Amy Madsen - Ventura College

Professor: Amy Madsen

Department: English

College: Ventura College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I grew up in the hood. All my teachers couldnt get through to me because they couldnt understand me. Professor Madsen was the VERY FIRST teacher in all my years to ever make me excited to learn. Im not a good student but she never made me feel like I couldnt do it. SHE IS A REAL TEACHER. I had to get emergency surgery so I couldnt finish. Love

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHV01A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amy Madsen is an excellent English professor. There are only 3 papers, so if you don't do the work you will fail. With that being said its really hard to fail the class unless you don't do anything. She gives a sufficent amount of class time to turn in the assignments.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor emphasizes the fact that our education system has failed us and we must forget everything taught up to high school. Yet, she rolls her eyes because she has to teach us concepts we dont know. Talks to you as if youre inferior for asking questions. Says its the real world but shes the only bad teacher Ive ever had in college.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGLV01A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Was a great English professor. 10/10 would recommend taking her class! She was a tough grader, but the feedback was very helpful in the long run.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor Ive had to date. I asked her a question on the first day and she told me to look it up and told the class I cant use google. Very rude and disrespectful. You only have a couple of assignments so if you miss one you might as well drop the class. Be prepared to get a C for the class by the way. I would not recommend to anyone.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Madsen was one of my first inspirational college prof's., and her lectures and essay feedback were exceptional. Yes, she's detailed and sets expectations, but this "tough love" approach truly helped me to grow as a critically-thinking writer, smoothly survive transferring to U.C.L.A.'s coursework, and land my dream film writing job.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGV01A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Madsen is one of the best teachers Ive ever had. She scared me at first, but she is more than willing to work with students who show that they are serious and ready to work. Sudents who showed up to class, asked questions, and listened to what she had to say were successful, while others were not. She is super funny, caring, and honest.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHV01A
• 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:

So, lets get started on a light note. She wouldnt be a bad instructors she changed everything about herself. Shes way too cocky especially for someone that teaches a basic English class at a junior college. She was incredibly condescending, and was weirdly obsessed with her students writing about food. She needs to get off her tenure high horse.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

We were graded on four assignments with no other means to improve our grade. Confusing assignment instructions with little help; she preferred to write our thesis herself. Doesn't use the internet and was unexpectedly gone for a week without communication. The safety of tunure, right? Questions are met with condescension.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHV01A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is one of the best English teachers I've ever had. She makes class entertaining while giving us clear instructions on what she wants on her papers. She is sometimes very opinionated and can seem a bit rude at times, but I would most definitely take the class again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLV01A
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quite aggressive when giving feedback and puts students on blast when she is giving feedback.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHV01A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So far, Professor Madsen has shown to have an attitude but in a good way. She will tell you how she feels but she does show compassion as well in her own way. She does not do exams, she sees them as a waste of time that she doesn't want to deal with so that's a huge weight off. If you plan on passing her class you gotta make sure you want it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLV01A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's always going to tell you whats up. She'll be able to lay it out in specific detail. I personally didn't like her at first, but later on if your putting in enough effort and focus she'll definitely be of help. Very strict on the assignments though, ALWAYS listen to advice, it comes SUPER handy later on

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHV01A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Harsh grader but she's really helpful and actually nice, just don't piss her off.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGVO1A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Madsen is a very harsh grader, so be prepared to not get the grade you expected. It's easy to pass her class with a C, but difficult to get an A. I wouldn't recommend her to anyone. Do yourself a favor and don't take her class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Madsen, is a very critical grader but she's honest. Her class was never boring. She does cuss in her lectures and speaks boldy on her opinions. Her class is mainly around the topic of food and the food industry. If you are looking for a teacher who tells you exactly what to fix and are willing to hear the truth, Madsen is for you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHV01A
• 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:

Prof. Madsen is a hard teacher to take. She's a hard grader but she does something not all professors do to asure all their students pass the class. She give you a safety net C so if you just want to not try on your paper but still make sure you pass the class then she just tell you to put a C at the top of your paper and thats the grade you'll get

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I was lucky taking Prof. Madsen's class last semester. She is one of the greatest instructors I have ever had. You dont need to know writing before take her class because she will teach you from very beginning. She gives you quality time to explore your own writing ability, helping you recognize and improve your writing process.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGV01A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is very sassy. She made a couple of the students feel stupid. Did not look forward to going to class. She will have her good days were she is actually nice to us but be prepared for some sass. She can be funny sometimes and helpful. But when shes having an off day, you do not want to ask for help.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 31247
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you put in the work she will grade you according to your efforts. She has a quirky sense of humor.