AI Rate Professor

English

Maria Lerma

ESL · ESL099 · ENGL100 · ENGLISH100 · ESL055 · ESL155 · ENGLISH · ENG100 · ESL150 · 46 lifetime ratings

AI rating
36/100
RMP rating
2.8/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you can handle heavy writing without AI and will follow every instruction carefully.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAI Zero ToleranceHeavy HomeworkTough GraderPolarizingExtra Credit
  • Strict and
  • Workload is heavy with many papers and readings
  • Some students find her helpful and extra-credit generous if they follow rules

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

As are possible with full effort and , but AI flags and .

Online reviews stress low scores and stress; .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

36/100

Writing and reading load is high for ESL and ENG, with frequent papers and strict originality checks.

and papers; older in-person comments call some sections easier.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

Many .

In-person more often mandatory; .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

32/100

Only about one-third would take again, with and AI.

Online reviews skew more negative; older in-person ESL praise is more mixed.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

and AI zeros dominate; a minority report clear criteria and .

Format shift

Both formats report tough grading; .

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Lots of homework, so many papers, and .

Format shift

Heavy load appears in both online and in-person ESL reviews.

Teaching experience

Average

42/100

and rude unhelpful communication.

Format shift

; online has more attitude complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and quizzes rather than a .

Format shift

Both formats center papers and homework; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person ESL and ENG range from caring and and AI penalties.

Main concern

and AI zeros for second-language writers.

What students said

“ and i didnt even use ai for the first 2 homeworks but i was afraid she scanned somewhere and and i got 0/10”
ESL
“She gives lots of marks if you follow the outlines. Also, she gives us lots of extra credits.”
ESL

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online ESL is high-stress with , and frequent complaints about attitude and communication.

Main concern

Heavy workload plus strict AI enforcement and .

What students said

“ . She always readies give you a lot of and stress you out.”
ESL
“I personally really liked Prof Lerma, even though her class had a very heavy workload. She is SUPER strict about AI though.”
ESL

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessments mix papers and tests; AI originality checks on writing create high stakes.

Test heavyQuizzes on readingsAI scanning on papers

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person includes quizzes, tests, and .

Test heavyAI detection on papersIn-class quizzes
“When taking this class for the first time, I was shocked because it was my first time getting ZERO due to AI content.”
ESL

Online

Online reviews emphasize heavy assignments and .

So many papersHeavy assignments
“ but the deadline not always at midnight.”
ESL

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She is SUPER strict about AI though. She sent out a few angry emails about students constantly using it lol. Overall, she's stern but kind”

Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews, highlighting AI policy, workload, and polarized teaching tone. Credibility rating: High.

🚫 AI Zero Tolerance

28/100

“i didnt even use ai for the first 2 homeworks but i was afraid she scanned somewhere and and i got 0/10 on the first assignment”

📚 Heavy Workload

22/100

“There's so , and it just feels like a waste of money.”

👍 Supportive Side

70/100

“ and supportive. , but it is normal for a writing and reading class”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and supportive
  • she's stern but kind
  • the and negative

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • got 0/10 on the first assignment
  • She gives tons of

Theme 3

🤖 About AI Policy

  • She will report you if you use AI
  • SUPER strict about AI
  • make sure you use AI carefully

Data context

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Analysis sample

46

Recent reviews read by the AI

46

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

46 reviews spanning many years with consistent AI and but polarized picture.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 55
3 out of 55
2 out of 55
1 out of 517

Course coverage

ESL18 reviews
ESL1558 reviews
ENG1007 reviews
ENGL1005 reviews
ESL0553 reviews
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ENGLISH1002 reviews
ENGLISH1 review
ESL0991 review
ESL1501 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 4 · A 3

B range

2

B+ 2

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

1

D 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

2

Incomplete 1 · Rather not say 1