Virginia Somes - Portland Community College

Professor: Virginia Somes

Department: TBD

College: Portland Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MTH95
• 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:

Amazing teacher, she cares and will help explain when you get stuck.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MTH95
• 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:

Most thorough professor Ive had at PCC! The instructor explained concepts very well and went above and beyond to meet students where they were this term and provide ample opportunities for tutoring and guidance.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• 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:

I was apprehensive about taking this class because I am not the best in this field. Virginia made this class a good thing! She was able to help me when I did not understand. I enjoyed the enthusiasm that Virginia brought to class and her ability to explain things in terms that I could understand.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MTH105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a very straight forward math class and the instructor was very detailed throughout the process. She gave great examples and went over math problems with us at a slow and precise pace, allowing us to ask questions as we went along. You could tell that it was really important to her that we understood what was going on in each problem.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MTH65
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The instructor communicated very well with her students about assignments and due dates. She was well organized and genuinely cared about her students success. I liked how we weren't rushed to learn the material. The instructor used her time very wisely and included group, class and individual activities.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MTH95
• 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:

The instructor did a great job in helping me understand the concept behind a math problem. I am more confident in applying these skills to my future math courses.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MTH95
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was the first math class I've taken in my life that I didn't hate. Great teacher, well run and planned course. I liked that the discussion posts were not as involved as some other online math classes. I liked having recorded lectures that I could pause and replay.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MA95
• 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:

Virginia has high expectations, which some people seem to think is a bad thing? Her lectures are clear, and she provides access to many resources for alternative ways to learn each concept. She answers questions clearly and promptly and has ample office hours. I _really_ hate math, and her class made it bearable. Very approachable and caring.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MA65
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shes not out to get you but she out to make sure people pass her class understanding the material taught. I received a D and it ultimately made me a better math student. Some people take he grading really personally and sometimes her high standards can be frustrating. However she is definitely a wonderful teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• 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:

Virginia has incredibly high expectations and is clear on this from the start. If you plan on moving forward in your math career she'll be great for you. If it's the end of the line for you then not so much. Very tough grader, and her teaching style caters more to traditional learning styles. Talking to you Lib Arts kids. Does not accept late work.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• 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:

I would recommend Professor Somes because she did an amazing job of making the material accessible and understandable for me. She did her best to answer all questions in a thorough manner, and was able to keep the class on track. Her handouts were so helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MTH95
• 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:

Very good online class. Prof. Somes is great at breaking things down in her videos and was VERY responsive to emails and questions. She also set clear goals which made weekly homework much easier.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MTH95
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor! I liked how organized this class was, and the expectations were made clear from the beginning.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MTH95
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Midterm and Final exams together count for your total grade. I had a solid A in this class, for whatever reason I didn't do well on her two exams, which were so heavily weighted that I failed the class, even with a 96% prior to. Never missed an assignment, never got less than a B on a test or quiz. Good luck if you choose Ms. Somes!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MTH261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She has high expectations, and this shows in how she grades quizzes and tests, and how she assigns homework. Homework due weekly, and it usually covers 3 to 4 sections. She gives weekly quizzes, which she grades like exams. I don't recommend her because she made the class much harder than it needed to be, and 200 level math is hard enough as it is.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MA65
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really patient instructor. The homework is nothing more than what you would experience in most classes. The home work helps! Participation and attendance count, but your given an opportunity to have one homework dropped, along with some other drops your allotted, if needed. I recommend this math instructor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH60
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are a grownup and serious about learning then this is the instructor for you. If you want to text during class, show up late, and not participate then you will not enjoy her class. She is very clear and kind when presenting information and has expectations that are not hard to meet. I had anxiety about math, but she helped me succeed!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MTH60042080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, there is a lot of homework, about 100 questions a night, but all of the work she assigns is in the answer book. She gives out handouts that clearly show the material. She is a great instructor for students unsure of their mathematics capabilities, since she goes over anything you are unsure of. She is also very accessible outside of class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MTH65
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very surprised to read the negative reviews. I thought she was excellent! A tough teacher and grader but it forces you to work hard and really learn the material. Clear lessons, with helpful work sheets, she was always helpful and available. I learned so much, and improved in math a lot. I took her two quarters in a row and wished for more!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 111
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She did not try to meet my needs as a student. She has an unpleasantly stern attitude. She was not understanding to my severe family issues I had throughout the term or how I never really had a strong foundationgood experiences with math as an adolescent. I ended up taking this course with another instructor name Katie and she was awesome.