Teaching Evaluations
Since Fall 2022, 60 students from both the University of Rochester and the Rochester Education Justice Initiative have left me feedback about my teaching. Evaluations for both organizations include a mix of fixed-response and open-ended questions.
I’m honored that when asked to rate my overall performance as an instructor, 56 of 60 students gave me a 5 out of 5 – but I’m most proud of the things students had to say in their open-ended responses. Below are a few that I particularly enjoy and that I feel best illustrate my dedication to supporting students.
“This course made me want to take more advanced physics classes.”
Student in Spring 2023 How Things Work (REJI)
“Very helpful and knowledgeable about course content. Very approachable. Truly cares about whether students understand the material and are comfortable with the course.”
Student in Fall 2023 Electricity and Magnetism (U of R)
“Mike is awesome! I switched into 122P about two weeks into the semester and he has been nothing but helpful (not only with navigating the course but also with the content). He is great!”
Student in Fall 2022 Electricity and Magnetism (U of R)
“Always punctual, polite, great personality, great energy. All around classy guy.”
Student in Spring 2023 How Things Work (REJI)
“Mike was a great TA. He provided detailed explanations that drove home the core concepts and ideas of any topic. Overall, he was easy to talk to and showed a vast amount of knowledge and dedication to the subject.”
Student in Fall 2023 Electricity and Magnetism (U of R)
“My favorite person ever.”
Student in Fall 2023 Electricity and Magnetism (U of R)
“I want to thank Mike for everything he’s done this semester. I do not know if I will ever have another TA as great as you were.”
Student in Spring 2024 Mechanics
(U of R)
“Knows the physics exceptionally well and is very good at explaining it to the students. Also very enthusiastic about helping. Give this dude an award!”
Student in Fall 2023 Electricity and Magnetism (U of R)
“Thank you Professor V. for holding this class. I enjoyed every class, and for what it’s worth, thank you for coming here.”
Student in Spring 2023 How Things Work (REJI)
“Very precise about the material we discuss and uses examples that make it very understandable.”
Student in Spring 2023 How Things Work (REJI)
“I sincerely enjoyed this class and I appreciate the time you have taken to help us in furthering our education.”
“Mike has been amazing since day one of joining the class. He is willing to help however he can and is always energetic at workshop! He has been great and has definitely made my experience in this class better.”
Student in Fall 2022 Electricity and Magnetism (U of R)
“Makes you think of something bigger than yourself.”
Student in Spring 2023 How Things Work (REJI)
“He has good material and good delivery. The idea of a physics class is really intimidating, but he made things interesting and easier to comprehend and understand.”
Student in Spring 2023 How Things Work (REJI)
“Mr. Verostek’s ability to speak to us, not lecture or read from a book. His energy and passion were always high each time he was in front of our class. He always took his time, didn’t rush, fielded all questions we had, and if he didn’t know the answer (which was rare) he found the answer and brought it next class.”
Student in Spring 2023 How Things Work (REJI)
“Amazing. Goes above and beyond his job and is amazing.”
Student in Spring 2024 Mechanics (U of R)
“The course reader was extremely well-written, easy to read and comprehend. Mr. V never taught directly from the PHY textbook, all original lessons he planned. Great visuals using the limited labs we could do, always interesting, never dull or boring.”
Student in Spring 2023 How Things Work (REJI)
Mike Verostek 