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“I'm going to take two more of his classes next semester”
CIS120 - 5.0 rating“When talking to the class, his words are like something someone that one would want to hear; in one-on-one discussion, that's pretty much your only chance for hearing what you need to hear (assuming your conversation goes that way)”
CIS120 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
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64%
Textbook Required
55%
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CIS121
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Reviews (91)
Great instructor w/ a sense of humor. Explains new concepts well. Take this MS A+ cert class in a full semester format-summer session too short to absorb all the material.
Superb! Presents course material in an easy, understandable and humorous mannner.
Excelent professor. Always willing to help and make sure everyone understands the material. Awsome sence of humor and very nice to look at.
Good teacher who admits that he doesn't know all there is to know about computers
Very clear and articulate instructor (don't be late to class!!). Work is straight-forward and lectures are not boring. Great sense of humor, doesn't digress as much as many teachers do.
Took the A+ CIS 120 class and believe it or not, he didn't bore me!!! Good sense of humor, and nice work load balance. Just show up to class, read the book, do the labs, keep notebook up to date, and you'll get a lot out of it.
Mr.Phillips is an outstanding teacher. Very helpful and knows his materrial. He was always there to answer any question you may have. It was a true pleasure attending his class and fun too. Wish we had more teachers like him.
Mr Phillips is very easy-going type teacher. I learned alot of new things from him!
Best cis professor. He isn't like those other teachers who pretend to know what they are talking he will say he doesn't know if he doesn't but will flip through hoops to find an anwser for you by the next time you see him. also is twisted but really funny
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Awesome teach, i dont care if i got the lowest grade in the class i will be back Tim mark my words i'll be back!
Was very pleased with the relationship to this instructor. Excellent!
A very good teacher who is dedicated to his students. He makes learning interesting and easy. He has a good sense of humor and always answers questions to the best of his ability. In my opinion he is the most qualified for teaching a networking class. Definetly a good experience for all.
Easy class, lots of reading from a boring text. I guess he is willing to help but I never really needed his help much. Take this class with him if you want an online class, he is very lenient. The 3 on campus meetings are annoying and long, but its worth it.
Awesome teacher!!! Great everything! I recommend him to anyone.
Cool teacherVery helpfull and I learned a lot
Excellent teacher....knowledgeable, friendly and very approachable. I wish I could take more classes with him!
Mr Phillips is a very good teacher,but for people with hardly any experience with using the computer it is very hard and confusing. Having trouble keeping up with. Nice person good attitude
This teacher is very good teacher. If you don't talk about computrs, he'll start talking about his dog. Labs are too laid back, lets people go. One other thing, don't over talk him if another student asks about other classes or computers. Thats why he the teacher is teaching the class. Thanks. Overall, very intelligent person.
Mr. Phillips is a wonderful teacher. He is greatly knowledgeable about the subject. He is very easy to communicate with and very understanding. He is very helpful with what ever relevant help is needed. He treats students as adults, therefore, he gives you an option to stay and learn if you want to.
Very fast paced class. Good lectures. Treats people like adults. Good sense of humor. Willing to help anytime you ask. BUT don't expect him to hold your hand- you need to be able to make the decision on your own to come to him for help (part of that being treated like an adult thing).
Excellent Instructor!! I took this class online and breezed right through it. He gives you plenty of chances to do online quizzes and basically gives you the test questions to study. It has been a pleasure to study under this teacher and I highly recommend him!!!
Excellent teacher, very fair.
Subject can be menial and tedious, Tim does everything he can to keep it fresh and direct.Adapt and Overcome the difficulty issues and you'll be just dandy.
TIM IS A GREAT INSTRUCTOR AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS CLASS. HE'S ENTERTAINING WHICH KEEPS YOU INTERESTED IN THE MATERIAL. HE EXPECTS THE STUDENTS TO DO THE HOMEWORK AND THEN REINFORCES WHAT WAS LEARNED DURING HIS CLASS. HE'S THERE FOR YOU DURING LAB BUT NEVER LOOKS OVER YOUR SHOULDER. THE BOOK, POWERPOINTS AND LABS WERE ENOUGH TO PASS THE A+ CERT.
My second semester with Tim and if I'm lucky I'll have him again as an instructor. If you need a CIS course try to have him as an instructor, he's funny and smart and helpful also...
This was one of my favorite classes that i've taken this year. Anyone who wants to work on computers for a living, i highly recommend taking this class by Mr. Phillips.
Tim Phillips is a natural teacher. He treats students with respect, inspires confidence in the subject area, is clear about what needs to be learned, and promotes a delightful, non-threatening atmosphere for enjoyable learning and for student interaction and cooperative learning. I am currently registered for 2 more courses with Tim.
If you want to be entertained and learn at the same time, you'll want to take this class. Tim knows how to keep the class fun. If you want you're A+ Certification, I'd suggest enrolling in his class. You are sure to figure out if you have a true interest or not. I would recommend the actual class vs. online. New building and a lab every week.
Extremely cool teacher, every class i've had with him (3 or 4 now) has been fun and actually kept me entertained. I find it hard to pay attention in other classes but Tim keeps me rapt. His unusual teaching technique (fun!) actually helps to focus and direct the class and makes you retain the information you need.
I can tell you, Tim is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had in college. He makes learning in class extremely fun, and in his case, the class clown is standing up in front of the class. He has a wild sense of humor, and is very well qualified for what he teaches. A must for anyone who needs or wants to take computer related classes.
Mr. Phillips is more than just interested in what he is teaching. He knows his subject well and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others and is effective in doing so. His sense of humor was very much appreciated but not overdone. He handled the class very well. I highly recommend him to anyone taking this subject. You will not be sorry.
I've really enjoyed Tim's CIS 105 class. He inserts humor in his lectures and keeps you interested in the material. Even though you need to read the chapters, he covers most of the info in class and allows time in Lab for you to ask ?'s and complete homework. It was great having him for an instructor.
Kept lectures interesting. Labs, quizzes, and tests exactly as explained and expected. Grading extremely fair - will always give the student the benefit of the doubt.
He is the best teacher ever!! Awesome teacher!!!He is always willin to help students!! Test is totally easy. Very fun class.
This was a great course. Tim is an excellent instructor. If you want to learn about computers, he is the man to learn from. Be prepared to have an awesome computer experience.
This guy is one great teacher at Cuyamaca College, go out of way to help students. Also gives great online classes.
He makes using a computer and all the lastest software so easy. Not a student he can't teach!
Mr. Philips is one great instructor, very helpful and easy going. covers all of the most important topics and explain them really well. i never had a question he always answered all of my questions. i had him 3 of his classes and i am the most happiest student to have him i recomend him for every one i know who want to take CIS classes.
If you're interested in a career in networking, take this class.
Amazing instructor, helpful, precise, knows his materila very well. If you want o know more about computers this is one of the best instructors you will ever come accross.
If you want your A+ Certification, or work in a computer store or just want to save a lot of money on your next computer, this is the class to learn how to build computers and use them.
Mr. Phillips is the best, most intellagent and caring teacher ever! I highly recommend him to anyone. He is very cool, and so is lovely daughter Autumn!
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Tim was really understanding with my job and was extremely helpful with the assignments.
He is a great professor, extremly helpful and very fair. You would really have to not care to fail his class. His classes are definately entertaining, no bordem here.He teaches A+, Network and Visio. I took 2 out of 3 so that should say something. Good Luck!
Great teacher, made the material very interesting.
Funny, dry sense of humor, clear,helpful,encouraging...
Was a great help looking forward to his other classes
Enjoyed class. Good instructions and a great sense of humor!
Great professor with a fun sense of humor. This is my 1st CIS class at this school and the subject matter (MS Visio) turned out to be extremely useful in other areas as well. I plan to take the A+ class next semester.
Online class. Very good communication and great sense of humor! Enjoyed the course.
Great professor with a fun sense of humor
very good professor he was clear on all courses covered.
one of the best professor i ever had , really cool teacher and really funny.
In my situation, he is a reminder of what college professor is usually like, what with the freedoms non-existent in high school & all (yes, I'm a teen---deal with it). He jokes around with the notion that a bunch of nerds were smoking joints & thought it was cool to make computer-based electronics in certain ways---it's not funny because of drugs.
Great professor, great person. Always helpfull. Follows textbook. Interesting to listen. Top of my best teachers book.
Love how your teaches his classes! He does a GREAT job!
Outstanding in every respect. Always professional and very prepared. Very good learning environment. Would highly recommend to anyone!!!
His class is a lot of fun, and no one knows more about computers than he does. Good for all levels.
Very knowlagable. Tim has a great sense of humor and is very laid back.
Great teacher. Ex millitary. But really star trek lovin a geek. Good sence of humor. I really liked the class.
Great teacher! I'm going to take two more of his classes next semester...
When talking to the class, his words are like something someone that one would want to hear; in one-on-one discussion, that's pretty much your only chance for hearing what you need to hear (assuming your conversation goes that way). Thanks, Mr. Phillips; that talk made me rethink my future (perks of being a college teen, stereotypically speaking).
This is not my first class with Tim. He is very helpful when you ask. He doesn't assume you have prior knowledge of subject. I will continue to take his classes
He is a great teacher who is very organized. His class is worth taking as you will learn something new regardless of your experience level
Mr. Phillips is an excellent teacher. I appreciate that he provided his students with constructive feedback, and interacted with the class. The assignments were very clear, and he provided ample time to complete the assignments. The skills you will learn are excellent for personal use, or in the workplace.
EXCELLENT TEACHER! Class is never boring and very educational! he is very helpful with any questions you have. tests are very easy as long as you pay attention. labs are fun. great class!
great class always fun learned alot
Very easy teacher. HE explains exactly what he wants and is easy to learn from. I also took an online class and all he does is have quizes and test which are easy
He is an excellent teacher. His directions are clear and understandable and he keeps it interesting. Would take classes from him anytime.
Super Tim was a great instructor. At one point he messed up on a quiz so he just gave out full points (which was good- i didn't want to do it again!)I took it in preparation for the A+ Cert exam,and i really learned alot. Def. recommend!
Tim was my first college teacher, and I gotta say i couldn't have been more fortunate. He is hilarious, even in a four hour lecture. I didn't have a clue about computers when i first walked in, and now i know the inside of a computer like the back of my hand. He kept things simple and to the point, he has tons of life experience, and hes awesome.
Best professor ever! Take his classes Easy to understand Easy to pass Excellent teacher!!
i enjoyed tim he was amazing to me and since i talked to him a lot i gave him feedback on videos to show in class like techquickie. so now he is going to have even better videos.
He is one of the best professors I had. Keep up the good work Uncle Tim
Fun instructor. Makes it easy to learn. The easiest way to pass the class is to do what he asks of you.
Mr. Phillips is the best instructor I've ever had, he cares, he makes the class fun, informative, and easy if you're willing to put the work in, I plan on taking 2 more of the classes with him and am very much looking forward to them, I'm finally excited to take college classes instead of dreading them.
Very clear cut professor. Supported learning and understood every student had their own level.
Great Teacher!! He makes his class very understandable and easy to pass. He is also always available to help students via email or office hours. He really cares about your success. I would recommend him for any online class! He is amazing!! I got an A just by reading assignments and submitting work on time. He gives you multiple attempts to pass
Tim is the best online professor who you can choose; he is always there and his assignments may be somewhat tedious, but easy. I had user interface problems with my Mac & Excel interactions and I e-mailed him and he helped me resolve. This was my first time taking an online course and I was scared. This is feasible as long as you manage your time!!
This class was 100% online. When there were a few blackboard or software glitches, Tim Phillips, make sure it was corrected. So the class ran smoothly. Tim Phillips gave excellent instructions and chose the best parts of each subject for us to study. If we got something wrong, we had a chance to improve. We could also work ahead on the assignments.
a very good knowledge professor. give a good material resources
From first email from Tim I knew that this class will be awesome! He has great sense of humor, very inspirational, always in a good mood, knowledgeable, multifaceted, strict but on a cool way, participation matters cause class is "Hands ON" plus his teaching style is outstanding. I am sooo taking more of his classes :)
Mr. Phillips is a great and caring teacher who gives good feedback. This is the second class I have taken with him, also took A+ with him. He wants he students to succeed, as long as you show up do the homework then its a easy A. He is clear what he wants, emails you back quickly, and is organized. Would take again in a heartbeat!
He is man true to his word and will do whatever he can to help. He doesn't waste your time. If he sees you putting in the work, he will put in the work to help you when you ask.
He is an amazing instructor, he is very respectful and fair. He was a prior United States Marine which I have a lot of respect for and he's really mellow. You will learn a lot from his class and in the same time, you'll have fun doing it. The work is simple and if you put the effort, you will receive an A.
A very enjoyable class. Just stay on top of the work and it's easy. He's a very likeable teacher. He's a former Marine and is actually on the right which is a plus in today's age.
Tim Phillips is a great instructor! He is always clear about expectations, and makes sure to respond to student questions in a timely manner. The content that I learned allowed me to successfully pass the Comptia A+ exam! Further, I was able to build my own computer months afterward. Keep up the great work, Super Tim!
Tim is an absolutely fantastic professor! I would highly recommend this class to anyone who either wants to learn a little bit about computers or has to take it for their degree, I almost want to take it again!
What a great class. I learned so much without realizing it. The material isn't hard and I got so much out of it. Tim chooses the material based on what is best for the student to learn. He is also helpful in guiding students in order to meet their personal goals . The LabSim labs along with the hands-on labs made it a great learning experience.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
64%
Textbook Required
55%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.11 avg changeRatings by Course
CIS121
5.0
(4)CIS120121
5.0
(1)CIS163
5.0
(1)A
5.0
(1)CIS120ONLINE
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
CIS120121
3.0
CIS163
3.0
CIS5154
3.0
CIS170
3.0
CSI120
3.0