Ellen Noonan is an English professor at Northeastern University rated 4.62/5 on Rate My Professors by 29 students, with 3.0/5 RMP difficulty and 100% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Ellen Noonan professor reviews and ratings: 4.62/5 from 29 RMP ratings at Northeastern (100% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Best professor I've ever had. She's the most genuine and caring person ever. Grades don't exist in this class, which gives you a lot of creative freedom. Very considerate and accommodating if things are communicated to her. The class discussions are amazing and hilarious.ENGL1111 2026-05-31 21:11:46 +0000 UTC
Ellen is super understanding and amazing as a professor. Partway through the semester, she gave us a break to help us recharge and catch up. You need to be putting in consistent effort, but it is 100% manageableENGW3315 2026-04-22 15:09:33 +0000 UTC
Assignments aren't graded; a grade is given at the end of the term based on how she feels you did in the classENG111 2025-04-08 15:15:18 +0000 UTC
LOVE this woman! She's the sweetest and really cares about her students' success.ENGW1111 2023-12-05 19:13:35 +0000 UTC
I'm sure she would be an excellent professor in a classroom. However, taking an online class with her is very frustrating. Her instructions are unclear and every assignment requires consulting at least two documents to figure out what to do. AWD as she taught it was not helpful and it all just felt like busy work. Find another prof. for AWD online.ENGW3301 2014-06-25 15:47:22 +0000 UTC
She is an amazing teacher, extremely helpful, vry knowledgable. Her class is a good challenge i definatly came out learning a lot and enjoying myself. DO THE READING, and ask her for advice and help she is very assesable.ENGU201 2009-09-09 17:02:45 +0000 UTC
Great teacher, we had some cool conversations as a class, very funny and she can take jokes. Class was hard just because it required a lot of online homework.ENGU110 2009-04-08 16:39:24 +0000 UTC
Ellen is understanding and punctual. The class is small, maybe like 30 seats so there is a 1-1 opportunity so to speak. Do not go to class unprepared be prepared to do alot of reading and taking notes if you feel you cant grasp certain things that she points out. Heavy use of blackboard and POST ON TIME!ENGU111 2008-11-17 20:36:48 +0000 UTC
Ellen is very helpful and is always available in her office to go over work. The final portfolio is A LOT of work because we have to revise everything that we ever did in her class!INTRO2WRITING 2005-12-04 23:21:02 +0000 UTC
she wants so much workENG110 2005-11-21 22:06:09 +0000 UTC
She is awesome I am looking to take her again when I do AWDENGL1111 2026-04-14 16:03:36 +0000 UTC
Ellen was a great professor, her style was different from other writing classes, we had the freedom to write whatever we wanted and were encouraged to explore different styles. We weren't graded on technique or traditional essay criteria but graded instead on effort so you could go at your own pace. Overall great experience!ENGW3315 2025-04-29 03:37:55 +0000 UTC
No CommentsENG111 2006-08-01 20:08:10 +0000 UTC
Ellen the Felon is AMAZING. I had this class at 8 am, but it woke me up more than any of my other classes. Minimal (and interesting) homework. She cares so much about her students and tries to get to know EVERYONE. Just write 3 thoughtful extras, participate in class, show your effort and you WILL get your A.ENGW1111 2023-12-05 18:57:46 +0000 UTC
I took the online section with Professor Noonan, and she seems like a decent professor. The generalizable comments on rough drafts directed to the whole class are vague and not helpful, but she gives sufficient feedback at other times. There is a lot of flexibility in the course in terms of topics, writing style, and deadlines. A doable A course.ENGW3301 2014-04-19 10:39:44 +0000 UTC
Ellen Noonan is rated 4.62/5 on Rate My Professors from 29 ratings. 100% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Ellen Noonan's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.0/5 on Rate My Professors.
Ellen Noonan has taught ENGW3315, ENGW1111, HONR3310, ENGL2700 at Northeastern.
Ellen Noonan has received: CSSH Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Social Sciences and Humanities (2019–20).
Data updated October 2026.