Sandra Fontana

ASL1 · ASL3 · DSECT · ASL · AML1 · SIGN2 · AMLASL2 · ASL2 · ASL12 · AMYAMY · LANGUAGES · ASLII · AML2 · ASLAML2 · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 77/100
RMP rating: 4.0/5
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Difficulty: 3.0

The decision

if you will fully immerse, attend every class, and put in outside practice for ASL.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerDeaf ASL ImmersionFunny and HelpfulAttendance CriticalLab Hours RequiredNo Voice in Class

Many students love learning ASL from a Deaf teacher who is funny and supportive.
, and outside deaf events strongly affect success.
A vocal minority find the immersion pace too fast, unclear writing, or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Some say an A is easy with , but many still need substantial outside practice and lab work.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Immersion and full signing make the content challenging even when assignments themselves feel manageable.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Attendance and and learning outcomes.

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students highly recommend her for real ASL skill growth despite a minority who felt lost or disliked favorites.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

56/100

Pass rates are solid for engaged students, but , and .

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Workload

Moderate

42/100

, and deaf events create a steady nontrivial load.

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Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Many call her the best ASL teacher they had; a smaller group found her hard to understand or unclear.

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Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Homework and labs matter, while and finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person ASL immersion with a Deaf instructor is often praised as the and help, but , and heavy practice; some struggle with speed and clarity.

Main concern

Fast full-immersion signing and strict no-talking culture .

What students said

“Very easy to get an A if you attend class.”
ASL1

“Go to class, get all 18 hours of lab.”
AML2

“She signed the whole semester as if we are fluent.”
ASL3

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Reviews describe standard language testing with heavy midterm/final weight and .

Midterm and Final WeightedLab TestsIn-Person Immersion

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and difficult lab tests, but do not prove webcam or lockdown policies.

Midterm WeightedFinal WeightedLab Tests

“She grades strongly on The Midterm and The Final so .”
AML2

“the were difficullt”
AML1

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“THE FROM SOMEONE WHO IS DEAF... ALWAYS WANTS TO HELP YOU IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND.”
Voice snapshots generated from 27 in-person ASL reviews, emphasizing immersion strengths and ; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“She is the ! , and great to learn from.”

👍 Recommendation

76/100

“She is definately the teacher to take! !”

📚 Immersion Challenge

48/100

“She signed the whole semester as if we are fluent.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She has a wicked sense of humor, you will laugh.
THE FROM SOMEONE WHO IS DEAF
AWESOME TEACHER!!!! she is SOO funny

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Very easy to get an A if you attend class.
Pay attention, go and you will pass the class easily!
She grades strongly on The Midterm and The Final

Theme 3

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She signed the whole semester as if we are fluent.
what is expected of .
seriously one the if not the worst.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

consistent themes about immersion teaching and attendance demands.

Inside 27 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517

4 out of 55

3 out of 51

2 out of 53

1 out of 51

Course coverage

ASL110 reviews

AML23 reviews

ASL2 reviews

ASL122 reviews

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LANGUAGES1 review

SIGN21 review

Reported outcomes

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Sandra Fontana

x x if you will fully immerse, attend every class, and put in outside practice for ASL.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Mandatory

WorthIt

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

👍 Recommendation

📚 Immersion Challenge

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

⚠️ x x

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Quality ratings

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if you will fully immerse, attend every class, and put in outside practice for ASL.

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