AI Rate Professor

Psychology

Shana Williams

PSYM01 · PSYMO1 · AC207 · PSY01 · PSY79908 · PSY71229 · PSYCHM01 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
28/100
RMP rating
2.5/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

Avoid unless you can meet every deadline and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough GraderHeavy PapersZero Late WorkSlow GradingLecture Heavy
  • Many students report , and slow or .
  • Two long research papers plus weekly work make the load heavy for intro psych.
  • A minority praise passionate lectures and when they stay perfectly on top of deadlines.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

30/100

can help, but , and zero late work make an easy A rare.

Both formats require heavy writing; and due-date enforcement.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Intro psych content is standard, but two 10-page papers, quizzes, and constant work raise the challenge.

Workload intensity is high online and in person, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

26/100

as required, with skip-class and .

; in-person often uses attendance and pop quizzes.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

30/100

, and recent reviews repeatedly call the class unfair and stressful.

Negative tone is strong online; and .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

22/100

Students report , and zero-tolerance late policies.

Format shift

grade surprises especially common.

Workload

Heavy

20/100

Two 10-page papers, journals, quizzes, and weekly work create a heavy load for many students.

Format shift

; online adds frequent timed due dates.

Teaching experience

Poor

36/100

Some enjoy lectures and passion, but many call communication, organization, and support very poor.

Format shift

Lecture praise is more common in person; online and policy rigidity.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and finals.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize papers and tests; .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students often like lectures but , and very late grade posting.

Main concern

Zero-tolerance lateness and are failing.

What students said

“She did not grade the majority of and .”
PSY79908
“I turned in a paper 2 minutes late because my Wi-Fi literally crashed and she refused to give me any credit for it.”
PSYM01
“The most important thing to note is the zero tolerance late work policy.There's also lots of easy !”
PSYM01

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online sections draw strong complaints about 5pm due dates, sudden Zooms, ignored emails, and grade surprises.

Main concern

Rigid policies and poor communication make online sections especially risky.

What students said

“she 'W'd me because i didn't submit 3 consecutive assign. my dog died + i was in a crash. i also emailed her ab it for an ext!”
PSYM01
“Professor Williams randomly gave me a C for this course after she said in Canvas my final grade would be an 89.”
PSYM01
“I do not understand the fact there is a 5pm DUE DATE for all assignments.”
PSYCHM01

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Expect and exams; some study guides help, but policies feel strict.

Midterm And FinalPop QuizzesStudy GuidesLong Research Papers

Assessment risk

Standard

44/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and final, plus major papers.

Pop QuizzesMidterm And FinalStudy GuidesLong Research Papers
“We had two 10 page research papers (You choose topics) that I got 100% on both, 3-4 quizzes, a midterm and final.”
PSYM01
“Gives out a study guide for the essay questions on the guide on the test.”
PSY01

Online

, and timed submissions with little flexibility.

Long Research PapersWeekly JournalsLecture RequiredStrict Due Dates
“There are , but you have around a month for both.”
PSY71229
“In addition to LOTS of other assignments, there are two 10 page papers, in which I received 10 words of .”
PSYM01

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“She was a . shes super strict, will make u grade other peoples work, never answer emails, and will drop u from the class if u miss 3 assignments.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

36/100

“I liked Professor Williams lectures, she was super passionate and engaging. However, she wouldn't accommodate or answer emails.”

⚖️

22/100

“Professor Williams randomly gave me a C for this course after she said in Canvas my final grade would be an 89.”

📚 Workload Intensity

20/100

“ and turn in 2 10 page essays.”

👎 Recommendation Level

30/100

“This is the WORST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER TAKEN! !!!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • I love how she .
  • she is a really outspoken person with a lot of credentials under her belt but beware.
  • Loves to talk about herself, doesn't put grades online

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • zero tolerance late work policy
  • She did not grade the majority of
  • If you work super hard, you'll get an A but it's not easy.

Theme 3

📝

  • there is a 5pm DUE DATE for all assignments
  • two 10 page research papers
  • I turned in a paper 2 minutes late ... and she refused to give me any credit for it.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-four reviews over several years are fairly consistent on strict policies and heavy papers, though sample size is moderate.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 53
1 out of 511

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 5

B range

10

B+ 3 · B 5 · B- 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1