Sydney Sims - Moorpark College

Professor: Sydney Sims
Department: English
College: Moorpark College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM17
  • 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:
Its a shame theres no zero because Sims was hands down the worst Professor Ive had. Shes uncaring, disrespectful, and truly believes shes ALWAYS right. Expect nothing over a B or C. She doesnt care of the success of her students and shes just an overall rude teacher. Expect to read a lot because youll have to read a play in a day.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLIM01B
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
its a crime that you cant rate her a 0. Any review that says she is even remotely good is a complete lie. Abandon all hope ye who enter here.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1B
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am convinced the positive reviews written about Sims were written by Sydney herself, as she is the single handed worst professor I have ever had. She genuinely was awful at teaching the subject and is just an unpleasant person. The fact that she is the department chair also sucks bc when u have a complaint, guess who you have to complain to.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM15A
  • 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:
I cannot praise Prof. Sims enough. She's so passionate about everything she teaches and it's easy to care when you're in one of her lectures. She's a tough grader, but she gives you a chance to rewrite, as well as heavy feedback. She's also an incredible lecturer and runs a genuinely fun, if challenging, class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM01B
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Truly the worst professor I have ever had, and the best part? good luck complaining as she is the department chair. Awful at teaching, horribly disrespectful to her students, and grades like her salary is determined by how many students she can crush. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASSES
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM15A
  • 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 adore Professor Sydney Sims. She made me feel challenged and inspired and made me want to be a better English student. Shes the hardest grader Ive had, but that just made the wins in her class more impactful and I felt respected as a student. Shes available for extra help and is passionate about the subject.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM15A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
15A is a really challenging class and not for everyone. Be ready to dedicate A LOT of time and energy to the class. To do well, you must do all the readings and whatever you can to understand them. Before this class I was a decent writer, but Sims pushes you to be even better and gives incredible feedback. Do the revisions (they'll help ur grade!)!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG15A
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Im not sure if this rating will be posted because of how honest it is... But to put it simply. Shes a terrible teacher. Shes the department chair so you cant really complain about her to anyone AND she teaches a required class. I tried so hard in her class and put in so much time into all my essays and she still gave me a D.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1B
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Literally worst professor I have ever had. The fact that she is employed and the chair of dept is beyond me. Incredible rude, horrible lectures, hard grader, and honestly just a really apathetic and uncaring person. Do NOT take her class if you can help it
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL15A
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Sims is NOT for everyone. Sweet woman but incredibly disorganized. She expects everyone to know and understand Old English Text. She and her requirements become quite overwhelming by the first paper. She doesnt make exceptions for anyone or anything. If you cant keep up with consistent reading and writing DO NOT take her. Good Luck!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1B
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
if you are looking for a professor w human decency and critical thinking, this is not the one for you. Besides the insane and unreasonable amounts of homework and ridiculous content, this teacher does not care about you as a person and it will show. Insane coursework load, long lectures, and a complete and utter lack of compassion
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM01B
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lots of reading. The workload got pretty heavy at points, but she kept her promise that it would get easier. Clearly passionate about literature and likes to have class discussions.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM17
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She honestly isnt that bad. However keep in mind she never gives anyone an A. Shes a tough grader, and will find something wrong with every assignment, but the work is definitely manageable. Her essay topics are somewhat vague. However, I learned a lot about Shakespeares best works and it was an overall fun class.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM02
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I wish professor Sims was also teaching English M01. She is such an amazing professor. Anyone starting college and is not sure if you can jump right into M01 she is a great source to make you feel confident to get there.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1B
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You cant complain to her because she is the dean for English department. Very rude and unappreciative. She has highly unrealistic expectations of her students. It would be her death to give a student an A.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL15A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's like the Eye of Sauron; nothing escapes her gaze. She will note every minuscule imperfection in your writing. If you need additional help, she'll be there for you. I scheduled many meetings with her during her office hours. Those meetings have been the most significant part of my college education. I hope you take one of her classes!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM17
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the worst professors I've had at Moorpark. Very unapproachable, and unclear about what she expects from essays. She also laughed out loud during a presentation I was giving because she disagreed with something I said.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLM17
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've never received a C on a paper until I took her class. Although I did learn a lot from her, Professor Sims expectations were unrealistically high for me as a full time student and having a part time job. I took her as a last resort and I would suggest the same. If you do have the extra time to dedicate for her class though, take her :)
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL15A
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I understand that a professor should have high standards, Sims has unreasonably tough standards. She virtually measures the margins on your paper with a ruler! She has no consideration for the fact that students have other classes and a life to live. She should be stopped from teaching. Only take her as the last resort.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL15A
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Despite of her bad rating I had to take her class as it was the only class available as a requirement. Even if you write a flawless paper, you will be disheartened by her finding many flaws in it, which in my opinion-- just to brag about her knowledge. Only 3 papers and 4 exams for the entire course, but a ton of reading. Do not take her!!!
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