Reviews of professor Cristina Tiernes Cruz

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Cristina Tiernes Cruz is an instructor who is more interested in her student learning then in just completing the syllabus. She is a knowledgeable, caring, approachable instructor. She makes the class fun so that the learning is fun, and I am learning Spanish! If you want to learn how to speak Spanish she is the instructor to take.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She is an amazing professor. She really listens to her students and she has made the online learning environment as comfortable as possible. There is also a lot of opportunities for extra credit! Take her!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I am currently taking the online Spanish course under this professor. As you can read in other reviews, she is NOT accessible to her students at all. If you have never taken Spanish before, DO NOT take it with this professor- you will be frustrated and confused, and absolutely teaching yourself with 8 hours of hw a week.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Cruz is passionate about teaching the Spanish language & culture and you feel this energy while taking the class. She is always available during office hours and beyond to help out. She is quite flexible with her deadlines, even though you may miss a couple of deadlines, she is not too strict about it as long as you submit the work.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This course was a breeze compared to my other Spanish courses. It was an independently led class; she required a written essay (2pg) containing opinions, reading reflections, and a short speaking video. I definitely used the textbook a lot and needed it to get through the course. I did a good job of getting assignments graded quickly.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Be ready to shell out almost $200 for VHL website & for learning ONLY from VHL. I don't get why this class has a professor when she doesn't TEACH and only has one hour on mondays for office hours. If you want to schedule office hours outside of that monday slot, good luck!!! And no spanish tutor available at GWC too so it's you & the VHL website!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
She is a fantastic professor! She gives answers in lectures, so taking notes. She also replies to any questions promptly. Her class was easy for me; if one attends the class, one will pass the course. The assignments are few and not tricky. Also, if the class is full, reach out. She will help with registering. It can be a system glitch.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Cruz is a very good instructor. She is fun and energetic. Time flies when you're in her class. Above all, she is a caring and supportive. Through this pandemic, she was accommodating and always gave students a second chance. Her teaching was easy to comprehend, and you learn a lot. Overall, the best spanish teacher I have taken.