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Communication

Leslie Leach-Kalinich

PUBLICSPEAKING · CMST107 · CMST101 · CMST109 · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
96.43%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

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Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring MentorHilarious & RealPresentation FriendlyEasy WorkloadSafe Classroom
  • caring, funny, and invested in student success and confidence.
  • Communication and public speaking classes feel low-stress with free or , and .
  • One outlier criticizes heavy profanity and sharing of graphic personal trauma unrelated to curriculum.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

, and and short papers and most students earn A or A+.

Evidence is almost entirely in person; the one online review also reported an A.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

82/100

and public speaking work with movies, short papers, and coached presentations.

; online sample is one review.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

40/100

as mandatory for speeches and class activities, though some mark it optional.

; online attendance details are thin.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Nearly all reviewers urge taking her and describe a joyful, supportive classroom.

In-person enthusiasm is dominant; one online review also recommends her.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

86/100

Clear guidelines, helpful feedback, extensions when you communicate, and .

Format shift

and student-friendly.

Workload

Light

80/100

Short papers, presentations, movies, and .

Format shift

Public speaking sections center speeches and outlines; interpersonal may include personal essays.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Creates a safe, fun atmosphere and coaches students through speaking anxiety with care and humor.

Format shift

In person is where her reputation is built; but sparse.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Speeches, outlines, short papers, and participation matter far more than traditional exams.

Format shift

Both reported formats emphasize applied communication work over testing.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person public speaking and interpersonal comm students love her energy, movies, personal stories, and low-pressure presentations with strong coaching.

Main concern

Frequent swearing and personal trauma stories may bother students seeking formal professionalism.

What students said

“Easily the .”
CMST-109
“There is no possible way to fail this course unless you are not showing up at all”
CMST-101
“This professor lectures with excessive profanity and will consistently share graphic details of her very traumatic life”
CMST-101

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

and learning as long as you communicate with her.

Main concern

Only one online review limits confidence about remote structure.

What students said

“She's a great professor—very understanding as long as you communicate with her.”
CMST-101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment centers on presentations and short writing rather than proctored exams.

Speech FocusedShort PapersTopic ChoiceNo Heavy Exam Emphasis

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

85/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person grading focuses on speeches, outlines, and ; no student-reported Lockdown or webcam exams.

PresentationsShort EssaysMovies and Discussions
“ and are only 2-3 pgs, but one 5 pg final.”
PUBLICSPEAKING
“class was easy, watched movies, and her class felt like a breather”
CMST-107

Online

Single online .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you go to VVC and with you. Easily the best professor here.”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 communication reviews, primarily in person, highlighting care, ease, and classroom vibe. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“She ensured that class didn't feel like a chore, and she made her lectures easy to understand.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“if you see an open seat you better click register ASAP.”

❤️ Care & Safety

92/100

“She makes you feel safe and secure inside her class room.”

⚠️ Style Fit

35/100

“lectures with excessive profanity and will consistently share graphic details of her very traumatic life”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She's funny and shares a lot
  • class is super fun always look forward to her class
  • She does curse a LOT.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • There is no possible way to fail this course unless you are not showing up at all
  • class was easy, watched movies
  • and are only 2-3 pgs, but one 5 pg final.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She really cares about her students and wants them to succeed.
  • She and care for all of her students.
  • She helped me with a lot of my problems and is always there as a helping hand.

Data context

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Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

27

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-eight mostly recent reviews with strong agreement on care and ease, but a smaller sample than peers and only one online review.

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

PUBLICSPEAKING13 reviews
CMST-1018 reviews
CMST-1075 reviews
CMST-1091 review
CMST1011 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 8 · A 11

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

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1