Teresa Marcelin - Tufts University, Medford, MA

Professor: Teresa Marcelin

Department: Languages

College: Tufts University, Medford, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPAN22
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of homework but amazing professor. So sweet and gives great feedback. If you put in a decent amount of work, you'll be sure to get at least a B.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPN04
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the only class at Tufts I genuinely hated showing up to. Do not take it unless you are required to for your major. The workload is absurd, and Professor Marcelin's condescending and judgmental nature does not make it any more bearable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN22
• 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 Marcelin is one of my favorite professors at Tufts. Although the course was not easy, she helped me work towards my goals and was always there if I had a question. Would highly recommend this professor to anyone, and look forward to staying in contact with her as she is a great mentor and person.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SP004
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Profesora Marcelin was a very demanding professor who expected preparation and participation. The workload of this course is very heavy but required in order to facilitate discussion. I felt that while difficult, the course was very rewarding and Profesora Marcelin truly cared about each of her students. One of the best professors I've ever had.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPN04
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Will help out if extreme situations block you from completing some work. Tons of homework, can seem really judgy if you're tardy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPAN22
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Marcelin is a phenomenal professor. She is not an easy grader, but she makes it easy to motivate yourself to work hard. She is funny, entertaining and willing to talk about anything. She is also very helpful and clear with all her directions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPN4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved Profesora Marcelin!! She is very clear about what is expected of you and will spend the entire class reviewing something if you don't understand it. She's such a sweetheart and wants to get to know you. Not an easy grader, but not a tough one either. I wish I could have her for spn21! Would definitely recommend

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH4
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Senora Marcelin was easily one of my favorite professors so far. She cares about the subject, and so long as you show that you are a motivated person, she will work with you as much as you need it. She is a bit of a tough grader it seems compared to other professors, but in my opinion it is worth it. Great woman, and funny at times.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPAN22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Teresa Marcelin is the nicest professor I've had at Tufts. Her lectures can be a little scattered and unorganized but she does well at keeping the class engaged and is sometimes hilarious.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SP004
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I felt like she picked favorites in the class. She'll call you out big time if SHE thinks you didn't do the work even if you did do it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPN4
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very glad I was able to take this class with Senora Marcelin. She was very encouraging and pushed the class to interact with one another and participate more. Very sweet and patient person.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPN04
• 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:

Lots of busywork, but that's not really her fault, it's the departments. Super pleasant and helpful, will correct all of your grammar mistakes but not a particularly hard grader.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPN22XC
• 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:

She is very sweet and adorable, but her class can be unnecessarily difficult. There was a significant difference between Spanish 21 and 22. She only allows one interpretation and she is not very tolerant of students who skip the readings, even if for only one night. Overall nice, but too tough for a core requirement class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPN22XC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Marcelin is a difficult teacher. Doing well in her class is also very rewarding. She will make sure that you do the best that you could do but don't be mistaken, her class is not simple by any means. Work hard and read lots because she defines semantics.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPN22
• 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:

She is so nice and funny. Spanish 22 just as comp/convo is boring in general but she was awesome! She's super funny and speaks quickly and its great practice to hear a fast native speaker, its easy to catch on. I would definitely recommend her

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPN3
• 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:

I really enjoyed her style of teaching. She is very clear and understanding when you have a problem or conflict (medical issues, etc.).

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPAN0004
• 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:

Great teacher! Really nice if she likes you and helpful if you talk to her. Class isn't extremely hard, but there is a lot of busywork. She gives you all the tools to succeed though, and is funny and understanding.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She's really nice, class wasn't too difficult if you paid attention and raised your hand a bit. She speaks rather quickly, but it doesn't take long to get used to. Make sure that you make a good impression early on- it will go a long way in the grading process. It's a fun class to be in.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPN0021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher but is very bad at hiding when she thinks someone has said something stupid. Don't take if you are uncomfortable speaking Spanish, she interrups and corrects a lot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPAN22
• 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:

Very very difficult accent to understand - in addition to Spain spanish, she speaks very fast and is not a particularly easy grader. The classes are standardized across the professors so only grading is different. Would recommend another teacher for more clarity.