AI Rate Professor

Science

Sadie Kingsbury

GEO8 · GEOL8 · GEOLOGY5 · GEO8L · GEOL9L · GEOLOGY · GEOL312 · GEOL9 · ECON238 · GEOL810321 · 31 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
81.48%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

Take her if you want energetic geology teaching and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardHigh-Energy LecturesInspirational GeologyDisorganized GradingTest HeavyExtra Credit Available
  • Enthusiastic and caring lectures make geology exciting for many students.
  • Grades and organization can lag; some report lost work and late grade entry.
  • An A is reachable with steady study, participation, and , not free.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many earn A or B with study, notes, and , but as tough and you must put in real effort.

Evidence is almost all in person; the single online review reported an A with unlimited test attempts.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is approachable with visuals and enthusiasm but , and science depth that challenges non-majors.

Nearly all difficulty comments come from in-person geology courses.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and warn that skipping hurts participation and pass rates.

; online evidence is limited.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Strong majority praise her energy and care and and .

Recommendation ; one online student would take her again.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

66/100

, and pass-focused support appear often, though some call tests and .

Format shift

; leniency talk is mostly in person.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

but frequent, with lecture-heavy weeks, field trips, and serious test prep.

Format shift

Summer and single online note.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Students consistently call lectures energetic, caring, and inspiring, offset by recurring disorganization critiques.

Format shift

Teaching praise is consistent across formats; organization issues appear mainly in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

62/100

Homework and participation matter, but many tags and comments emphasize tests and cumulative exams.

Format shift

; online mentioned timed multi-attempt tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Most students love her loud, fun, inspirational lectures and say effort plus studying pays off, while a and tough tests.

Main concern

, and mandatory attendance plus field walking.

What students said

“Going to her class was always exciting and the workload was always manageable.”
GEO8
“She is the . Is always late to class, doesn't grade things until the end of the semester.”
GEOL9
“Impossible to fail if you put in the effort and ask questions.”
GEO8

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

One online student praised high energy, unlimited test attempts in a window, and , but .

Main concern

final.

What students said

“Only thing I don't like is that .”
GEOL9

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are frequently hard and central to the grade, with occasional open-note help and , not a free pass.

Test HeavyStudy RequiredSome Open NotesUnlimited Online Attempts

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; one lab note allows notes on tests, and study is repeatedly required.

Test HeavyCumulative TestsStudy HardSome Open Notes
“ ! ACCUMULATIVE TEST!”
GEOL8
“She lets you and .”
GEO8L

Online

One online review reports unlimited attempts at tests within a time period and .

Unlimited Test AttemptsTimed Window
“we .”
GEOL9

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Shes honestly a gem I wish all my professors were like her. Shes so caring and kind and all she wants is for her students to pass and succeed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 31 reviews spanning 2015-2025, balancing praise for energy with organization and test concerns. Credibility rating: High.

⚡ High-Energy Teaching

78/100

“Professor Kingsbury is a gigantic personality. She is ecstatic, loud, energetic, and pumped up all the time.”

👍 Strong Recommendation

82/100

“If would.”

📂 Organization Risk

40/100

“doesn't grade things until the end of the semester so you won't even and .”

📚 Effort For The A

58/100

“She's lenient, but you have to work hard to get an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Going to her class was always exciting and the workload was always manageable.
  • She lectures with pictures, written words, and her information.
  • She's always in high spirits with a heart of gold who cares about your well-being.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Impossible to fail if you put in the effort and ask questions.
  • so make sure you study hard for it.
  • As long as you put in the effort youll pass.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Organization

  • She is the .
  • my only critique is that she can be late w/ grades
  • It's the end of the semester and she's lost half of my hw

Data context

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Analysis sample

31

Recent reviews read by the AI

31

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

31 reviews span many years with detailed mixed themes, high consistency on energy and care, and .

Inside 31 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 56
3 out of 53
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

26 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 3 · A 10 · A- 2

B range

8

B+ 1 · B 6 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1