AI Rate Professor

Communication

Julie Mallard

SPCH1A · SPCH7H · SPABCD · COMM1 · SPEECH1AH · SPCH1 · SPCH2 · SPCH1AH · SPEEC1A · SPCH8 · SPEECH1A · SPEEC1 · SPCH100 · SPCH101 · SPEEC6 · 99 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
75%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

Strong pick for public speaking if you will practice, join group work, and show up for presentations.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlySpeech comfort builderFunny and caringGroup projects heavyClear syllabusWinter/summer recommended
  • Strong speech/comm coach who eases public-speaking fear and builds a comfortable class vibe.
  • Workload is speech, group, and outline driven; an A takes real practice, not laziness.
  • Most students recommend her; a minority cite favorites, vague directions, or perfectionism.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

76/100

Many call it an easy A if you do the speeches and homework; perfectionists and lazy students struggle more.

Online and ; in-person stresses practice and presence on speech days.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Public speaking anxiety is the real hurdle; content and .

; online comments lean easier with .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

and she locks the door during presentations, but not every section is pure mandatory.

; online mixes mandatory Zoom with more flexible access.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

About 75% would take again and most praise comfort, humor, and growth despite a vocal minority of critics.

; small online sample is mostly positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

Generally fair to generous for students who practice and complete work; some call her perfectionist on polish.

Format shift

Online has one judgmental-grade complaint; .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Speeches, group projects, outlines, and but are manageable with steady practice.

Format shift

Both formats use projects/speeches; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Widely praised as , and excellent at reducing speech anxiety.

Format shift

Stronger long-run in-person praise; online also highlights accessibility and organization.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades center on speeches, presentations, group work, and outlines more than traditional sit-down exams.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and confidence-building with group projects and presentation-focused grades.

Main concern

Group dependence, door locked for speeches, and occasional favorites complaints.

What students said

“Mrs. Mallard-laverty is the most AMAZING teacher I've ever had!”
SPEECH1A
“she really made everyone feel comfortable.”
SPCH1A
“show up on time for the presentations cause she locks the door”
SPCH2

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online speech/comm sections praise organized Canvas, Zoom support for anxiety, and .

Main concern

Occasional judgmental grading on polish or mock-interview details.

What students said

“Prof. Mallard Laverty has been an angel with my crippling fear of public speaking.”
SPCH1A
“the entire course was very easy to follow with .”
SPCH1AH
“The way she grades makes no sense and is very judgmental”
SPCH8

Exam style

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Assessment is mainly speeches and projects; , and .

Speech presentationsGroup projectsLimited traditional finalsExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and group presentations; some years include written tests, and .

Live speechesGroup presentationsDoor locked for speech daysPossible no final in winter
“show up on time for the presentations cause she locks the door”
SPCH2
“i took her on winter,.. !YEAY”
SPCH1A
“Before I took her but the school made her add it in.”
SPCH1A

Online

Online work includes speeches/projects and graded mock-interview style assignments; reviews do not clearly prove webcam proctoring.

Speeches and projectsMock interview gradingClear Canvas
“ if your mock interview attire doesn't look polished enough”
SPCH8
“ .”
SPCH1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Prof. Mallard Laverty has been an angel with my crippling fear of public speaking. She sees me. No judgement, she just helps.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (4 online, 46 in-person), highlighting speech comfort and mixed grade expectations. Credibility rating: High.

🗣️ Speech Confidence

88/100

“Amazing professor really makes you feel comfortable in speaking in front of the class.”

👍

78/100

“Do yourself a favor and !!!”

😄 Fun Classroom

86/100

“SHE'S FANTASTIC! I'm learning so much... Class feels like old friends/family.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She's funny, but you still learn a lot.
  • She baby steps you into speeches.
  • She is a chill professor.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • it's an easy A, and .
  • easy C, can get a B, need to go above and beyond to get an A.
  • do ALL the work = easy A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • and always willing to go out of her way to help.
  • She's my safe space!
  • she made the atmosphere very comfortable

Theme 4

⚠️

  • Too much of your grade is based on how you work as a unit
  • she grades tough and is very vague in instructions
  • she plays favorites.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

99

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over many years with consistent comfort-building and speech-practice themes yield high credibility.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 570
4 out of 513
3 out of 53
2 out of 59
1 out of 54

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 1 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

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