Talia Loaiza - Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Professor: Talia Loaiza

Department: Languages

College: Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Loaiza is super energetic and engaging. I had a small leg up with my Spanish ability when I started the class (or so I thought). Learning proper Spanish showed me just how much I didn't understand, but Prof. Loaiza made the learning process easy and fun. She also worked with me outside of class to make up assignments. Lots of online homework

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1511
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof and pretty easy class! I took it online... lots of online assignments but the material isnt difficult. Tests are mostly like the reviews, and there are three Spanish chats you have with her via skype. I forgot to schedule one of my chats, and she let me make it up! She responded to all of my emails and answered all of my questions too!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN2
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such an awesome professor! I took her for Span I and II, wish I could take her for III and IV! She teaches with energy and passion and actually helps you learn the language versus just learning the book. She is super fair and always willing to help. I wish all professors were this knowledgeable and knew how to present material so thoroughly.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1412
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I had at ACC. She knows what she is teaching, but she also knows how to teach, a rare thing at ACC. She explains the class' subject, do exercises, written then oral, the following class she starts by reviewing what was presented in the previous class. The has good work ethics and you can see how she treats all students with respect.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1412
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Loaiza is excellent! I took her for Spanish I & II. This is my first time taking a Spanish class and she is the best. She explains everything thoroughly, she will go over material as many times as needed until students understand. She gives you a review before the test, and much of the test is similar to the review. Highly recommended!

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This was an online class and you have to keep up with the program online which gives you the dates and what is due on that particular day. I am a spanish speaker so I whizzed thru it. Assignments have 12-15 short assignments to do. You can work ahead if you figure out how to use the program.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1511
• 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:

She's a great professor, go to class pay attention and do the work and you'll be fine. She doesn't like slackers but if you put forth effort there's no reason you should fail. Definitely one of my favorite professors.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1512
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took her SPAN 1511 and 1512 courses online and I would recommend it! You know exactly what to expect each week, and she gives study guides before each test that are almost EXACTLY like the test. SHE IS AN EASY GRADER!!! Looking for an easy class? Take her. However, she is a SLOW grader, and is very very bad at responding to emails.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1511
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

STAY AWAY FROM HER ONLINE COURSE! She only gives you TWO days to go to the testing center for each test. Most DL classes give you a week or more. And she was even late making one test available. She takes off points if you use vocabulary past what's in the textbook. She's very rude via email. Classmates video chat, and no one was happy with her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't know what southern accent you get from her, Guys its only Spanish one and two! She is rude. 6 students dropped her class in one day because of her stubbornness.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1512
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is by far the worst Spanish professor I have ever taken. She thinks she knows her stuff but she does not, and trust me you will regret taking her class. Try to take Becky Jaimes instead.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1512
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a good professor, but she is not from here, so she does things thinking that she was still in Ecuador. For example, she told the whole class to complete all the WebSam assignments, which were about 60 each chapter. That's not feasible with many people who work full time or study full time.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took her for Spanish I. Shes a great teacher, Very knowledgeable. she wants you to pass and will give you extra credit. she does keep you from start to finish for class. I recommend her. She allows you to use the vista software without the book bcuz the book is on the software. She is willing to help. extra credit pushed me up to an A

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Loaiza is amazing. she made learning a language fun and EASY. Attendence is mandatory, she gives a study review before each test. I only studied the review usually the day before the test and I was still able to make an A. Practice often and you will do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1511
• 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:

She really enjoys teaching this course. She is more than willing to answer your questions until you understand. Her tests and quizzes to be straight forward. Attending class every day and completing your homework is key to be successful. A lot of participation in class helps you to master the language. I was a beginner and I did fine. Take her!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1511
• 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:

Awesome. She is very clear in what she expects from you and will never put anything on the test that she has not gone over in class. Has a good sense of humor. A lot a class participation is necessary.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1512
• 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:

She's fantastic. The class is taught all in Spanish. She's from Ecuador so you get that South American accent and she's helpful. Highly Recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1301
• 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:

Took her for Spanish 1 and 2. DO NOT TAKE ANYONE ELSE!!! She is completely awesome! Class was always fun to attend! Almost everyone who took her for span 1 was back for span 2!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, wants you to succeed and will help you. She is very nice and fun. She gives you all needed information, but you really need to attend class. Lots of quizzes, but throws out lowest scores, so plenty of chances to do well. Do the workbook, attend class, and get help if you're confused and this class should be no problem.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1511
• 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:

SHE'S AWESOME!! IF you actually wanna learn spanish you def wanna take her! learning a foreign language requires WORK! but she's extremely helpful and you won't find a better spanish prof! she presents the verb conjugations in a way that facilitates memorization. she goes out of her way to make herself available to students. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!