4.3

Vincent Bruckert

English - Wilbur Wright College

4.3
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
79%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

79%

Would Retake

91

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Before this class I had trouble dreaming

ENGLISH241 - 5.0 rating

Talks mostly about himself and how great he was at his old job

ENG101 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

79%

Textbook Required

47%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (5)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(24)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 5
B: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
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Inspirational (10)
Caring (8)
Participation matters (5)
Graded by few things (4)
Respected (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
SO MANY PAPERS (3)
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Reviews (91)
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Dec 10, 2003

Great teacher! Interesting and funny. He makes you work hard, but you always learn a lot. My favorite teacher.

5.0
4.0
ENG101
Dec 10, 2003

great teacher.

5.0
4.0
ENG101
Dec 10, 2003

loved him loved him loved him

2.0
4.0
ENG101
Dec 20, 2003

Having problems with explaining what to do... Do not recommend!!!!

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Mar 13, 2004

vince rocks

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Apr 15, 2004

Awesome Teacher! He's a bit critical on grading, but if you're good in grammar and can write well, he's not that difficult. Take him for both ENG 101 and ENG 102 you will really learn how to write A's. Taught at Loyola University Chicago.

1.0
3.0
ENG101
May 2, 2004

No Comments

3.0
2.0
ENG101
Jun 7, 2004

Vince is a awesome guy. But..That doesn't make him a good teacher. He explains assignments but when you do them, he tells you something totally different. If you don't mind impulsive directions don't take him.

2.0
3.0
ENG101
Dec 17, 2004

He might be easygoing but I'm sure you don't want to sit in his class and listen to his lifestory. He's full of himself. All he does all day is brag about how he knew Chris Farley, how he taught at Loyola...blah blah. My sisters went to loyola, you don't see me brag about that.

5.0
4.0
ENGISH102
Apr 22, 2005

Vince is a great teacher! The best writing skill ever- paraphasing! Thanks Vince. Your awesome!

3.0
1.0
ENG102
Aug 5, 2005

Vince was awesome. i always heard he was a greeat teacher and told funny stories but for my semester he was really low on energy all we did was sit in the lab and work on our final paper. he just sat there and helped you if you needed it but he gives very random advice whcih sometimes isnt really helpful but if he sees you put effort in writing and

4.0
4.0
ENGLISH102
Aug 31, 2005

He's fairly critical of your work, but he'll also teach you ther tricks to writing A papers for any class. Great teacher if you're looking for helpful instruction on writing college term papers.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH102
Sep 4, 2005

Great teacher!!! He lets u pick out of a number of topics what to write about. I like the fact that he lets you have class time to do the writing and his last paper though hard was not too bad...

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH101
Grade: A
Oct 27, 2005

he's great when you need help in your paper he's always there to help uyou he also gives helpful advise i wish some of my old english teachers would have been the same

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH
Nov 18, 2005

No Comments

3.0
3.0
LIT119
Dec 15, 2005

Bruckert was a good proffessor, and his class was interesting, but he was very vague regarding his assignments. half the time i left the class confused as to what I was supposed to do. Also, he had a habit of trying to act "cool," and a lot younger than his age, which kind of annoyed me.

5.0
3.0
DRAMA
Dec 16, 2005

Great teacher who is very helpful and want you to learn in class. Worth taking his class no matter what class he teaches. He is a student teacher

4.0
3.0
ENGL102
Oct 24, 2006

HE'S A VERY DOWN TO EARTH TEACHER. HE LIKES TO RELATE TO STUDENTS AND HE'S A MIRROR OF YOU. MEANING YOU GET WHAT YOU PUT INTO HIS CLASSESS. HE IS JUST AN OVERALL COOL AND GOOD TEACHER.

5.0
1.0
LIT101
Nov 13, 2006

Easy class, as long as you participate in the role plays he'll give you an "A".

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Nov 14, 2006

One word....AWSOOOOOME TEACHER...You get the rest...Wanna have a fun and great time...Take the class with Vince....He is AWSOME....Good times never end with him, well beside teaching :)...

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Nov 16, 2006

Vince is the best teacher i have ever had. If you are a hard working student and pay attention to what he says you will get easy A's.

4.0
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ENGLI102
Dec 10, 2006

I think hes on drugs.

1.0
1.0
ENG101
Feb 4, 2007

i learned more about football than what i learned about english.he sucks and he passes students who are "cool" with him.just make up some **** dramatic story and he'll pass you.

4.0
4.0
ENG101
Mar 30, 2007

Vince is the best. totally a stoner teacher whose just amazing

4.0
3.0
ENGLI102
Jun 20, 2007

Good guy, really gets into it and seems to care.

5.0
3.0
LIT102
Jun 20, 2007

very passionante teacher, actually makes literature interesting.

5.0
4.0
LITER113
Jul 19, 2007

Vince has gotten me back into college. he really understands what he's saying and he teaches us things that actually work in all my classes

5.0
3.0
ENGLIT
Jan 5, 2008

Inspiring! After returning to colloege as an adult, he was able to coax out the creative writer. Always fun, always challenging. I highly reccomend taking and English or Literature class with him.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Mar 13, 2008

Vince is the best professor ever at wright college. He really teaches you how to right well developed essays not only helpful for his class but also for other classes.

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Aug 8, 2008

VERY FUN TEACHER...but don't let it fool you. He definetly makes you work hard if you want an "A". I would definetly recomend him though. Hes very motivating and inspiring. Makes the otherwise boring English class fun and interesting.

5.0
2.0
ENGLI102
Aug 25, 2008

He is a great teacher!! Any one looking for some one that is fun and never lets the class be boring he is the one you want!! Even though i went into the semi thinking i hated writing he made me see a whole new side to it!! He teaches you the way things need to be done but in a fun way. He even lets you pick your topic most the time.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Nov 27, 2008

He is a very helpful teacher. He will be there for anything you need

5.0
2.0
ENGL202
May 12, 2009

He is a great English teacher. I took his class in the summer. Tells you what you need to know and allows you to work on your essays in class. He is very clear and is available & understanding if you need help.

5.0
4.0
ENG102
May 18, 2009

He's the best teacher ever!! very understanding, clear and helpful. You won't regret taking his class. Yes! he likes sports and gives plenty examples just because he's trying to relate to you, he could talk about poetry but he knows more people like sports but he'll be the best you can get at Wright.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Jun 16, 2009

best teacher out there! take him you won't regret it!

5.0
5.0
ENG101
Dec 12, 2009

Makes you work hard, and although I was determined to finish it, I got hopeless and frustrated with a feeling that he was trying to stretch my grade to C to encourage me, so I dropped the class. Memories were painful, but after a month or so, I realized I learned A LOT and made great progress. So it pays off. (Eng is my 2nd lang)

4.0
3.0
LIT112
Mar 22, 2010

He is very willing to help; however, he is also very scatter-brained & goes off on tangents. No textbook was required, he provided all the readings. As long as you do the work, it's easy to pass.

4.0
4.0
LIT113
Jul 28, 2010

Good teacher, slightly scatter brained but very informative.

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Jul 29, 2011

Great Teacher! Very Helpful!

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Apr 2, 2012

One of the best teachers I have ever had.

5.0
3.0
ENGL102
May 13, 2012

Vince is one of the most laid back and understanding teachers I have ever had! In the beginning it was stressful with papers but after 8 weeks he gave us the rest of the semester to work on our research paper. He is willing to work with you via email to help with essays and class time is mostly spent reading or writing. LOVED HIS CLASS!!

5.0
1.0
A2
Sep 23, 2012

Exellent proffesor.

5.0
2.0
ENGA2
Oct 4, 2012

Always there for you when you need with help with english essay and with essays of another classes.He will be my teacher in E102.Exellent.

4.0
3.0
LIT118
Dec 18, 2012

Highly recommended. Will help you with anything you need throughout the class!!

5.0
2.0
ENGH9
Jan 28, 2013

The best English Prof, ever.Highly recommended.Excellent Prof. he knows what he is talking about.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Feb 13, 2013

Vince is an amazing professor! I highly recommend you take him. He makes English 101 a fun class.

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Apr 18, 2013

Take a class with him! Super engaged with the learning process. He won't ask anything of you that you can't do-because he's right there with you to help you understand. Its kinda like getting the keys to the car. You do the work, he gives you the keys.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
May 3, 2013

Loved this teacher! Definitely loves his job, and makes you give your all! He always gives you feedback on your papers.

5.0
4.0
ENG101
May 31, 2013

He is an AWESOME professor! He's not too easy. You have to work for your grade...which is completely fair! He gives you feedback quick as lightening! He is extremely clear about what he wants out of your papers. He is genuine with all of his students. He will BE the professor who will make you become a really strong writer at a college level!

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH241
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2013

Awesome. Vince helped me understand how liberating, fun and exciting writing can be. Before this class I had trouble dreaming. Now my dreams are filled with adventure and action! my imagination is at a high point and my creativity is booming. looking at the stuff I wrote makes me feel proud. I feel like a creative writer. Who would have Thunk?

5.0
2.0
LIT150
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2013

STRATEGICALLY CLEAR,CONCISES,AND PRECISES PROFESSOR. EXELLENT CHARACTER AND HE LOVES TEACHING.HIGHLY SMART. RECOMENDED TO OTHER STUDENTS.

3.0
1.0
ENGLISH140
Dec 10, 2013

The class is simple and as long as you do the work you get an A. He talks alot about himself, also if you talk he yells at you.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Dec 15, 2013

I love him. He is an amazing teacher and I have taken 3 classes with him. Very cool and down to earth. Class is super easy, just write and turn in your papers. He talk a lot but he does stop. Has a genuine interest in the students and cares about what we learn. Not your average professor!

5.0
3.0
ENG102
Feb 3, 2014

One of the best professors at Wright! Really motivates and helps you write better papers.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH241
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2015

I took this class for Creative Writing, and I would take it again if I could. He definitely helps with the writing process, and it got me writing like I've never written before. Amazing feedback. Always willing to help. Only an e-mail away. He talks a bit too much, but they're good lectures. You just have to write and you pass.

5.0
4.0
ENGLISH102
Grade: B
Jan 7, 2015

Best professor in wright!

5.0
4.0
ENG102
May 15, 2015

Professor Bruckert is an amzing english professor and you really do learn how to write better papers throughout the semester. If you want to slack off and get an easy A, don't bother taking this class. Be ready to learn and enjoy pushing yourself to become that hard-working, well deserved A student.

4.0
4.0
ENG101
Jul 4, 2015

Great! Caring, invested and helpful. Gives you means, space and opportunity to improve.

4.0
1.0
LIT126
Grade: B
Aug 11, 2015

Vincent is a very laid-back and easy-going professor (he prefers to be addressed by his first name). My class was Cont. American Lit. and he introduced us to many great modern stories and writers. If you seek feedback on papers, he is more than willing to help making himself as available as possible to his students via txt or email.

4.0
3.0
LIT126
Grade: A+
Aug 12, 2015

He is a tough grader but gives great feedback that helped me improve my writing style. He provides the text so you do have to buy it. If you show that you work hard in the class, getting a good grade is not a problem.

5.0
2.0
LIT110
Oct 15, 2015

very helpful and his feed backs and suggestions are on point. he makes the class interesting

4.0
3.0
ENG241
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2015

I've taken Vince more than once. He really lets you schedule your time with an occasional submission assignment. Participate, communicate, and have fun he likes to experiment and pick peoples brains out. If you're into literature and writing he's someone who will catch you're interest.

2.0
4.0
ENG101
Dec 9, 2015

He talks more for himself then anything else tells you to do one thing on the papers and later when it comes to grading tells you it's not good enough annoying teacher not recommended

5.0
4.0
ENGLISH241
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2016
Would take again

Mr. Vincent is an amazing teacher. He cares about his students and help them to be better. He is inspirational and gives great feedback where you have to improve your work. English 241 was such a good class as he helped us with creative writing. Everyone loved that class. If you like to write poetry/short stories, take him, you'll learn a lot!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
LIT110
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2016
Would take again

I loved Literature with Vincent! He used great books curriculum. The stories that he picked were about real life's struggles. Participation matters, but the discussions are very interesting. Very inspirational and caring teacher! I had three classes with him and would take him again if I could!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2016
Would take again

I was afraid of Eng 102 as English is not my native language, but he made this class so interesting. You have to work in order to get an A, but he is helpful and gives great feedback. Taking him you'll learn how to write a good paper. Best teacher at Wright!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Professor Bruckert is a genuine man. Very helpful with his feedback on papers and give you advice on how to better your writing. He does follow the great books curriculum, but all the reading is done in class as a group. Definitely made this class easier. He doesn't take attendance, but you need to be in class in order to hear the plays.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ENGLISH241
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Vincent is someone who truly cares about his students. He treats everyone with respect and enthusiasm, and helps them find themselves through writing. If I could take creative writing again with him, I definitely would! Amazing teacher with great personality.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2017
Would take again

I can't speak highly enough about Vince. He's incredibly invested in his students and his lectures are hugely insightful. His goal isn't to simply help his students to become better writers, but more passionate students and prepared individuals as well. I would recommend his courses to anyone and everyone!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 22, 2017
Would take again

Very cool, down to earth teacher. He really wants you to do well in the class, so he will push you to get an A. Spent every class working on and perfecting our essays. I thought it was awesome that he took the time to learn each of our names the first day of class. Best English teacher I've had...I wish I had taken him for English 101.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
2.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Nov 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

By far the most boring class I've taken at Wright. The professor is not bad but also not very good. He seems to expect a lot without teaching a lot. What we learned in ENG 102: how to structure sentences the way he likes them using words he likes. Literally this and nothing else. I've learned less in this English class than any eng class before.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2018
Would take again

Great profesor. Super helpful and reachable through email or cell phone.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
ENG102
Apr 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Too much work. Tough grader , wouldn't take him again!!!!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher!! Will work with you for the grade you want. He is very caring for his students. Talkative and very nice. Great personality!!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENGLISH102
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Vince gives you feedback on all your papers. Down to the last day of class. He lets you text/call him even after school and office hours of you need help with your paper. He replies to email quick too. Just keep up with the papers and youll be good.

Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2018
Would take again

He is an amazing teacher thats gives great feedback. You read plays one day then write an essay the next day. You can email your paper to him and hell respond with corrections to make your paper an A, not a lot of teachers do that. The first day of class hes gunna show you how to write, just stick with that outline and youll be good.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Sep 11, 2019
Would take again

Vince is a very professional and inspirational person. He teaches you the basics first such as differentiate sentences type so when you get further in the course you won't get lost. Take advantage of his correction and time outside of class - you can really benefit there. I highly recommend him if you are willing to learn and improve. Take him <3

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
3.0
4.0
ENG101
Sep 18, 2019
Would take again

He's an okay professor. Talks A LOT. Tells you to write papers, but you have to write it his way and his way only. Doesn't reply to emails. At all. But tells you to email him to get a hold of him. Talks mostly about himself and how great he was at his old job. Makes references in class that has nothing to do with the topic we're on.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: B+
May 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you want to learn something from the class - DO NOT take his course. He is doing nothing except talking about himself. At the end of the course, he clung so tightly to my essay just because he wanted to reduce my final grade because I missed a few classes. Attendance worth 5%, did all of the work on time, but anyway got B. DO NOT RECOMMEND HIS

Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
May 19, 2020
Would take again

There was a paper due every week (couple paragraphs long only) but he was not picky. He was undertstanding and replied quickly to concerns and emails. very helpful. Recommend for an easy A. Final consist of two of your smaller researcg papers during course combined. Communicate with him and he will cut you some slack.

Gives good feedback
So many papers
4.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

lets you work on the essays DURING class and gives immediate feedback while looking at everyone's progress one at a time. Clear on what he wants and gives handouts. Very knowledgeable and open to email and text. Also meets one on one outside of class, during class time. Always pay attention and participate, you will be called out to share/answer

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENGLISH241
Nov 24, 2020
Would take again

Vince is a people person and has a unique style of teaching that may not be for everyone. His classes are casual but meant to be a sort of life lessons than book memorization. The more engaged you are in the class the more you'll learn. He is also very helpful outside of class!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
2.0
3.0
ENGLISH101
Grade: A
May 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is by no means a difficult professor, but his essay topics are too vague while the quotes he provides are too specific. He rants about irrelevant things. He keeps class after it's supposed to be over, which is frustrating especially during the mentioned rants. I didn't learn anything new despite being a weaker essay writer.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
So many papers
2.0
3.0
ENGL102
May 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I thought this class was going to be a breeze. However, I was wrong. Half the time we sat staring at an empty chair while the teacher was who knows where, the other half he'd talk about stuff not even related to the class long after it was supposed to be over. I'm not exactly sure what this class was about and all his topics are way too vague :/

So many papers
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Feb 4, 2022
Would take again

One of the greatest professor @ wright. He is such an inspiration and loves what he does. Follow his outline when writing papers in and outside of his class. I learn a lot from Vincent and I love writing essays in his class, a great way to express yourself.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Professor Vincent is an okay teacher. He is definitely an Essay "A" however, he does like to talk about himself A LOTTTT. There is a total of 5 essay 1/2 pages. Beware though that his essay's do not come with prompts so he talks about what he wants in class. TAKE NOTES. But even then he can be very confusing on what exactly he is looking for.

Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

i like him

5.0
4.0
LIT110
Grade: A+
May 11, 2024
Would take again

Vince is a very intense teacher who provides opportunities for students who work hard and care about their work. His lectures will go off tangents sometimes but he does care about his students. His essays are prompted in his class, but you can always text or email him to understand the material better. He helped me in my two semesters at college.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 14, 2024
Would take again

Would recommend this professor because he gives good feedback on papers before you turn them in. Its not that hard to get an A if you follow the rubric and proofread your papers before turning them in.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 24, 2024
Would take again

Very good

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Professor Vince is one of the best professors I had, yeah sometimes he rambles and goes off topic. But he really gives tough love to his students pushing them to be the best at their ability. As long as you take notes and listen to everything he wants, you will pass and he will like and appreciate you.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

79%

Textbook Required

47%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A (19)
A+ (5)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(24)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 5
B: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (16)
Inspirational (10)
Caring (8)
Participation matters (5)
Graded by few things (4)
Respected (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
SO MANY PAPERS (3)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

ENGISH102

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH

5.0

(1)

DRAMA

5.0

(1)

LIT101

5.0

(1)

LIT102

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

ENGISH102

4.0

LITER113

4.0

LIT113

4.0

ENGLISH102

3.5

LIT110

3.3

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