Michelle Banks - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Michelle Banks

Department: English

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She was really nice and caring and funny. Theres a lot of reading though for homework and sometimes a pop quiz of the readings. You do have to participate or else points are taken off. The essays can be pretty heavy so really pay attention to the directions

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant woman. Truly cares about student's success if they're willing to put in the work. Nevertheless, she's not tech savvy and refuses to use canvas, so don't expect to know your grade until the end of the semester. Isn't clear on grading criteria, so ask questions to clarify what she expects. Will make you talk, can't be shy in her class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If your shy be prepared to be called out on daily. She bonds with outgoing students , bought a $150 book that we only used once. Called me out daily for being shy, said shy students shouldnt attend college. Bad bad bad experience .

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• 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:

If English is your second language, don't ever take her class. S

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Banks! I think she's a tough grader even though she says she isn't. Her lectures are always interesting, she makes everyone participate. We had a lot of readings but half of them were short story, and the quizzes were super easy! In class essays for midterm. She's also very helpful, I'd take her again!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is amazing. Her pop quizzes aren't hard if you READ! if you don't read you fail the quiz pretty self explanatory. The discussions in class are always good. Be ready to talk if you are shy, she doesn't care she will still make you talk!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As a first time student I heard so much about Michelle Banks. I enrolled her class for English 400, and she is very caring towards her students. Not a fan on the random pop quizzes. Attendance is highly recommended and make sure you do her assignments. Definitely would love to take her again in future English classes. You have to talk in class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is my favorite teacher I have ever come across. She is literally the most sweetest and caring professor and actually cares about her students. As long as you develop a good relationship with her and let her know when you are absent, she is so understanding. She is so positive and encourages participation so be ready to talk in class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL051
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was surprised to see such great reviews for her classes. I took her Native American Myth & Lit class & all we did was read a couple books & discuss them in class. She gave 2 lectures the entire semester & they didn't teach me anything I didn't already know. She's sweet, but I don't feel like I learned anything. Not abysmal, but not good.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professor I have ever met. To me it was extremely hard to get a good grade, but she was the best.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

taker her when you get the chance. she is amazing, supportive, understanding, and helps you comprehend the material. Her humble personality allows me to enjoy her class and english in general. Highly recommended.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG400
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ms Banks is a great professor, she has the patients to review any lecture she teaches if you don't understand it the first time. Only wished that she taught 1A ! Do the homework because she goes around to check it and take the text books for her class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL400
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Banks is amazing & she is my favorite English professor. Ms. Banks, if you are reading this, you rock!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG400
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have no complaints professor banks is so humble, nice and understanding. She's willing to compromise and encourages participation. She's funny and always vivacious! I would highly recommend.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EGLISH1A
• 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:

Will not let you just sit there. She needs you to participate all the time! Makes you read a lot! But does help you really understand what you read and what she expects from assignments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the few teachers I've ever had that has made a major impact on me. English has been one of the worse subjects for me, but she has boosted my confidence in my writing and it has carried on to other classes & I'm not so worried when essays are assigned. She assigns a lot of work but she makes herself available to her current & former students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EGL1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best English teachers on campus. Don't pass up a chance to take her class. You will write and read a lot, but if you participate and study this class is an easy A. Quizzes are not that hard but essays are a bit of a challenge, just go to her office hours, she'll always be willing to help you out and do better.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Linnet essay graders. When there is an essay, go to her office hours. First half of the course, you will need to read a lot. Once all the reading materials are done, you will not need to read anymore. Overall, super nice professor. She is really passionate. About 4-5 essay throughout the semester.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Banks is a good professor. I highly recommend ESL students to take her class. Even though it takes much time to discuss the book what she assigned to students, it is worthy. And she is kind and helpful. She is willing to help students to improve English.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Banks is a really good professor. She is enthusiastic about class and she doesn't grade to harshly. As long as you listen and participate in class by completing all the assigned reading, you will pass the class. She is also very helpful when it comes to feedback about your essays. I would take her class again!