Michelle Bacino-Thiessen - Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Professor: Michelle Bacino-Thiessen

Department: Speech

College: Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bacino was an amazing teacher. Attendance isn't mandatory; however, I highly recommend going to each class session. She is super helpful with all the speeches and tells you exactly what to do to get an A on them. She even dedicates days to check outlines ect. There is not many lectures and little homework. I highly recommend taking her for speech.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPH202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have taken every class that this professor offers (Speech, and both communications classes). If you haven't had a class with her yet then you're doing it wrong. She is so supportive and willing to work with her students. It would be so hard NOT to fail her class. She does everything to make sure that her students pass. Amazing professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPH103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, definitly recommend

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love Prof. Bacino! Took her online summer class and she made it super easy, even for people who hate giving speeches. Only had to come in to give the 3 speeches but there were only groups of 5-8 at a time! Quick email replies and grades pretty fair/easy. Didn't buy the book and never needed it because she posts everything you need online. So nice!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best way to take speech class. You give 3 speeches with clear criteria. Not a lot of homework. The easiest way to take this requirement.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was really worried about taking speech, but I could not have asked for a better professor. She doesn't mark you off for nervous habits or make you feel bad for them. She's also an easy grader and works really well with you if you have a personal matter.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPCH131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

easy easy class. she says at the beginning that she wants to help everyone along because you shouldn't fail because of a speech class. Everything is provided online, with examples. Only 3 speeches. My only complaint is that shes kind of snobby, and kept correcting my spelling when I asked her about format. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPCH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Speech online and Professor Bacino was amazing. She didn't make you give many speeches and she hardly takes points off for thigs you did wrong. The course is slightly accelerated online but it's nice becasue you're done with the class by mid April. Just stay up on the things you have to hand in weekly and you will be set up for success.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class. I would easily take a class from her again. For someone who is not a big fan of public speaking she would be great. I took it online and went in three times to give a speech. the speech groups were 3 - 4 people so that we would be done in 45 min.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPCH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you hate speech and get extremely nervous, take this class with her. She makes it so easy for students. She is so understanding and caring with almost everything. The class is laid back and easy. Only 3 speeches! I highly recommend her to everyone who wants an easy and relaxed speech class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPCH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took her over the summer, awesome teacher she tells you exactly what she is looking for in a speech. always willing to help her students one on one. I love that we didn't have to buy a book for this class. final is super easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPCH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher that will make you like speech class even if you hate giving speeches. I loved this class and as long as you do the work and have perfect attendance you wont have to take the final. Usually give 3-4 speeches, this class is an easy A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was very helpful throughout the whole semester! Would definitely recommend her!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is such a great professor. Makes criteria and grading expectations very clear from the beginning. She gives you all the resources needed to succeed in this class on Eagle

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPEEC130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bacino is by far the easiest and most understanding professor I've ever had. The book isn't mandatory at all. I never used it, so don't even bother buying it. She tells you herself we don't need it anyway. Super easy A as long as you do the speeches and outlines. Not a tough grader at all. I have a 100% in there right now after 2 speeches.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very understanding and relatable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. As long as you showed up for your speeches and took the time to turn in the require homework (i.e topic, sources, outline, and full sentence) on time you should be able to pass this class. Good feedback on your papers before you had to do your speech.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The fist time I took speech I failed, this time I got an A. As long as you show up and allow yourself the time to put your speech together and practice before hand there is no way you won't pass.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's great. No tests just 3 speeches. She makes you feel comfortable and will sit one on one just to make sure you get all your points on speeches. Come everyday on time, no final. Also you get out early often! Most people don't like speech but if you have to take it, take her class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class over the summer. It's very easy. You don't need a book and there's really not much stress about giving speeches because she's an easy grader. There was no final exam or other tests. Just three speeches.