Yemmy Taylor - Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA

Professor: Yemmy Taylor

Department: Psychology

College: Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC37
• 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:

I would avoid this Professor at all costs. Her lectures are off topic and rambling, her grading is inconsistent and confusing, and she contradicts the textbook frequently. Definitely stay on top of readings though.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is very nice and helps her students. She is also quite hilarious and she cares for her students. Take the class if you want to laugh. She doesn't grade by many things so be aware you fail one assignment make sure the others are good grades.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is funny and the topic she teaches are interesting. She gives out pop quizzes. Her tests are very long and hard. Its mostly based off the book so get ready to read a lot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY37
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Yemmy is so funny and passionate about psychology. Her lectures are never boring; she always spices it up with an example of the subject matter and her accent is so fascinating. Shes a fair grader; if you do a good job, she gives you a good grade. Shes really good about giving and accepting feedback, and I love her classes!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC6
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Taylor's online class. Essay prompts and exam questions are based on textbook readings, so get the book! I couldn't find a concept for one of the essay prompts, but I found it in the lecture slides so read those as well. Not an easy A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly this class was super easy. She doesn't give any homework. She answers all your questions and accessible during her office hours. She's nice. The test are a bit hard, but not too much. Beware of her pop quizzes! Only 2 major assignments and they're easy. She uses textbook only, so use it. Emailing time is excellent! Definitely recommend!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shes super nice and helpful to all of her students! Super easy grader on the few papers you will have to write. Just put in some effort and the class isnt hard at all

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tests are not easy but I felt most questions were common sense as long as you interacted with her lectures. Go to office hours if you have questions and raise your hand, she loves it. BUT if you are going to be late for class, just skip or else you have to bring food for the whole class. 3 tests and 2 papers are your grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her tests are tough. Pay attention to her lectures carefully. Exams are conceptual. If you write well then this would help your grade a lot! She makes a lot of funny and dramatic scenarios for you to understand. Always attend her class. Do the readings in the textbooks and be ready for any pop quizzes. She also gives extra credit.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY6
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's super nice and gives everyone a chance to get a good grade in the class. She gave me great feedback on assignments. Overall a pretty good teacher to have for an online class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HD7
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very strict teacher who does not accept late works. Her tests are very hard so, read the textbook chapters over 10 xs to remember! And there are no extra credit are given in this class. Make sure you study hard and do great on your papers!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PYSC6
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

YOU WILL NEED TO READ THE TEXTBOOK FOR THE TESTS. Weekly online quizzes and discussion boards are easy. The only difficult thing is the tests. They are not impossible. The powerpoint will give you most of the info but the tests may ask questions about studies or small details from the textbook. Study guides are provided which are helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY37
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Taylor knows her stuff and she is also a clinical psychologist so she works in the field. She is super approachable and reasonable. You should go to class because she takes attendance, but she won't drop you if you don't show up. Multiple choice questions are sometimes confusing, but she allows you to ask for clarification. I chose her again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not the greatest professor, lecture heavy and super hard test

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHSYC1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I do not care for psychology much but I took this in my first semester in college and I was expecting to not do well but I actually finished with all As & 1 B. It is IMPERATIVE that you read the textbook because what she lectures about is only 1/4 of what's on the tests. She goes through slides really fast so I mainly stuck to the book.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHSYC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She has a very strong accent and has horrible hand writing. She recommends her students to read the textbook but I did not and still got an A. All her notes are online but attendance is mandatory because it is apart of the grade & she gives random pop quizzes. She curves every test by a lot and is pretty funny. Oh yeah, don't be late to her class!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved her class. She is so inspirational and caring. Be there and participate and you'll pass.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY5H
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taylor's lectures are kind of boring & don't really apply to the test (make sure you read the book for that). Grade is based on a few essays, tests, and attendance. Very strict about sticking with the syllabus and grading breakdown - even when she doesn't follow the schedule, so make sure u attend class so you don't miss anything.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY5
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you put in the work, you can get an A, but be prepared to work hard. Biggest piece of advice I can give is READ the textbook. Sit in class and just pay attention to lectures - no need to take notes. It is just reinforcing what the textbook says. When the tests roll around, dedicate a serious amount of time to that book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY5
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have had Dr. Taylor for three different classes. She is consistent with each one, she wants her students to understand the materials, not just memorize facts. Her lectures are awesome, she uses real world examples to explain things. 2 essays that are relatively non-complicated. Show up, take notes, and use her study guides and you will pass.