Carmenmara Hernandez-Bravo - Saddleback College,Mission Viejo, CA

Professor: Carmenmara Hernandez-Bravo

Department: Languages

College: Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Carmenmara is a fabulous teacher. However, if you are a first time espanol learner, i would reccomend a tutor. My biggest advice is to show up to class. That's truly what matters most (bring book!!!). The tests are not hard because she will tell you LITERALLY exactly what you are being tested on. Take good notes. Trust the process.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hernandez-Bravo is a very caring instructor. She takes a more conversational approach to teaching, placing students into groups and working from the text. The only homework is the online lab that is worth 10% of your grade. She keeps your top 4 quizzes, offers lots of extra credit, and gives only a handful of tests. Study hard and you'll do well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Here class was the best class I took in saddleback so far. I was taking Spanish for the first time in my life. Spanish is not an easy language to learn but she is an amazing instructor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPAN4
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Carmenmara is a tough grader but she will go the extra mile to help you as long as you put in the time and effort. She can be intimidating but is actually a great professor and strengthens your understanding of Spanish.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• 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:

Carmenmara is by far my favorite professor yet. She cares so much about her students and goes out of her way to know all of them on a personal level. A lot of information is covered in class, but she takes the time in helping you understand the material. She is big on the culture of Spanish speaking countries, which makes the class interesting.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Vague when it came to teaching SPAN1 content. Students self-taught the entire semester with the online lab portion and textbook usage. Class time was utilized for her politics/current events rantings. Very strong and opinionated teacher to the point it was uncomfortable for someone to believe differently. She seemed to have good-intentions/funny.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher! You'll definitely need to know some Spanish before taking her class which was easy for me since it's my second language, but besides that she puts a big focus on the culture/ locations of various Spanish-speaking countries on her tests/quizzes but gives you bonus points after you correct them and review them with her.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved her! If you do not take her class you're wrong! She's so nice and easy to work with. She picks your best quizzes to put on your final grade and after every test you have a chance to correct your mistakes for more points! Really wish I could take her again for future Spanish classes. Has a real "mom" feel to her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPAN4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There is an element of fear in this class that sucks the life out of learning. In class she talks about the news. Contradictory assign requests. Exams: grammar heavy, in format not practiced in class. Essay portions are 3-4 pages on 3-4 subjects/texts, no reference to original text. Merciless grader for grammar regardless of content depth/quality.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher with a lot of spunk. I thoroughly enjoyed her class. She unfortunately is not very accessible outside of the class and harder for students with no spanish experience at all. Very firm believer in tutors and you must stay caught up on the reading to be prepared for class topics. Recommended with caution.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the greatest instructors I have ever taken! Her "total immersion" philosophy is very difficult to catch onto if you're like me and very weak in English grammar itself. English to Spanish translation made it easier for me. I will recommend Carmenmara to ANYONE who has to take Spanish. She treats you like family and really cares!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the best professors at Saddleback! Her lectures are extremely interesting and she can be funny and very caring!! Goes up and beyond to help her students!! She wants to see all of them excel!! Great professor!! Impossible to fail her classes!!! I recommend her 2000% !!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SP1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is the most easy going spanish teacher I have ever taken. I took her not really expecting anything but she was super funny and she has great stories to tell. Although you dont really learn in this class, it's an easy A. She doesnt regularly take attendance but she knows who comes to class and who doesnt. She grades I think on participation.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 12910
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pertaining 2the person below me, spanish one is generally easy 2 anyone. Dont take this professor for spanish 4. Atleast,2those students who are trying to keep competitive, her class is way toadvance for students coming from spanish3. I managed to get a B( almost C).Sheis unclear,biased,and doesnt adapt to students lrn habts. pls take sp 4 some els

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

First of all, anyone who didn't do well or badmouths this professor either didn't really care about doing well or didn't go enough to find out what she is all about. I started off the semester unsure of her class and after a family issue and missing enough class to the extent that I shouldnt have passed, she took the time to help me succeed.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPAN4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Carmenmara is one of the best professors I have ever had. I highly encourage anyone to take that class that is SERIOUS about learning. Get to know her, let her get to know you and your time in her class will be well spent. She will help with anything you are struggling with in and outside the classroom.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPAN4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Carmenmara is a very strong language teacher. Much of her class is directed to stimulate students' critical thinking and her methods work. Not an easy "A" but if you do your homework and read in advance of the class, you will be more than OK. She helps student who lacks understanding. She's a liberal thinker. Best language teacher at Saddleback.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPAN2
• 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:

I absolutely love Carmenmara. She is a fascinating women and cares about her students. Her class can be difficult at times, but address your concerns with you and she will be more than happy to help! You'll also learn the most from her since she is the head of the language department. Don't leave SB without taking a Spanish class with Carmenmara!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Carmenmara is an amazing, amazing professor. I never write reviews for anything but I had to write something for Carmenmara because she's just that good! As long as you do the HW, study, and ask questions, it's an easy A. Carmemara doesn't want any one of her students to fail - sometimes she'd let us retake quizzes! Take her class; she's wonderful!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPAN4
• 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:

Carmenmara is a wonderful teacher, she talks a lot about herself but then she relates what she's talking about to the students to start a class discussion. her classes are always really fun and this is the only class this semester that i haven't missed once. take her!