April Koch - San Diego Miramar College

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April Koch - San Diego Miramar College

Professor: April Koch

Department: Languages

College: San Diego Miramar College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: SPAN101HONORS
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

DOES NOT RECORD ZOOM!! Tests are taken on your own & on your own time. 1-2 weeks to turn in with EC after every test. EC is attending a zoom then writing a small paragraph and the like. HW like in-class assignments. Honors was really easy. 4 honors essays (Graded based on effort not grammar & 300 words min) with tests and hw. NO CANVAS EMAIL ONLY!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: SPAN201
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING SPANISH PROF!! She made 2.5 hour Zoom classes go by quick. Always gave us a 10-15 min break. She does like everyone to participate, but it isn't that hard. No pressure at all -- all exams were take-home. Super understanding, whole class loved her, definitely my favorite online class by far. I ended w/ a 100%, no out-of-class studying needed

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HONORSPAN101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can't emphasize enough how great Professor Koch is. I took Honors, thinking it would be hard, but she made it like a piece of cake. Though she doesn't make the attendance mandatory bc of covid, I suggest attending her lectures bc you learn so much from them. She's very passionate about what she does! She cares abt her students & offers lots of EC

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: SPAN201
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Koch is amazing! She is so passionate about Spanish culture and language and puts a lot of effort into her lectures and assignments. This course is fairly easy due to Koch preparing you so well for exams and homework. Do your homework and put effort into exams (which she gives plenty of time to do) and you will be sure to get an A!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: SPAN102
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm going to take her for the third time for Span 201. I tried 2 other Spanish professors at Miramar it was a nightmare. I should've just took Koch to began with for 102. She is straight forward. The transition to online meant everything is through email and she was a more lenient grader that way.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

a really great teacher! Although there is quite a bit of homework, it's not too much and totally doable. She really values being on time and participation so be cautious of that! her practice exams are pretty much exactly like her normal exams, she never tries to trick you, they are really straight forward. She's great!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best spanish teacher I have ever had. She truly cares for her students and wants everyone to pass. She is very helpful for office hours and always super flexible if you need help beyond that. Her study guides are always what she tests you on. Overall just an amazing person and great teacher!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: SPAN101102
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Had her for 101 and 102. She really cares about her students and wants everyone to succeed. Her practice exams ARE her exams and she prepares you well for the exam. Yes she will be rude to you if... youre always late, dont do the homework, dont show up or participate. I would kinda be annoyed too...

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is effort, effort, EFFORT, but she is a great professor nonetheless. If you show up to class on time, participate and keep up with homework this class will be easy. She genuinely cares about everyone and wants her students to do well. She gives you ways to make up for lost points and is very forgiving with her grading.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: SPAN102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Profe Koch is by far the best Spanish professor I have ever had. She makes the class very enjoyable, and her work is very hands on so you will get a very good understanding of the material. You will have to show up to class or you will lose points. She is incredibly knowledgeable on the material and is a very friendly professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: SPAN102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. She truly is passionate about teaching. Love-love her teaching style. Shes respectful, engaging, and inspirational. More should teach this way. There is however, homework due at every class. Participation matters. Speak up to earn points! She offers accidental-forgiveness so you can earn back points you miss out on.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: SPAN102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took the Honors Contract in her evening Spanish 102 class. The only difference for Honors students are additional assignments/small projects that aren't too demanding. If you put in as much effort as she does in teaching as you do learning/working, then I am confident there is no reason anyone shouldn't get an 'A'.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tricked me into doing honors. You only get an A, D or F if you do honors with her. She didnt explain her grading system for her honors program. Absolutely insane

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: SPAN202
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a real gem! Very nice and respectful, gives a great deal of feedback yet she is not a tough grader! All tests were take home and her class does not require any textbooks because she will give you the copy of handouts that you need to study every time. She is very passionate about Spanish language and culture. But she wastes a lot of papers!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Koch is awesome, she is so very nice and truly has a passion for the spanish culture as well as teaching it. Her energy is infectious she makes you want to learn, her teaching strategies work with all kinds of learners, and my learning doesn't come easily! took her for 102 because I loved her so much, wish she could teach 201 and higher!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Pro: Do ALL the HW and do ALL the accident forgiveness and you will do very well in her class. She drops lowest exam. If you want to learn Spanish, take her class! Highly recommend! Con: group work-every class-ugh.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hands-down my favorite teacher of the semester. She teaches through games, repetition, group exercises and powerpoints. Very fun. Her personality makes the long class easy to get through. The textbook is mandatory; comes with the workbook (also mandatory). Ask for help and she provides. Understands that pronunciation can be hard. Excellent teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is very strict on her syllabus, late arrivals count as an absence which affects a large part of the participation grade. The class is very long and be ready for tedious amounts of homework. I wouldn't recommend taking this as a morning class at all (to avoid late arrivals & have time to finish the homework). Wouldn't take this again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She dedicates her time and effort to the class. Teaching is her passion. The games and class activities may seem like a waste of time, but it really helps with remembering the material. She make you feel comfortable about participating and expects it. Very strict on being late to class and takes attendance every day even after breaks.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: SPAN101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's adorable!! She's very sweet. I'd definitely take her for 102. She's understanding and she offers a lot of "accident forgiveness" points and extra credit. Talking in class and participation is mandatory as well as attendence. Definitely come for class or you will miss material.

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