Reviews of professor Valerie Ortiz

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Textbook is definitely required. Professor Ortiz is kind, personable, and understanding. She gave us a lot of freedom in letting us work at out own pace, which can be detrimental to procrastinators. Hardest bit was an argumentative essay (3-5 pages) on our own theory of writing. Not a hard class if you put in the effort and I would it matters most.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
She is great at explaining the course material, however she is very tough on grading. Dont recommend if youre not a great writer. She does allow revisions for big projects. Participation does matter and those grades are easy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took her for 1301 and we only had 3 major projects with were fairly easy if you go to class and listen to her instructions. Although she does expect a lot of feedback but it helps with the assignment. She's super funny and gives "work days" to catch up on work.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Ortiz was a great professor overall; a lot of writing and group projects but she is VERY caring, and wants everyone to pass. I took her for summer 1 online, and it was easy!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I love Ms.Ortiz,she is so sweet and funny, she is always their for you if you need help in anything,she is very self-explained and always tries to communicate the lesson of the day. The portfolio projects are easy, and she gives you all semester to turn them in, honestly if you do not pass her class it is because you do not attend nor communicate:)

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Do not expect any help with your work just criticism and a very nonunderstanding joke of a professor.