Magdalena Maiz-Pena - Davidson College, Davidson, NC

Professor: Magdalena Maiz-Pena

Department: Languages

College: Davidson College, Davidson, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPA260
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Maiz-Pena is Davidson's best asset. She works hard, and understands that her class is not the only thing in students' lives. Your relationship with this gem of a woman continues after the class ends. Whether over coffee, lunch, or a quick email, she will leave you feeling like you are the best person she has ever met. She's genuine in all she does.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPA359
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a very passionate woman about her areas of interest! Very nice, helpful and humble professor. She never devalues anyone's comment or work, and always gives good feedback and tries to focus on the positives in students' work. The only thing is she is not very organized and sometimes I was confused about what was due when and what was expected

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a wonderful woman. Very enthusiastic and loves her students. Really cares about the learning and her students. Average tests and workload.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Maiz-Pena is incredible! She's upbeat, outgoing, and loves teaching. She also loves creative writing assignments. She makes everyone feel very welcome. I feel spoiled just by having her as a teacher! Take a class with her if you can.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is by far the nicest professor. She really cares about her students and is more focused on the learning rather than the grades. That being said grading is rather harsh but helpful. Class is repetitive but you can't help but love this woman.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPA260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is literally the best professor I have had at Davidson so far. If you show sincere interest in the course she will love you! The one test we had was not difficult and the papers we did all semester were based on expression and creativity, which was great! Take this class! I hope to take more from her. WOW

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPA260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the nicest teachers I have ever had the pleasure of having. She cared for her students and individually asked us how were doing every class. At first thrown off by her high energy and loud personality but loved it by the end of the first week. Truly amazing teacher, would have her as a teacher again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Passionate, sincere, and caring. Makes learning fun and you want to excel because you respect her teaching.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPA260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is overflowing with enthusiasm and kindness. While some activities may seem pointless or silly, overall the class provides valuable opportunities to improve your speaking through discussion. One test= based on creativity. There are several projects with vague guidelines, but as long as you put forth an effort she will praise you excessively.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPA260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is the most wonderful professor, she is very patient and will try to help you at all times. She knows some students might feel intimidated when speaking in spanish so she tries to encourage you to speak. Her class is very creative, the writing part comes from watching movies and write a creative story, you make up the stories.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPA260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Maiz-Peña is lovely. She makes everyone feel comfortable in the conversation class brings in chocolate. One day I came in to class thirty minutes late and she acted like it never happened. Sometimes I found her essay critiquing to be confusing. Assignments are never dull and very creative however! Take her class if possible. :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The nicest lady in the world. She gives sort of a lot of work but it's helpful and if you do it she'll really appreciate it and that shows in your grade which a lot of is based on improvement. Definitely take her if you have a chance

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPA270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So nice and sweet and wants to make sure you're doing well. Participate all the time. Many times in one class. Even if you're saying something really dumb, she'll love it and call you brilliant.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Nicest Lady ever. Visit during office hours to show you are really trying and your grades will go up. Also, visit her office before tests and she will tell you exactly what is on them. Very nice lady and I learned a lot from her. Very patient which is exactly what I needed. Participate in class and she will love you forever.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Maiz-Pena is one of the nicest, most caring teachers at Davidson. If you have the opportunity to take a class with her, take it! She loves her classes and you will love her! Get ready to enjoy a bellisisisisisimo class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPA260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE MAIZ-PENA!! she cooked for our class! plus, she's genuinely sweet and passionate about her teaching and those who have been disadvantaged.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hola Hola Hola! An effervescent personality, she is a pleasure to be around. Her passion for the language and teaching at large is evident in every energetic action she makes, which happens to be every action. Cares about your success. Highly recommended.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPA374
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is absolutely amazing and makes it her personal responsibility to make sure you are doing well, both physically, mentally and academically. Her passion for literature and teaching exudes through everything she does. A very high energy professor, so be aware that she will prance up and down the rows. I highly recommend taking her!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Truly a caring and compassionate teacher. Restored my interest in the Spanish language and in my Spanish abilities. She grades on "how you are doing" not on a fixed scale; so if you improve over the course, so will your grades, dramatically.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPA260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is not bad indeed. A nice person to hang out with. One can learn a lot of Spanish from her. The only problem is that she is not always well-organized. And I would not try to oversimplify her personality like many students tend to do. She is not as simple as she may seem.