AI Rate Professor

English

Walker Griffy

ENG10 · ENGLISH101 · ENG2 · ENG1 · ENG9 · ENG20 · ENGL101ENGL102 · ENGL1 · ENGL101 · ENGL2 · ENGLS1 · ENG · ENGLISH1 · ENG21A · 59 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
95.56%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a caring English professor who rewards solid work with high grades and real writing growth.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring mentorClear rubricsGreat feedbackInteresting promptsOpen-note quizzes
  • Students praise clear rubrics and .
  • Most get an A by following prompts and putting genuine thought into work, not by coasting.
  • In-person ENG1/ENG2 feel supportive and engaging; one online ENG10 outlier called him harsh and unclear.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Follow the , and an A is very achievable even though half-effort will not cut it.

In-person and most online ENG1/2 reviews agree; the ENG10 online .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

and moderate reading, not a conceptual brain-burner.

Difficulty feels similar across formats; summer and ENG2 pack more essays.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and stress showing up for activities and workshops.

In-person is largely mandatory; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

, and writing growth.

; online is strong except for one harsh ENG10 review.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

penalty, and full credit if you meet expectations.

Format shift

Online ENG10 was called a ; ENG1 online and .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Several essays, reading, discussions, and quizzes; reasonable time if you start early.

Format shift

Online summer and ENG2 can feel heavier with weekly discussions and longer papers.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

, and one of the best English teachers at SMC.

Format shift

In-person excellence is consistent; online is usually strong with rare negatives.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

, and short responses more than high-stakes exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize papers; some mention open-note quizzes and little to no traditional tests.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Overwhelmingly loved for kindness, clear expectations, relevant topics, and ; .

Main concern

Reading load and .

What students said

“All OPEN NOTE! Literally as long as you do the homework, and put a little bit of thought into it, you will get an A.”
ENG2
“He's probably the ... if you put in a good amount of work and care you'll do well.”
ENG1
“Best english teacher at SMC! and interesting.”
ENGL101

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Mostly positive ENG1/ENG2 online with and clear expectations; one ENG10 review reported stress, unclear instructions, and .

Main concern

Course quality can dip in literature-heavy online sections with group projects and .

What students said

“Very easy class, as long as you do the assignments and put a little thought into them youll get an A.”
ENG1
“This was the most stressful course I have ever taken... Instructions were not clear and . .”
ENG10

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Quizzes and responses are often open note; than proctored closed-book tests.

Open NoteEssay FinalsFew or No TestsClear Rubrics

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Many report no tests or open-note quizzes plus multiple essays; success tracks following the rubric.

Open NoteNo Tests CommonEssay Focused
“There are 4 essays, a couple of quizzes, and some short responses. All OPEN NOTE!”
ENG2
“There are no tests, and he is lenient with late assignments.”
ENG1

Online

Online sections use quizzes, essays, journals, and and .

Essay FinalQuizzesWeekly Discussions
“For finals, we did an essay, 8-10 pages, with the topic of our choice.”
ENG1
“The class is 1-2 tests, 2 essays, and .”
ENG9

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Words cannot express how amazing of a Professor he is. and understanding of personal circumstances. He WANTS you to succeed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews spanning online and in-person English courses, highlighting care, rubrics, and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

95/100

“Prof Griffy is one of the . He cares a lot about his student's success, he gives great lectures, incredibly interesting prompts, and .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“Honestly don't bother taking another professor! I took Prof Griffy for 101 and 102, and I loved his class both times.”

⚖️

78/100

“As long as you follow the rules in the rubrics you will get an A.”

📝 Workload Balance

58/100

“There is a reasonable amount of work and more than enough time to do it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's so well spoken, wholesome and kind.
  • Super nice teacher and .
  • His lectures were relevant and he somehow made me enjoy an English class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • if you do the .
  • You can pull a B with minimal effort but if you want that A then be ready.
  • Just do your work and you'll get the grade you want.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He cares about his students and wants them to be successful.
  • He will remember the names and faces of his students.
  • What a breath of fresh air! This is the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

59

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews spanning 2015-2026 with highly consistent praise and and workload specifics.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 549
4 out of 58
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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ENGLISH1013 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

34

A+ 3 · A 27 · A- 4

B range

7

B+ 1 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 3