4.7

Traci Borum

English - Tyler Junior College

4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I'm not great at english but I still made an A

ENG1301 - 3.0 rating

None of the assignments are super hard

ENGL1301 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

36%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 42 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (17)
A (15)
B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(32)B(2)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 43 reported grades
A+: 17
A: 15
B+: 4
A-: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (25)
Clear grading criteria (14)
Caring (14)
Respected (9)
Get ready to read (9)
Inspirational (7)
Participation matters (6)
Accessible outside class (4)
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Reviews (84)
5.0
1.0
ENGLISH130102
May 4, 2005

Mrs. Borum is an excellent teacher. She has a very hands on approach. She will do WHATEVER it takes to "help" you.

5.0
1.0
CREATIVEWRITING
Oct 22, 2005

badass class

5.0
2.0
ENGL1302
Nov 21, 2005

Awesome teacher and is easy yet still teaches what is needed to be known and she is very helpfull.

5.0
2.0
ENG1301
Nov 22, 2005

ms. borum is the best. her class is excellent.she has great teaching skills and will do whatever it takes to help u.

5.0
1.0
MULTIPLECLASS
Jul 27, 2006

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5.0
2.0
ENGL1302
Dec 6, 2006

Ms. Borum was such a fabulous english teacher that I made it to every 7am summer session class of hers & I'm definitely not a morning person. She was so helpful & encouraging! Such a great class. I would strongly recommend her.

5.0
2.0
ENGLI1301
Dec 6, 2006

Mrs. Borum is the best teacher I have ever had! She is the sweetest lady ever! There was never a moment that she was upset. She always has a smile on her face and is willing to do anything you need. She is an amazing teacher. Very easy, but yet you still learn the stuff you need to learn.

5.0
1.0
CRTVEWRIT
Apr 23, 2007

I had this teacher for two separate classes and I loved her in both of them. Likes her job and classes and such a sweet and helpful person. Take this teacher no matter what, you'll love whatever class without a doubt. Always works around problems and cares. TAKE THIS TEACHER!

5.0
2.0
ENG1301
Apr 25, 2007

I LOVE MRS. BORUM...SHE'S THE BEST TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD! I RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE! HER CLASSES ALWAYS GET OUT EARLY, SHE'S VERY HELPFULL, AND ONE OF THE SWEETEST LADIES I'VE EVER MET!

5.0
1.0
ENGL1302
Apr 26, 2007

I love Mrs. Borum! Best Teacher at TJC! Take her class! She's wonderful!

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
May 1, 2007

I loved Ms. Borum. She was such an awesome teacher! Very nice and helpful. Always there for you, never talks down to anyone. One of my best teachers ever. Take her, you won't regret it! I took her for 1301 and 1302 and it was very easy for me to learn with her as a teacher!

5.0
1.0
ENG1302
May 9, 2007

Ms. Broum is very very nice and easy. You do have to ues the book and read, but she does go over the reading. there are no test just essays and she grades easy. I would take her.

5.0
1.0
ENGLI1301
Jan 3, 2008

Ms. Borum is a very good teacher! I highly recommend her!

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Jun 8, 2008

The best english teacher i've ever had.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Jul 21, 2008

she was very easy and nice. she really made an effort to help you out and she wanted you to pass and if u would talk to her she would help you. i love her and i would strongly suggest taking her class. she would also let you out early everyday.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1302
Nov 2, 2008

EASY EASY TAKE FROM BORUM. VERY NICE. LETS US OUT EARLY

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Apr 28, 2009

Mrs. Borum is an awesome teacher! She is very helpful. I took her online class and it was very easy. She explains herself very well. Definetly take her class!

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Apr 28, 2009

She is the best english teacher! She is so nice and she will help you anytime you need her.Her class is so easy and she lets you out early alot!

5.0
4.0
ENGL1302
Jun 6, 2009

Very hard essays. You have to write and turn in an outline, rough draft, work cited and ofcourse the essay. A lot of work for just an essay but she is pretty nice and will help you on e-mail or her office. Rather take MR. Jacob Huval

5.0
1.0
ENG1301
Oct 19, 2009

She is ssssssssssssssooooooooo easy. Take her just keep up with your journal and you'll have an A.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1302
Dec 14, 2009

She is a great teacher. Very VERY VERY EASY loved her class. If you want to take an english class thats the teacher you want to take. THERE is NO TESTS in her class just write an essay over very easy topics and she gives like 3 week to get it done. VERY NICE AND EASY. TAKE HER....

5.0
1.0
ENGL1302
Apr 2, 2010

GREAT teacher!!! Do your work and you will get an A!! She is very helpful and very laid back.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1302
Apr 28, 2010

Great teacher! If you come to class and keep up with the work it should be a breeze. She is always willing to help with any questions and she is very laid back.

5.0
2.0
ENGL1302
Jun 14, 2010

overall great teacher!!! just come to class do the work and automatic A!!

5.0
1.0
ENGL1302
Jul 22, 2010

I loooooved Ms Borum! It's because of her, that I decided to choose English as my major. She is very sweet, very helpful, and very smart. She loves Literature, and makes class fun. Just do the assignments, go to class, make an effort, and you'll get an easy A.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1302
Apr 13, 2011

Traci Borum is an AMAZING teacher. She is excellent with explaining things, and can give you a blueprint for writing your essays that's easy to follow, and helps you produce and excellent essay too. The class met the requirements, but was easy because of her explanations and manner of teaching. Very organized, highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
ENG1301
Nov 9, 2011

She understands that this isn't your only class and that the majority of the people that are taking the class are taking it because it's a core credit and not a major/minor requirement

5.0
2.0
ENGL1301
May 9, 2012

Very easy A. Just write your papers, and turn them in to both her and turnitin.com the topics are not hard at all. We rarely stayed in class the entire time. She does require that you do a journal entry each class and looks over them at the end of the semester. If it looks like you attempted most of them she will give you an A for a test grade.

4.0
1.0
ENGL1302
May 12, 2012

Loved her! Incredibly helpful with any questions I had throughout the semester. She honestly cares about her students. She also lets you know when essays are due weeks in advance. As long as you attend class and do the work, you'll do just fine.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Sep 25, 2012

She's very easy and helpful!

5.0
1.0
ENG1301
Nov 17, 2012

Best teacher so far I would reccomend anyone to take the class you would not definitely regret it

5.0
1.0
ENGL2307
Apr 9, 2013

Her creative writing class was my favorite class during my entire college career! She knows her stuff and is very encouraging. Doesn't kill you on grades, either. Just wants everyone to do well.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Nov 20, 2013

In my opinion, Traci Borum is an Excellent Professor!

5.0
3.0
ENGL1301I02
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2014

Mrs. Borum was great! I went into the class really wanting to learn some things. I let her know at the start of term my desires and she was quick to help me out. I loved her checking in emails every week; it really showed she was engaged. Easy A, not really involved work.

5.0
2.0
ENGL1302
May 8, 2014

She is a really good professor and the class is good. However, it doesn't mean that class is easy. You will need to try and study as hard as for othe classes.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A+
Jun 9, 2014

LOVED HER!! Extremely helpful, patient, & clear with what she expects. Essays were only 1-2 pages instead of the usual 5. HIGHLY recommend her!!!

5.0
2.0
1302
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2015

She is probably the only English teacher that has ever taught me anything or kept me interested in class. She was very helpful throughout the semester. We only had 1 test which was the final. And we were assigned 4 papers, if you work hard on the papers its really easy. She gives you plenty of time between the papers in order to get them done.

4.0
2.0
1301
May 5, 2015

The class was very easy.

5.0
1.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2015

Wonderful professor. Very clear on what she wants.

5.0
1.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2016

Her class was super easy. No quizzes, just the final and 4 essays. She constantly reminds you of when a certain assignment is due (which is good because a lot of people tend to forget). Essays were pretty short. She's very helpful. One of my favorite teachers. Made my first semester of college easy.

4.0
2.0
ENGL1301I02
Feb 3, 2016

I like her a lot. Took me a little while to warm up to her because she's not always clear on her instructions. But as long as you're willing to do the work, she's really helpful and encouraging.

3.0
5.0
ENG1301
Apr 20, 2016

She is new to the online format and grades tougher with online students than with in person students. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE. She does not like you to question anything that she says even if you can provide references for your reasoning.

3.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
May 5, 2016

Ms. Borum is a good teacher. There are 2 tests and 4 essays, all of which are fairly easy. I'm not great at english but I still made an A. I would recommend her to someone who is just trying to get through english because its a requirement. If you're looking to better yourself as a writer, etc do not take her.

5.0
1.0
ENG1301
Grade: A+
Oct 23, 2016
Would take again

I took her class online. Super easy!! She is very clear on instructions and is always there to help. 1 homework assignment, the rest are essays! Mid term is just grammar, and then you have the final. Would recommend her to anyone wanting to get a good grade without a lot of homework.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
ENGL1301
Dec 3, 2016
Would take again

If you are a high school dual credit student like I am, this professor is perfect for you. There is 4 essays, 1 grammar worksheet, and a group assignment. None of the assignments are super hard. She responds fast to your messages. She's willing to help. The due dates are spaced out pretty evenly.

GROUP PROJECTS
Caring
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Ms. Borum is wonderful! I took her online class for English 1301. She assigned 4 essays, a grammar worksheet, and a group assignment (done online). The midterm and final are made up mostly of grammar questions. She allows plenty of time to complete essays and gives detailed instructions for all assignments. Very sweet and always willing to help.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1302
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2017
Would take again

Mrs Borum was awesome i really enjoyed having her as a teacher. Shes really nice and her class isn't hard but you do have to write 4 papers but they are only 500 words per paper for essays 1 through 3 the only long paper is essay 4 which is required. I would seriously recommend taking Mrs Borum shes great.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
3.0
ENG1301
Grade: A-
May 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is ok, won't take her for 1302.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENG2307
Grade: A
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Just do the assignments! its not hard stuff! the book report is an EASY A because its your opinion! you dont have to show up all the time but it can be seen in your daily grades if you do no show up! She is the sweetest thing, and I love her as a teacher!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2017
Would take again

Ms. Borum has been my absolute favorite teacher I have ever had! I took her online class and she gives clear expectations and if you follow and be persistent on your due dates you will be just fine. I would send in my papers ahead of time just to make sure I was on the right track and she was fantastic in her responses to make me successful! Loved!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
ENG1301
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

Easy class, but if you miss an essay, good luck my friend.

Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
Clear grading criteria
1.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

She is a good professor, but she gets off topic very very easily.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests? Not many
5.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

Such a Wonderful Proffessor for English. She's willing to help you every step of the way if you have any questions on your paper. Although I am Glad to be taking her for ENGL 1302 at times she can be a little picky when it comes to grading certain things. She told me once that she has only given only 2 100's in 13 years.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Would take again
3.0
3.0
ENG1302
Apr 15, 2018
Would take again

She's a very kind professor and gives good feedback on essays. Sometimes she gives pop quizzes to see if you read. She is very good at explaining stories and poems and I like how she goes over things to help you understand. She is big on instructions and she provides good details about assignments.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
ENGL1302
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Would take again

Great English Professor wish she taught more classes.

5.0
2.0
ENGL1302
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2018
Would take again

She is so sweet and helpful. She is an amazing teacher. My essays have improved each time we have had one due; thanks to her help and input. Take her! You will not regret it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
May 16, 2019
Would take again

Professor Borum was a great teacher. Her class had 4 essays (one is a research), 3 outlines and a group project, plus a midterm and final (which are taken at home - no proctoring). She was a tough grader, but gave great feedback and pushed me to excel as a writer. There is a book, but I didn't use it - it's just basic grammar stuff, use google.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
ENGL2307
Grade: A+
May 22, 2019
Would take again

Ms. Borum is absolutely amazing. The class is so chill, but also inspirational and fun. I have no intention to become a writer, but the class helped me learn things about myself that I can work and improve upon. As an avid reader, I really enjoyed learning the mechanics of writing with a successful, published author. She is always humble and sweet.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ENGL1302
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2019
Would take again

Absolutely loved her. She has a true passion for writing and you can tell. I really hope the best for her. Shes an amazing person and teacher. Easy class if you pay attention. There are no tests only three papers and one big research paper and a final. She lets you choose to do research over any poet so its not that bad, super easy!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1302
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Borum is an awesome English professor. She really cares for each and every student she has. If you put forth the effort she will see that. I personally am not very good in any English classes, but she made English fun for me. She grades each essay on individuality and if you're expressing yourself throughout the paper. I highly recommend her!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENGL1301
Grade: B+
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

We had a fair amount of assignments but everything she assigns prepares you for the end of unit essay. I took the online class and all of our test were open book even the final. She gives great feedback and checks in with the class weekly and gives updates on and changes she may have made.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG1301
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2020
Would take again

Take Ms. Borum, you won't regret it! She was very clear and quick to respond to any questions I had!

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
ENG1301
Grade: C+
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Online course- Ms. Borum is overall an alright teacher, she just assigns too much in my opinion. I'm retaking this course (with another professor of course) and she only wants your final draft, however Ms. Borum wants an outline, rough draft, AND a final draft. And don't even think that she'll let you turn in assignments past the due date.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
ENGL1302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She's really nice and doesn't give that much work. She just talks A LOT about her book and her website. I feel like my time was being wasted going to her class.

5.0
3.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
May 2, 2020
Would take again

Mrs. Borum was a great Prof. She cares about her students and gives great feedback. There were only a few essays to do. I would take her class again.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL1302
May 30, 2020
Would take again

Borum is a very good Professor. Shes very attentive to her students. You can tell she has a passion for writing, which she tells you about w/ her books. The essay structure is similar to 1301s draft system just not as tedious. I finished 1301 and 1302 w/ an A so shes not the toughest grader. Stories in the textbook will pop up in the final!!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENG1302
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2020
Would take again

Professor Borum is NOT a tough grader at all and if you are willing to reach out & attend class, she is willing to reach out to you if you accidentally miss an assignment. She gives awesome feedback on essays and really cares about your success and the final is super easy! As long as you read the assigned pages, you'll be fine.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL1301
Grade: A+
May 20, 2021
Would take again

This is one of my favorite professors! She cares about her students doing well and gives excellent feedback. I would absolutely take her class again!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENG1301
Grade: B
Apr 10, 2022
Would take again

She gave very good feedback & was always very helpful. She does require not just your final essay but a rough draft as well. As long as you do your assignments you will pass!

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENG1302
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2022
Would take again

Borum is very communicative and caring. Need to miss class? Just let her know and she'll work with you. Her class is very easy and she breaks things down fairly well so you can understand. Great professor!

Get ready to read
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CREATIVEWRITING
Grade: A+
Aug 17, 2022
Would take again

Professor Borum cares for her students and has real experience in her field. Her class was great as a writer because the structure encourages you without feeling forced, and her class activities were simple and effective. Working with classmates was fun and I was proud of my work by the end. She's respectful and will help if you ask.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENGL2307
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Borum is amazing! I took her class just for fun this semester, and I loved her. She made creative writing so fun, and I felt like she really helped hone in who I am as a writer. She is so nice and a very generous grader. She sends weekly checking in messages to online students which I appreciated. Definitely would take her class again.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
3.0
ENG1302
Grade: B
May 13, 2023
Would take again

She was a great professor. Definitely would take her again.

Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
1301
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2023
Would take again

Lots of essays. You will be okay as long as you do the work.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ENGL1302
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

Ms.Borum was one of my favorite teachers this semester!! She is a super easy grader and super nice! would definitely take her again.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
1302
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

One of the best professors I have had at TJC. She gives good feedback. Very easy grader.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
1302
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Absolutely loved Professor Borum. She really cares about her students success. Really good about communicating and helping students via email or in person. I usually am not a fan of English classes but I sure enjoyed this one.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ENG1302
Grade: A
May 7, 2024
Would take again

Professor Borum is great. She lets you know exactly what she is looking for in the Essays and makes sure you know when an assignment is due.I have taken her for two classes, English 1302 and Creative Writing and she does great in both. If you put in the work, an A is guaranteed.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL2307
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2024
Would take again

I don't know why but I though this was going to be like a more English class instead of writing so it was definitely a surprise on the first day of class but I love it. My writing skills improve in ENGL 1302 so I didn't struggle much in this class besides the last poetry batch. It is still a very fun class & Professor Borum is amazing!

5.0
1.0
CREATIVEWRITING
Grade: A
May 10, 2025
Would take again

The best professor you will ever have she's believes in her students and will go over and beyond for them to succeed. She will help you become the best writer you can be she brings out the creatively in you. I'm grateful for her.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ENG2307
Grade: A+
May 11, 2025
Would take again

Ms. Borum is great! I took the honors class but the class is simple, there are weekly reading assignments (discussion posts), assignments related to the text, a book report and a final exam. Easy A if you follow instructions and submit everything by their deadlines. She cares about all her students and wants the best for them!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
1302
Grade: A+
May 15, 2025
Would take again

Amazing professor. Four essays are completed throughout the semester, with an outline for each required. She has lecture videos for the reading as well as a clear and concise layout for her online class. It's up to the student if they want to succeed, as she gives you everything you need to easily pass her class with an A.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
1.0
ENG1302
Grade: C+
Nov 15, 2025
Would take again

She is a good professor she really is she does talk lot and she does love English and her books and she really does help i would recommend her

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG1302
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

Ms Borum really cares about her students success and will help when needed.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

36%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 42 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (17)
A (15)
B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(32)B(2)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 43 reported grades
A+: 17
A: 15
B+: 4
A-: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (25)
Clear grading criteria (14)
Caring (14)
Respected (9)
Get ready to read (9)
Inspirational (7)
Participation matters (6)
Accessible outside class (4)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Ratings by Course

1302

5.0

(4)

ENGLISH130102

5.0

(1)

CREATIVEWRITING

5.0

(3)

MULTIPLECLASS

5.0

(1)

ENGLI1301

5.0

(2)
+9 more courses
Difficulty by Course

1301

3.0

ENGL1301I02

2.5

ENG1301

2.1

ENG2307

2.0

ENGL1302

1.9

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