Sydney Sims - Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA

Professor: Sydney Sims

Department: English

College: Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM17
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst professors I've had at Moorpark. Very unapproachable, and unclear about what she expects from essays. She also laughed out loud during a presentation I was giving because she disagreed with something I said.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM17
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've never received a C on a paper until I took her class. Although I did learn a lot from her, Professor Sims expectations were unrealistically high for me as a full time student and having a part time job. I took her as a last resort and I would suggest the same. If you do have the extra time to dedicate for her class though, take her :)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL15A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I understand that a professor should have high standards, Sims has unreasonably tough standards. She virtually measures the margins on your paper with a ruler! She has no consideration for the fact that students have other classes and a life to live. She should be stopped from teaching. Only take her as the last resort.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL15A
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Despite of her bad rating I had to take her class as it was the only class available as a requirement. Even if you write a flawless paper, you will be disheartened by her finding many flaws in it, which in my opinion-- just to brag about her knowledge. Only 3 papers and 4 exams for the entire course, but a ton of reading. Do not take her!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG15A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Survey of Eng Lit I with Professor Sims involves lots of very difficult readings and you will be required to turn in notes on each story which leads up to a paper on which you will use your notes to complete. The class has a lot of work outside the class just based on how hard the readings are but she will go over everything in class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is the WORST professor I have ever had. She's not specific about what she wants and wants everything her way. I've never gotten less than an A in English and I actually failed her class. I do not recommend. She does not care about what you have to say and does everything revolving her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG326
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I can confirm an earlier review of how Professor Sims uses a ruler to check the margins of your essays. I was baffled but every Professor is different. I took Professor Sims at CSUCI for a weekly class and overall enjoyed the class. Her workload can be hectic but she made learning about Shakespearean plays and sonnets fun.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Sims truly does not realize that students have other classes that take up their time, or that some students work on top of that. Simply, this class is unorganized and unfair. You'll write and rewrite three essays in a three week period along with copious amounts of reading and annotating along with graded note-taking. Worst class I have ever taken.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I usually love english, but absolutely hated it this semester. She couldn't care less about her students or their schedules. She acts as if this is the only class you're taking and gives sloppy and off topic lectures. Genuinely not a very nice person and give sarcastic and unhelpful feedback.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MO1B
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had!!!! Expect to do nothing in your life other than her class constant homework reading with mandatory notes her specific way or she won't accept it. You will be stressed till your hair falls out working on 3 essays at one since nothing is organized and you will never have a break DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLIM01B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the most difficult classes I have ever taken. She really does teach as if she is your only class. Don't expect much free time if you take this class. Loads of notes and reading daily. Gives little to no time between essays which she grades harshly, she literally used a ruler to measure margins. She's a little too passionate for me.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGM15A
• 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. Sims will make you work hard for your grade but her passion for and knowledge of the subject makes it all worth it! She loves the literature she is teaching and will make you love it too. She is a tough essay grader but allows a rewrite. She makes class discussions interesting, fun, and often hilarious. Sims is an exceptional professor!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM15A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible! She gives a short time frame for tests! She rushes through them just to show videos that you can literally watch on YouTube at home. Leaves lots of homework. She makes you feel dumb and puts you on the spotlight too! Definitely do no recommend her!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL15A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you have a social life, a job, or just have a life outside of school in general, DO NOT TAK HER. The world revolves around her class and she gives the work of four classes combined. Was taking five classes when I took her, big mistake. She's nice and funny and she does know what she's talking about, but be warned. The work load is too much.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sims is great! She will make you work for your grade, but she definitely does everything she can to help you. With essays, she grades them and types up a sheet for each individual and tells them how to make their paper better, and you have the chance to revise your paper. She really cares about her students and wants them to succeed. Take her!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is the best English teacher at Moorpark. Yes, one must know how to write before taking her classes, something students should know how to do before getting into advanced English courses but don't. She teaches her subjects to depth that will benefit students. She also critiques papers expertly. She is the best editor I know. A gift to students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG15A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sims is incredibly intelligent and passionate about her subject, but she loads students with enormous amounts of reading. If you are taking any other challenging courses or work outside of school, expect to be drowning in readings and work. She does let you revise your papers and is helpful if you make the effort.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM01B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't recommend taking this class. I have nothing against her, I think she is an amazing professor, but her work load is just too much. She treats students like we're graduate English majors that are only taking one class. I feel constant overwhelming stress from the amount of work I have for her class alone. Clear your plate before you take her.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHM01B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She was actually a great teacher. She's pretty hard sometimes but she's supportive. I'm usually pretty good at Eng since it's my major, but there are somethings I still need to fix. She helped a bit. Expect A LOT of homework&reading. My brain was fried. 4 essays. We didn't get a final, but it probably depends. Don't skip. Prepare to talk in class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLM15A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Sims for two semesters at CLU. I enjoyed her Shakespeare class, and found her intelligence and funny voices to be entertaining. However, there were times when I felt that she looked down on me because I was not as smart or experienced in the subjects that she was. Her class was one of the first English classes I remember struggling in.