AI Rate Professor

English

Joel Tomfohr

ENGL1B · ENGL1A · ENG46B · CRWR39A · ENGL209 · ENGL48A · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
78.57%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

Take him if you can keep up with reading and deadlines, but expect and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardEasy A if on timeReading-heavySlow gradingKind and supportiveParticipation matters
  • Most students say the class is manageable and often an easy A if .
  • Reading and weekly writing can pile up, especially online.
  • Feedback and email responsiveness are inconsistent, with .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is very reachable by submitting work on time, but the reading and .

Both formats support an easy-A pattern, while online has stronger warnings about workload and responsiveness.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The course content is usually described as straightforward English work, but and .

In-person reviews sound easier and more supported, while online reviews show more risk of feeling overwhelmed.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance and participation often matter, but reviews do not prove a .

, while online evidence focuses on weekly work and discussion.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

and kindness, but and weak communication lower confidence.

, while online reviews include both strong praise and serious support complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Many students report easy A outcomes and , though a few describe tough or .

Format shift

Leniency appears in both formats, but .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The workload is manageable for organized students but frequently includes lots of , and papers.

Format shift

Online reviews mention heavier reading and weekly work more often, while .

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Students often describe him as kind, helpful, and interesting, but and responsiveness limit the teaching experience.

Format shift

, while online teaching has clearer complaints about communication.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

Reviews , and participation rather than exams.

Format shift

Both formats appear assignment-centered, with .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly positive about kindness, participation, and fair grading, though and .

Main concern

Participation and .

What students said

“Do the work and you'll get an A.”
CRWR39A
“This class was easy, but you just have to keep up with the work.”
ENGL1B
“There is !”
ENG46B

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are split between easy, manageable classes and complaints about heavy reading, unclear support, or delayed responses.

Main concern

Online students and clarification without fast instructor support.

What students said

“submit things on time for an easy A.”
ENGL1B
“ .”
ENGL1B
“The ENGL 1A class was too overwhelming so I ended up dropping the class to preserve my mental health.”
ENGL1A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove a , and assessment appears centered on essays, reading, and assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove exam formatEssays and assignments emphasized

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

exam policy and mostly discuss homework, papers, and participation.

Reviews do not clearly prove in-person exam policy
“We were meant to write 4 essays but only wrote 2.”
ENGL1B
“There is !”
ENG46B

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, midterm, final, or .

Reviews do not clearly prove online exam policy
“ and write.”
ENGL1B
“ drafts for your essays.”
ENGL1B

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Do the work, get an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“ and , and accommodating!”

📈 Easy A Pattern

82/100

“Do the work, get an A.”

⏳

48/100

“ and took a while .”

Theme 1

📚 About Workload

  • A lot of reading
  • There is !
  • Easy to become overwhelmed if you don't keep up w/ weekly work.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades

  • submit things on time for an easy A.
  • Do the work and you'll get an A.
  • .

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and , and accommodating!
  • You'll learn a lot from him.
  • Didn't learn much

Data context

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Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

17

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Seventeen reviews across many years give , and inconsistent feedback.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 56
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

Course coverage

ENGL1B12 reviews
CRWR39A1 review
ENG46B1 review
ENGL1A1 review
ENGL2091 review
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ENGL48A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 1 · A 9

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1