Alex Giardino

ENGLISH1A · ENG1A · EWRT1 · ENGLISH · EWRT1B · EWRT2 · EWRT40CREATIV · ENGLISH1B · EWRT002 · EWRT · 1A · EWRT30 · ELIT08 · EWRT2A · EWRT1A · 183 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 96/100
RMP rating: 4.5/5
Take again: 87.39%
Difficulty: 2.5

The decision

if you want a supportive English class with and a strong chance at an A if you do the work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear rubricsEasy A with effortStrong feedbackCaring and flexibleAI-friendly writing

Most students describe the class as manageable, grade-friendly, and useful for improving writing.
Grades are usually high when students follow rubrics, complete discussions, and stay on track.
The main complaints are Canvas time tracking, occasional strictness, slow or , and no-late-work rules.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

Getting an A is very realistic because , and high grades, though a few students say effort and directions still matter.

Online reviews sound slightly easier, while but mention more reading, attendance, and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

The course content is mostly straightforward English writing, discussions, movies, readings, and .

Online sections are often described as easier and more manageable, while work, and longer essays.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

54/100

attendance optional and others reporting mandatory attendance or Canvas activity tracking.

Online complaints focus on required Canvas time, while and .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

89/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend her because , and usually fair on grading.

Both formats are strongly recommended, but online reviews and strict early expectations.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

Grades are usually generous when students follow prompts and rubrics, with many A and A+ outcomes and several mentions of .

Format shift

Online reviews often call the class an easy A, while but include a .

Workload

Light

76/100

The workload is usually weekly discussions, readings, two or students call manageable.

Format shift

Online work is often described as light and asynchronous, while , and longer final essays.

Teaching experience

Excellent

89/100

, and support, despite a small number of strong complaints about guidance and grading speed.

Format shift

Both formats praise her support and feedback, while online reviews add more concern about Canvas tracking and .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Assessment is mostly essays, discussions, forums, quizzes, study guides, and video or .

Format shift

Online and in-person reviews mentioning more reading quizzes and final essays.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are also strongly positive, with , and feedback.

Main concern

expectations tedious.

What students said

“Fun class. My writing improved. Not difficult. .”
EWRT002

“Don't take her EWRT 1A if you want an easy A. Tedious guidelines for essays and reading quiz.”
EWRT1A

Remote format

Online

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are very positive overall, with many students calling the class easy, manageable, and flexible.

Main concern

Some online students disliked Canvas time tracking and early-course strictness.

What students said

“Easy A, the assignments, double essays and the video essay for the part in discussions and replies throughout the quarter.”
EWRT002

“She expects you to spend a minimum of 5 hours on canvas (she keeps track).”
ENGLISH1B

Exam style

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Reviews describe student-friendly assessments such as essays, video finals, quizzes with questions in advance, and allowed AI use, with .

Questions Given In AdvanceVideo Essay FinalFinal EssayAI Allowed With LimitsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

83/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

questions in advance, and AI allowed on exams, but do not clearly prove closed-book exams or strict proctoring.

Final EssayQuestions Given In AdvanceAI Allowed With Limits

“She allows students , but in a non-cheating manner.”
ENG1A

“ and you know the questions 2 days before the quiz.”
EWRT002

Online

Online reviews mention a video essay final, discussions, essays, Canvas work, and strict proctoring rules.

Video Essay FinalCanvas DiscussionsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

“Easy A, the assignments, double essays and the video essay for the part in discussions and replies throughout the quarter.”
EWRT002

“Weekly discussion questions based on two movies, weekly questions based on a textbook, and two essays ~1000 words.”
EWRT2

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Take her if you can! and .”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

89/100

“She provides examples of what she wants and helps improve .”

📈 Easy A Potential

92/100

“Alex is amazing. , and if you follow them, guaranteed an A.”

👍 Recommendation Strength

89/100

“As someone who doesn't enjoy English I can not recommend her enough.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

and truly cares about improving your writing.
.
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Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy to get an A if you do the HW.
but .i 24/7 could be tedious.
This class takes effort and you should stay on track with reading!

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

and very vague.
She expects you to spend a minimum of 5 hours on canvas (she keeps track).
Only downside is that she doesn't accept late work at all without a good reason + proof.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

The evidence is strong because 50 recent reviews cover both online and , teaching, and attendance.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5144

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3 out of 57

2 out of 52

1 out of 59

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 18 · A 24 · A- 4

B range

No reported values

C range

C+ 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2

Alex Giardino

x x if you want a supportive English class with x x and a strong chance at an A if you do the work.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

WalkInThePark

Beginner

Varies

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy A Potential

👍 Recommendation Strength

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

⚠️ About Concerns

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a supportive English class with and a strong chance at an A if you do the work.