AI Rate Professor

Communication

Jose Rivera

COMM200 · CMST107 · CMST109 · CMST09 · CMST106108 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take Rivera for CMST if you want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPublic speaking coachClear criteriaAccepts late workCaring feedbackBuilds confidence
  • Excellent for public speaking with and .
  • speeches, short papers, and .
  • Online and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Straightforward assignments, late work credit, and effort.

Online reviews emphasize simplicity and late work; .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Content is approachable and practical rather than abstract, focused on speaking skills and short writing.

Both formats describe easy or manageable communication coursework.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

as mandatory, but online pacing and late credit soften the pressure.

; online is mixed or not always stated.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Students across , and confidence-building.

Online and .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

80/100

Clear criteria, late-work credit, and and recoverable.

Format shift

Online comments especially stress late work and clarity.

Workload

Light

72/100

A few speeches, short papers, and basic assignments; not busywork-heavy.

Format shift

Both formats report manageable workload.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

Warm, professional, and effective at reducing public-speaking fear while .

Format shift

Consistent praise online and in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

Grade is driven by speeches, short papers, and participation more than traditional sit-down exams.

Format shift

Online uses video speeches; or final.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and confidence-building with strong individual speech feedback.

Main concern

Practice and timing still matter for graded speeches.

What students said

“He helps you develop strategies to become a more credible, confident public speaker.”
CMST109
“After each and explains how to make it better.”
CMST109
“I 10/10 highly recommend.”
CMST106108

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

and simple, with video speech submissions, late-work flexibility, and .

Main concern

You still must record standing speeches and complete presentations on schedule.

What students said

“The and straightforward. I enjoyed this class a lot and its one of the easiest classes Ive taken so far.”
CMST107
“We submit videos of our speeches. I only wish I could have used more visual aids because he was extraordinary.”
CMST109
“Gives you credit for late work. Paces the work to build you up for your presentation.”
CMST109

Exam style

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Assessment centers on prepared speeches with .

Video speech submissionsLate work acceptedPractice-focused presentationsOccasional online midterm or final

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person speeches get individual coaching; one short course allowed online midterm and final.

Live speechesIndividual feedbackOnline midterm or final optionPractice-focused
“After each and explains how to make it better.”
CMST109
“in the 6 weeks we did 3 big speeches 1 per week and 1 midterm 1 final so thats GREAT.”
CMST109

Online

Online work uses recorded standing speeches, clear weekly due dates, and late-work credit; .

Recorded speechesLate work creditEnd-of-week due datesClear criteria
“We submit videos of our speeches.”
CMST109
“Gives you credit for late work.”
CMST109
“The and straightforward.”
CMST107

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I don't come across many phenomenal professors, but Professor Rivera was truly amazing.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews (6 online, 7 in-person), highlighting speeches, feedback, and ease. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

95/100

“ , and respectful. He helps you develop strategies to become a more credible, confident public speaker.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

97/100

“I would 100% take his class again.”

📝 Easy Workload

84/100

“its one of the easiest classes Ive taken so far.”

💬

90/100

“After each and explains how to make it better.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • teaches very professional, he is very respectful
  • Class discussions were fun and never boring

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • and straightforward
  • He is to the point and doesn't give you unnecessary work
  • If you put in the effort then you will do well

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Very personable and friendly cares for students
  • caring and understanding to all his students
  • eases fear of public speaking

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

76/100

Evidence confidence

13 consistently glowing reviews across online and , though sample size is moderate.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
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1 out of 50

Course coverage

CMST1098 reviews
CMST092 reviews
CMST1061081 review
CMST1071 review
COMM2001 review

Reported outcomes

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