John Simpson - Pierce College (all), Lakewood, WA

Professor: John Simpson

Department: History

College: Pierce College (all), Lakewood, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS158
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Simpson's class was my favorite class I've ever taken. Although it was a lot of lectures and note taking, the way he taught made me want to come back the next day and learned what happened next. All in all, his class was amazing and 100% worth taking

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS157
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely my favorite professor that I've had so far. Gives lectures like a story which makes them a lot more interesting, and there's no homework, only a midterm and a final. He's super nice and caring and I've stayed after class to just talk with him. Sadly he's retiring, but he owns a coffee stand nearby and pierce students get discounts.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS156
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

John Simpson was great. The classes were interesting and easy to pass as long as you pay attention. He also owns Primo Espresso in Lakewood by O'Reilly's Auto Parts and Jack in the Box and they offer a discount for pierce college students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS156
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Simpson was such a good teacher. He tells history like a story which made it 10 times more interesting. The only tests are the midterm and the final, which he reviews the day before. Attendance is important but as long as you get the notes from someone else and show up on review days you'll be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST126
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING teacher! Mr. Simpson brings passion into his lectures and uses modern day examples to explain his lectures further. He gives a solid lecture every day that keeps you at the edge of your seat from start to finish. He also likes to lighten up the mood with a few jokes which I appreciated as an early morning student. Great class content!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS156
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Its an easy class. There is one test mid quarter and one at the end, no final. Both test are easy(multiple choice and 1 essay question each), some extra credit and basically all you'll be graded on. His lectures are great , funny, and will assign readings once in a while.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS156
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My best professor in Pierce College. You should take him!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS156
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED MR. SIMPSON! There was never a dull moment in his class. Like other people have said, although attendance is not graded, it is my recommendation that you do your best to show up every day. He is so passionate about history and the way Mr. Simpson teaches it is unlike any other teacher. He is a great guy, I very much enjoyed his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST157
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, even better lectures take notes and youll be fine. Only 2 tests, multiple choice. Attendance doesnt matter but always get the notes from someone in class if you miss one

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST156
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

What everyone else said, just a great teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lectures, only has a midterm and final test. Ask questions, show interest, and you'll be fine. He does an amazing job of presenting history in an unbiased fashion, and keeps you engaged. A note: if you want to earn a little more favor, go get coffee from Primo coffee in Lakewood- he owns it, and he'll like you for supporting his business.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS157
• 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:

Simpson was great, funny guy. I had to take his evening classes for both HIST&156 and &157. If Simpson wasn't teaching, I would have skipped this class everyday. He made History very interesting and told it like a story. He grades papers leniently and he makes his own tests, which are fairly easy if you pay attention and take notes on his lectures.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS157
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

do the papers and you're good

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST157
• 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:

Wonderful lectures! Very informative and fun. He makes history seem like a story he is telling. Very lenient in grading and laid back! The text is not required, but the essays are based on readings in the book. If you attend lectures and take good notes, you should be fine!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST127
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing knowledgeable professor, willing to answer any and all questions. The best alongside Norm Komnick professor's at Pierce College.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS157
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Simpson is an amazing professor. You have a midterm (worth 50 points) and a final (worth 50 points). The lectures are informative and he has no trick questions on tests. He will have to miss days on occasion but when he goes he has the optional opportunity for extra credit. Although attendance isn't graded it is really important to prepare.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST126
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. Very very knowledgeable.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS156
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seriously the most amazing professor you will ever take! He lectures through story telling and everything is so interesting. I wrote down almost everything he said and starred everything he wrote on the board. He offers extra credit and if you try hard he will boost your grade A LOT at the end of the quarter! Great guy and is super helpful.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS157
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's amazing! He makes history so much fun and always has us at the edge of our seats wanting to learn more! He's always very welcoming and kind:)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST126
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took several of his history classes