Sara Rivara - Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Professor: Sara Rivara

Department: TBD

College: Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sara Rivara was awesome! I admit that I already liked to write, but she was so good at helping me to improve. She tells you all assignments on the first day and she is willing to read your papers many times. She doesn't give you busy work, and she tells you exactly what you need to get an A. Take her if you want a nice teacher who cares about you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Shes great, I loved going to class. she always makes it interesting and funny. lab time was boring but you don't have to stay the whole time. She's very helpful and gives a lot of points to help your grade. She has you read little short stories, read them for brownie points.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors. So nice and helpful! I always looked forward to this class and enjoyed my time in there. I decided to be a creative writing major when I was taking her class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG230
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am really happy that I took this class with her! She is very clear with what is expected from students but she's really laid back and funny. She is one of those professors that understands her students and she really does want everyone to do well. No outrageous assignments or busy work, just what needs to be done for your portfolio. Shes awesome

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• 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. Rivara is single-handedly the greatest prof I have had, I absolutely adore her. If you can- TAKE HER!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• 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. Rivara is hilarious! Most people hear writing and think that it is boring but she makes it fun that you want to go to class. She is there for her students if they need her and she replies to her e-mail's very quickly.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• 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. Rivara makes writing fun. She gives you two weeks to write each paper, and helps you through every step of it. She is funny and makes class interesting. There is no reason to not get an A for she is willing to help and revise your paper all the time. I would highly recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• 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. Rivara is really wonderful. She really teaches you how to write. I have used her lessons in other classes to help me. Take her!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• 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. Rivara is probably the best prof I've ever had. Very passionate about writing and will do anything to help her students succeed. She told my class this past winter semester that she has never failed a single person. My writing has changed drastically thanks to her! Take her class!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor. She made everything very clear as to what she wanted, and what was to be expected from the writing department as well. Prof White was extremely helpful with revising and giving advice on each paper. Very passionate about writing which helped motivate students to do their best. The best professor I've had at KVCC so far.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She really made it clear she was there to help pass this dreaded class. Her feedback and many field trips to the library are the reason I believe I passed this class. I HIGHLY recommend taking her if you feel you struggle with writing. She really is a HUGE help!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• 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 clear on the 6 papers you have to write an always available to help. You don't turn in any assignments that get graded just rough drafts that she makes comments on. Your grade is from 6 papers at the end of class? To get a good grade you need to be willing to write MANY drafts. If you don't miss a day she will plus your grade at the end.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is extremely helpful and wants you to do very well in the class. Although she is tough when she edits your papers, in the end it is going to help your portfolio grade. She had extended online office hours which was nice if you were working on something at home and had questions. She is great and wants you to receive a good grade!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of hands on work, stuff you will use in the classroom. Not just learning facts and theories but real stuff that you can use! She is kind of unorganized though!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG230
• 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 great! I loved this class. Prof added a lot of helpful and useful personal experiences that can be applied in a classroom. It was easy but I learned a ton. The material is not hard but can be time consuming.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She really knows her stuff. All of the assignments that she has you do are very worthwhile. You will work hard, but will come away with many useful lessons that can be used in your classroom. Take any class she teaches!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy going and understanding. Go to class, listen, and participate and you'll learn (and get an EASY A).

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is so nice and funny. I think she has a lot of real-world class experience and teaches from this. I would take her again in a second. Really enjoyed this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG204
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This professor is awesome. She is so nice and fun. I had her for American Lit. I now I am going to take her for American Lit. II. Great professor and wonderful person.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved the structure of the class. You get a lot of time to work on papers while the prof helps you. She would give suggestions right there. Very helpful, not much lecture. Great class to take in the summer. Also, prof is very friendly and laid back, very organized. Watch your attendance though.