Paula Schofield - Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

Professor: Paula Schofield

Department: Chemistry

College: Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SCI10021
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When I first met Paula, she taught chemistry well and have interest which goes in conflict with the class. I got mad at her and wrote a bad review. But I'm wrong. I learned how much she cares for me as her student deep down. Sometimes she's a bit too personal and reminds me of someone close but I value her for that. Highly recommend her!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: INS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paula gets it done, her lectures are very well planned out. She is so good at explaining and showing concepts in a way you can easily understand. She cares a lot for her students. Take her course you will feel so comfortable with the material.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: INS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are taking science classes at Evergreen, TAKE CHEM WITH PAULA. She is an amazing instructor, her lectures are extremely well planned out and she considers how students will absorb the information so thoroughly. I was afraid of chemistry, but am thriving in her class. Truly amazing professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: INS2009
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She has a reputation for delivering honesty, and hard exams, but makes it clear it's because she wants you to have a strong grasp of the material. If you make it through one of her intro classes, you'll be ahead of the curve going into upper division. If you flunk, maybe Chemistry isn't your thing. Paula's courses are the litmus test. Pun intended.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: M2O
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paula is one of the best professors I've had. Her feedback is always very concise and valuable. In my experience she is willing to go above and beyond, is always prepared, and seems to care very deeply for her students - their learning and well being. Sometimes she brings cookies to class, and that was always exciting. Knows a lot about chemistry.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Excellent professor, shines especially bright when co-teaching with Dr. McKinstry or Dr. Brabban. If your a science major at TESC, one of her programs should be in your curriculum before you graduate.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She taught polymer chemistry and she made me love it. I went to school for a biology degree but she's one of those teachers that makes you reconsider because of her wonderful passion. The course wasn't easy, but she recognizes hard workers and if you're a student that is clearly putting in the effort then you'll have a much, much better time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I had at Evergreen! Paula made the summer chemistry intensive a lot less scary than I thought it would be. Very approachable and helpful.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FOHS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Paula is an amazing teacher. I had never taken chemistry before FOHS, and she made it accessible and much less scary. She was always willing to offer extra help, and truly cared about the success of her students. She knows chemistry through and through, and has a great sense of humor. Truly one of the best all-around professors at Evergreen.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FOHS101
• 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:

Took FOHS and I felt like I would fail the chem portion. After taking her class, I fell in love with Chemistry. Amazing job at teaching, keeping it alive with lecture, is very helpful and understanding of learning styles. She made my freshman year. Take her class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FOHS2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

BEST!! TAKE HER CLASS

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FOHS2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Paula knows her material, and presents it clearly. She is witty and sharp, and very helpful, if you ask her. She is kind, has very high standards. She went out of her way to provide 2 help sessions this year!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: INS2009
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paula knows her stuff, and expects you to know it too. She's witty, blunt, but kind in her own way, and will give you any support you ask for.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

incredibly helpful and witty

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: INS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: INS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A very thin, very British, very kind, and very sarky teacher

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MTOO300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Paula is very smart and knows her chemistry. She chooses favorites however, so be sure to suck up to her early on in the quarter. Never be late, never miss an assignment, never miss a lab and ace every test and you should get credit. Paula is very cutting, and threw a pen at a student who got a question wrong in lecture. beware of projectiles!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ORGANICCHEMIST
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof, incredibly sarcastic. Shes sharp, and her comments can be cutting. Be sharp back. Shes great, but you better put in the time. Its obvious if you don't (at least with the workload that she gave me it was obvious) If I had a chance to have her class again, I'd do it twice, just for sh!t's and Gigggles

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: INS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very tough prof, but she knows her stuff.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Paula was almost abrasive in her lectures, occasionally mocking students' questions and going faster than most of us would have liked. But when I fell behind and contacted her outside of class, she was very willing to help me catch up. Expect to be humbled.