Leila Ephrem el boustani-safi
Data based on 5 reviews.
What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):
Multiple ChoiceIs the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?
Almost AlwaysThe teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...
Strongly AgreeThe teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):
Almost AlwaysThe teacher lets us know at the beginning of the course and along the way how much each part of the class (homework, papers, quizzes and tests) counts towards our total grade:
Strongly AgreeHow much homework does this teacher assign?
Way too muchThe amount of writing required in this class is:
Very HighThe teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)
Almost AlwaysHow much memorization is required to do well in this teacher’s course?
Very HighWhat advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?
Class of 2025
To be honest the teacher acts like you’re still in High school, but if she sees you that you are doing your stuff and that you come see her for help she will help you.
Class of 2020
Her classes (Summer Intensive: En marge des mots) are interesting and interactive (but it wasn't fun for me). A lot of material to cover, a lot of group discussions and team projects and a lot of writing and thinking. It was interesting and fun to write an essay on a topic concerning the environmental issue that is related to your program (though it could be a pain/struggle depending on the program you are in).
Additional Comments
Class of 2020
Don't be late for class! She's a fair grader but is strict on the french language (grammar, vocab, syntax, etc. ) She's kind but not very approachable. It's sometimes difficult to find her in her office outside of office hours, though she's always ready to help.
Class of 2019
Not to overreact or anything, but this ain't it. I don't usually get over-sensitive over failing marks or teachers who are more negative than others, however the way she graded me throughout the semester progressively discouraged me more and more all the way to the end of the semester. The day I realized something was off was when I presented my oral presentation with my group (which I was very nervous about because I was a student who belonged in 101 and was forced to be in 102 and was surrounded by francophone peers). I tried my best but ended up reading my paper for most of my presentation which I knew would get me 30 points off, which obviously is a 70% or 60% depending on if she graded the rest of the content of my presentation. But no, she decided to keep me after class along with a small group of other students and chose me first to tell me about the failure in a mad way which embarrassed me very much in front of the other students. She then proceeded to ask me to leave before telling the other students from the same group about whatever she needed to tell them. I proceeded to cry in a bathroom stall and go home because at that point I had enough :). Then today, she mio'd me saying "Did you present? I don't have a mark for you". :)))) There's much more but I won't get into it. Anyways never wanna see her again heehee pls help I'm shy and don't know who to talk to.