3.0

Veronica Diaz-Cooper

English - Los Angeles Mission College

3.0
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
35%
Would Retake
122
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

35%

Would Retake

122

Reviews

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What Students Say

Worst professor ever took

ENG101 - 1.0 rating

Gives awful feedback and is not clear at all -- not sure how anyone would think that she is

ENG102 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

98%

Textbook Required

64%

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Drop/Withdrawal: 15
A: 8
A+: 6
C: 4
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Reviews (122)
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ENG21
Jan 4, 2009

She is extremly funny, always fun to be in her class. She actually uses real life examples to the work we are doing.

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ENG102
Mar 1, 2009

Professor Diaz-Cox was an unacceptable teacher. I was not able to accept her standards of teaching in any way. I did not learn a single thing from her, I was insulted by her (as were many other students), and I absolutely dreaded going to her boring, confusing, unorganized class. Do not take her if you want to learn anything, becuz she is not good.

2.0
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ENGL28
May 9, 2009

I agree.she is really easy but does not have any lesson plan. she goes over the same thing in every class.Have thesis stament, sub-topics....bla bla bla. She likes having the whole class involve in class discussions.No homework, but she assigns 5 essays to a class plus a final essay. A "My writing lab" is also needed to pass.annoying teacher.

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ENG28
May 21, 2009

The worst teacher i have had so far. She wants 5 essays and a final essay. (3 pages long) Along with 4 rough drafts. I did not learn a thing. She talked about thesis sentences all semester long. I dreaded going to her class. Incompetent teacher. If you decide to take her class, (poor you) don't buy the textbook. We used it once or twice

5.0
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ENG28
Jun 3, 2009

Best teache she know s what shw is doing, she prepares you for an university. One bad thing about the class is that there are many essays but all of them are easy. I recommend this teacher she is awesome.

4.0
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ENG102
Jun 23, 2009

Attendance is mandatory and you can't be late or she deducts points the third time you are late. The textbook is used a lot so you must buy the book because you use it in class almost every day.

5.0
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ENG28
Sep 18, 2009

Not an easy Professor, but not overbearingly difficult. One learns a great deal in her class. If looking for serious class were one will learn, this is a premier professor. Cheers!

1.0
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ENG3146
Oct 14, 2009

If you want yo Fail take this professour!!! if not leave her class immediatly!!!!!

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ENG101
Oct 14, 2009

DONT EVER TAKE THIS PROFESSOUR!! SHE IS HARD, UNCLEARED, AND SUPER STRICT! DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT GETTING ANY OF HER CLASSES! ALL OF MY CLASSMATES AND I HAVE TROUBLE WITH UNDERSTANDING HER MATERIAL. SHE GIVES ALOT OF WORK! SHE LOVES GIVING "Fails" AS GRADES!SHE TRIES TO BE FUNNY BUT SHE ISNT. PLEASE TAKE THIS ADVICE SERIOUS IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR ED

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ENGLI101
Oct 15, 2009

I do not like this teacher. She is hard and does not clarify things well. Going to her class is a waste of time and I dread going to her class. I do like that she is funny and allows first two essays to be redone but that is about it. Don't take her class.

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ENG101
Nov 4, 2009

MS. DIAZ IS THE MOST HARDEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD! SHE GIVES A LOOOOOOOT OF WORK, SHE LIKES TO GIVE LOTS OF FAILS IN THE COURSE! SHE IS NOOT FUNNY AT ALL! SHE COMES UP WITH STUPID JOKES, LIKE NO LIE! AND SHE IS VERY STRIC ON HER WORK! IF YOU THINK YOU CAN HANDLE 6 PAGE ESSAY PER WEEK AND LOTS OF RESEARCH TAKE HER! OTHERWISE LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! UG

3.0
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ENG28
Dec 3, 2009

If you really do not like english I suggest you DO NOT take her. Demands for ALOT and its boring! Makes you read outloud like if you were in elementry!.

1.0
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ENGL0227
Dec 6, 2009

I hated this class well, not exactly the class just the teacher. She demands to much of her students and dosent clarify what she really wants her students to do. It is useless to have to turn in 4 rough drafts for what? it makes no scence to me she dosent even go over the rough drafts. seriously! So her overall rating bad.

3.0
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ENGL101
Dec 16, 2009

This professor is pretty boring about her essays. She gives a lot of work and to add to it it's boring work. Not really looking forward for her class and work. I wouldn't recommend her!

2.0
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ENG21
Dec 18, 2009

I took her for English 21 and she was really hard. She expected everyone to know the material by giving us a lot of essays to write. She is strict and has "favorite" students. I don't know how to speak English that well and she would always put me in the spot whenever she would ask a question to the class. I DO NOT recommend her to anyone.

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ENG21
Jan 11, 2010

This professor is not a good mentor; she is confusing, annoying, and cannot clarify what she is explaining. She has no lesson plans, goes over the same old material over and over again; she teaches like an elementary school teacher. I learned nothing from her, so I suggested that you don't take her class because you would not learn anything.

2.0
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ENG28
Mar 10, 2010

She gives you a lot of work and does not explain the assignments clearly.

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ENG21
Mar 24, 2010

THE WORST TEACHER EVER!!!! DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!! ALL SHE DOES IS TALK ABOUT THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I DID NOT LEARN ANYTHING IN HER CLASS. SHE DOES NOT EXPLAIN ANYTHING CLEARLY. YOU ASK HER A QUESTION AND SHE JUST CONFUSES YOU MORE. WORST TEACHER EVER!!!!!

3.0
5.0
ENG101
May 2, 2010

she says something like if the class is not for you then you should drop... very hard to understand

3.0
3.0
ENG101
Jun 2, 2010

This professor is a good one. she will discipline her students by assigning essays and reading. instead of a final or a midterm she assigns essays. she is a cool professor. just make sure to do the work assigned

5.0
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ENG101
Jun 2, 2010

She is an awesome professor. Students just need to do the assigned homework and readings.

4.0
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ENGLI0226
Oct 19, 2010

She is an awesome professor. Yes, it is true that she makes all her students read and write a whole lot but her goal everytime she teaches is to prepare every student for when they attend graduate school. All you people complaining is because you like the easy way out little you guys know is that your never going to successfully succeed in live.

2.0
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ENG203
Oct 21, 2010

Professor Cox is an unmotivated instructor. Her lectures are little more than the reading of prepared notes, and her assignments are rigid & short-sided. She is not an easy instructor - but that is not why I don't recommend her. I don't recommend her because she does not respect her students, and because her teaching style is passionless.

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 14, 2010

Great Teacher! Very informative! Does not baby students. Explains all assignments at beginning of semester and simply reminds students of due dates. No busy work, just essays. Only 5 pages. Really easy. Enjoyable class. Laughed atleast once per class session :) Loved Ms. Diaz!! I recommend taking her!!

4.0
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ENG101
Feb 8, 2011

The fact that this teacher asks for 4 drafts for each essay, doesn't read drafts to help her students, and is unavailable weekends before essays are do really angered me. I got a great grade in this class and love English, but this teacher really made the subject seem like a chore.

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ENG0225
Apr 26, 2011

Ms. Diaz is amazing and helpful. Her work is clearly stated and she will explain it more if you ask for help in class or during office hours. She does give 4 essays and 1 research paper, but it isn't to much to ask for. She is overall a nice lady and you should take her don't believe what others say.

2.0
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ENG28
May 11, 2011

Getsa off topic and believes shes right in everything. Gives a lot of HW! Looks like SARAH PALIN HA!

2.0
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ENG28
May 11, 2011

Dropped her class, too much work that she didnt even check and didnt help at all. All she talked about was thesis statements and her cat. Looks like SARAH PALIN too lol. Don't take her class unless you reallllyyyy love english.

4.0
4.0
ENG28
May 20, 2011

So far,good class. mostly assigns essay, which are a big part of ur grade. Shes helpful, and tells u everything u need on knw. Very rare to get lower then a C on papers, even if u BS it. Her biggest pet-peeve is short essays when she says 4 FULL pgs, she means it. Make sure you have a good intro,thesis,&conclusion & ur good. cuz thats all she reads

4.0
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ENG28
Jul 27, 2011

If your planning to transfer to a four year college I suggest this class.It improved my essay writing skills and challenged me academically,but it definitely took the most time out of my schedule compared to my other courses

5.0
3.0
ENG28
Jul 28, 2011

Professor Cox is an amazing teacher. There are very few left that are like her. She will not baby students and push them to do their best. I personally enjoyed her class; never left without laughing once. I recommend her if you want to learn, but if you are like "whatever" don't waste her time.

4.0
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ENG28
Nov 7, 2011

She's a great professor! The one thing that you need to understand, when taking her, is that when she asks for 4 full pages, she means FULL or it will affect your grade. I enjoyed her class and learned alot.

5.0
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ENGLI101
Nov 15, 2011

Loved her class best teacher ever! I recomemend her. you will learn alot in this class

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 29, 2011

YES SHE GIVES A LOT OF WORK, BUT GUESS WHAT? THIS IS COLLEGE!!! I IMPROVED A LOT ON MY WRITTING SKILLS AND WILL DFINETLY RECOMEND IT TO PEOPLE WHO ARE PLANNING TO TRANSFER TO A FOUR YEAR INSTITUTION.

5.0
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B2108
Jan 7, 2012

MS Cox is the best instructor she really pushes her students to succeed.She does give a lot of writting assignment but it is worth it i really improved my writting skills in her class you will learn a lot from her.Take her if you really want to learn (sit in front of the class she likes it)

5.0
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ENG101
May 1, 2012

Very good teacher, she knows her material and corrects essays to make sure essays are the way she wants in order for you to get a good grade. I got an A in her class i recommend her.

5.0
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ENG28
May 18, 2012

Ms Cox is a great teacher. You just really have to do what is assigned.

5.0
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ENG0218
May 21, 2012

She is very helpful and always there to answer question. I recommend her and I learned that every class you miss will affect you in your performance.

5.0
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ENG0233
Jun 10, 2012

This professor is not slacker she is on top of her game. If you want to transfer and KNOW how to write a real paper take her you will learn.She is very easy to communicate with and is consistent with her office hours. If your lazy don't take care you will fail.

5.0
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ENG101
Aug 30, 2012

Do your work, ask her to edit and correct, she will, take her constructive criticism, and pass. Welcome to college. You get what you put in. Cox is good.

5.0
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ENG0226
Oct 2, 2012

I learned how to write great papers with this instructor. She is very clear and considerate towards students. She is extremely helpful and gives many great tips on how to make papers smooth and easy to write.

4.0
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ENGL28
Mar 10, 2013

Professor Cox is the best teachers i had since high school. She is really helpful even though she might be confusing at times with her assignments but she is very helpful. I took her for eng 28 and 101 together. You wont regret choosing her as your english teacher!!!

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ENG28101
Jun 4, 2013

She is an awesome professor. Very encouraging! a lot of work but worth it. You must participate in class and ask questions. Keep on schedule and DON'T fall behind. Great class. Very accessible and helpful. I recommend this class!

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ENG28101
Jul 10, 2013

She is an incredible professor. She truly wants her students to do their best. She grades harshly but only because she knows her students are capable of so much more. Stay on top of your assignments. She allows extensions. She is hilarious and blunt. I enjoyed this class so much. She is very encouraging to her students. Work hard and attend class(:

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ENG101
Jul 17, 2013

Prof Diaz is actually a great profesor. Yes, she is strict & her class can b challenging, however, she wants her students 2 learn. She makes u feel like an adult. If u want 2 learn & want a challenge,take her, yes, there is alot of writing, but stay on track u will not regret it. She allows u 2 rewrite ur essays. It's an investment n2 ur future.

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ENG28101
Oct 12, 2013

Best Professor I've had thus far. Very encouraging in class. My advice is to sit in the front and participate!! Essays are tough but you can always re-write for a better grade. She really wants her students to succeed. I love her class. Not an easy A! Must know MLA format! you must work for it!. I would take her class again!

4.0
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ENGLISH28
Nov 21, 2013

Best English Professor I've had! If you are a student wanting to learn how to properly write essays this is your class. She is a fair professor. Attendance is a must and always come prepared with your books and assignments and you'll pass. I learned how to write good essays in her class. Great Professor! I highly recommend her! Sit in the front

4.0
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ENGLISH
Nov 22, 2013

Her classes are easy if you go in already knowing how to write well. She's very set in her ways when it comes to writing. She talks down to you and makes inappropriate comments. Her assignments are all very similar, which can get boring. If English isn't your best subject, I would suggest taking a class with Barbato, Daly, or Grant.

3.0
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ENGLISH101
Dec 4, 2013

She is VERY hard to pass!!!!!! First time I took her class, I got an F. Then the second time she barely passed me.

5.0
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ENGLISH28
Jan 11, 2014

ms. cox is a good teacher. she cares for her students wants them to pass. she's is tough but fair. she taught me a lot about writing and I thank her for that. she is preparing you for you future. there is no easy way to success, instead by hard work. and she will you.. trust me used suck in writing and now I love it thanks to her.

4.0
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ENGLISH28101
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2014

Professor Diaz-Cooper's class was great! She is a great Professor. You have allot of work, but professor Diaz-Cooper is very caring, and one will have a great time in her class.

5.0
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ENG101
Jul 22, 2014

Professor Diaz-Cooper is by far the hardest professor I've had at LAMC, but I loved her class. She is fair, strict, and blunt, but these components help strengthen students' writing skills. I you are looking for an easy English class, this is not it. You must be willing to work hard and handle constructive criticism well. The hard work is worth it!

5.0
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ENGLISH28
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2014

Best English Professor! :)Knows exactly what she is doing easy A but don't expect an A on cutting corners . Yes MLA format mandatory. But grades you on improvement. Very motivated and enthusiastic about English.

4.0
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ENGLISH28101
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 7, 2014

The Pilot Program was a bit challenging. Considering there was 8 papers due, 18 journals, 2 midterms, 2 finals, and a research paper. MLA format is important! Great professor. A lot of time needs to be dedicated to her class. Not to mention, she is funny! Cares a lot about her students. I would totally recommend her, you will learn a lot!

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ENG028
Grade: C
Nov 19, 2014

she is very confusing when teaching ... she likes to be smart about anything you do. not helpful at all. she expects to much from you

3.0
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ENG102
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 24, 2014

I had her for English 101 and not have her for English 102. I had a lot of difficulty understanding exactly what she wanted from the assignments. She is not very clear, enjoys going off on tangents, and will walk around questions instead of giving direct answers. I'm considering withdrawing from the class because its so bad.

4.0
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ENG102
Dec 15, 2014

I have taken Professor Diaz-Cooper for 3 semesters, 28, 101 and 102. She is an Excellent Professor! You learn to write great Essays! The material of literary criticism was a bit challenging but she was always available at her office hours if we needed more help understanding the material. She is a very smart and inspirational Professor!Take Her!!

5.0
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ENG102
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2014

This is the best English Professor!!! complainers, you must do your work! start your research on time and be respectful. Turn in your papers on time!!! ask questions and participate

4.0
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ENGLISH28101
Dec 29, 2014

Great professor. Cares a lot about her students. She seems pretty intimidating at first, but she is very helpful and understanding. Fun class and you MUST dedicate your weekends and your life to this class. She gives amazing feedback which helps you a lot and if you are lazy or do not have the time, do not consider taking this class.

4.0
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ENGLISH101
Feb 11, 2015

Professor Diaz-Cooper initially seems intimdating, but she is not. She is very blunt and outspoken. She has a good sense of humor. She does not mind answering questions and giving good examples for your essays. As long as you do the work and do not procrastinate, you will do fine. She is a tough grader, but she is fair. Ask lots of questions!

1.0
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PILOTPROGRAM
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 22, 2015

English 28 and 101 Pilot Program I took her class thinking she would be nice, helpful and more easier on us since it's the pilot program. Nope, to begin she expects essays that she never explained. She's rude. She is not clear on what is assigned. I would avoid her class by all means.

1.0
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ENGLISH101
May 7, 2015

Diaz Cooper is the worst. She humiliates you, is not clear on what she wants, and says, "with all due respect" right before she bashes on you. She thinks it is okay for her to say whatever she wants after saying that.

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ENGL102
Grade: A+
Jun 23, 2015

i took her in engl 28, engl 101 during the summer, engl 102. i would say the best english teacher i have ever had. she explains over and over again if i did not get anything, she didnt get mad at me. she makes a lot of jokes and talk a lot, but if you pay attention you will see she is giving you topics for your essays. DONT PROCRASTINATE!

1.0
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ENGLISH28
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 25, 2015

I am taking English 28 and she is not very clear with students and expects so much in 5weeks She doesn't not tell you what you need to improve on. Never in my life am I gonna take her agai .

3.0
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ENG101
Jul 17, 2015

Prof Diaz is a pretty chill prof but she isn't precise on what she wants. Just get the format of your essays right (that is the first thing she checks) and you'll be fine. Workload is insanely difficult to finish on time but it is doable. Manage your time wisely and DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Work on your papers (especially the research paper) ASAP.

1.0
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101
Grade: C
Aug 8, 2015

She is the worst of the worst English profs I've ever had. She has bad attitude and not realistic at all. I took her summer class (5 weeks), and we had Research paper (8 pages) 12 journals (1 page long each) 3 essay (5 pages each) Final (3 pages) Midterm (3 pages) presentation paper (2 slides). My total was 85% and I got "C". DON'T Take h

4.0
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ENG101
Nov 2, 2015

I took her class for 28 and 101 and honestly, yea she is pretty tough because she makes you do a lot of work but she is a really good teacher. The harder something is, the more you try, and the more you grow. I dont understand why people are complaining about her. I got an A and a B for her two classes.

5.0
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ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2015

Professor Diaz-Cooper was very detailed in the way she gave notes. Everything she taught was to make people better at writing. Her feedback made it easier to see the mistakes and make sure the students did not make the same mistake again.

4.0
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ENG28
Grade: D
Feb 6, 2016

She is a great professor. At first she may seem mean, but if you stick with her to the end she becomes nicer. Give her what she asks for (If she asks for 4 FULL PAGES, give her exactly 4 FULL PAGES).

2.0
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ENGLISH28
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 24, 2016

Not clear on exactly what she wants. She grades very hard especially if you don't properly format your paper. There was so much work I had to drop it or I would've fallen behind in my other classes.

1.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor Diaz-Cooper is the worst professor I've ever had. I will never take her class again. She expects too much from the students. You have to include 4 rough drafts for each paper. If she asks for 4 pages, it better 4 pages (no more and no less). Diaz-Cooper dropped me from her class because I didn't bring my textbook to class one day.

1.0
5.0
ENG21
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Oct 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I hated being a part of Mrs. Diaz-Cooper's class. When I was there on the first day of class, she came in with a mean attitude and then two days later when a person did not bring his syllabus to class she said "LEAVE" with a really stinky attitude. Then after that I dropped myself from that class due to her rudeness. Don't ever take her class!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
ENG028
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 25, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you take a lot of classes and also work. Then, you should not take this class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENG028
Nov 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If even one thing is missing in your work, she automatically fails you.

SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENG028
Nov 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not a good choice if you have a big schedule

Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

Professor Diaz-Cooper was very clear on what she wanted in an assignment. She expects proper mla format, a solid thesis, and you must attend class. You must also bring all of your materials to class or she will dismiss you. Overall, she was a great professor and has taught me a lot. I do not recommend her if you hate reading and writing.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2017
Would take again

Professor Diaz was an amazing professor and I had the pleasure of taking her twice once for Eng28 and again for 101. The first rule in Professor Diaz's class is follow directions trust me this goes a long way. One thing I will say is she is very picky when it come to MLA format so make sure your papers are properly formatted before submitting them

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
2.0
5.0
ENG28
Jan 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very hard professor with a nasty attitude. She expects too much from the class and expects every single student to be an expert at writing papers. At the end of the semester she asks if you'll take your next English class with her. If you say no she acts so offended, if you say yes she'll instantly smile and treat you well.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2017
Would take again

I ended up taking Professor Diaz-Cooper for two classes and I do have to agree she is one tough gal. From the beginning she will let you know what is expected from you and will even advice you to drop her class if you like to procrastinate. Her class is only difficult if you expect an easy grade. Follow her rules and do the HW and you should be ok

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Feb 9, 2017
Would take again

I took Professor Diaz-Cooper's class this past winter semester and I have to say it was tough. She is a very nice teacher and very professional but don't expect her to baby sit you like a kid. Do the work how and when she wants it done and you'll do just fine. Expect to go into this class ready to work and learn.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
ENG028
Grade: A+
May 15, 2017
Would take again

Just do your work and you will be fine. She will help you as long as you ask for it and is open to revising your papers before you turn them in. You will have to turn in 3 drafts before you turn in any paper. Be prepared to revise your papers.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2017
Would take again

Do the assignments and you'll do fine. If you need help just ask. She's willing to provide guidance as long as you approach her. Assignments are not hard as long as you do exactly what she asks for. All assignments have the same guidelines so once you learn what she wants the class is a breeze. Great instructor. I've taken her 2 semesters already.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
ENG028
Jan 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Did all that work for nothing. when grading she would always skip me. I went to tutoring to see what I did wrong and she still said that my format is all wrong.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
ENG21
Feb 6, 2018
Would take again

she's a great professor! if you can't handle simple instructions and turning in a two page paper to every class then take someone else. Expect to typle lot of papers and she seriously wants all of the students papers TYPED and PRINTED! it is a pass or no pass class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

She is a good teacher. The work isn't hard but time consuming. The only bad thing is the 4 rough drafts for each paper. It's a time consuming class but overall you learn and improve your writing skills!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher. The lectures are interesting, and her feedback on papers always helped me improve on the things i was doing wrong. Overall, it's a tough class, but it was very worth it since i felt that i improved tremendously on my writing skills.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
3.0
4.0
ENG102
May 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

she cool as a person she is really funny but I did not like her as a professor. Formatting is everything!!! basically all she looks for. She gives no type of useful feedback and her assignments are vague. She just not helpful idk how to improve or what I am doing wrong because she does not give good feedback. take her if youre a English major only

Tough Grader
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: D-
May 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever took!!!!!! Dont take her if you DARE!!!!!!! Very strick grader, I tried but really hate this professor!!!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Aug 13, 2018
Would take again

I took her for 101 and 102. Shell help you if you ask and really wants everyone to succeed. She provides a clear syllabus and lies out her expectations on day 1. Do what she says - follow directions and youll be fine.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENGL102
Grade: A+
Aug 13, 2018
Would take again

Great professor to follow any 101 class. Expectations are clear. Workload is less than 101 and shes clear about what shes looking for. Follow directions exactly and youll do just fine

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Literally the only English teacher I know that cares more about format than your actual writing abilities. Acts like a 1.2inch margin is worth failing you over. Gives awful feedback and is not clear at all -- not sure how anyone would think that she is. Only positive is that lectures can be okay but most of the time they're not helpful at all.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2018
Would take again

Strict but helps everyone focus at the task at hand. She gives lots of life skills tips. She wants everyone to succeed. If you try, you will pass. Keep up with the homework. The assignments are very clear. No tricks.

SO MANY PAPERS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
ENG028
Grade: A-
Nov 26, 2018
Would take again

She is a tough grader and is also clear on what she wants, and if she isn't then she is twice as clear when you ask a question about whatever you are confused over. A lot of students dropped the class because they were not willing to put in the effort.

Tough Grader
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

By far one of the best professors i have ever had. She is incredible helpful and gives good feedback when you ask for help. Very clear on the assignments and lots of reading! but as long as you keep up with the assignments and the reading you will be fine. attendance is very important to her, miss more than 3 and she will drop you immediately

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

Great professor if you put in the work, is clear on how she wants her papers and formatting is important. She really pushes to prepare you for the next level. If you are looking for easy this is not the class. If you are having trouble she is available to talk to and will assist as she can. helped my writing to grow, i had her class for 101 and 102

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
ENG102
Feb 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Why would you want to take an argumentative english class with someone who is unable to produce a cogent argument?

2.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The class is difficult, but for all the wrong reasons. The professor doesn't specify how you're supposed to format the assignments and then grades you harshly for incorrect formatting. Most of the lecturing isn't designed to teach you how to perform analysis, yet you're expected to be adept by the 1st paper. High-effort, low learning value.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2019
Would take again

I took this professor for 3 semesters straight for my English requirements. I absolutely enjoyed her classes. I felt like I learned a lot. I have never had a professor who provided so much feedback. She was very kind and you could go to her any question. If I could take her again I definitely would. She really helped me become a better writer.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Jun 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She cares so much about the format that she will give you an automatic D if it is not perfect. She grades more on the format than your actual work. HIGHLY do not recommend. She is cool as a person but as a professor not so much.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENG028
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Diaz-Cooper is tough but follow her instructions step by step and you will pass. She may be intimidating but her lectures are fun & She'll help you if you ask for it. I don't recommend if you procrastinate or won't try you'll fail if you do so.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2019
Would take again

Took Prof. Diaz-Cooper for both 28 and 101. She's an awesome professor if you just follow her instructions and give her what she wants. Definitely tough and would recommend if you want a challenge.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: D+
Nov 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I learned very little about how to write in this class. It is assumed that we are already good writers, which is not good for newcomers.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
1.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I will not take this professor again dont teach really good. Very picky. Bad thing she dont have any canvas to check the grade people fail the class because they can track there grade on time. She scam student that they will pass but they at last. She is a good funny teacher but not a good professor

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very condescending and unhelpful. If your work has even the smallest mistakes, she'll fail you and talk down to you so that you feel foolish. All without providing proper feedback on mistakes. Can't specify what she wants when she grades you. Beginning of class had around 60 students, and towards the end, there were 20 left. Don't recommend at all.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Aug 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

super unhelpful professor. grades based on FORMAT also if she does not like your style of writing youre getting a bad grade. as another review here says she assumes that youre already a good writer. do not take her classes and use these reviews as warning of whats to come. also very condescending and rude when questions are asked!

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Diaz lacks at providing constructive criticism. Professor Diaz will down talk you to the point where you wonder, am I good enough? she will never fail to appoint mistakes and weaknesses but will fail to reinforce anything you're actually excelling in. Get ready to teach yourself. Looking for motivation? RUN.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
1.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Diaz Cooper cares more about your format then you writing. She will straight up tell you that you can't write with no explanation. She is so rude with her responses& instead of explaining to you how she couldn't read your essay she will just simply say that. I do not recommend her, she is horrible!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I could not even complete the course because she was rude. Any time I reached out for assistance she made me feel dumb. Be ready to figure things out on your own because her instructions are very unclear, and if you do not do things exactly how she wants them she takes off many points.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENG0218
Grade: C
Jan 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Shes pretty cool and cares about her students but if ur not putting the work in dont expect to pass.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
ENGLISH101
Jan 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors I have taken. Her directions are unclear. Her grading is ruthless. When you ask her for help it's almost as if she turns her shoulder. She is not a teacher, she is more like a boss. Giving you assignments and making you feel belittled when you asked for help. Would never recommend her to my worst enemy.

Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Standard English course - you will need to read and write a lot. The difference between this professor and others is she is absolutely rude, condescending, and inconsiderate. If you need anything clarified, she will simply say "you should have read the handouts" when the handouts are unclear or give differing information. She offers no help at all!

Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is very picky. She adds these "Discussions" which are very easy, but if you even miss one essay a huge chunk of your grade drops. I literally copy and paste the MLA format from google doc and added my citations, but she said that it wasn't MLA. The in-class librarian and assistant were very helpful tho. They both helped me a lot.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I was really looking forward to going back to college. This teacher was absolutely the rudest teacher ever. People said she is condescending that is exactly right. She is extremely nit picky but that was not the issue it was the way she communicates with you. Teachers like these make it hard for kids to want to continue their studies.

1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very Condescending professor. Definitely felt like she was mocking me when I made small mistakes. Not very understanding, given the circumstances. Assumes you know how to write well instead of teaching how to write well. Keep in mind I tried taking this class over winter and it was online. Dont know if shes different in a traditional setting.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

discussions were lengthy, but easy. The thesis on papers were way too ambiguous, if its english 101 i would expect the professor to provide more context than what was given. Research paper MUST be on a book->play (winter2020), which i couldnt get 4(four) requests approved. Apologized for poor communication, however way too hard to get approval. no!

Accessible outside class
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I've emailed her respectfully about questions and got a condescending, rude response about how I should take a second to think. I emailed her back without any disrespect that I want to feel comfortable about asking questions, as a student should, and how I wish to succeed. She proceeded to tell me "Students need to remember who they are emailing"

1.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Diaz-Cooper is rude, and condescending. She does not teach at all. When asked for guidance, she denies any help. You will not learn anything from her. Dont take her class. Shes horrible. Doesnt bother reading the entire essay. She sees something she doesnt like & shaves most pts off. Tutors tell you one thing, she says a different.

1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Try to avoid this teacher. She gets offended if you ask her for help and will accuse you of wanting her to give you the answers. She is very vague with what she wants you to do, and asking the tutors will not help you as none of them know how she wants things done.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I agree with other students on how condescending she is. I will never ask her again for any help. Nobody should feel like an idiot for asking questions. Don't leaders and other lecturers always say, "If you are unsure just ask?" Not in this case. I will continue this subject so I can get it out of the way but with someone else's help NOT HERS.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
ENG102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Please do yourself a favor and stay away from this professor. She will not set you up to succeed.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: C
Jun 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class was pretty much self taught as prompts are NOT clear, grades incredibly hard and disproportional, she includes lectures which are really 3 short paragraphs explaining basic concepts. Im an A/B student & I had the highest grade in a few assignment and still failed with a 69.3% I asked if she could curve, she said no. Don't waste your time

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 26, 2022

The reason i dropped out for the semester, belittled me when i was reaching out for help through email.

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