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English

Alene Terzian

ENGLISH101 · ENGL091 · ENGL102 · ENG122 · ENGL108 · ENGL081 · ENGL122 · ENG280 · ENGL101 · 81AND101 · ENG81 · ENGL105 · ENG135 · ENG101 · ENG103 · ENG106 · ENG081 · ENG105 · ENGL280 · ENGLISH102 · CREATWRI · 126 lifetime ratings

AI rating
88/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
83.33%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

if you want serious writing improvement and , and revision.

Best fit · Effort For RewardDetailed FeedbackCaring MentorWriting GrowthWork-Heavy EssaysInspirational
  • , and ability to improve writing.
  • Grades are usually fair or achievable, but and steady work are expected.
  • Online English 101 has more workload and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is very reachable with drafts, participation, and revision, but many students say you must work for it.

Online evidence is mixed between free-A reports and tough-grading complaints, while .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

63/100

Her teaching makes writing and literature clearer, but , and analysis keep the content from being effortless.

Online English 101 sounds more stressful and workload-heavy, while and literature courses feel more engaging despite real demands.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance and participation often matter, but reviews do not show a .

In-person reviews mention attendance and participation more clearly, while online reviews , and workload.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Students recommend her because , and often makes them much better writers.

, though online reviews include more hesitation from students overwhelmed by workload or grading.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

60/100

Grading is usually described as fair and feedback-rich, but .

Format shift

Online reviews contain the , while in-person reviews more often describe fair grading with or clear criteria.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

Workload is manageable for motivated students but often includes substantial reading, essays, drafts, workshops, or portfolios.

Format shift

Online English 101 has the heaviest workload complaints, while in-person workload varies by course and participation level.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students repeatedly describe her as , and unusually effective at improving writing.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in both formats, with in-person reviews especially emotional and long-term in their praise.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

Assessment appears centered , and workshops rather than exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize writing assignments and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are highly enthusiastic, emphasizing inspiring , and real writing growth.

Main concern

Some , and serious time outside class.

What students said

“Be prepared to work for your A but you'll be glad you did.”
101
“Be prepared to READ a lot in this class.”
ENG135
“ and genuine support was touching.”
ENGL108

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews praise her feedback and support but more often , and stress.

Main concern

Online English 101 , and strong self-motivation.

What students said

“The workload can be heavy, but she is willing to work around deadlines to help you succeed.”
ENG101
“She is definitely a !! Lots of reading for this class and the directions for .”
ENGL101
“Took her for English 101, and the class is pretty much a free A.”
101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove a , and and writing assignments.

Exam policy not clearly provenAssignment-focused assessment

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

exam policy and mostly discuss essays, portfolios, participation, and reading quizzes.

Exam policy not clearly provenEssays and portfoliosReading quizzes mentioned
“study for ”
ENG103
“make sure you work on the portfolio and don't leave it till last minute.”
ENGL108

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, midterm, or .

Exam policy not clearly provenEssay-focused work
“Her class consists of , and essays.”
101
“she digs deep and expects solid work.”
ENG101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“She is amazing. The class was not an easy A but I feel like she has set me up for success in my college writing.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student impact. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“ and genuine support was touching.”

👍 Recommendation Strength

90/100

“ motivated and willing to work hard.”

⚖️ Effort For Grade

68/100

“Be prepared to work for your A but you'll be glad you did.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her instructions are clear, and , and is overall very accommodating and caring towards her students.
  • She does a really good job at teaching, she's a , and she overall cares about your success.
  • She really makes sure her stundents understand the material.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload And Grades

  • The workload can be heavy, but she is willing to work around deadlines to help you succeed.
  • This class is not easy. She is smart and knows her stuff but she is a .
  • Do the work, and you'll get an A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Student Impact

  • Professor Terzian made me fall in love with poetry all over again.
  • Terzian taught for a semester at Moorpark College in 2001 & she literally changed my life.
  • I hated English before taking her classes, and I loved them so much that I ended up taking her 3 times!

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

126

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews across many years with , and grading.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5110
4 out of 59
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 2 · A 9 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values