Jesus Valle - American River College, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Jesus Valle

Department: English

College: American River College, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG301
• 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:

Time consuming! More work than my 3 other classes combined. Very hard teacher, I am an excelled writer and this class was STRESSFUL and frustrating! His strict outlines give no room for personal thinking or creativity, very difficult to find flow in writing. Books are interesting reads though. Would say more but I'm limited: be prepared to WORK!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Valle is a once in a lifetime professor. He assigns a lot of work with specific expectations but if you just follow the directions you will be fine. Communicate with him and he will help. The skills I learned in his course will absolutely help me in the future; well worth the work. Plus, he is truly cares about each student!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Valle keeps you updated on grading, reading assignments and on any changes to the course. In the 6 weeks we had of this online course, he was very specific as to what he looks for in a paper and a discussion post. Excellent feedback and a great instructor to have.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This 6-week class felt like a full time job. I was doing homework almost all day every day. The types of formats he had us use for papers were ridiculous. I have never taken an English class with so many weird rules for papers. I recommend not taking as a summer class. A regular length class should be ok. He looks for completion, not perfection.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR302
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Valle shoots from the hip. He won't hold your hand, yet when you email him for specifics, he is very open to make sure you understand what is being asked without giving up the bank. I learned allot, I mean allot, more than I expected!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR302
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is purposely making this class hard as heck. He mixes his instructions from one to the other. I'm having to email tons of times just to get clearance of his instructions. I know I'm going to fail this class. I'm hanging in there. Stay away!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGRW302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

4 books, 2 documentaries, 3 papers, weekly online discussion minimums, Facebook group activity heavy and a 24 hour final paper. Tough class. Good readings. Professor Valle is not great at giving feedback or providing clear instructions. Ask questions frequently and take advantage of his open door/email policy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The key to this class is to put your critical thinking skills into overdrive. Valle does NOT hold your hand and will make you work for it. He provides everything you need to know in the writing core, so follow directions carefully. He is highly responsive to questions, but you have to ask the right questions. He requires you to master the methods.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EMGWR300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Will change your mind and perspective about the world. Tough class but no said college was going to be easy. Couple classmates did like him because of the amount of work assigned; however, I used what I learned in class in other class and in my everyday life. WORTH THE WORK

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has unreasonable expectations. he says if he asks for 5 sources on an essay and you give 4 then you get a 0 on the assignment. if he asks for 1833 words and you give 1800 then 0. oh and if you get any zeros on any assignments then you fail the course. not to mention he requires wayyyyyy too many discussion posts and video posts. smdh

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG301SUMMER
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gave a lot hw: discussion (4-250 wrd post per set of readings and 4-250 word replies) 4-3000 wrd essays of which there are strict formats per body & sentence used it must be labeled (body P1 narration, opening statement, etc...) Don't follow these rules, you get away with it the first time, after that 0% Not effective teaching methods, avoid!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is actually not that bad. I hated him at the beginning of the semester because he seemed very mean. He is very blunt and boring. His topics for essays are all liberal and political. I didn't even read the books, though, and I got an A. I went to his office hour, and he is actually pretty nice and cool. He is very willing to help you. Just ask.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EMGWR300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really recommend this teacher, it might be hard but is worth it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGRW302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof states in syllabus that 15-20 hrs/wk during summer is required for this course; I spent about 25 hrs on avg. Heavy reading, very specific writing assignments. Follow his instructions carefully and you'll do fine. While it was one of the hardest writing courses I've taken, the skills & knowledge I've come away with are second to none.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Summer class. He made us rely on d2l and FB what's going on with assignments. Proff. unclear with HOW to label sentences in essays... (Oh you have to label almost each stentence you write in an essay) because if you don't the first time he'll let it slide (with a low grade), the second time he'll automatically give you a 0 (zero). lazy prof.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very fast paced class for a 6 week summer course. Professor only grades essays based on his format- he doesn't care about logic or analysis as much. As long as you write essays based on his format to a T- you'll get good grades. But, his explanations are frustrating and doesn't give enough information on assignments. Often responds with Y/N answer.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super dry personality, acts like students are stupid for asking questions. I took the online portion and he won't respond to questions and if he does its non explanatory like just a yes or no.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EMGWR300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Valle is a very intelligent man. He is very well knowledged on various subjects and projects this onto his students. He is a tough grader but very helpful. He really cares for the success and progress of his students, but it is your responsibility to approach him. I learned A LOT and loved writing by taking his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher but can "Billy Mays" you and by that after he is done with a lecture he'll pretty much say "But wait there's more" and has high expectations. Gives unclear instructions. He talks to the class with a hard to understand vocab. At times he'll speak as if he some kind of of philosopher. Use FB which is somewhat helpful. Good luck.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable and very precise. If you don't do the work correctly, will mark you for it. Everytime I have email with a question there is a speedy response time. Great professor who teAches at COLLEGE LEVEL!!! prepares you for university