Reviews of professor Crystal Finkelstein

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Crystal is the most effective, brilliant professor I have ever had. I took her 321 intro to tax, 450, and am now taking the Masters in Taxation because she suggested it. Her classes are quite a lot of work, but are a recipe to learn a lot. She is always available to discuss, and her office hours are very helpful. Tough professor, but amazing!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Tax can be a slog and it's hard to do very well on Crystal's exams, but she is a tax expert and her class is a lot of fun despite the density and pace of the material. She's approachable and understanding and was skilled at making complex topics seem incredibly simple. Had entertaining stories and examples and ways to involve students in class.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The worst professor I've ever had. She prefers UW students and gives homework without teaching the concept. She shouldn't teach and should do something else.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Crystal is one of the best professors at Foster! She's always willing to go the extra mile for students and really does want you to succeed. Her course is well organized and lectures are clear and straightforward. Content can get challenging at times, but as long as you review homework and class problems you'll do great on exams. Loved this class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Crystal is awesome. Tough class, but she is an exceptional educator.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Crystal is the sweetest person ever and definitely knows her stuff about tax. She is super caring towards her students and wants everyone to succeed. Sometimes the material during lecture can be confusing but if you rewatch her videos and actually put in effort into understanding the tricky tax material it's not that hard to succeed.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Not very friendly for visual learners, talks a lot and leaves a lot of information out of slides. Easier time for auditory learners.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Ignore the disgruntled student comments (there's no 438 & no favoritism). Crystal is magnificent. I'm in my 4th class w her & I can't say enough what a wonderful instructor - & person - she is! She loves the material & loves her students, & cares deeply about their well-being. She also knows basically everything about tax. Absolutely take her!!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Crystal is the best professor Ive had at Foster. She is incredibly smart, engaging, and hilarious! You will enjoy going to her lecture each week. If you are struggling, she is always willing to talk and is very patient. Tax may be confusing and difficult but she makes it feel simple and inspires you to continue learning.