I had at MC, not even a joke lol. She makes concepts easier to understand and kinda fun, and gives time for people who don't get what their looking at to further teach them. Good amount of extra credit too! Only "negative" thing about the class is that I haven't had another professor as caring as her in upper division chem.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
May 11, 2020
Would take again

Took this class Fall 2019 and got an F, I'm sure full-time school/work played a big part in this. So, I decided to retake it in spring 2020 and I put all my effort and I got an A. Professor Pawluk its the best professor in Chemistry. She could be demanding but she definitely explains the course very well, so if you put the effort you'll do well :)

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
M01B
Grade: A
May 16, 2020
Would take again

Strong Professor. Her kids in AP Chem so she knows whats hard for students to learn. Teaches really well, and we go over examples. Tests are very hard, but she doesnt throw you things you never learned. Everything is from lecture. Makes herself available outside of class, and encourages extra credit. Homework due dates are flexible.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEMM01B
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had a high opinion of her until the quarantine.. She originally said she'd cancel one exam if we run out of time to help out the students. She ultimately kept all exams, and thus we had two weeks to prepare for the third exam and four days to prepare for the final. For me, situations like this distinguish quality professors from bad professors :/

4.0
4.0
CHEM1B
Grade: C+
May 17, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Pawluk checks attendance during every lecture & lab. She lets you redo labs until you get the right answer & provides homework resets as needed. Her lecture slides (available on Canvas) were packed with info & practice problems while her practice tests were long but reflective of her tests. She thanks us when we point out errors in her work.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
CHEMM01B
Grade: B+
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Most caring professor. Wants you to actually learn, never tries to "trick you" on tests. Practice test is basically the test. Clear teaching style and willing to expand on topics if needed. As a poor test-taker, I wish she handled online testing better. The testing style way harder online, even with the open resources. No accommodation. :(

Caring
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MO1B
Grade: B+
May 19, 2020
Would take again

Shes really funny and helps get you 100% in homework and Labs. But her tests are weird because she tries to trick you on every question and I found at least that we never had enough time to prepare for the tests. I had 4 days for a final and less than a week for a test. She wont count your extra credit if your grade isnt high enough.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MO1B
Grade: B+
May 19, 2020
Would take again

Shes really funny and helps get you 100% in homework and Labs. But her tests are weird because she tries to trick you on every question and I found at least that we never had enough time to prepare for the tests. She also wont count your extra credit unless your grade is high enough. On the bright side shes lazy so you can everything on chegg

Test heavy
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
CHEMM11
Grade: B+
May 20, 2020
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is absolutely amazing! CHEM, in general, is difficult I took this same course during SUMMER different prof went horribly DONT EVER DO!!! Offers extra credit only three opportunities. Hw is on Sapling must do she continues to open it so that you can get it done. Chem 11 is difficult but is do-able I completed course during corona

Lots of homework
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
CHEMM01B
Grade: Rather not say
May 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

if you have a job, this isn't your class. it requires a tremendous amount of your undivided attention, and even then doing well is not guaranteed. she is also very quick to suggest dropping the course, and i don't know if she realizes how discouraging that is to students. i think she should revise her syllabus to make this class more doable.

3.0
4.0
CHEM11
Grade: C
May 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

kinda rated better than she really is. average at best

2.0
5.0
CHEMM01B
Grade: C+
Jun 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I decided to complete my studies at a different institution after this class. I just graduated from a university where people get fired for negative reviews/evals, so its upsetting to see zero accountability at this school. this class was just not it..

5.0
3.0
CHEMM12
Grade: B
Jul 6, 2020
Would take again

Wonderful teacher and human! You could tell she cares about her classes very much and takes the time to make sure every student's questions are answered. She handled the Covid-19 transition to online very well and was very accommodating. The work can get kind of complicated, so show up to each class or you might struggle to keep up.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
CHEMM11
Grade: C
Jul 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I am sad to leave a bad review for Prof Pawluk but I have to. Took her spring '20, & she told me to drop in a millisecond. 1/2 the class dropped too. Retook her summer '20 expecting the same class & drastically regretted it. Posted lecture vids 1 day before hw's due, made mistakes in her vids, & near the end had attitude to the whole class. Sad :(

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Prof Pawluk is the most unorganized, unreasonable dept chair. She might have been good for in-person classes but online is another story. She posts lectures the day before the hw was due. Never responds to emails. Exam wording is challenging. Exams are 65% of your grade and hw is 35%. Overall, there are better profs in the chem dept.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHEMM10
Grade: B
Aug 7, 2020
Would take again

Taking this Intro the Chem class definitely helped me succeed in General Chem since I didnt take chemistry in HS. Always reminded students to come to her office hours, gave resets on online homework so you could get a better score, and review sessions after each exam. Very cool, flexible person, made chemistry easy to comprehend.

Accessible outside class
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CHEMM12
Grade: A+
Aug 15, 2020
Would take again

Best professor ever! Would take any class taught by her in a heartbeat! She makes the subject fun and you can go at your own pace. Love her!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2020
Would take again

Pawluk is the kindest and sweetest professor I have had. She is super helpful in office hours and during class. Explains clearly and in multiple ways for difficult concepts. Homework is all due before final. You have to pay for the online homework which is the only bad thing. But I found the homework helpful. She is very clear for what to study.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

This is by no means an easy class, you will have to work & study hard. (Especially if you take it during COVID.) Professor Pawluk is an excellent teacher though, and is happy to answer your questions. The exams are worth 45% of your grade which is tough, so make sure you study. All in all, I definitely recommend Pawluk, she cares for her students.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is one of those instructors that you need to meet in person before you cast judgement. I was extremely frustrated with this class until I met her. She loves what she teaches and loves her students. Her exam weights are rough so be prepared to ask for her help and form study groups! She wants you to succeed, you have to want it too.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Caring
4.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Aug 5, 2021
Would take again

I would consider this one of the best courses I have taken. The steps were easy to follow. Even though it was an online course, I felt like I learned so much from this course. If you need this certain class for credit, then I would recommend anyone to take her course.

Respected
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 1, 2021
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is the best Chem professor there is at MPC, she truly cares for her students and throughly teaches the chapters during each lecture. Shes always there for her students during her office hours. I highly recommend taking her for Chem.!!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
1.0
3.0
CHEM11
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Spends too much time talking about her politics and vaccines and isn't neutral with students who don't agree with her.

5.0
3.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 20, 2021
Would take again

A kind, compassionate and caring Professor. The tangents in class were issues that were very relevant and affected many students. I HIGHLY recommend renting the textbook and doing the practice problems, which are more difficult than the exams. Almost scandalous how few visited office hours, which I found EXTREMELY beneficial.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Oct 20, 2021
Would take again

Very sweet professor. Has no filter and will keep it real with students. Has all my respect. Also one of my favorite professors on campus.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 21, 2021
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is one of the gems of Moorpark College, she always brings positive energy to her class. She has been very understanding of the issues the pandemic has brought to students and has been very clear in helping students in the class succeed with chem. I highly recommend her for any of the Chem classes in MPC.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
5.0
CHEMM11
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Basically wastes your time with homework, and none of it appears on exams. So no, homework does nothing to help. She got so worked up on Vax mandates she ignored the class. Terrible teacher. Her exams look so unprofessional and drawn by hand - not legible at all. It's like doing English homework, then exams were in Greek. Avoid at all cost.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Unfortunately, Pawluk wasnt very understanding on the fact that students were still trying to get used to in person learning. She sadly put her politics and fight for her vaccine mandate as her priority and not her students. She spent half of her time in class ranting on the vaccine mandate rather than lecturing.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I was not very enthused with Professor Pawluk, I was always getting help from the tutors on campus because I felt like I was not getting enough help from her. I sent many emails to her but she did not get back to me well. She gave students extra credit that was for her political agenda towards the vaccine mandates, no other credit was offered.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: B
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Subject matter is tough but the professor was straightforward with what is going to be on the exams. The first section has a lot of math so study hard for it. Exams 65 percent of the class and were very similar to the homework and practice exams. Labs and homework are easy 100 percent IF you take the time to do it. Also try to take in person.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM11
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

I took Professor Pawluk's class because I was struggling with Chemistry. I took her class completely online and her class made me enjoy chemistry. I feel like I actually learned due to how slow and thoughtful her lectures are. Labs and homework (35%) were an easy grade but the exams are a bit difficult as they are 45% of the grade.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
CHEMM12
Grade: A
May 17, 2022
Would take again

Good teacher. Took her online course and it is well laid out. Tests will eventually get difficult, but start fairly simple (it's Chemistry after all). There is online homework (through Sapling) that can be quite tedious, but if you can master it then the tests are doable. There are some online labs to take (through Labster) that were quite fun.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
CHEMM12
Grade: C+
Jun 30, 2022
Would take again

I took chemistry with Professor Pawluk in a 4 week long summer course, and while this class was extremely rigorous and fast paced, she made it understandable. Her lectures were very clear and contained everything needed for the homework and exams. This is an extremely fast paced class when taken in 4 weeks but I 100% recommend her and this class!

Get ready to read
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM11
Grade: A+
Aug 6, 2022
Would take again

Lectures were incredibly clear and easy to understand with lots of examples. Homework and tests are easy if you take good/detailed notes, as both were open notes. Test questions were straightforward (unlike many other chemistry teachers) while still applying your knowledge. She is also SO nice, I highly recommend actually talking to/emailing her!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
3.0
CHEMM01A
Nov 3, 2022

I took her class, but what registration doesn't tell you that she splits the lab portion with another professor- who is the worst professor EVER! So many people dropped because of the Lab professor...she would straight up tell students "you're wasting my time". Nothing against Pawluck, just be warned that the lab portion is the biggest headache.

1.0
3.0
CHEM11
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 4, 2022

Signed up for Pawluk's class after meeting her at my 1st yr orientation, thinking she seemed pretty cool. The semester is almost over & I havent seen her since. Even though her name is on the course, she actually has this awful assistant professor conduct all the labs & has no contact with students whatsoever. Ast. Prof is very rude & unhelpful.

1.0
3.0
CHEM11
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 9, 2023

Don't waste your time. She only covers the easy examples, leaving you stuck trying to figure out and to teach yourself the actual work. I had a different lab professor who wanted other students to answer your questions to "enforce their own learning" I just wish they actually taught the class. There were no office hours in lab or lecture.

1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2023

I took her because she seemed to have pretty good ratings, but I strongly disagree after taking her class. She is completely online and just provides pre-recorded videos which are not helpful. Not easily accessible. Studying for tests doesn't seem to help. Homework is long and extremely confusing. Different lab professor who is mean and unhelpful.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: C
May 29, 2023

I would NOT recommend any of her classes. She is completely absent from teaching, doesn't respond to emails, and quite honestly doesn't care. I put hours upon hours of work into this class, and saw none of that work pay off. Lectures and study guides are years old, and she doesn't offer office hours at set times. Avoid her class at all costs.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
CHEM11
Jul 12, 2023
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is such a great teacher! After lab she is stays to help students if they need any extra help with the homework. (Lectures are online so I found this super helpful). I really liked having the lecture videos online because I was able to pause for notes, rewind to something I was unsure about, and rewatch them to prepare for tests.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEMM12
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2023
Would take again

LOVE THIS PROFESSOR! she truly cares about your success and is very helpful/approachable with questions. Her lectures are very detailed and she makes sure to break down every concept for better understanding. Watch the lectures, take notes, ask questions, and you'll be just fine. I made sure to take Chem 1A with her cause I love her teaching style.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEMM01A
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 13, 2023
Would take again

I took M12 (intro chem) with her and had such a great experience that I enrolled in her 1A class! she is super approachable and genuinely cares about student success. No curve balls on tests and she makes sure to thoroughly explain every formula/concept before testing on it (also gives formulas on the tests!). Definitely recommend, very supportive!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: D+
Dec 19, 2023

Tests and lecture material are not cohesive at all. Lecture videos are unorganized, and her child is yelling in the background of most. She is not reachable outside of class via email, phone or office hours had to literally stalk her down just to get 5 minutes of help. Her lab professor is even worse, extremely rude and unhelpful. RUN AWAY!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
CHEM11
Grade: D+
Jan 3, 2024

Pawluk's class was something. For starters, her lecture videos are very long because of her children interrupting in the background and her being a very slow talker which is frustrating. The Lab professor is even worse. Just steer clear of this class unless you are ready to practically hunt down the professor for explanations and all that.

Test heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: D
Jan 18, 2024

DONT TAKE THIS CLASSSS .. don't waste your time students lab lady was not it

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 18, 2024

The lab professor was very disrespectful she wasn't very helpful at all. She once made me upset because I came in late to class only like 10 minutes late and she told me to come in for the other class just because I didn't attend on time and that I couldn't stay I had to leave and come in back in 2 hours for the next class to start that was rude.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
CHEM11
Grade: A-
May 15, 2024
Would take again

In order to be successful, you must be willing to read the chapters and follow the lecture videos on your own. The lab is now instructed by her and not another professor, so there is more continuity between the lectures and lab. The professor is supportive and more than willing to help and give feedback during lab and office hours.

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
CHEM11
Grade: C
Aug 4, 2024
Would take again

I took this course in the summer June to July 30 it was a 7 week course. She was amazing, she really does care about her students and the lab is super easy and makes sure you have it done before leaving the class. just make sure you watch her lectures and hw on time to fully understand the chapters. I enjoyed this course with Professor Pawluk

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
CHEM11
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

Professor Pawluk is an amazing teacher. You can tell she genuinely enjoys her job and cares about her students. She allows extensions to complete homework assignments. The class is difficult and moves very quickly, but if you do the work, you will be fine. She does not require students to get the textbook, but I highly recommend getting it.

3.0
4.0
CHEM11
Grade: C+
Jan 15, 2025

Professor Pawluk's CHEM11 class is a mixed bag. The lectures can be disorganized, with background noise, but she's willing to help during lab and office hours. For study prep, unstuck AI and the textbook are helpful. Overall, it's a challenging but manageable course.

1.0
4.0
CHEM11
Grade: B+
May 11, 2025

I was a A+ student and chem was my passion. This teacher single handedly killed any care I had for this subject. No help outside of her lab days EVEN THOUGH her lectures are online. She gives extensions for homework which is nice however she is so worried about people cheating she skips exam days and will constantly spew paranoia DO NOT TAKE.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: C-
Jun 23, 2025

Lecture portion of Chem11 is online. The lectures are horrible. The lectures are constantly interrupted by background noises. Teacher is an alarmist and paranoid, constantly accusing the class of cheating. Exams are scan tron. There must be a better instructor for this course.

1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: C-
Jun 30, 2025

Pay attention to the 1.0 star reviews! Lectures are outdated and hard to follow, she's not available outside of lab, and practice tests are over a decade old. I took the 5-week course and it felt like she just crammed the full 18-week version into a shorter window without adjusting. She even took a week off with no sub. Avoid her at all costs!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
CHEMM01A
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2025
Would take again

This class was definitely one of the most fast-paced and challenging ones I've taken, but professor Puwluk did a great job managing it. She clearly knows her material and keeps things moving, which can be overwhelming at times but if you're willing to advocate for yourself and ask questions, she's more than willing to help.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
CHEMM01A
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2025
Would take again

Emailing her can be a little rough, but everything else about her was easy for me. The labs, the notes, even the exams were easy for me. Only the homework was a bit tricky, but it didn't count that much for your grade. So long as you take the time to study the material, you'll be fine. For any engineer or physics majors, it'll be very easy to pass.

Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CHEMM01A
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2025
Would take again

straight forward labs, get to leave early in many cases. tests are pretty easy. would take again

1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 6, 2025

This woman is EVILL. Does not want you to succeed and is NEVER available after class as she isn't even the lab teacher ???? . I truly think the only way to do good is take this class by itself. It will consume your everyday and you'll still do bad on exams, she is terrible. lectures are outdated and sometimes 4 hours long. u dont even meet her....

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 14, 2025

DO NOT TRUST THE REVIEWS ON THIS PAGE. She gives extra credit to students who leave good reviews. She is wildly unfit to be a professor and is coasting on tenure. Half of the students (including many straight A students) drop this class due to her subpar teaching abilities, alongside the severity of the material. STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 14, 2025

DO NOTTT TAKE!! take this class if you hate yourself! this is the worst class ive ever taken, lectures are outdated & over 2 hrs long, w/constant interruptions from her kids. She goes over easy examples but leaves you to fend for yourself on the homework & test. Students, including A+ ones like me have dropped because this class is so bad.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 1, 2025

genuinely worst class I have ever taken, if you're fine with your professor not answering emails ever or not being accessible during office hours then go ahead but tests are often not what she lectures about and you will get no support in this class

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM11
Dec 3, 2025

This class was very difficult. Her exams were not very true to her practice exams. Her lectures are outdated, sometimes she'd say she wouldn't test us on something and then she did. Hard to contact outside of class, but is always willing to reopen homework assignments without question which is nice. Not the worst professor, but definitely not easy.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
CHEM11
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

This class feels ridiculously hard in the second half of the semester, but if you listen to her video lectures online, do the homework, and attend the labs, it is relatively manageable. That said, if you don't watch the lectures or take notes, it is almost impossible to pass. Make sure to ask clarifying questions during labs when needed.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2025

my therapist knows about this professor, it's as bad as everyone says it is, she shouldn't even be teaching at this point, if you want 5 year old lectures that are online with a dismissive lab instructor and never meet this professor in real life because she's never here and genuinely question your sanity and mental health, take her!!

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHEMM11
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 5, 2025

I should've looked into the one-star reviews when I first applied to this class. Be prepared to watch 4 long hours of outdated lecture videos with her toddler screaming in the background. Her TA/the lab professor was not helpful and refused to aid us when asked to. I don't have enough space to explain how irritating it is to take this class.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: F
Dec 8, 2025

All her lectures are recordings from 2020 no additional learning information She'll just tell you to look it up on youtube She doesn't answer any of her emails You will be teaching yourself the entire semester The lab professor isn't the same as the actual teacher, makes it even harder to get help lab professor doesn't know anything about the class

Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
CHEM11
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

The most challenging part was the online videos. However, after showing up for her office hours, she really helped with homework, and the more you get to know her, the more you will see that she is caring and wants you to succeed. This course, in general, is challenging and fast-paced, so you have to put in a lot of time and effort on your part.

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Taking this class while we require a lot of effort & time.100% recommend going to her office hours.She helps with all the questions you have and as you get to know her u can tell she really does care about her students and wants to see everyone succeed. full effort is required.Make sure you practice and actually understand and NOT just chat gbt it!

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
CHEM11
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2025

I took this class as my first hybrid class and It was the worst choice ever. On some weeks I got emails minutes after but on many weeks I never got responses. The huge issue is two different teachers. The lab professor is very uncaring and doesn't know what were being taught online. Avoid this class I only passed because the grade of C was lowered.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
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