Amy Barber is a Communication Studies professor at Northeastern University rated 4.0/5 by 10 students, with 3.1/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Amy Barber professor reviews and ratings: 4.0/5 from 10 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Amy Barber is an encouraging and caring professor, impassioned intersectional feminist, and total babe.WMNS2304 2017-03-14 23:48:06 +0000 UTC
Love Dr. Barber! Had her for public speaking and took comm+gender just to have her again- she does hold you accountable to your learning, but she's a phenomenal lecturer and gives great feedback. She's also just an awesome person to know. Seriously, she's dope.COMM2304 2017-01-23 16:32:12 +0000 UTC
I love Dr. Barber. She doesn't allow cell phone usage in class and she WILL call you out on it if she catches you, which I find hilarious. She's so so nice and respectful, I've never heard her say a mean thing to anyone, and I'm actually a much better public speaker because of her.COMM1112 2016-12-12 18:01:42 +0000 UTC
A very casual professor who genuinely listens to students talk, but also a really harsh grader esp. on the tests, which isn't okay for a Level 2 elective course. It was disrespectful how she sat on top of the table cross-legged to lecture, and wore a hat (classroom wasn't freezing). Group activities were unhelpful and really not worth our time.WMNS2304 2015-05-02 23:22:57 +0000 UTC
Amy is really nice, her lectures are interesting and helpful. However, if she doesn't agree with your opinion it will be hard to get a good grade.COMM2304 2015-11-16 16:27:28 +0000 UTC
Barber is a great professor! I was dreading Public Speaking but she makes it bearable. She creates a very nice environment and makes everyone feel very comfortable. The group projects are a little annoying and pointless, but overall, the class and the professor are great, especially if you're not that comfortable with Public Speaking!COMM1112 2016-11-18 12:03:43 +0000 UTC
Super chill and nice professor! This class has a lot of assigned readings and 2 tests + final paper.COMM2304 2015-04-08 23:10:50 +0000 UTC
Public speaking is such a stressful subject for many, and it takes a kind but firm person to teach it successfully. Amy embodies those qualities perfectly. She creates a friendly and warm environment and is demonstrably "on your side" (wouldn't say something disrespectful or nonconstructive). Her feedback is direct, helpful and dynamic. Rewarding.COMM1112 2014-10-07 13:33:34 +0000 UTC
Took Comm and Gender with Amy and she's a really chilled back and friendly professor, not too helpful and class never really goes in any specific direction so you never know what's on the test but it's a fun and interesting class otherwise. A lot of reading that you CANNOT fall behind onCOMM2304 2014-04-20 17:53:37 +0000 UTC
Dr. Barber is an amazing Public Speaking teacher. She is very laid back, creates a very friendly atmosphere, and is very supportive to her students. I would 100% recommend taking her as a professor if you are taking public speaking. Very lenient in her grading, which helps overall with being comfortable with learning to speak publicly.COMM1112 2013-12-08 13:12:46 +0000 UTC
Amy Barber has an average rating of 4.0/5 from 10 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Amy Barber's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.1/5 based on student reviews.
Amy Barber has taught COMM3530, COMM1112, COMM2304, WMNS2304 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.