Jennifer Von Ammon - Lane Community College (all campuses)

Professor: Jennifer Von Ammon

Department: TBD

College: Lane Community College (all campuses)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She needs to change the way she teaches. I loved writing before this class and now I question whether or not its right for me. I have always gotten As and Bs on essays and she graded me so harshly that I almost failed her class. She was always late on grading and gave no respectful feedback.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This instructor is late getting graded material back to you, so it is unclear how you are doing in the class. She is a tough grader and her remarks do not match the grade she gives you. She spends a lot of time giving you material you do not need. (constant links to mindful meditation in a writing class) I am not impressed overall.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• 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. J is a kind, inquisitive professor. Some writing topics are difficult or require much reading, but they're stimulating. If you engage, you will grow from the class. My experience with her grading style is completion of the criteria means an A-. Going beyond results in an A+. My final grade, .12% below an A, was considered because I worked hard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WR115
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When I first started this course I was a bit nervous since I had never taken college classes before, but with Her I became more confident in my writing I was looking for a professor who could push me beyond what I thought I could achieve. She is knowledgeable & caring.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was expecting this class to be a simple writing class that I could easily get an A on. I was wrong. Most of my writing classes didn't require me to get help outside of class like this one did. I struggled with some of the topics given for essays. That being said, I do feel as if my writing has improved a good amount from taking this class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want to improve the quality of your writing, I would suggest taking a class with Jennifer. Her assignments are reasonable for college-level writing, and she provides all the tools for students to succeed in her class. Her feedback on assignments is fantastic, which allowed me to improve with each paper. Overall, I was pleased with how she in

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. J is a wonderful teacher with strategic assignments that help you be inspired, generate ideas, form your essays, and revise your essays multiple times. I myself taught for several years and I am now a returning student; I truly understand how some students would perceive a teacher's efforts to help you polish your writing as excessive homework.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG104
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This teacher gives very clear instructions, clear assignments with lots of helpful guides for how to reach good grades in the class. She is caring and willing to work with you, she is professional, and she gives helpful feedback. I think if you put your best effort into the class and do the assignments you will for sure pass.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Writing classes require a lot of work but Dr J made it pleasant with interesting readings and questions. My writing and grades improved as I implemented her suggestions. Very responsive and gives you tools for success, including a writing coach. I learned a lot and enjoyed her, would recommend her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG104
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Von Ammon was probably my favorite teacher this semester. She gave good feedback, was positive, motivational, and clear about her expectations for our assignments. She also allowed us to be creative and really think for ourselves, which was awesome. 10/10, would take again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WR115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. She's a very tough grader but I appreciated it a lot, it really built my strengths as a writer. She gives great feedback and stress management tips in every class session.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. J is fair and recognizes hard work. She was very helpful and also offered extra resources such as stress management ideas. I would retake her class if needed.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WR115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class helped me to grow as a person and as a writer. I highly recommend this professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've never had such a rudely critical teacher. When grading your essay, I feel she pays more attention to missing punctuation and misspelled words more than she actually pays attention to the emotion and detail of the piece.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found her to be a great professor. She's a tough grader but you learn a lot. You have to be willing to put the extra effort in though. It will take up a lot of your time, but it's worth it. I learned a lot from her in writing 115 and 121. I would definitely take her again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of homework but if you write it all down at the beginning of the week you can usually get it done in a couple days. Responds quickly through message system. Very understanding of technical malfunctions. I reccomend online, though do not take if you can't read fast. The textbook was cheap ($60 rent)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want an A, you WILL go to the Writing Center and see a tutor, even if you are already an experienced writer. I'm a published writer and I've been at it for a decade. I needed to go to the Writing Center. You do too. You will need to work hard for an A in this class. GO TO THE WRITING CENTER.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm an "A' student and when I received a B- on something I asked for feedback on why I got such a bad grade and her response was "I don't give out A's". Very rude and demoralizing. Unclear grading criteria so you can't "improve" according to her standards. I thought that her job was to "teach" not belittle students. Worst professor ever.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tons of work. Little or no feedback. She finishes grading papers at her leisure so weeks go by before you have any feedback. Cancels office hours and ignores emails. Cool materials and assignments. Would be nice to have more feedback from instructor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WR121
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very slow on feedback. Does not teach just assigns papers. Expects students to grade each other. Rude in emails if she answers them at all. Terrible experience. Tons of students dropped the class. I should have too but I had financial aid and needed the class.