Janice Balyeat - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Janice Balyeat
Department: English
College: Grand Rapids Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: EN101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had her my freshman year and I truly didnt realize how bad she was until my my sophomore year. I havent had a professor as mean and in-genuine since her and I wouldnt wish anyone to take her class. I wouldnt be surprised if all the good reviews about her on here were her rating herself because I dont see how anyone could enjoy her class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: EN101
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She started off very good and then after the first few weeks, it seemed like she did not care as much. Felt like she would pick certain people out and grade them a lot more tough than others.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: EN097
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Phenomenal professor. She clearly cares about teaching you how to write college papers, and she also teaches sentence structure and proper use of commas so that your paper will have few grammatical errors. I learned how to write proficiently, and I would take her again, she's so inspirational. But no goofing off, she doesn't play around
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: EN102
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I love her. She's always willing to stay late and help you and she responds quickly to e-mails. She grades based on your own writing skills and has really helped peak my interest in taking more English classes. She's so kind and really cares about her students. You MUST show up to class for a good grade - but you should show up anyway.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: EN097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mrs.B is very nice and helpful. She has faith in all of her students and she is pretty fair. Her class is tough with lots of homework but when your done with her class you will be an amazing writer. I recommend her to students that have never written a college level essay.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: EN097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's Great ! ! ! I loved her class, but lots of work still if you work hard and show you care, she will help you.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: EN097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I fully recommend her! She is better than my EN-100 instructor!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: EN097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ms. Janice is a wonderful older teacher who is very commiteted to her job. She is very willing to help students and she is very nice. Of course she will get upset if u arent doing the work or speaking when shes speaking, every teacher hates that.Overall wonderful, very nice i speak to her still :) i recommend her for the 097 students shes wonderful
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: POPLIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She assigns a lot at once and is a pretty harsh grader, but you get to read some good books.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POPLIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
extremely difficult to work with. was not knowledgable in helping me do a project and then graded me down for making a mistake i asked her for help with. can be rude and snotty if not having a "good day". would not recommend taking her if you dont have to.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: EN097
  • 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:
Janice was extremely nice and helpful with everything. All you have to do is the work! She was willing to help you with any mistakes and always willing to stay after class to talk individually with you. She is outstanding and you will get a lot out of the class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: EN242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Probably not the worst out there, but definitely not the best. She will drop you for attendance, and being even a minute late counts as half an absence (as does leaving to use the restroom or for any other matter.) I will give her credit for working with students well. She speaks before thinking often, and needs to be corrected when this happens
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: EN242
  • 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:
Nice lady. Be sure to keep up with the class and your reading. Be prepared to do numerous things at one time. I liked the class for the discusions and the wide variety of literature.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CVGBHVBNM
  • 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:
I love this teacher; she’s really nice and intelligent. She always pouches you and holds you up. If you want to learn a lot, take her. She’s will always respect you, although really good with international students to
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: EN242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worst teacher ever. Will drop you for anything you can think of. Beware. And if you cant read a book in 2 weeks, because you dont have the time to. Dont take the class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: EN097
  • 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:
shes a good teacher. you learn a lot and get when when you need it. shes also nice.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENG097
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she is garbage!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISH97
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she is tough but if i can pass anyone can. she makes u repeativally correct ur work. but it helps ur grade. essays are to be redrafted over 3 times. she is tough but at least some of the info stuck in there. SHE PREPARES U FOR THE TOUGH TEACHERS, GREAT SO BE READY
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: POPLIT
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great class,alot of interesting material, don't worry about the 8 pg paper you'd get it anywhere else. Semi tough on grading sometimes she has a hair up her butt but otherwise thoughtful and very opinionated of others. Great class, not a teacher I'd take again but interesting teaching style.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: EN242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's alright, the class is alright, if you don't have anytime don't take pop lit because get ready for a lot of outside work
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