Lisa Duran - Las Positas College

Professor: Lisa Duran

Department: TBD

College: Las Positas College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a very kind woman, but I don't see her as a good teacher. She's an extremely tough grader and can't explain things very well. The whole class asks her questions about an assigment for a good hour and a half because she doesn't know how to explain what we are expected to do. If your writing isn't EXACTLY how she wants it, you will fail.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is a good person but HORRIBLE teacher and her grading is amazingly Unfair. She wants everyone to write what she thinks, otherwise you have failed the class. Nothing satisfies her. She is not clear in her explanations and I haven't learned anything from her class. Do yourself a favor and Do Not waist you time by taking her class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Professor Duran for English 1A and English 4. While it takes some time to get used to the style she wants her papers written in, she takes the time to help students adjust and thrive in her class. Assigned readings are easy points and the content is used in writing the papers assigned. No homework, quizzes, or tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Duran was great! Took her for Eng 1A. The way she likes the essays is unique, takes some adjusting but is super easy once you got it down. A lot of the class took a while to understand, but she is very helping. In class, all you do is go over the essay criteria or review the book (makes you read 2 novels but both are super easy reads)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• 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:

Absolutely the worst english teacher i have ever encountered in my life. She has no way of explaining her own thoughts yet expects you to fully understand everything she is thinking. She hates anything not done her way and does not care about your grade. She will take points off for asking for feedback.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1AV07
• 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 was my very first college class I'd ever taken. I was thrilled by Professor Duran's energy, knowledge, and level of compassion she showed her students. This was my favorite class and my favorite professor. The level of learning that goes in her classroom is superior to others. I learned the art of writing and love it! I miss the dynamics. :)

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Lisa will make you learn how to write an essay using PIE paragraphs. It's hard at first but once you pick it up,you'll be thankful for life. I use her format for most of the essays I've written since and get an A. her class is tough but you will learn. She wants her student to pass even grading harshly at the end she will give lots of extra credit

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Lisa is by far one of my favorite professors I have came across so far! She is very kind and is always willing to work with you when you need help. The one thing that will make this class easier for yourself is to follow instructions! She uses a specific format for her essays, learn it and you will be fine. --ASK FOR HELP!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Easily one of the most amazing people I've ever come across. I stayed after class one day hanging out with her for around 2 hours. She's an incredible person, but also the best teacher I've ever had. There's a lot of work in the middle of the semester with plenty of papers. If you follow her instructions then you will do fine. The final is free pts

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Practically read and wrote essays all semester; not much different from a high school course in my opinion. Interesting title choices. Be prepared to adapt to a new writing format (very easy). Cares about you ability to learn new criteria. Helpful when needed! I recommend this professor if this is your first English course at Las Positas.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Lisa was one of my favorite teachers. She is very specific on what she wants she wants in essays but is always ready to sit down with you and give you good feedback, you just have to put in the effort and work for your grade. She does not give any homework aside from essays. She is a friendly person and easily approachable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is very opinionated and assigns a lot of essays. if she doesn't like something about your paper, but you and other people like it she won't care and will still make you change it. There's homework every night and she doesn't give a lot of time to do some assignments.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shes a great teacher. But her grading really sucks. You either write and do everything her way or you Fail. I had to drop her class because my grade would stay a D. Ive never gotten bad grades on papers ive written but with her i got D's in most of them. I honestly dont recommend her at all. Most people hate her by the end of the course.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• 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:

Lots of essays. She is a hard grader, but very nice.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is an awesome teacher, but defiantly makes you work for your grade. As long as you show up to class, read and do work on time you will do great!

Rating # 16

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: Mandatory

Comment:

I adored Lisa's class! She is so relatable and a wonderful prof. Clear grading criteria, understands the stress of school, and is absolutely there for you! She works hard for her students and assigns great reading! Great books, great articles, and overall good English experience. Just be ready to participate and write in PIE.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Discusses books in class, so you may skim the book- just fill it with sticky notes w/ideas & you are good! Understanding the concept of "Pearls" in your essay was kinda difficult to grasp, but once you understand how to incorporate those in your papers, writing essays is a piece of cake. Easy final, gives extra credit, ended the class with an A+!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took during the summer, so many essays, so little time! Take during the fall if you can! Gave lots of extra credit though.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a self-proclaimed hard grader, and peers seem to agree. If you know PIE paragraphs, you're close to golden in this class. I cannot stress enough to go talk to her for advice. She will tell you explicitly what to do to make your paper better, and it improves it by a whole letter grade. Last but not least, don't procrastinate on the research..

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is one of the worst teachers I've ever had. Actually is the worst. I did every assignment in her class and I still finished off with a D. The final couldn't even bump up my grade. If you are looking to pass a class with a high grade or easy class this isn't it. Shes a nice lady but she grades harsh. Doesn't care if you pass or fail.