Carmen Jay - San Diego Miramar College, San Diego, CA

Professor: Carmen Jay

Department: English

College: San Diego Miramar College, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HONENG205
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most passionate professor's I ever had. Had her for 205 208 and 209. Prof Jay cares for her students and wishes for them to succeed. She REALLY likes student participation and makes it a huge part of your grade. She gives a handful of writing assignments but each are relatively short for an English class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG209
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jay really knows what she is talking about. She made classes fun and interesting. She would open up discussions about the film clips up to the whole class. Participation is important, but don't worry about that since she makes it very easy and comfortable to be apart of the conversations in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG208
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jay is iconic. I took her for 208 and 209, and it was probably the best decision Ive made in my college career. Come to class ready to discuss. I took both classes with honors contracts, which I recommend to anyone looking for honors credit. Shes the Honors Co-coordinator for SDCCD, so definitely get involved. We love a legend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG208
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jay is THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER! I mean what can I say, she's amazing, her class is SOOO much fun. Like you do the work, you talk in class. You're golden. She's very open to understanding everyone's opinion about a text.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL208
• 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 had Dr. Jay for English 101 and I took her English 208, and had a very similar experience. Dr. Jay is one of the best professors I have ever had in my life. She is very fair in her grading and will help you every step of the way through the class. She's very approachable and friendly to all students. You will have to work for the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HONORSENG205
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jay seriously changes the way you view academics. She inspires you to live up to your full potential as a student & I highly recommend taking the honors section of her course. She encourages you to participate in class & really cares about your take on the topics discussed. Never boring! If you put in the effort you will easily ace the course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easily the best English professor I've ever had. Class was always really fun, we just watched movies/movie clips and had class discussions about them with the terms we learned in class. Easiest way to do well in her class is to talk a lot in class and use all the literary terms in your paper. Took the honors section of this and easily got an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Jay is wonderful. It shows very clearly that she loves her job and wants every student to succeed, not only in English but in whatever major or career path you choose to take. She will work with you until success becomes second nature to you. Her grading is very clear and the advice she gives makes sense and actually helps. I HIGHLY recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hands down best teacher I have ever had. I took her honors 101 course and I could not have made a better decision. She genuinely cares about your well being and your opinions. Class was not super hard as long as you turn in your assignments. Usually just weekly reading a couple papers throughout semester. Absolutely loved her class. TAKE IT!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Out of all the English teachers I have ever had, Dr. Jay is by far the best one I have ever had. She genuinely cares about the students in the class and loves her job. She is also very helpful when you're working on anything in the class. However, this doesn't mean her class is easy. You still have to work for the grade, but her feedback is great.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Jay is what a teacher should be. She does more than teach, she can truly inspire the writer within.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You are a very lucky person if you get into Dr. Jay's class. I have taken her twice and loved every moment. She has amazing lectures and she genuinely cares about your well being. For most papers she grades your rough draft and lets you revise it. If you work hard and show improvement you will definitely do well in any of her classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I really enjoyed Honors 209 with Dr. Jay. She is really engaging and fun, honestly the best way to start the week. I took this class as a freshmen, even though I had not taken the prereqs, and I aced it with little to no outside work. Get involved with discussion cause it makes the class more fun and Dr. Jay will like you more.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• 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 took two classes with her (205 and 209), and I enjoyed them both. Dr. Jay does push you to learn, but if you put in the time and effort her classes are worth it! She gives clear feedback and is very approachable.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jay is super great. Take her class! She'll make you love English, inspire you to move forward in your academic career, and introduce you to a world of thinking analytically about society and art. She is super nice, super feminist, and super awesome! As others have written, she likes when you try, so my advice is get involved in your work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is by far the greatest person on the planet. First day of registration, her class is already closed. It is so impossible to get into this class so if you're one of the lucky ones, treasure it! She makes the 16 weeks go by so fast. She is personal, she is amazing, she is real.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome professor, genuine and caring towards her students. Very open minded and keeps class interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, one of the brightest, most open-minded teachers I have ever had. Her class is not necessarily easy, but you will definitely get more from it than any other English class! She's also head of the Honors Program at Miramar, so super helpful if you're interested in that program. She explains assignments in detail and really makes you think.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's a really chill teacher that really makes relationships with her students who all love her. Watched movies and shorts in her class that were interesting. Expect to be writing papers and key is to write a lot. She loves when you actually write more than expected. The more you write, the better grade you will receive. Best part, no textbook!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HONORSENG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class seems like it would be easy, but she was super unclear, like, ALL the time, we would have assignments due but we never had to turn them in. We basically just had to discuss random stuff in every class. I feel like if she likes you then you will get an A, so if you take this make sure you're her FAVE. I tried really hard and got a B...