Laura Ainsworth

SPCH1A · COMM6 · COMM1 · COMM10 · SPEECH1A · COMM3 · COMM1A · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 91/100
RMP rating: 4.6/5
Take again: 90.48%
Difficulty: 1.4

The decision

Strong pick for shy speech students who need flexibility, but weigh the newest negative reports before enrolling.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyStage Fright FriendlyCaringFlexible SpeechesLenient GradingExtra Credit

students with flexible delivery options.
, and light busywork.
Two very recent negative reviews cite discomfort and a serious classroom incident, so check current fit.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

90/100

Students repeatedly say present the core speeches with any effort and you get an A; options reduce barriers.

and in person; recent low-star reviews .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Speech and intro comm work is made approachable with short speeches, no textbook in many sections, and little busywork.

Both formats describe easy content; online can feel lecture-listening heavy for some.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

78/100

; Zoom or class presence is recommended more than strictly enforced.

Online explicitly flexible; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

Long record of passionate recommendations for anxious speakers, tempered by a couple of .

Historical in-person and online praise is very strong; newest in-person comments introduce caution.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

91/100

, and strong positive feedback culture.

Format shift

and in person.

Workload

Light

86/100

Few speeches or core presentations, little busywork, and no textbook in many sections.

Format shift

Workload stays light in both formats.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Caring, inspiring, and highly accommodating for stage fright; recent outlier complaints lower absolute perfection.

Format shift

Most teaching praise is in person; online still stresses care and safety, with one mixed lecture-structure note.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Assessment centers on a small set of speeches or .

Format shift

Speech-based assessment dominates online and in person.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person speech and comm classes are highly praised for comfort, flexibility, and life-changing support, with a few recent outliers.

Main concern

Recent reviews call her strange or report a disruptive arrest incident during class.

What students said

“If you are not comfortable with ”
COMM1

“if you put in any effort and present, you'll get an A”
SPCH1A

“ . The teacher is a little strange and ”
COMM1A

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online and flexible, with reduced live speaking pressure and .

Main concern

Some struggle if they need .

What students said

“She made the class a safe place!”
COMM1

“You can deliver 3/5 speeches and still do well in the class”
COMM1

“ and I struggle with listening”
COMM3

Exam style

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Course success hinges on flexible speech delivery rather than proctored exams; students can present seated, online, or privately.

Speech FocusedFlexible DeliveryOptional Live AudienceExtra CreditNo Heavy Exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

when ready, or only to the instructor; little exam pressure is described.

Present From SeatOffice Presentation Option3 of 5 Speeches

“If you don't feel comfortable speaking in front of the class then you can deliver your speech in front of her”
COMM1

Online

Online speech sections reduce live audience pressure and allow some speeches not in front of the full class.

Zoom PresentationsFlexible Speech CountSafe Environment

“Not all of the speeches were required to do in front of the class which is great for introverted individuals”
COMM1

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you are not comfortable with . She won't force you to go in front unless you are ready”
Voice snapshots generated from 23 reviews (4 online, 19 in person), centering speech flexibility while noting recent outlier incidents. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Hands down the ! She is so caring and accessible outside of class”

🅰️ Easy A Reality

90/100

“Give 3 core speeches and essentially pass with an A”

💙 Stage Fright Support

95/100

“Laura creates such a safe environment and ”

⚠️ Recent Concerns

20/100

“She was arrested during class. Eight cops entered the classroom”

Theme 1

❤️ About Care & Safety

She made the class a safe place!
She truly cares about her students and wants the
Without a doubt this teacher has changed my life

Theme 2

🎤 About Speeches & Flexibility

you can submit speeches online which is good if ur shy
You don't have to create extremely long speeches and can even give them from your seat
if you are never ready, you can give speech from your chair or in her office

Theme 3

📈 About Grades & Workload

grades very leniently
. Offers
if you put in any effort and present, you'll get an A

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

23 reviews over many years with highly consistent stage-fright-friendly themes; two recent extreme negatives add some recency uncertainty.

Inside 23 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517

4 out of 53

3 out of 51

2 out of 50

1 out of 52

Course coverage

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SPCH1A3 reviews

COMM1A2 reviews

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 6 · A 7 · A- 1

B range

No reported values

C range

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D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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