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English

Mary Jane Atkins

ENGLISH101 · ENG28 · ENG028 · ENG1745 · ESL008 · ESL82 · ENG102 · ENG101 · ESL8 · ENG84 · ESL84 · ENGLISH28 · ENG3180 · 82 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
93.1%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you want real writing growth and ; skip if you need a low-effort easy English class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardDetailed essay feedbackHigh standardsCaring ESL mentorMLA sticklerPrepares for English 101
  • and developmental writers with
  • High expectations and strict MLA or grammar standards; not a free A
  • recent ESL praise vs older complaints of boring delivery and

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

As and , but and weak MLA work do not earn easy As.

Online ESL often feels fair with ; in-person ENG101 historically demanded more polishing work.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Writing and , though content difficulty is moderate for English pathways.

ESL sections feel more guided; ENG101 and 102 ask for more independent analytical writing.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

Many reviews say attendance matters, missing class hurts the grade, and she is strict about lateness.

; online reviews more often list attendance as no.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Students who ; those seeking easy credits or soft grading are less happy.

Recent in-person ESL/ENG102 reviews are glowing; a few online and .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

52/100

and some regrades help, but and strict MLA/format scoring keep standards high.

Format shift

; some older in-person ENG reviews call her overly picky on format.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Weekly essays, reading, and grammar work are steady; not overwhelming if you stay current.

Format shift

Both formats center essays and reading; and group work.

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

, and excellent at essay coaching, offset by complaints of dull delivery.

Format shift

Recent in-person ESL/ENG102 praise is strong; older ENG101 and one online review are more critical.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and participation rather than high-stakes sit-down exams.

Format shift

essay-heavy English and ESL assessment with .

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

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Recent ESL and ENG102 , and transformative for writing; older ENG101 reviews split between inspiring mentor and strict, dull MLA enforcer.

Main concern

and format rules can feel harsh, and some find lectures boring or disengaging.

What students said

“She prepares students well for English 101 and genuinely cares about their success.”
ESL8
“If you're a bad writer, she will be forgiving, but don't expect an A out of a .”
ENG102
“ if you just want to fly through and are not willing to work.”
ENG101

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Mostly positive for ESL online with thorough feedback and inconsistent grading and ignored emails.

Main concern

and poor communication online.

What students said

“ , and if you read carefully, you will do well.”
ESL008
“She's a bit critical in , but she's amazing and .”
ESL8
“She assigns grades as unprincipled, sometimes you get a perfect grade with a total error, sometimes you get the lowest grade without an error.”
ESL008

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment centers on essays and reading work with quizzes or in-class writing .

Essay-focused assessmentIn-class essaysReading quizzesMLA research paperRevision feedback

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and research papers with strict MLA expectations; tests are often in-class essays.

In-class essaysResearch paperReading quizzesStrict MLA format
“Essays aren't too difficult, but she's a .”
ENG101
“ and tests are in-class essays.”
ENG101

Online

Online sections , and timely email support rather than described proctored exams.

Essay feedbackWritten assignmentsExtra credit mentioned
“ because all the comments are in detail, and you can correct your mistakes.”
ESL008
“She always responds quickly to emails and .”
ENG28

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you truly follow her feedback, you will definitely see great improvement and get good results.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (5 online, 45 in , and polarization. Credibility rating: High.

📝

88/100

“Her comments , but she gives awesome suggestions to actually get better.”

🎯 High Standards

58/100

“If you're a bad writer, she will be forgiving, but don't expect an A out of a .”

❤️ Student Care

80/100

“ , and hardworking. If you want to take ESL8, I highly recommend this Professor.”

⚠️ Polarizing Delivery

40/100

“The most boring class I've ever had. I got very little out of this professor other than how to cite sources.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • She clearly teaches you what to write and helps improve your skills.
  • Her passion for lit and language is contagious.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • do not if you want to get A
  • Get ready to put in the work and she will give you the tools to succeed.
  • Regrade if you get a bad grade.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She truly cares about her students.
  • She is soft-spoken. However, a great professor.
  • She is like a family and very approachable.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

82

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over many years with rich detail; recent ESL sample is consistent while older ENG101 opinions are more mixed.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 545
4 out of 514
3 out of 55
2 out of 55
1 out of 514

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

24

A+ 9 · A 14 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 3 · B 2

C range

1

C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1