Tina Golaw - West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Professor: Tina Golaw

Department: English

College: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

shes nice and caring but has way too many commitments outside of class to provide meaningful feedback. Only prof I ever had to go to office hours for and they were usually crowded and she sometimes had to close her office on me. Her personal stories can be interesting and relevant but eventually get distracting from real feedback and lecture.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader on papers but actually wants you to succeed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 905X
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Tina last semester and she is very caring for her students and their success and always offering ways to better your writing and seek help. Only thing is she takes a while to grade essays, so I didnt know my grade until after the final and even then she ended up not grading one of the essays.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tina Golaw is a good professor. Is she amazing? No. When I entered English 1B, I expected a bit more engaging material since it was a science fiction and fantasy emphasis course. I did not receive that. Other issues were she had to cancel class so many times in the semester, and her feedback to me wasn't great. It was a below average class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL007A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Each class had great discussions and the overall class had a good vibe. Tina had a lot of personal stuff going on so grading and info was unreliable. I waited 6 weeks for grades to come in. She was sweet, caring, and wanted to meet outside of class if we needed it. Our class often ran long because we had great discussions. Would take again!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the sweetest human beings I've ever met! She makes sure to create a super supportive environment for all ideas. For our essays, we take class notes on analysis so you won't go in blind. She also allows essay make-ups, and extensions. One hang-up is that rough-drafts are graded for credit, so you don't get back feedback. but overall, amazing!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, she's one of the best professors I've ever had! She understands that students have other obligations besides her class, and is willing to work with you to make sure you succeed. Her grading system is very fair, so you know whatever grade she gives you, you earned it. Just don't take advantage of her kindness and generosity. She's lovely!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All you have to do is show up and follow the discussions. She doesn't make it hard. I had her for ENGL 1A and 1B. She expects you to care about what grade you want in the class. Basically, if you care and put in the effort, she will too. I do have to say the only negative is that her personal life conflicts with her professional one.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tina is a phenomenal teacher. Not a single day passed that she wasn't happy, smiling and motivational. Even though it was a summer class, she made the work light and easy. Tina honestly cares about each student and went above and beyond by staying after class every day to offer support. She's also hilarious! Would definitely take her again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This by far is the best English class i have ever taken in my life. Tina actually cares and gives really good feedback if you actually want to learn about English and feel that you want to improve yourself this is the class for you. She is a hard grader, but fair if you put efferent into your work you will get a good grade. Take her class seriously

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 905X
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I originally came into ENGL 905x loving English but now it is my least favorite subject. My biggest issue is not that she cancelled class 5+ times in 12 weeks but it's the fact that she still has not graded our 1st semester final or posted any grades for that matter and the spring semester starts in a couple weeks! I hope I never have her again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It is almost the end of the semester and my class barely saw our grades for the first time today! Other than the fact that she hasn't updated grades since the beginning of the semester, she has already cancelled four classes, resulting in the post-poning of one of our essays by at least three weeks. Do yourself a favor and do NOT take her class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst teacher I've ever had. Tina canceled class 5 times within the first 12 weeks. She also asks us to turn in a rough draft which she does not return or grade. She is very unorganized, and immature.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• 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:

Tina is an amazing professor. She always comes to class enthusiastic and with a positive attitude. Homework is fairly light and you can pass the class without doing it if your essays are strong. If you need help, you have to go to her office hours bc she doesn't return emails. However, utilize her as a resource and you will becom a better writer.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 1B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The expectations tina has for her students are not on par with the quality oteaching or help. She didn't respond to emails, didn't grade on time (assignments were not graded til a week after class ended), lectures consisted of her talking about her personal life A LOT, lots of students needed office hr time bc she didn't use class time effectively

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• 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:

Tina loves her students and truly cares about their success! I really enjoyed her class and learned a lot. She will expect you to make progress as a writer and you can't just throw something together for your essays: she can tell and will give you detailed grades on every essay. If you make an effort to improve as a writer and to participate, you !

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tina is probably the best english teacher I have ever had. She is very supportive of your success. I grew so much as a writer from taking time to sit with her one on one and get feedback on my essays. I learned a lot not only about english but also about life from her lectures. Expectations are challenging but reasonable.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1A1B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You seriously need to take her. Her 1AM and 1B were tough. Never wrote that much before, but I learned a lot and feel really good about my writing and how to get it done. She's smart and supportive and cares about students' success. Class discussions were interesting and fun. They help you understand the readings and write the essays. Go to class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. If you are struggling with an essay, her 1-on-1 feedback is really thorough if you bring her a copy of what you're working on. Provides very thoughtful notes when graded. DOESN'T grade on whether she agrees with your opinion, unlike some other teachers. Very positive and very encouraging. Homework due every class, but its light

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very bad teacher goes off topic on the lectures and cancels classes all the time which leaves you no time to learn how to write the essays due. Very hard grader and will drop you for missing class. Very selfish attitude and not friendly at all, yells at students during class and will send you out if you do not pay attention to her life stories.