Reviews of professor Andrew Del Mastro

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
An ENGL 150 class should not have been this confusing. The instructions were always very vague and unclear, and when asked questions he often just reiterated the same phrasing that was confusing in the first place. The class is based heavily on participation and discussion. Very few assignments and took weird points off without proper explanation.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
super easy class, No textbook, about 3 novels to read throughout the semester and some readings he posts on canvas. He takes attendance during class, but if you miss it's not a big deal because he posts a lot on canvas. Pretty easy grader as long as you do your work- class is based on 3 short papers, and mostly discussion board type assignments.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Mr. Del Mastro was a decent instructor, yet he didn't explain concepts very well. We kind of briefly glossed over some ideas that were integral to the class. For an introductory English course, this class should have been easier.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
You get three skips a semester and he's super nice to all students. He's got a goofy personality and is a great teacher overall. He also gives great feedback on papers and wants to see you succeed.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The class is heavy with the reading of different novels and short stories. Most stories are uploaded to canvas. Many small group activities and discussions in class. Lots of discussion posts and weekly reflections. Vague directions on the final paper, presentation, and other assignments. Interesting class that focuses on monsters in society

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Super chill guy and easy to get along with. My favorite part about his teaching style is that he is very clearly interested in putting what the students want out of his class first. He is willing to change what he has scheduled for the week if he brings it up and the class agrees on it. Funny with an odd sense of humor as well! 3 skips per semester

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Overall a super nice guy! As long as you read and follow his feedback, it's not hard to get good grades in his class. I highly recommend asking questions, he'll usually tell you exactly what he wants from you. Very responsive via Canvas inbox. You have some group peer review sessions, but those are always during class time.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Del Mastro is super funny and pretty nice. You submit drafts for every paper and his feedback is helpful, and you're also able to redo some of the papers. Some concepts in class weren't explained too well and sometimes the requirements for assignments are a little fuzzy, but he tries to help -- he's just not always too clear on these.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Class wasn't too difficult. There was a lot of reading based, in-class discussions so if you didn't read you're sort of out of luck. But he was really cool and understanding. He is relaxed about grading but still gives super good feedback. The class itself wasn't fun but he tried his hardest to make it interesting.