Barbara Gildner - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Barbara Gildner

Department: English

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

as long as you do your work you'll pass. if you enjoy english its a good class for you, 2 essays, about 3 exams, not a lot of homework. the readings are good and you dont have to read a lot, attendance is very important, tough grader but overall good.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Gildner is one of the most knowledgeable instructors in Santa Monica College. Her class is full of positive energy. She is very motivating, helpful, and patient, at the same time very professional. I highly recommend her English 1 class!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is a great professor who gives an amazing feedback. I will have to spend pretty a lot of time on her assignments but it's worth it. Knowledge and experience from this class helped me with my other classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor. Professor Gildner is a really nice person. She always answers questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor! A lot of homework but she gives great feedback!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I'm international student and I took ENG1 in my first semester. Great teacher. She really encourages you to ask questions. Very clear instructions. Even if you don't understand sth she willingly help you. Extremely intelligent woman. She requires you to work, but it's college so...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class isn't hard if you go to class everyday. You do not get so much homework it's just articles you have to read for quizzes they are not hard. The professor is really helpful she fives good feedback and very nice but she is a tough grader.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

That class is very insightful and beneficial for your academic career. But there is a 12 page essay during the second unit where you have a month to complete it, but its very doable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Gildner is a breath of fresh air. I had her for both English 1 and English 2. She is a wonderful teacher and mentor. She will listen to you and what your needs are to learn and grow. She really cares about all of her students. The grade you get in the class is what you put into it. If I had the choice I would take her over and over.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG2079
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She is a wonderful and motivational person. Her teaching style is unique, and her class is pretty simple if you read all the required materials. She will assign some out of class projects, and she really knows how to push you out of your comfort zone. She is a good teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

simple class. She has 3 units and for each unit you're assigned a list of readings. As long as you read those readings, you will pass the tests. The essays are pretty simple too and she assigns a 12 page research paper at the end of the semester which takes a lot of outside class time but she gives you 2 months to do it. If ur lazy, don't take her

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Come to class everyday She will tell you a few things that will be on quizzes so pay attention!!! Make sure to get the required textbook. Put effort into essays and plays. Lots of group work. If you're a slacker don't take her class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is by far the best Professor that I have ever had, this is the second time I have a class with her. She is really clear since the begging of the class of what she expects from you. The feedback you receive is extensive and thorough, although her writing is unclear at times, you can just ask her to clarify and she will be happy to.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1AND2
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ask her for clarification. You'll need it. You need to know exactly what she wants, so make the effort to try to get clear instructions. Force her to read your papers before they're due, I wish I did this. However, she is lenient and understanding, but don't take her kindness for weakness. Arrive on time, do your work on time, write notes, listen.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Gildner is a great professor She really gives great feedback on your essays But be prepared to read . If you read all the assigned articles you should be fine . She does assign a 12 page research paper . But she gives you 2 months to do it . she helps you along the way and really breaks down the research paper . Text book is mandatory

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

she assigns a lot of outside readings and her quizzes are tough. There is a research paper assign during the semester which consumes a lot of time outside of class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took her during the Winter semester. She gives a lot of stuff to read- be prepared to print out everything and use those exact words. Basically, just don't try to think outside of the box on anything besides the first essay. You'll need to be able to use resources outside of class to pass. Very helpful but I can't say I learned anything new.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took her English 1 over summer and English 2 the following semester. Great environment, creates a good classroom vibe. I enjoyed English 1 with her so much I decided to take her for English 2. She is not the easiest grader but gives good feedback. Is passionate about helping students. Be ready to read, Do the assignments and you'll be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Gildner made the class very fun. She tries to expand your horizon to theater. She is a very sweet teacher and very helpful when asked. Most student tend to hate that she does not allow cellphone use but if your in class you shouldn't be using your cellphone anyway!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class is very straight forward. Gildner is VERY sweet & will help you with anything & will always answer any questions. rarely assigns homework except a few readings. lectures are very interesting and relevant. honestly not a difficult class as long as you do the few homework assignemts. She is really kind & will always keep you interested!!!!