Reviews of professor A.J. Ortega

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This is the first English class I have taken that we wrote quality essays instead of a large quantity of essays. He teaches you how to write well and you only have 4 essays to write in one semester. Best English class I have take by far and the best teacher I have ever had! I loved this class and teacher!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
AJ was OK. He studies pop culture and that is his passion. Be ready to participate in class discussions. He thinks very highly of how he teaches and lets you know it. Sometimes you feel like a jr high class when he gets irritated with something and you get lectured about it. My 1010 taught great stuff and I don't feel this class added much to that.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I highly recommend AJ Ortega 's to anyone who is looking for a fun teacher who cares about their success. AJ is funny, fun, clear with his expectations, and caring. His class has been one of my favorite classes I have taken at SLCC, and he is one of my favorite professors. His classroom is a safe place for everyone's ideas and creativity.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
AJ is one of the best professors I've had at SLCC. It is very obvious that he cares for each student as he is willing to go out of his way for them. He kept his classroom like a community and encouraged growth for all of his students. Loved, loved, loved him.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Really, really great prof. Knows how to conduct a classroom, and teaches really helpful/important things, in and outside of writing. He is very real with his students, so be prepared for all the best feedback and discussions. He is an eccentric character at first, but lean in! It doesn't feel like the typical monotonous English class, trust

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
You will learn a lot from this class but you will also be challenged. A.J. is clear in his expectations and gives good feedback. He is kind but will also let you know where you need to improve and doesn't give out A's easily. Not the most patient professor but I felt like he cared that I succeeded and worked with me to get a good grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
AJ is such a great teacher. He cares about every student and gives really good feedback. He made a podcast every week, like a mini lecture but it was always interesting. He inspired me to to start listening podcasts after that which has helped me to improve my English. I just wish all teachers would be as inspiring as he is.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I've taken two classes from AJ, and hes probably the best professor I've ever had. There's no BS in his classes, he just wants to help you become a better writer. If you put in the work, participate in class discussions, and try hard on the papers, you'll do great.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Mr. Ortega is a great teacher, fair but not a push over either. He teaches you about real world applications for English which not many other professors do. He also doesn't require ridiculously long papers. The longest I wrote roughly 5 pages. Participation does matter and counts towards your grade as does attendance.