Testimonials
Since 1997, I have worked with students of all ages in a variety of settings: college, high school, and face-to-face tutoring. Here’s what some of them have said in unsolicited letters and in evaluation questionnaires about their time with me. (Because of my confidentiality policy, I don’t list names on these testimonials.) In mid-2008, I began asking some students to submit their best writing for publication on this site. Read those here.
My Most Prized Award
One of my students at Texas State University made this “award” from a paper that I critiqued for him early in the Fall 2001 semester. This straight A student had been angry at the “78″ I assigned him on this paper, but he quickly learned to appreciate my lessons, and his writing improved dramatically by the end of the term. I have won other awards for my teaching, but this heartfelt piece is the one I treasure most.
Unsolicited Comments
- “You are a good teacher and an even better role model, Don Cudd.”
- “I wish all of my teachers were like you.”
- “I passed my test. I didn’t think I would. You helped me more than anyone.”
- “(My teacher) sent back my “Candide” paper, and I got an ‘A’. Thanks a lot.”
Comments from evaluation questionnaires
- “Awesome teacher! I have learned so much this semester. Don was always available to answer questions and help us improve our writing skills. He was always prepared and takes pride in his work!”
- “Don Cudd was always available to me outside of class. I can apply what I learned from him to everyday life.”
- “AWESOME Instructor! I have NEVER learned so much from one instructor!”
- “Cudd was probably the best instructor I’ve had in a long time. I looked forward to coming to each session. I’ve never had an instructor so open and available to answer questions and help his students. He really seemed to care.”
- “As an instructor, Don Cudd is very knowledgeable and friendly.”
- “Don Cudd is a great teacher. I learned a lot from him.”