Lisa Ballesteros - Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Professor: Lisa Ballesteros

Department: Sociology

College: Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCPSYCH270
• 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:

I don't take online classes because I already know I do better in in person classes. Unfortunately, Ballesteros thinks her in person class is an online class and I really struggled. She is not helpful in or out of class and kept referring us online and I would not recommend her to anyone.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In simple terms, terrible and conducts her teaching method as a computer moderator rather than a Professor. Unfortunately, it seems she is the only Stats teacher at SWC, so sadly, the best one can do is wait another semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY270
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a hard class, but math is not my thing. I had to study way more and go to tutoring services. I recommend you read the text book and take good notes on your own and with class lectures. She is understanding if you need to miss class but give a heads up and can't expect her to let you off the hook for missing more then the allowed amount.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHSOC270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, although every hw, quiz, and exams are online, you are required to attend class. I really enjoyed her lectures, asking questions on things you might not be clear on does go a long way. Do not leave things last minute, in this class procrastination will not be in your favor! Not an easy class but does prepare you for transferring!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC270
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She doesn't care about students but her whole pitch is to ACT like she does. The class is a lot of work and I passed, most of it online which is strange, but I am sure there are more caring, less condescending professors out there. Take someone else if you're looking for a good experience.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All homework and tests are online but she does a very good job explaining the material and going through example problems in class. If you email her about a specific homework question she will occasionally send back videos of her working through the problem step by step. Very kind, patient, and willing to help answer any questions you have.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ballesteros is a very helpful, she posts a lot of videos. Her homework and exam are very heavy. Expect a lot of homework every week and she does not give any extra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC270
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ballesteros is a very nice professor and her class is very straight forward. She learned my name really quick because I had her husband for Caculus. Your grade is based on 14 hw assignments, quizzes, 4 test and a final everything is done online yes even the test are done online. As long as you study and ask questions you will do fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor if you do the work. Not easy, but if you find the correct way of applying what you learned to your homework you will pass. She does care for you but expects you to put effort into her class. She is a former community college student and wants to prepare students for a four-year school. PARTICIPATE!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's a tough class if you don't do the work or read the chapters before lecture. If you don't read before, you will not know what is going on. Again, reading is ESSENTIAL to passing. I passed with an A my first try. Not as hard as people make it out to be. Just do the work.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY270
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm a Full time student. The class was very challenging but she keeps you engaged throughout the lecture. The class was ran like a hybrid course. All work due was online, but very tough. Take very good notes, read before class, attend office hours and you'll do well on the Hw, quizzes, and exams. Making a friend in class is EXTREMELY helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY270
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ballesteros is an amazing professor! She makes you work for your grade, you have to read before class attendance is crucial. Take her class with a friend in order to split up work. Go to her office hours, USE YOUR RESOURCES, do your homework on APLIA. Exams are online but tough STUDY. She wants you to succeed so she wont baby you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC270
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

First, you HAVE to read the chapter before the lecture or you will not know what's going on. She fills in information during lec, but you have to read the chapter to understand her. Don't expect it to be like an Algebra class. It's less about calculations and more focus on understanding concepts. She ended up being one of my favorite teachers.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC270
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is not helpful and seems to be in denial of that fact. It was as if she thinks one half hour of tutoring on a two hour math problem will do the trick. My advice, take someone else.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH279
• 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:

Professor Ballesteros Let me just start with initially I thought you were much more than the ratings and commentaries people made regarding your teaching skills. I find myself, mid semester, dreading you. Its unnecessary for you to keep reminding students to read. WE ARE AWARE. With your tone we dont want to answer to you, YOU HAVE AN ATTITUDE.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ballesteros is an easy teacher. I took Sociology 101 online and passed with an A. Her quizzes are easy and you have at least two discussion posts due every week, but they're pretty easy as well. You do have to read at least two chapters a week, but if you skim through, you'll be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC270
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had to do a lot of outside the class studying. That is, non-assigned extra reading just to understand the concepts. Learned to decipher double-speak of word problems. Was able to bring my grade up towards the end but failed the first two Big Exams"Assignments".

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her class twice but it was because I was absent a lot, you need to be there. The second time I didn't miss a single day and everything was clear, you need to read before class so you can understand what she is explaining. Pop quizzes if nobody participates when she ask the students. EXCELLENT professor, always there to help you on office hrs

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

took her for the second did not pass!!! dont take her you will have to take her class twice ..... unless this is all you have to do . i was a full time student and she completely made my fall semester hell.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH270
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had to take this class twice, with her both times. You really have to keep up with her lectures. She can go a bit too fast sometimes, but just ask questions. As long as you don't miss class, sit up front and pay close attention, you'll be just fine. It's harder than it sounds, at least in my case. Overall, she's always there for her students