4.9

Tim Hacker

English - University of Tennessee at Martin

4.9
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
4.9
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

85

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I took him for 111H and 112H, and it was fantastic

ENG111H112H - 5.0 rating

Tim really cares about his students

ENGL112H - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

48%

Textbook Required

57%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (18)
A (4)
Not sure yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 25 reported grades
A+: 18
A: 4
Not sure yet: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (16)
Respected (8)
Get ready to read (8)
Caring (6)
Inspirational (3)
Participation matters (3)
Accessible outside class (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
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Reviews (85)
5.0
1.0
111H112H
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH
Mar 6, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENG113
Mar 13, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENG111112H
Mar 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH
Apr 7, 2003

Awesome. Encourages Creativity and helps develop writing ability

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Apr 7, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENG111112
Apr 14, 2003

very helpful to students. good teacher to take.

5.0
2.0
ENG111112
Apr 15, 2003

Wonderful teacher, person, and friend

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Apr 21, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENG112
May 11, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
111H112H
Aug 13, 2003

Amazing teacher. I've never learned so much with so little effort.

5.0
1.0
HON111
Nov 6, 2003

Wonderful!! Possibly the best teacher I've ever had! His main concern is making sure that his students learn, and it is very easy to see.

5.0
2.0
HONR111
Nov 16, 2003

assigns difficult essay topics

5.0
1.0
ENG11111
Nov 17, 2003

Best college professor I've ever had! His goal is to help students learn, but it's fun stuff too. Tim Hacker is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
HONR111
Nov 18, 2003

One of the best professors I have! Incredibly helpful, genuinely wants to see students learn, and he's very clear, both with his explanations and his assignments.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Nov 18, 2003

TAKE HIM!! He is the sweetest man ever and you will love him to death...he is very understanding and caring...not tough at all..i wouldn't take anyone else for english!!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH
Feb 20, 2004

He is great teacher!

5.0
1.0
111112
Apr 16, 2004

Great teacher. Not hard if you do your work...but that comes easy since he makes class so great!

5.0
1.0
100110
Apr 19, 2004

very good teacher, no tests and dosent grade papers, just takes daily work about once a week

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH20
May 7, 2004

Wonderful, caring instructor. Helps his students succeed in class. ALWAYS has time for you. Flexible and fair. TAKE HIS CLASSES!! You will enjoy him!

5.0
2.0
ENG112
May 11, 2004

He is a great teacher. Just keep up with the work and you get an "A".

5.0
2.0
ENG112
Jul 31, 2004

Tim..Is a really good teacher I would strongly recommend his summer course. He encourged me to go for a A instead of settle for a B. His teaching style is unique. You can tell he cares for what he does!! Very helpful

4.0
2.0
HONENG111
Sep 7, 2004

great teacher! very easy grade if you do the work. worst part were the odd subjects you had for writing your papers. very helpful if you're confused. overall, a great person.

5.0
1.0
FRESHMANSTUDIE
Jan 24, 2005

I had him for freshman studies a few years ago. Nicest man I'd ever meet. I was even having a problem with another professor in a class and he sat down an actually listened to what I had to say and was totally on my side. He really cares about his students. Never had him for english though. take him

5.0
1.0
ENG202
Feb 15, 2005

Very easy professor. Very monotone but a good man. Will help you out in anyway possible,

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Mar 17, 2005

This is the one professor you need to take. He is very clear on his assignments and you can get an easy A in his class

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH110
Apr 8, 2005

What can I say? He is easy, easy, easy, easy!!! Just follow his course guidelines and you can get an easy A. But you do have to work for it.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Jul 25, 2005

Mr. Hacker is a great professor. He has a passion for his job and he cares for his students. This guy also was in the peace corp. He is truly an asset to UTM. I no longer go to school there, but I still remember what a great person he is. Take him for every class you can. He is very understanding and patient.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH
Sep 8, 2005

Very down to earth, and nice

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH
Oct 2, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH112H
Oct 3, 2005

Fun class, fun papers, and easy A if you do what he asks of you.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH111
Grade: A+
Nov 1, 2005

Tim, is a great professor. He really helped me to grow as a writer. The assignments were easy: read a story, take a quiz(which he gives you the answer to) and then write a paper. He doesnt grade the papers so if you go to class and write youll get an A. He's teaching a class in the spring about Muslim Women that should be great so you should take i

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Nov 10, 2006

I actually took this professor while I was in high school for a duel credit. I was so prepared for college english after taking this course. He was a great professor. I never got to meet him personally because the class was aired over the television but I would recommend him to anyone. So if you want a great professor take him!

5.0
1.0
ENG111H
May 6, 2007

Tim is the BEST! So helpful and friendly. He really challenges you think about things in a different way. Emphasizes creative writing and hates grades. Lots of reading and writing. The topics are always really interesting. By far my favorite professor on campus!

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Nov 29, 2007

very easy and understanding. i had him for an English class concentrated around arcitectural design, i didnt find the material very interesting but it was easy.

5.0
2.0
ENGL110
Dec 17, 2007

Best teacher for 110 period.take his summer class,their really fun and enjoyable

5.0
1.0
ENGL111
Mar 29, 2008

This class was awesome! He was so helpful and laid back. It was fun to argue or debate with him. He was not stuck up and he always wanted you to ask questions. I loved his class and it was my favorite. I recommend it to everyon!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Sep 19, 2008

He is very good. You have to write a lot of papers but he gives you a lot to work with. He really prepares you for the paper. But that doesn't mean the papers are easy, he will insist on your best! He gives daily work which he also fully prepares you for. He's an eco guy who teaches you how to view the world with critical eyes. TAKE HIM.

5.0
1.0
ENG112
Nov 11, 2008

This class might be the easiest class on campus and he is the coolest guy in the world!!!!! Easy A!!!

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Nov 12, 2008

Tim Hacker is a wonderful teacher. He loves his job and is truly interested in your progress.

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Nov 14, 2008

Mr. Hacker is a great teacher. He is always willing to help you. He is not easy, but not difficult. It is college, and you will alway be required to do work. He wants you to do just that. Research and learn about what you're studying. He is very nice and I will be taking him again next semester.. he really got me excited about writing papers for hi

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Apr 21, 2009

Very cool guy

5.0
1.0
ENG100
Jan 14, 2010

he is wonderful teacher,and everyone can get good grade from him

5.0
1.0
ENGL111
Jan 21, 2010

He is foreign student friendly. Take his class

5.0
2.0
ENGL330
Mar 10, 2011

We studied the Holocaust by reading fictional novels as well as textbooks. I had very low knowledge of the topic before the class, and I came out of the class with a new perspective. He is an amazing, very understanding teacher. The work load is light, but I learned so much from the readings and class discussions.

5.0
1.0
ENGL111
Nov 7, 2011

Extremely easy class! I'm not a morning person, but his class was worth waking up early for. He does not like to use grades! He only grades daily work, not papers until final portfolio. Taking his English 112 class next semester!

5.0
1.0
ENG100
Dec 6, 2011

One of my favorite teachers the first semester of college. Cant wait to take him in future English classes!

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Dec 7, 2011

Tim Hacker is the best professor i have had at UTM. he will help you if you need anything. Its work but this is college.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Jan 16, 2012

He was a really good professor. He will help you if you need anything. He is one the best professors that I have had at UTM.

5.0
2.0
ENG325
May 18, 2012

This teacher I absolutely amazing. He will work with you as long as you need it. He is very smart and really cares about his students opinion. Just do the work and you will get an A. He gives you an A on your paper as long as you wrote about the topic, he doesn't grade it on grammar or format or anything. He always reviews before a test and usually gives study guides. I would recommend him in a heart beat. I wish he taught more classes because I would take him for anything

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Aug 9, 2012

Loved Tim! He will answer any questions that you have. I had him for Eng 111 and Eng 112 as a dual credit student. He is a great teacher. But the reading assignments are pretty necessary if you plan on doing good on the daily work, which is easy if you did the reading though. Very enthusiastic and cares a lot about you getting a good grade.

5.0
1.0
ENGL112
Sep 27, 2012

Best teacher in the world! I'm awful at English, but I passed with a B! Super easy!! I've taken three different english teachers at martin and he is by far the best!! Take him in summer if you can!!

5.0
1.0
ENG112
Nov 13, 2012

He is a great professor! I would recommend him to anybody. Very helpful!

5.0
2.0
ENGL100
Nov 14, 2012

He is a GREAT professor! There is a lot of reading and five paper throughout the course of the semester, but he is so helpful that it sounds harder than it actually is! I wish i could take him for everything!

5.0
1.0
ENGL110
Nov 14, 2012

It took a while to get used to his method of teaching. He tries for casual and laid back, even wants to be called Tim, but his manner is very uppity West Side. He is genuinely a superb professor. I would take him again.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2013

tim is awwweeesssoooommmeee!!! MAKE SURE YOU TAKE HIS CLASS ESPECIALLY AS A FRESHMAN!!! HE KNOWS HOW TO TALK TO STUDENTS IN A CALM AND EASY MANNER AND I LOOOOOVE HIS TEACHING METHOD!!! I CAME OUT WITH AN A+ AND LEARNED MORE THAN IVE EVER LEARNED BEFORE IN LIFE!!!

5.0
1.0
GENS101
Mar 20, 2014

I just had him for Freshman Studies, but can testify for his teaching method for sure. He is a great teacher who really wants to see his students succeed. Just do the work, and you will get a good grade. He cares more about the student than the grade though. Would recommend him for sure! Cool guy!

5.0
1.0
ENG112
Aug 10, 2014

Tim is a good teacher. Yes, I said Tim, he prefers to be called by his first name. He is a very interesting person to talk to. The Holocaust is his subject, ask him anything about it. He has a mandatory essay due at the end of the semester, take it seriously. Other than that he is rather easy going and willing to help.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH111
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2014

Probably the coolest teacher ever. Gives a lot of reading. His papers are so easy and you choose the topic and length.

5.0
1.0
H112
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2014

If you show up and care, then you will make an A. Very relatable person.

5.0
1.0
111112
Nov 16, 2014

Very helpful. Rounds your grade 2 points. If you miss one of his quizzes he doesn't fail you. He just excuses it. He's really into the Holocaust. But very enjoyable class and an amazing teacher. I would recommend him to anyone!

5.0
1.0
ENG335
Dec 10, 2014

He's great! Take him!!!! He's funny and open to any ideas you may have. The research project was 7 pages, and there was a lot of reading, but you'll enjoy this class if you like learning about the Holocaust.

5.0
2.0
ENGL111H
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2014

Tim is a great English professor. He is very clear in defining what you need to do for your grade. His classes aren't hard, aside from a load of reading. He doesn't grade papers tough--instead his focus is on making you a better writer. There's no good reason that you can't get an A in his class. I liked it, and am taking him again next semester.

5.0
1.0
112
Mar 25, 2015

GREAT TEACHER! He is awesome, i would take him as many times as i possibly could! Very helpful, and his work is easy. Also a great person too!

5.0
2.0
ENG111H112H
Grade: A+
Mar 30, 2015

I took him for 111H and 112H, and it was fantastic. It was not near as demanding in the sense of the length of papers as my friend's regular class. He is all about quality content instead of length, and you truly learn a lot! His classes are themed, so the work is not monotonous and solely about grammar. It's wonderful.

5.0
2.0
ENGL112H
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2015

Tim really cares about his students. His class requires a lot of reading with daily graded assignments. He has a unique way of scoring papers that makes him a lot easier to work with than other professors. He's very understanding and easy to like.

3.0
4.0
GENS101
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2015

I do not recommend taking Hacker for GENS101. He is the only GENS teacher that I know of who makes you do work. We had to read two books and do a research project. GENS is suppose to be about learning about the school and transitioning from high school. He made GENS horrible and I wish I would not have taken it. He also rambles on forever

5.0
2.0
ENG335
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2015

Amazing professor. Amazing individual. Amazing class. Although it required quite a bit of reading, the books he chose were worth every single page. I learned so much, and his enthusiasm for the subject makes the class even more intriguing. Definitely a professor I would take again in the future. He really cares about his students.

5.0
2.0
ENG100
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

A very good teacher, very respectful and helpful with his students. If you do correctly the work, it's an A. I recommend him without any problems.

Respected
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ENG111112
Grade: A+
May 1, 2017
Would take again

Tim is a great professor. He is very caring and easy-going. I learned a lot in this class.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG110
Grade: A+
May 2, 2017
Would take again

He really cares about his students and it shows. Hes always available to help or answer any questions or problems you might have. He gives good feedback on everything! Loved taking him and would take again. He grades by how many pages you write.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG110
Grade: A+
Aug 31, 2017
Would take again

I had Tim my past two semesters and he is honestly my favorite professor I have had so far. He is extremely understanding when it comes to not making it to class or events going on. Yes you will have to work, but he made both courses 100% worth paying attention too. Im waiting until next semester so I can have him again. Funny too!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

Tim is literally the best professor I have ever had. He is very clear on what he expects from you. You have daily work over the assigned readings but the questions are always the same. You are also allowed to ask him any questions you want before he hands it out. A lot of reading to do, but it's not hard. I would definitely take him again!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG320
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 4, 2018
Would take again

I'm taking him for Linguistics. He's such a wonderful Professor. I'm sad this is the last class I'll have him for. If you get the opportunity to take him for something--DO IT!! You won't regret it! He's so caring, understanding, and passionate about teaching. He TRULY wants you to learn.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
ENG110
Grade: A
Sep 9, 2018
Would take again

I took his class in high school as a part of a dual enrollment program. We read a lot and would have a daily work over vocab but as long as you actually read it's not too tough. We wrote many papers during the semester but he gave such great feedback on every single one. He really takes the time to make sure you are improving in your writing!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

My favorite professor during my first semester at UTM! He is such a knowledgeable person, and he truly cares for his students. There's quite a bit of reading involved, but you get so much out of this class. We got out early many times. He gives feedback rather than letter grades on papers. I loved his class and will take him again for sure!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
ENGL112
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

Love, love, loved Mr. Hacker! He gives you a good bit to read but as long as you go to his class and discuss the reading you will pass. He does daily work quizzes over the reading, but you hardly have to read it because he goes over the reading beforehand and it helps. He is an awesome prof. and cares a lot about his students!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG100
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2019
Would take again

so helpful !He is the best professor ever, very easy and the daily work are very easy. I loved his way to teach and I am now a good writer because of him.

Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENG112
Grade: A+
Jul 8, 2019
Would take again

I had Mr. Hacker for English 111 and 112. When I say he is the very best professor at UTM, I mean it. TAKE HIM.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2019
Would take again

He is the best English professor. He is very open minded and cares for his students. He does not take grades, instead he just responds to your writing. No exams or quizzes. Take him if you can.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG112
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2021
Would take again

Mr. Hacker is one of the best professors around. He is very laid back and his class work is very minimal.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2021
Would take again

pretty easy, the last assignment is tough but just try really hard on the first 4 papers and you will cruise through it. i am a guy and if you struggle with english badly, this is the man to take! one thing, he takes WWII very seriously so be kind when you read about it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2021
Would take again

Tim's teaching is specific and understandable, and he speaks to everyone as equals; these are not typical lectures. His class is graded on work based upon reading of online materials and the book assigned depending on the subject of the class. He does NOT grade papers, he only needs every paper written. If you want an A prepare to write many pages.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
So many papers
5.0
2.0
ENGL112
Grade: A+
Feb 7, 2022
Would take again

Really enjoyed this class, but lots of reading, but that comes with an English class. Quizzes over every assigned reading and papers must have upwards of 6 pages to get an A. Takes his work very seriously and expects you to do the same, just put your best effort forward. Views his students as his equals and is overall a great teacher.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: C
May 25, 2022
Would take again

He is a great professor, however there is quite a bit of reading involved as well as multiple papers. The material we used was simple to understand, but for the papers you do not need to have a specific length at the beginning, but you do need a certain amount of pagers by the end for a certain grade

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

48%

Textbook Required

57%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (18)
A (4)
Not sure yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 25 reported grades
A+: 18
A: 4
Not sure yet: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (16)
Respected (8)
Get ready to read (8)
Caring (6)
Inspirational (3)
Participation matters (3)
Accessible outside class (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.10 avg change
Jul
Nov
Apr
Nov
Feb
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

112

5.0

(1)

100110

5.0

(1)

111112

5.0

(2)

111H112H

5.0

(2)

ENGLISH

5.0

(5)
+31 more courses
Difficulty by Course

GENS101

2.5

ENG110

2.3

ENG111112H

2.0

ENGLISH20

2.0

HONENG111

2.0

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