Alisa Messer - City College of San Francisco

Professor: Alisa Messer

Department: TBD

College: City College of San Francisco

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Probably one of the best professors at CCSF in the English department. She honestly cares so much about her students and just wants her students to pass and succeed. Definitely reach out to her if you feel stuck! She can help you get back on track :) Classes were remotely online though, so it made classes a little harder than usual.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She was a hard teacher, meaning the work was really tough and the grading was harsh. Expect a lot of work! I learned a lot and definitely improved my writing. Its not easy to earn an A. Some of her constructive criticism and suggestion can sound ignorant and unaffected. Its a good class but Im sure theyre are easier classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Alisa is an outstanding teacher and a truly caring, genuine person. Not only does she help you improve your writing and develop a style, she also shows how writing can be a very powerful tool to create social change. The workload is heavy, but very rewarding. I am a better writer and a better person because of her class.

Rating # 4

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:

Alisa is among the best profs I've ever had. Passionate, gives super helpful feedback, strives for your success, pushes you to do better + step out of your comfort zone. unusual teaching style but lean into it, trust her and you'll learn great skills + have a lot of fun + get good grades! I cannot recommend her enough!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Alisa is such a good Professor, she helped me out whenever I asked her for help. She listens and gives good feedback. She does give a lot of homework though but its not a lot. Its maybe 1-2 papers every time that youre in class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Alisa is an amazing instructor and a great person. Her classes are engaging, funny, and interesting! She wants you to think beyond the surface which is VERY refreshing and will give you a lot of useful tips to achieve your goals during the semester. If you have a hard time speaking out, this class might be uncomfortable for you. I recommend it!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So awesome, always smiling. Class was always enjoyable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing teacher, take her. There is 4 big assignments but she will guide you through it. She is very understanding with life situations. Her techniques are different but very worth It. Miss class she has a blog telling you all you missed. HW is heavy but doable. James Baldwin- Topic. She helped me a lot and wish I could've done better.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Amazing course! Lots of work to do but it is so helpful in crafting you into a better reader and writer, the text book was only James Baldwins Collected Essays and some other books that were optional and available to rent. She is amazing! I wish I did better in her class, but she helped me so much!

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

she is caring and respected that English learner and non native students that are learning English as a second language. she cares for all her students that went they had a hard time with school and will let you pass it you talk to her. she willing to talk to you after class and in her office hour if you need help.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Messer is a force to be reckoned with, or a force with which to be reckoned. She does give homework, but the homework I got was in the form of making drawings. There were a couple of group projects which were challenging. She had as her text book, Baldwin Collected Essays. She's opinionated but makes one think critically.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Alisa is probably my favorite professor. She gives a lot of homework and a lot of reading but the material makes you think and have incredible and interesting discussions. She wants you to succeed and really seems to care for her students. I would take her class over and over again because she really inspired me!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Messer gives really good feedback on your essays and there are not a whole lot of essays. For ENG 1A, there are a total of 4 writing projects mainly focusing on rhetorical devices and James Baldwin's books. There are chances of improving your essay to get a better grade after you receive back your essays as well. Overall, really understanding.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Messer is a very strong teacher. She found the right approach to everyone. And at CCSF we have all kind of difficult folks... I liked the material that we used for studying, and the subjects that we discussed or made projects about. She is fair in terms of grades. You basically get what you worked for.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ms Messer is extremely biased.I think especially in an English class, the collaboration of different opinions is what makes it more thought provoking and influential. But with Ms messer, she is big on her own opinion and if you think otherwise, you're simply wrong. She is also big on attendance, and TONS of homework. Please reconsider professors.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A challenging and thought provoking class where diversity is celebrated. She is serious about teaching so put effort into this class! As long as she sees you trying your best and being open minded it will be ok. Not to mention she is an extremely kind person who is supportive and understanding, as well as overall awesome. I'd take her class again:)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• 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:

It is a difficult, but very helpful class. She has a different way of teaching, We even had a presentation. She is approachable, AND enthusiastic. The reading, and the assignments are very interesting and fun. You have to work hard to get an A! Even a ESL student can get an A, I got an A :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG93
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She can be beachy about attendance in the first few weeks. So DO NOT miss her class or she will drop you with no mercy. However, she's reasonable on grading and flexible on deadlines. BUT don't think she will not deduct points if you try to turn in late every time. Overall, I recommend her 8/10. You'll learn something as long as you put in efforts.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGENG
• 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:

She is the best English teacher I had. Very helpful,and supportive. She will keep you motivated, and she will give u a lot of work. She has a very helpful way of teaching.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGENG
• 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:

She is the best English teacher I had. Very helpful,and supportive. She will keep you motivated, and she will give u a lot of work. She has a very helpful way of teaching.