Tara Gardner - Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Professor: Tara Gardner

Department: Modern Languages

College: Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPN1140
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gardner is an absolutely amazing professor. I would 10/10 recommend her to anyone. She makes the material easy to understand, she is funny and always available outside of class. Part of your grade is on attendance so show up to class, but going to class ties in all the online material. You use your book and online text daily.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPN1140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sra Gardner was an amazingly caring and respectable prof. She understands that everyone learns in different ways and tries to appeal to all students. If she can see you're making a valiant effort in the class she makes it easy for you to continue at your own pace.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVE HER! I am in her Saturday class, and in the military (meaning weekend drills once a month) And she works with me to make sire I am not missing anything when I miss class. Speaks Spanish all class, but she works with you to understand EVERYTHING. I am horrible at Spanish, and she makes it so simple doulingo can't even compare

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPN114
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such a hilarious professor, makes a Saturday class less painful! Really makes sure you improve on your Spanish and gets the whole class involved. Homework was daily but could easily get a whole week ahead in a day! 4 tests and 1 final! Goes over tests the day before and tells you exactly what is on it! TAKE HER WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPN114
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tara is an exceptional professor for teaching a language as learning a new language is not that easy. She is very funny and makes the classes interesting and interactive. I love all of her classes and did acquire a level of comfort in Spanish. I love her and you too will. Go take her class and learn Spanish. Participation is the key for this class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPN1150
• 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:

This professor is amazing. I wish she would teach all of my classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPN114
• 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:

The best professor I've had! There is a lot of online homework, however tests are extremely easy b/c she goes over the test the day you take it! (4 tests & 1 Final Exam) She's extremely caring, I would go into class early just to chat with her! Take her and you won't regret it! Easy A! Got a 3.9 in her class and didn't study for the final exam.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I seriously love this professor. She was so caring and made sure we understood the material. At first I was scared the first day because I haven't had Spanish in awhile. But professor Gardner really worked with us and made sure we all understood the material. She is really great. HIGHLY RECOMMEND her :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPN114
• 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:

She is the nicest person to have a class with. Really cares about her students and will go out of her way to make sure you do well. Highly recommend. Her lectures are not boring and makes being class less of a drag.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPN115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Gardner has been, by far, the best professor I've had so far in my college experience. I took 4 years of high school Spanish and didn't learn HALF as much as I did this semester. The confidence I have in my abilities to speak now are much higher. She makes the class fun and truly cares about giving her students a good education. Amazing teacher

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPN115
• 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:

Sra. Gardner makes sure her students understand the material. She will work with you one-on-one until you get it. She focuses on letting her students show what they know instead of answering standardized questions. I honestly learned far more Spanish than I thought I would when I started the semester.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPAN114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She truly has a love for teaching and Spanish. She wants everyone to understand before she moves on. Because she only speaks spanish its sometimes challenging but she wants you to try and participate and is more than happy to slow down. Many opportunities to do good in the class. Take her 100%

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPAN114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Love her. she is easy and is willing to help whenever needed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPAN114
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is amazing. Take her for Spanish because she is fair and you will pass if you participate. Love her.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPN114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Connect assignments for each chapter online quizzes and in class tests for each chapter. The book is only important for connect so if you wanted to just buy the connect code you could get away with it. Seriously though best professor ever. Nobody cares more about their students than professor Gardner. She wants you to be successful and have fun.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPN115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have never met a woman who cares more about her students and her profession. She was amazing and I felt I could always talk to her about my grade and about what we were learning. Very approachable and someone I would highly recommend to a friend. She built a lot of respect between her and the students & our classroom was always a welcoming place

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPN114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best way to get foreign language credit if you don't know a foreign language. There are ton's of grades, not like a 3 test science class. She lets you know what you need to know for the tests. She couldn't make it easier if she tried, you just have to show up, study a moderate amount and do the online homework. Very fair grader! Extremely pleasant!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPAN114
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far the best professor I've had in my 4 years of college. Assures you understand everything clearly, extremely enthusiastic ,and has an absolutely wonderful presence! I had a Saturday class (you can only imagine how bad that sucked) and she made me look forward to attending. That's how awesome she is!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPN114
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I highly recommend this professor to anyone who will be taking Spanish. She is always willing to help if you don't understand something, and she wants you to do well! Very nice person and values her students. Expect lengthy homework assignments online, but they do help you learn the material.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPN115
• 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:

She's is such a great professor! She's passionate about spanish, which is nice. Her lectures are clear and she is always willing to help you after class. You NEED the book.