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English

Elizabeth Simas

SPCH1A · COMM6 · COMM1 · COMM10 · SPEECH1A · COMMS1 · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
95.83%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Take her for speech or interpersonal comm if you will attend, follow the outlines, and want a .

Best fit · Effort For RewardPublic Speaking Confidence BuilderClear Speech OutlinesHilarious and CaringExtra Credit AvailableStrict but Fair Criteria
  • Vast majority of students say she makes terrifying , and even fun.
  • Speeches dominate the grade; follow her outline criteria exactly and you can earn an A with moderate effort.
  • and participation matters; a few students dislike public criticism.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

Many report easy A if you attend, follow speech outlines, and use ; speeches carry heavy weight so effort still matters.

Nearly all grade and easiness evidence is in-person; online review did not report a grade.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Speech content is made approachable, but public speaking stress and .

In-person reviews dominate; online only notes interesting thorough lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

and tags like skip class you will not pass appear repeatedly.

Mandatory in both formats when stated; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Nearly all reviewers would take her again and call her the and .

; single online review is also highly positive.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

and generous if outlines are met; occasional tough-grader tags offset by and high A rates.

Format shift

classes.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Several major speeches, outlines, participation, and some reading or tests; manageable if .

Format shift

; online review does not detail load.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

, and skill at reducing speech anxiety.

Format shift

Excellence is consistent in person; one online review also calls her a favorite.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Speeches and outlines dominate grades, with midterms, finals, participation, and occasional essays or theory teaching.

Format shift

Speech-heavy structure described mainly in person.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person speech and comm classes are widely praised for , and high A rates when outlines are followed.

Main concern

, and occasional tougher theory/tests in non-speech comm courses.

What students said

“She knows that class is stressful for many students and makes it as welcoming as possible while also pushing you”
COMM1
“She an as along as you follow the outline structures”
COMMS1
“Good teacher and an easy A as long as you attend class and do all the speeches”
SPCH1A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Single online COMM6 review calls her lectures thorough, interesting, and highly applicable; .

Main concern

Only one online review; as mandatory.

What students said

“I would recommend everyone take Interpersonal Communication from Professor Simas”
COMM6

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessments center on criterion-based speeches plus fair note/text tests; reviews do not prove webcam or Lockdown Browser.

Speech outlines requiredMidterm and final from notes/textExtra creditParticipation pointsFair tests with preparation

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person courses use major speeches with strict outline criteria, participation, and midterms/finals from lectures and text; is common.

In-person speechesOutline criteriaLecture/text midterm and finalExtra credit
“The midterm and and the text, but they are super easy if you study”
SPCH1A
“As long as you attend class and do the tests”
COMM6
“She makes you give speeches where you have to meet certain criteria”
SPCH1A

Online

Single online .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you are taking COMMS 1, I recommend Simas 100%”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews (1 online, 33 in , and attendance. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Anxiety-Friendly Speech Coaching

92/100

“I have horrible public speaking anxiety and and okay”

📋

80/100

“She an as along as you follow the outline structures”

😂 Hilarious and Supportive

90/100

“You might hate public speaking, but man, Mrs. Simas made it enjoyable and fun for me”

⚠️ Public Critique Can Sting

35/100

“you get criticized in front of everyone and she criticizes you as well”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She's really good at lecturing, helping people learn the structure of speaking
  • if you have questions
  • Everyday she has the widest smile and is laughing

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • easy A as long as you attend class and do all the speeches
  • speeches themselves are worth quite a lot for
  • She offers several

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She clearly cares about her students and loves her job
  • By far the most inspirational teacher I have had
  • She is the reason I am going into the field of comm

Data context

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Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

34

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

34 detailed reviews from 2015-2025 with strong consensus on teaching and grading; one online review limits format comparison.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526
4 out of 56
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

SPCH1A15 reviews
COMM16 reviews
COMM66 reviews
COMM103 reviews
SPEECH1A3 reviews
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COMMS11 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

28 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 7 · A 17 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1