AI Rate Professor

English

Sara McCurry

ENGL13A · ENGL1B · ENG1A · ENGL1A · ENGLISH1A · ENG1A1C · ENG1B · ENGLISH1B · ENG1C · 64 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Must-take English professor if you will do the , and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring and flexibleIncredible feedbackClear grading criteriaGet ready to readExtra credit available
  • Nearly universal praise as one of the best English professors at Shasta with 100% would-take-again.
  • Essays and reading drive the grade; , and A is very achievable.
  • ; in-person often rewards participation while online is more flexible.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most students report an A or A+ , and taking , without extreme effort.

Online reviews more often call it an easy A; but penalizes skipped in-class work.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is approachable for intro English, but there is and .

Both formats describe manageable concepts; online is often framed as .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Some sections list attendance mandatory and in-class work non-make-up, while many online and as optional if you communicate.

Online is generally more flexible; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students repeatedly call her the and say they would take every class with her again.

Recommendation is equally strong online and in person across decades of reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

82/100

, and make strong grades common when work is complete.

Format shift

but fair; overall tone is still student-supportive.

Workload

Moderate

62/100

Expect ; workload is steady but rarely described as crushing.

Format shift

Online and in person both center on essays and reading; online sometimes feels lighter on busywork.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students rave about clear explanations, inspiration, accessibility, and genuine care for student success.

Format shift

Praise is consistently excellent across online and in-person formats.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and occasional in-class or participation work rather than high-stakes tests.

Format shift

Neither format emphasizes traditional proctored exams in student comments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students highlight her humor, caring personality, and ; missing in-class work can hurt grades when participation matters.

Main concern

In-class assignments often cannot be made up and .

What students said

“Dr. Mac is the ! She assigns essays that allow for creativity and flexibility.”
ENGL1A
“In-class work can't be made up and , so be there as much as possible.”
ENG1A

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students call her the easiest and most supportive English instructor, with , and papers that feel manageable with .

Main concern

There is still a and several essays; you must stay on top of deadlines.

What students said

“This was the easiest online class in the world. if you are having trouble.”
ENG1B
“She really made this course fun for me, a person with an avid dislike of English courses.”
ENGL1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is paper- and assignment-based with clear criteria and .

Essay-focusedFew or no traditional examsRevision and feedbackExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and in-class assignments rather than formal exam proctoring.

Main papersIn-class assignmentsEssay revision
“You have four or but they are easy.”
ENG1A
“Quick in-class assignments, rough drafts, and .”
ENG1A

Online

, and no mention of proctoring or Lockdown Browser.

Four essaysCanvas feedbackNo proctoring mentioned
“There are 4 final papers, they are easy to complete.”
ENGL1B
“You and they are all pretty short.”
ENG1B

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Dr. Mac is by far the best teacher I have had at Shasta College and possibly even Butte.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews spanning online and , and grade outcomes. Credibility rating: High.

🌟 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Sara McCurry is the .”

💬 Feedback and Care

94/100

“ and inspiring.”

📈 Easy Success Path

84/100

“If you show up and do your work you should pass with an A or B easily.”

Theme 1

❤️ About Character

  • and gave me leniency when I needed it.
  • She is so kind and understanding.
  • She never once made me feel bad just because I wasn't in the age group.

Theme 2

📝 About Essays and Feedback

  • and you can really improve if you follow her recommendations.
  • !
  • and flexibility.

Theme 3

📚 About Workload and Reading

  • Lots of reading but not overwhelming.
  • The homework load is moderately light, with .
  • Get ready to read

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

64

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews spanning 2012-2026 with strong consistency, grade data, and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 559
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

ENG1A13 reviews
ENGL1A12 reviews
ENG1B11 reviews
ENGL1B6 reviews
ENGL13A4 reviews
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ENGLISH1A1 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

31

A+ 12 · A 17 · A- 2

B range

6

B+ 3 · B 3

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1