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TIMOTHY DALBY

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Raw average: 4.31/5 from 16 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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ESL 118
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
ESL118 is sure hard work, but Tim is really helpful -- he is always willing to answer your questions and give you advice.
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ESL 118
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
The best ESL118 teacher ever. The course is heavy workload, but Tim makes it managebale. He's always available to answer question after class, and he really cares about students!.. Definitely recommend to take his class!!
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ESL 118
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Tries to make class engaging so you are not just pointlessly sitting around. Most of the classes are group work which is quite useful. Provides great feedback to papers and is a very generous grader if you follow his comments (or not, very flexible). Very flexible with deadlines (just ask him, he would almost never say no) and very caring. 11/10!
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ESL 118
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
A really really good instructor. Can give you an extension. Don't give up on the class yet. It is not hard when your instructor tries so hard.
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ESL 118
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
The best English instructor so far. Not only he's funny, but he also helps a lot. Just do what he asks you to do and you'll guarantee get the A. He will always give you advices on what to do and not to do. Don't ignore him.
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ESL 118
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Tim is absolutely amazing. I've always heard great things about him and decided to take his class in the summer. I'm positive at least 9 out of 10 students in class appreciate how thoughtful and understanding he is. He always knows what to say to motivate and help build students' confidence whenever needed.
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