Vinarao, Ma Vanessa G. teaches at Ateneo de Manila University. Across 27 comments from students, they hold a rating of 4.7 out of 5. Students score them 4.0 out of 5 on clarity, 3.8 out of 5 on helpfulness, 3.9 out of 5 on grading fairness, 3.5 out of 5 on workload and 4.6 out of 5 on willingness to retake. Of those comments, 27 read positive. They are listed for 5 sections this term.
Vinarao, Ma Vanessa G.
Ateneo de Manila University · 27 comments, positive
Vinarao, Ma Vanessa G.4.7
Background
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Director, Physical Education Program · Full-time Faculty · Ms.
Physical Education (foundational movement and exercise, badminton, table tennis)
Career
Director, Physical Education Program, Ateneo de Manila University · Physical Education Program · current
Officer-in-Charge, Physical Education Program, Ateneo de Manila University · Physical Education Program
Full-time Faculty, Ateneo de Manila University · Physical Education Program · current
Recent courses
PEPC 11.30
PEPC 16.03
PEPC 16.04
PHYED 121
PHYED 122
Comments
Breakdown
Clarity4.0
Helpfulness3.8
Grading fairness3.9
Workload3.5
Would retake4.6
n=27
Top comments
Hidden Koala
Challenging PE drills, understanding and not stingy
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadHeavy
didnt have her for badminton but table tennis ! (id assume she employs the same procedures and attitude so ill leave my review here)
ur gonna need some equipment like a paddle, ball, and a table (though in this case you’d prolly need a racket and a shuttlecock instead, and im assuming no need for a net lol that seems pretty extra)
taking pe under maam vinarao means that ur in it for a challenging but gud time HAHAHAHA only thing that’s hard abt class is how many reps u have to do just to get a decent vid (unless ur vvv good at the sport and it takes u no time at all to get thru the drills). maam vinarao was super understanding, gave extensions when needed, and isnt stingy w points. she also likes it when ur submissions are organized HAHAHAH she made comments abt it in our class so when u post ur video performances on gdrive just make sure that u label everything properly and put it in ur own folder. the one thing she’s sorta strict about is the deadline for all reqs (usually 5PM on a Monday kung video performance), but if u have a valid excuse (nawalan ng wifi, device is broken and u don’t have anything else to use to upload it tho u could always use ur phone so I can’t rlly think of anything other than dead wifi lmao) she will give u an extension.
as long as u do the work and work hard, definitely A-able ! mahirap lang kung d ka sanay sa maraming drill (aka u play the sport casually/u jus kno how to hit d ball but ur not used to actually training for it with exercises) bc u rlly need to follow the rubric and the video samples to get full points from her. gud luck !more
Kind Robin
Ray of sunshine and A-able if you don't cram
positive
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
note: not for badminton but for online at least!
she's so nice to the point where a couple of us would attend the consultation meetings not because we wanted to ask, but because ma'am vinarao is honestly such a ray of sunshine! although you'll have to send video submissions maybe once or twice weekly, they're never too hard and ma'am will always give you tips and help you! she grades pretty high too A-able for sure as long as you don't cram if you're still new to the sport.
some cons would probably be that you'd have to do a good amount of do-overs for drills if you're new to the sport and that the couple of quizzes she has are fairly objective, but the answers are always found in the resources she gives! ma'am isn't super strict about deadlines and there was even a time that she extended the deadline for a week after only a few inquiries from the class.
in the case of table tennis as well, you'll need a paddle, racket, and a flat table that can bounce a ping pong ball properly against a wall, but that's it! i doubt joining a class with ma'am vinarao could ever be a regrettable decision, jus please try to reciprocate her energy during class because she really gives her all and cares about her students 🥺more
Brave Heron
Beginner-friendly badminton PE, super enjoyable
positive
Retake?Yes
WorkloadLight
ma'am vanessa is the best! i took up her badminton class for pe last sem, and i enjoyed it so much 🫶🏼 don't worry if you're not used to playing badminton bc she's very beginner-friendly :)) she's matiyaga on her students everytime nagppractice ng skills during sessions (take note na lang na sometimes the entirety of a particular session is for practice as preparation for the practical tests! as much as it's tempting to cut, pls dont HAHAHA) and she knows how to break down the steps pag nagppractice ng game techniques para mas mapadali for everyone. in terms of workload naman, so far we only had one quiz through canvas, then the rest more on practicals na (minsan she'll throw in some conceptual questions during those pero super ez lang promise) for tips naman, just show her na you're trying/doing your best talaga sa pag-improve mo ng badminton skills and once ma-ace mo yung skill, madalas she'll mark your practical test as perfect na agad 🤩 mukha man siyang intimidating lalo sa first meeting pero mabait siya! hehe in fact marunong siya sumakay sa mga jokes with the class habang demos 😆 trust me, you'll be in good hands! she's an effective instructor 🤍more
All comments
Vivid Wolf
SHE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!! WOULD TAKE HER CLASS OVER N OVER AGAIN!!
positive
Retake?Yes
SHE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!! WOULD TAKE HER CLASS OVER N OVER AGAIN!! TAKE HER
Anonymous
FUN CLASS
positive
FUN CLASS
Lively Viper
THE BESTTTT
positive
Retake?Yes
THE BESTTTT
Jolly Gecko
Fun badminton class, A-able if you submit on time
positive
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadLight
had her badminton class last sem and it was honestly fun. we had to submit several video performances (mostly under a minute), 2 quizzes, training logs, and 2 reflections that were easy to do. definitely, A-able as long as you comply on time and do all the requirements needed for the subject. you also need a racket and a shuttlecock. make sure to put some music and captions to ur videos para lang may spice yung video hhahahamore
Hidden Hare
Kind badminton online prof, generous and I'd retake
positive
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
Loved her for badminton online! You'll need the basic shuttlecock and racket, reqs are in the form of videos. There's quite a number youll need to submit (around 8 ata, but some are p short). Most classes are async so definitely manageable on your own time. I had 15 units the quarter I was under her.
Most understanding instructor ever!! Gave extensions when I asked even though the reason wasn't wifi related. She's generally v kind and sweet, is generous with grades. I think she remembers all of us. Super wholesome, I'd take her again honestly.more
Anonymous
Considerate and A-able if you communicate
positive
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadHeavy
Had her and i was a beadle under her badminton class this online. She is very considerate, making her def a-able. She is not strict that much about the execution as long as you insert some personal note when u submit a perf output saying that u really can't do some execution properly. Di siya nambabagsak, u just have to say something when there's a problem and she gladly listens. Medj workload heavy lng yung course itself pero worry not kasi u don't have to be super perfect just to get a high grademore
Happy Kite
Kind, beginner-friendly badminton, best if you're new
positive
Retake?Yes
She’s the best!! She’s very kind and approachable, and she knows how to explain the concepts of badminton well. Don’t worry if you don’t know the sport because the class is really beginner friendly.more
Quiet Egret
Understanding of skill level, you're in good hands
positive
Retake?Yes
i took her way back in 2020 pre pandemic and she was very understanding of people's skill level and made sure people were using the proper forms and stuff. def recommend, as you're in good hands 🥺🥰😭more
Golden Finch
Would take her class over and over again
positive
Retake?Yes
SHE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!! WOULD TAKE HER CLASS OVER N OVER AGAIN!! TAKE HER <3
Hidden Badger
Nice and motherly, effort gets you a high grade
positive
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
i had ma'am for table tennis and i purposely chose her for my basketball as well cause ma'am's so nice and motherly!! she understands that not everyone's good at certain sports (or sports in general) so she makes sure each of her students catch up and she'll assist you whenever you're having a hard time!! even if you're really bad at the sport, as long as she sees you giving effort and also not cutting classes, you'll get a high grade for sure :D i literally hate physical activity but she made me look forward to her classes :)more
Noble Wolf
Love her, teaches basketball basics and the rules
positive
Retake?Yes
Love her! Really understanding even when girls get too dramatic in the court haha 😂 she'll really teach you the basics and make sure you understand all the rules. No regrets taking basketball because of her hehemore
Vivid Llama
Strict on lates, but A if you look like you're trying
positive
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
Strict with lates and tardies but if you have legit excuses (med cert), you can overcut. She's really understanding and you can fake being weak/sickly/tired in class so you can have a break and she wont mind (look the part tho HAHA). You can get an A if you look like you're trying or doing your "best" so play or practice a bit when she gives the class the option to play/practice or restmore
Mellow Yak
best pe ever with her
positive
Retake?Yes
best pe ever with her
Fancy Robin
Gave me an A even if I suck at basketball
positive
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
she gave me an A even if i suck at Basketball! Just go to the classes and show that youre giving effort, super sure she wont fail you!
Anonymous
Teaches very well, you'll enjoy PE table tennis
positive
Retake?Yes
She teaches v v well! Like you'll enjoy PE. Took her for my table tennis clasa.
Calm Koala
Take her, funny, easy A if you show effort
positive
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
WorkloadLight
take her shes very funny and easy to vibe with just be diligent with ur deliverables so she sees ur effort (and u dont have to be good at all) easy A and have fun in the class!more
Anonymous
Goated for beginners, grades effort and improvement
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
so goated! as a beginner i was a bit scared doing the requirements but she always emphasizes effort & improvement:> so i’d get decent grades even if i was pretty mediocre at tabtenmore
Clever Robin
Go get her, she mothered
positive
Retake?Yes
go get her! i love her as a prof and she mothered !!!!
Rapid Zebra
so mother!!!! easy A and teaches really well
positive
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
i got her for badmin in 2023, but shes so mother!!!! she teaches rlly well, is considerate of her students, and over all an easy a prof!
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Daring Seal
vouch !! GOATED PE INSTRUCTOR ❤️ she made me look forward to my PE classes
Dapper Otter
thank you for the reply po! Can I ask if her requirements were heavy or not?
Jolly Gecko
Shes mother!!! So patient in PE
positive
Retake?Yes
Shes mother!!! I am the dumbest on any PE SUBJECT (id rather take 10 units of chem class than a 1 unit PE pls) AND SHE WAS SO PATIENT IN TEACHING!!!
