Torrey Glenn is an enthusiastic and upbeat instructor that makes learning a difficult subject enjoyable and easy to understand. She makes her expectations very clear and is very fair; and she goes out of her way to help her students. Her exams, however, are pretty tough. You better know your concepts, not just know how to do the homework problems

She's new in CCSF this year, she is the best teacher I have in CCSF.She gave re-work option to our exams that we can earn extra points. I love her.

She's very organized, funny and into her job (and helping students). CCSF is lucky to have her.

Torrey is great. I hear Armstrong goes too fast and another chem teacher goes too slow. She teaches at a steady rate so you have time to digest the material. She is always upbeat. There are quizzes every thurs and a hw assignment due each class, but it is all extremely helpful. Test re-works let you earn back 10% of your points lost!Highlyrecommend

What can I say? Torrey is just a wonderful teacher. Her enthusiasm is infectious and made the subject quite interesting. A really fair grader but you need to read the book and come to class. If you can get into her class you will have no regrets. Chemistry is now something I enjoy.....who knew?

Torrey is awesome! She makes the class really fun and up-beat. She teaches along side the book and doesn't really go off on tangents that aren't pertinent to the class. Her tests are only hard if you haven't studied and understood the material. I think so far this semester the average test grades are like 60% (not studying!)lol

I love chemistry, and it was nice to have a teacher that does too. She gets excited about the material and gets the students excited about it too. I really enjoyed her class, I would definitely take one of her classes again.

This is my sencond time to take chemistry 32 at CCSF. My first teacher was a flop. Torrey is an amazing teacher. It's not an easy subject for first timers, but she did a great job simplifying. Tests were reasonable. A re-work test option worth up to 10 points is helpful. Take her, if you can!!!!!!!!

I agree fantastic teacher! She makes class fun and everyone seems quite relaxed in her lecture. Rework on test is availible, a plus but I have to say her exams are not to bad if you put the effort into studying. Highly recomend Torrey for your Chemistry needs!

Only had her for Lab-wish I had had her for Lec. It would have made a world of difference. Great teacher! Makes sure everyone is 'getting it', and is still able to move thru the material. Always answers your ?'s and helps you individually if needed. Highly recommend getting in her class! I had Armstrong for Lect-good teacher, but HARD class

She was awesome! i enjoyed her class. She was willing to help out and you can see the enthusiasm in her teaching. She loves what she does and it resonates!

She requires HW...without it everything is more difficult. She makes you work for your grade...However, one of the best teachers I've ever had and am proud to have had her. Fair, funny and extremely aware of her student's needs. She teaches the students not just the material...EXCELLENT.

Excellent! She knows what she's talking about and loves what she does. Handouts, homework, practice quizes, if you read the book and do the HW you should be fine. Great teacher, wish she taught more classes(chem32 & 40). "Torrey with a hat and a handbag"The class is basically a survey of three years of chem in 1 semester, read the book and do HW!!!

Nice teacher,interesting class,HW due every time beginning of the class which means you will have HW to do every time,BUSY class,have to work HARD,3tests,finish Lab HW in Lab before u leave,really have to work HARD!!

best... teacher... ever! i am so sad that she doesn't teach organic chem :( i don't know how i will survive. class is exciting cause she makes it so. a teacher that actually enjoys teaching and making learning fun, who would have thought it possible?! do your HW and you'll do fine in her class. i'm gonna miss you Torrey. i know you're reading this.

Best teacher ever!! Fun, approachable, smart.

she is an okay teacher. she is nice & will help if you ask. she teaches kinda slow and teacher only basic stuff and when you take the test there are questions you have never seen before or even related to.. class average on test are around 60% but the lab grade pulls up your grade!

She is undoubtedly a very good teacher. She explains things in a way where everyone can understand. Has a lot of group activities in the class that lets you not only learn the materials, but also get to know your classmates better! Her tests are hard and some of the probs you haven't seen in the hw.

Hard but fun teacher, clear and fair teaching style. Don't miss classes.

the best teacher and helpful and kind and full with happiness in class.sometimes she said fun words make u relax. if u want a good foundation in chemistry take her please!!!

Torrey is an awesome teacher who loves chemistry. She wants you to succeed and won't beat around the bush if you aren't doing so hot. To be clear, Torrey teaches 101A, but the exams are a conglomerate of all Chem 101A instructors - and they are HARD, even if you know the material. It's a serious class, be ready to work hard...

Torrey's awesome! She looks very sophisticated with her new hairstyle. Also, you can really sense her passion for teaching. She used to be always cheerful in our lectures. Lately, though she seems burnt out.Many students come really late!I can't blame Torrey if she gets pissed off with these latecomers.C'mon, guys show some respect for Torrey!

An amazing lecturer and teacher. A note to the people who show up tardy: If YOU sign up for an 8 AM class it is YOUR responsibility to get there on time. Expect to work HARD.

AWESOME..TAKE HER FOR SURE !

Torrey's lectures are crystal clear. I highly recommend taking Chem C with her. If you don't have any copies of the past exams, it will definitely help. Some of the problems from Chem C that are not covered in lecture are on exams. Also don't take Su. I've seen his exams. They are different and seem a bit harder.

Torrey is an AWESOME teacher. She has some moments of b**chiness, but those are brief. CHEM 101A is Hard! you have to be a good student and have some inherent skill in math to get a good grade. Overall, she is available, fair, competent, interested in the material, and really cares whether or not you learn. what else is there?

Her ability to communicate rocks. She really knows how to make students understand the material. Lots of homework, but that's how I learned everything. 3 Tests, not too bad. Overall I loved this class and I'd take Torrey again if I could. She's also a goof :)

Congrats Torrey! Great teacher! but do note that chem101a is real hard work no doubt about it. she's really helpful, so take advantage of her office hours! also taking chem C will help a lot coz its like extra office hours too

Her class is simple. She tends to give out hw before lecturing on subjects, but she doesn't really check it. She cracks a lot of jokes and most of the times, theyre funny. Her exams are a bit tricky unless you've completely studied everything for the topic (I mean everything). i find buddying up as helpful, but not mandatory. get the book too.

Love her!! The note is helpful. She interprets principles clearly. But sometimes the class will be little bored.

Great professor, I highly recommend her. She will go out of her way to help you, if need be. She really tries her best to make lecture fun and to get people more involved in chemistry. But beware...her tests are harder than nails and the final will make you cry afterwards.

Torrey is unabashedly nerdy, funny, and super charming. She explains concepts clearly and wants students to succeed. Gen Chem is a beast anywhere, but she's the best instructor in the department. You don't have to buy the book, but you do need to GO TO CLASS and go to lab and go to the tutor-led SI sessions if you want above a C. Good luck!

She is possibly my favorite professor at CCSF! She is funny, sarcastic, and really good at breaking the concepts down to simple ideas. Go to SI and take advantage of her office hours!

Despite all the hard work, time, and effort I put into this class, I didn't get good grades on the tests due to many small errors adding up. However, like what almost everyone else here says, Torrey is a great teacher; you just need to be clairvoyant enough during tests to not make errors that add up.

Torrey is an amazing professor. She is crystal clear with her lectures and very approachable. She delivers an engaging lecture and wishes for her students to succeed. Torrey does challenge her students, but that is what Chem101A is: a CHALLENGE. Even now, I stop by to visit her and ask for help and always does. P.S. she has very nice handwriting.

She is awesome ! Chem101A is probably the hardest class you can take at ccsf, so be ready to study regularly. In order to get an A you should make sure you understand everything. Give yourself enough time to prepare for the exams(at least a week). Chem C is super helpful, SI is good too. Torrey is a very nice teacher but it does not mean easy A/B

She is super awesome and SUPER clear in class! I'm never bored because she makes lecture entertaining and there is always something new to learn. She's funny and engaging and really wants students to understand the material. She's straightforward in the exams. They're difficult, require studying, and are CURVED!(A= 85+) Study hard & you'll be fine!

Torrey is awesome! This class is extremely difficult and time consuming, so don't overload yourself if you're planning on taking this class. Torrey makes herself available as much as she can. but don't overwhelm her either! She has a life outside of school. I HIGHLY recommend her.

Torrey is an absolutely amazing professor. She's passionate, extremely helpful, and quite personable, and her lectures are crystal clear. Her exams are very challenging - not plug and chug at all, so expect to put in work, which there is a lot of in the form of HW. One criticism: I wish she'd do more example problems during lecture. Recommended

Torrey is awesome! She really wants you to do well. Her lectures are pretty good and she takes the time to make sure you understand the material. Reading the book was helpful, helps you follow along her lectures better. A lot of homework, but easy. I would recommend her.

What we have here is a relentless dedication to the ideal C-based grading curve, and what that means is that homework isn't challenging enough to produce better-than-C students. If you're registered for this section and you don't want your 4.0 destroyed, take responsibility for learning the material frontwards and backwards somewhere outside class.

The class stressed me out so much I had to withdraw. Shes a good lecturer, very funny, but does not give enough time on exams, with purposefully extremely difficult problems. If chemistry is not your thing, AVOID AT ALL COSTS AND TAKE THIS CLASS AT A SCHOOL WITH A LESS BOOT-CAMPY STYLE CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM.

Torrey is awesome and genuinely wants you to succeed, butExams are tough- if you're hoping to get an A, tough luck. Pay attention to the concepts that are taught in lab because they do play their role on the exams. Don't reply much on the homework problems because they are 1/3 the difficulty as the actual exam. Multiple choices are tricky.

She has some challenging requirements such as "level 1 HW". You must complete level 1 HW or you won't receive credit for the regular HW ("level 2").(skipping 1 ques on lvl 1 means you get zero credit) I read the book, did many of the suggested practice problems, took Chem C, did an additional tutored study class & went to the LAC. Barely got an A.

Certainly going to SI and chemC helps. Be sure to read the book and prepare for lesson, if not, you are not going to understand the material. Torrey will drop one lowest quiz if you attend SI/chemC for 12 times, which helps pushing up your grade. A lot of homework.

It's not an easy class so prepare to put in a lot of effort. Her lectures are clear and as interesting as chemistry lectures can get. Exams are hard so do not slack off, do all the homework and make sure you understand how to do the problems. Overall, she is one of the best chemistry professors I've had so far

She seems and is a little strict but I just think that's part of taking CHEM 101A. She's very involved throughout the semester and she tries to clarify difficult problems by "taking questions" sometimes. Overall, it was fun taking this class with her.

The best Chemistry professor I have ever encountered in my entire academic career. Her homework problems seemed to be a little more challenging compared to exams, but she is a fair grader. When it comes to lectures though, I found her to be very interesting as she genuinely tries her best to engage you :).

Torrey Goddess <3

Torrey is one of the best teacher's I've ever had. She really cares about students and wants them to do well. She makes the information interesting and is always willing to answer questions. So happy I ended up having her as a professor and would absolutely take her again.

The professor with the best board note ever! The class is not easy also covers a lot of stuff.

Taken Spring 2020 (1/2 COVID). CCSF really has an amazing chemistry department, and I think Prof. Glenn might be it's shining star. Her lectures are amazing, and she is hyper-dedicated to finding the exact detail you might be confused on when you ask her questions 1 on 1. She's super approachable, and her love of chemistry is infectious.

Phenomenal teacher. She makes the content approachable and is understanding of real life issues that pop up. Recommend 100%. I would take any classes she had available. Dont miss her class.

Professor Glenn really cares about her students and does her best to teach, as opposed to expecting us to learn on our own. Very accessible outside class, great video lectures, would happily take again.

she's seriously wonderful and an amazing teacher both in-person and online, clear explanations, cares about your understanding and is a strict but reasonable person. i wish i had her for chem40 too, and wish i could take her classes again! favorite ccsf instructor so far.

She runs an exceptional course! Lecture are enforced early during week - great for study habits, but working students beware. Late penalties are granular (-1% by minute!). She also has excellent problem sets, and good preparation for exam. She has high standards for lab, but is fair, as per the course. Grades aren't curved, but

she is awsome!! explains things super clearly, her modules are very organized, and she's so helpful when you ask her questions bc she answers the question directly. there are many hmwk problems and lectures to watch, but she sets it up so that its manageable - as long as you do a bit each day. take her if you can :)

Great amazing teacher, the labs were fun and easy to complete. The course work amount is expected with topic we're learning. Videos are great to follow along and straight to the point. Great examples and explanations. One of my favorite professors.

She is a great teacher! It's a hard class, of course, but she is there to answer questions. I would recommend this class to anyone who is worried about chemistry.

Took Fall of 2022. Torrey is a wonderful professor. Labs were easy and enjoyable. Office hours were very helpful. Exams pulled knowledge and skills learned from previous chapters, but this should be expected if you learned the material. Definitely would take again and recommend.

Torrey is an incredible professor! She truly makes an effort to help you learn & succeed. And she's very organized! Very difficult course!! HW/lecture heavy w/ 4 exams worth 60% of grade. Ave. exam score is 65%. You must put in the time & effort to pass. Grading is tough, not unreasonable, & no late work. DC Benn (Chem tutor) is very helpful too!

Professor Glenn is a great teacher. Would highly recommend taking a class with her. Her lectures are clear, she explains all the labs and is supportive and ready to help during office hours. The class is not easy, I found it challenging but it made all the difference having her as the instructor.

Great hybrid course. The labs are clear and interesting; the lab manual is super helpful and well-structured. The exams are exactly what you learn. Torrey is very passionate about her subject and gives great explanations. The textbook is free of charge and well-structured as well. Highly recommended.

She is the best professor I've ever seen! She's nice and patient. If you have any questions, feel free to ask her! And I definitely recommend her supplement class. Also, she will gives some practice problems before your tests to help you prepare. It's an online hybrid class, which means you need to do the lab in person.