AI Rate Professor

English

Mario Garcia

ENG2 · ENG02 · ENG20 · ENGLISH2 · END2069 · ENGL2115 · ENGL20 · ENGL2 · ENGLC1001 · ENGLISH21A · ENGLISH1 · 115 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
92.75%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Take him if you want a when you show up and put in work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAmazing feedbackGenuinely caresClear essay coachingPractical AI literacyAttendance matters
  • Extremely high recommendation with .
  • Fair but and multi-attempt quizzes that reward effort.
  • Attendance and staying current matter; and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

66/100

As are common if you follow rubrics and , but tough-grader tags and .

Online and ; multi-attempt quizzes help either format.

Is the course easy?

Standard

54/100

Writing load and rhetorical skill building keep content at a normal college English challenge, not a blow-off.

In-person often stresses engaging lectures; and Canvas work.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and participation or presence affects success.

; a minority of online sections feel more flexible.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Near-universal praise for care, clarity, and writing growth with roughly 93% would-take-again energy.

Strong across online and in-person; isolated harsh online experiences are outliers.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

62/100

and redo or late options exist, yet many still label him a tough but .

Format shift

Online reviews ; in-person still call him fair if you follow criteria.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Expect , and weekly work that builds on itself rather than a .

Format shift

Some online students call workload heavy; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Students rave about clear lectures, rhetorical teaching, accessibility, and genuine investment in their success.

Format shift

Excellence shows in both formats; rare online critiques focus on organization or tone, not content mastery.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Major writing assignments drive the and participation.

Format shift

Both formats center essays plus quizzes .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and personal, with and high success when you attend and keep pace.

Main concern

and a ; rare outliers still call him too easy or too harsh.

What students said

“Truly the highest caliber class at SMC. He prepares you for the real world with practical training (ethical AI, rhetoric).”
ENGLISH1
“Professor Garcia is a master of rhetoric, communication, and all things english.”
ENG2
“Overall his class is the easiest A you'll have in college.”
ENGLISH1

Remote format

Online

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online English with quizzes, essays, and caring support; a but most still recommend him.

Main concern

, and heavy writing weeks can frustrate fully online students.

What students said

“Gives really detailed feedback, late work in for full credit, 3 attempts on quizzes.”
ENGLC1001
“He is passionate about his job and wants students to learn something from his class.”
ENGLISH1
“this class has been the death of me... ; assigns things same day they r due.”
ENGLISH1

Exam style

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Assessment centers on essays and multi-attempt quizzes with .

Quizzes with 3 attemptsEssay focusedLowest quizzes droppedNo lockdown mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person grades hinge on 2-3 papers, attendance, and quizzes; reviews do not clearly prove webcam or lockdown proctoring.

2-3 papersAttendance tiedHelpful essay feedback
“You have to write 2-3 papers which he gives you plenty of time and help for you to get an A.”
ENGLISH1
“Quizzes allow 3 attempts. , and formative.”
ENGLISH1

Online

Online reviews highlight quizzes, heavy writing, and flexible late or .

Online quizzesEssay majorLate work flexibility
“late work in for full credit, 3 attempts on quizzes.”
ENGLC1001
“Easy online quizzes/assignments... .”
ENGLISH1

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Truly the highest caliber class at SMC. He prepares you for the real world with practical training (ethical AI, rhetoric).”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting feedback quality, care, and fair effort-for-grade themes. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“Professor Garcia is truly one of the .”

📝

90/100

“Professor Garcia helped me so much throughout the semester and explained every grade with .”

👍

92/100

“Take this class!!! Keep up with your work and the course shouldn't be a problem.”

⚖️ Effort Gets Reward

66/100

“If you put in the effort, you'll learn a lot and actually enjoy the class!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • the . loved his class and .
  • Instead of fighting AI he shows us how to use it responsibly.
  • He makes lectures very engaging and creates a safe environment for you to learn.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • It's challenging but fair: he grades objectively, so A-level work gets A-level grades.
  • One of the easiest classes ever. You can easily get an A in this course with little effort.
  • . insanely. but communicate and let him know you're willing to put the effort in.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Take his class!! Professor Garcia sees his students as his children.
  • One of the most caring and nicest teachers I have ever had.
  • A real Gem and a diamond in the rough.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

115

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty recent, detailed reviews split evenly online and in person with highly consistent praise and grade outcomes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 597
4 out of 512
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

Course coverage

ENGLISH126 reviews
ENG25 reviews
ENGLISH25 reviews
ENGLC10013 reviews
ENGL22 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

35

A+ 13 · A 21 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 4 · B 2

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