George Bailey - Northern Essex Community College

Professor: George Bailey

Department: TBD

College: Northern Essex Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AMERICANLIT1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take his online class. I have been taking online classes for 2 semesters now and Ive loved them. This one BY FAR was the most confusing and disorganized set up I have ever seen. Way too hard to follow. I emailed him multiple times to where he read my message and did NOT reply. By far the worst online class ever and I withdrew ASAP.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AMERICANLIT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take his online course. It is a DISASTER. Working full time means I have taken my fair share of online classes in the past. His, BY FAR, has the most confusing set up. It is impossible to find the right assignment that he wants. Then, if you do the wrong one, you can't fix it. I will not be taking another online class with him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AMERICANLIT1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My most memorable professor (along side Billy H of course post vice presidency) he is the first teacher who is compelled me to apply myself and want to work to my fullest potential. He was The perfect mixture of fear and respect for me and so I took him four times Total, yes by choice, BritLit 1& 2 , American Lit 1&2. Was my advisor as well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AMERICANLIT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. Course taught great insights about Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman. He filled my mind with ideas and made me into a better student. Showed me, as in Hawthorne's short stories, that I did not need to be perfect.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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:

Fantastic Teacher, Exceptional Feedback. When I needed help, he gave it. He seemed to know what I wanted and needed even before I asked.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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:

He was a pretty tough grader but he gave good feedback. His lectures were long and boring and he was sometimes very rude. I had him for night class once a week and he'd have essays due every other week. Reading was required and he always had to you type your homework responses.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AMERICANLIT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I only took Dr. Bailey's online class for two days before dropping it. First of all his online blackboard is so confusing to understand. He expects you to do WAY to much work in the time of a week which is ridiculous seeing as I have other matters to attend to (work other class, etc). Finally don't expect him to help you. He's very condescending.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bailey is a great professor who will help you exceed your own expectations.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LIT211
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First High School/College class I have taken that was not a joke. He demanded mature behavior and created a class that turned some teenagers into college students. Knows his material very well. Loves the readings. He taught me how to write a college paper. I did very little writing in my H.S. English classes. He showed how to write papers. Great!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LIT202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the first online professor I have taken who has high standards but who devotes great time and effort to getting his/her students to come up to the standards. I have learned more than I ever thought possible in an online course. He pays attention to everything that is posted and then gives several chances for revision. I am now a writer.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 23425346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

yup

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Over 10 years ago, I took British Lit 1&2, as well as American lit, with Professor Bailey. I have yet to come across an individual who had higher expectations. However, the reward was well worth the effort. His praise held a far greater meaning than most teachers because his standard was so high. He is a brilliant man with an impressive work ethic

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LIT101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bailey rarely every answers questions clearly (and without a passive aggressive tone). He tells his students not to come off as insulting in their posts, but then embarrasses them in group emails in front of their peers for asking questions. I do not recommend his class to anyone. He is very disrespectful to his students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LIT2011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is an amazing class that has covered British Literature from the beginnings (Old English Poetry) to the 18t Century. The course work has been intense, but it has turned me into an effective college student. At last I have learned that I can do high level work in the Humanities. The evaluation of my course paper was 4 pages long. Caring teacher

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I made the mistake of not only taking one but two of Bailey's literature classes. No matter how much effort you put forth he isn't satisfied and its never good enough. He is also extremely passive aggressive in his e mails and requires you to e mail him after you've completed every assignment and if you don't it will affect your grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LIT211
• 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:

I have been surprised by my own performance and that of the other students in the class. Both the writing assignments and the readings are challenging, but Dr. Bailey has found a way to smooth out difficult patches and to show us how to perform well. I feel that my mind has grown greatly by my contact with Shakespeare, Milton, and Dryden. Take him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LIT211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The content of this course requires constant challenging reading assignments and posted essays on the readings. The professor is very well organized and helpful at all times. He wants college level work and he manages to get a great deal out of his students. Best discussion board I have been a part of. Teacher is inspirational. Simply the best

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LIT201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was an excellent course. It is the only online course I have taken where there was a clear standard in operation. It was a college level course taught by a compassionate and dedicated professional. Dr. B. turned me into a writer.I love AL I. A++

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LIT201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My term paper was returned with almost 4 pages of commentary. Dr. Bailey gave a balanced view of the paper that further educated and encouraged me. No one has ever paid attention to my work in this way, EVER! He is a great teacher and human being. This is not a course for students who want no work, want to be told they are great, and want to moan.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LIT201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bailey is a brilliant and creative teacher who is incredibly patient, especially with students who persist in posting incomplete or hasty essays on the discussion boards. He allows for endless rewrites that are probably resented by students doing superficial work. I adopted his method under his guidance and I have improved greatly as a writer.