Beth Rothermel - Westfield State University

Professor: Beth Rothermel

Department: TBD

College: Westfield State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rothermel teaches you important speech skills that you can use regardless of your major. In my opinion, public speech is one of the most important skills that you will use in your career. The class structure is straight-forward with four big speeches during the semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL0103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Beth is a really good professor and I learned a ton in her class. Although there is a lot of work, it is all interesting and the class has definitely made me more confident in public speaking. Her feedback is all relevant and she cares about your grade. The grading is reasonable, and you will get an A if you participate a lot in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL0103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Highly recommend! Rothermel is one of the only professors who truly cares about her students and their growth. Speeches were not intimidating and it felt like I was just talking to the class. She made me feel comfortable talking in front of people. She does give a good amount of work but it's super easy if you keep up with it. She grades ON TIME!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL0103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is a fun and interactive speech class. I have heard from multiple people that Beth is the best choice for a speech teacher. Basically have 3 speeches throughout the semester and she guides you along the way and a lot of preparation work is done. TED talks seem to be her favorite thing so get ready to watch those and answer questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL0383
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall, she does make you work for the grade, so there's a LOT of reading and writing involved that can be a bit challenging at times; she's clear when helping most of the time. Her final projects can be challenging, but worth the effort. The class was enjoyable for the most part, and included EVERYONE, so shy people may have a tough time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL0103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rothermel is a good teacher for speech. Basically just 4 speeches in front of a small class for the entire semester. The rest of the time is watching youtube videos and easy writing. Not hard if you participate and have no issues talking in front of people.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG383
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She treats her class as if it is the only one you are taking. She is very helpful at times, and is willing to help students; however, the work load seems insurmountable at times. You can learn a lot, but be prepared for stress and a heavy work load.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LIT001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice teacher, really helpful and cares about her students. Also very approachable and willing to help. Take her course if you can.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG0110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher! Cares about what every student has to say and is always there to help. A lot of freedom in this class, allows you to pick what you want to write about. Great class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you like writing by the book with no insight, don't take her class. She likes the process over the product. Its more important for you to "grow as a writer" than to write 10 pages of noble winning work. She's definitely helped my writing a lot, although sometimes I get frustrated because I've never written this way before.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she was alright. ive had better teacers before. she gives you false hope about our writing when you have "conferences" about your paper only to trash your paper once you hand it in. She's a lot of usless work. get another professor if you can. she was nice though.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

What a great Professor!! She is so nice and helpful to all of her students. She really does care about teaching and it shows! Would love to take another class with her. Too bad I am not an English major.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A great professor! Very nice and willing to help any student. Def. take a class with her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If other English professors I have had since Beth had taught Eng 101 my "first English" class I would probably have left wsc. She is amazing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LIT101HONORS
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

my favorite ever. i love me some beth.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

SHe is enthusiastic and goes that extra mile for her students. She makes you believe in your writing ability and pushes you to be the best writer you can be. and she is a neat lady :)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL105THINK
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There was a good deal of work, but she was an awesome teacher. The paper topics were interesting, and she always would give help if needed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Rothermel is very nice. Her class requires a bit of work, but she is an excellent teacher, so it isn't bad.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great Prof