Binghamton University student receives Graduate Excellence Award

BINGHAMTON, NY (04/01/2014)(readMedia)-- Each year, Binghamton University honors the special achievements of those graduate students who serve as teaching assistants and instructors. Nominations are invited from all graduate programs and recipients represent a variety of teaching approaches in diverse subjects.

Reynaldo Ortiz from New York, NY has recently received a Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching award from Binghamton University, State University of New York:

Reynaldo Ortiz structures his class in an elegant manner, creating an effective balance between substantial student participation and straightforward lecturing, frequently with very demanding course material. Always on time and well prepared for class, he is also remarkably able to work with students from all backgrounds. His skill as a teacher led to his selection to teach his own classes – a rare occurrence, and, to date, he has taught 31 courses as an adjunct. Always concerned with student progress, he works closely with those who need help and is available to students outside of the classroom to answer questions, and to mentor and advise them. His students praise him for being a "determined educator whose aim is to awaken the subconscious mind of his students" and for his passion for the subject matter he teaches. He challenges his students, treats them as intellectually equal and shows respect for them as individuals.

Binghamton University is one of the four university centers of the State University of New York. Known for the excellence of its students, faculty, staff and programs, Binghamton enrolls close to 15,000 students in programs leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Its curriculum, founded in the liberal arts, has expanded to include selected professional and graduate programs.