Richard Dry - Las Positas College, Livermore, CA

Professor: Richard Dry

Department: English

College: Las Positas College, Livermore, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was overall a great english professor. The class was quite hard and had a lot of assignments, but he knew what he was talking about and gave back great feedback to bettee my writing. The workload is heavy but if you have time, i would recommend it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG100A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers Ive ever had. I use to struggle with English in high school. Once I had him I realized I loved English & I passed with an A. If you do all your work and read the books you will pass. Unfortunately Im at LMC & I wish he taught there & I would take him again .Definitely would recommend him!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he dosint give enough time for school class. for any students being not there for class will not know a lot of things for the next day, he doesint like any food in class that i brougt to eat. he makes class easy to do work so he is an okay constricter i would take him again if i couldnt find a better teacher also no late finals

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class if you put in the effort. Professor Dry is one of the best online teachers. He made the material interesting and enjoyable. He's responsive and always provides helpful feedback. He's understanding and has a lovely spirit. I didn't want the class to end.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• 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:

I took an online class. Excellent professor! Criteria/Directions are straightforward. Of course, reasonable amount of work. Readings, a lot of readings/writting but it is English haha. Work is manageable. Gives excellent feedback and opportunities for extra credit. I definitely recommend him if this is your first year in college or second.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'd say he's a great teacher gave good feedback, and emails ASAP. I kept a A halfway into the semester until one paper he claimed my writing was not suffienct and said "imperative to get ESL tutor. However, I'm a native english speaker and never had problems with an english class so I was slightly insulted. But I did appreciate his other feedback.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• 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:

Professor Dry is one of my favorite professors. Lots of reading, but it's a pretty easy A, positive and helpful feedback throughout the entire semester, quick to grade and reply to emails (I emailed often for clarification because it is an online class). He offers a lot of extra credit in case you need it. Easily my favorite class of all time!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG100A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I appreciate his way of teaching, made sure everyone understands. Very clear grading criteria. Be in class at all time unless if something very inevitable happens, notify him for your absence. He is very understanding and If you miss one class he will do what he can to get you back on tract. I learned a lot in his class. Thank you Mr. Dry!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not the beast teacher i have. But he is just hard grader for me. Overall he is desent but i would not take his clasd again

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Solid teacher. The workload is heavy, but he's a fair grader and gives good feedback in a timely manner.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

perfect teacher. Take Mr. Dry for 1A. I have done my research on all other instructors and no one tops this guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 100A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

as i was saying.. He grades tough but the fact that he gives such good feedback helps out so much. I am looking forward to taking his 1A class. Its not going to be an easy class but I would rather be challenged by this great instructor rather than be handed an easy A by someone else.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

What a great guy. He really does care that you understand what he is teaching. I am going to miss this class and all the great people in it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG100A
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He not is very god teacher. Bad expanation on things all day for class starts and not open about test.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very uninteresting and barely accessible; comments were basic, not intelligent

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Dry's online class and not gonna lie, it was a lot of work. There were reading, writing, and peer review assignments due every week and a long (anywhere from 3-8 page) paper due at the end of each unit (like 3 or 4 total). I had to work hard for an A but it was definitely worth it. He's a great teacher.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I completely respect Mr. Dry as an instructor. His class was clear and organized. However, it was NOT easy. Be aware that you are going to drown in work for the semester. I unfortunately took his class along with five other classes and working full time. After completing 61 units, this is the only class I have received a C in.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG12B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took 12A and 12B, and both times I got well over 100 percent in the class. Real easy class if you just do your part in the workshops and make sure to do your writings. This fiction class is actually what re-inspired me to write.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dry has this online teaching thing down. He is organized and he responds to email quickly. There is a lot of reading and the writing assignments can be long, but that is what this class is all about, after all. He gives good feedback and there is always an opportunity to make changes for additional points. Be willing to work for your A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

wanna learn to fight then take MMA. wanna learn to cook then take a culinary art class. wanna learn to write like a pro then take Prof Dry Eng 2 course after Eng 1. it's mandatory for CSUUC entry so its not basketweaving, but it's not a weed out class either. but if you put your work in, follow instructions, you'll get an A or B. simple.