TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My philosophy is that an effective educator must cultivate a deep sense of personal responsibility and proactivity in students. Instead of simply providing new information, I attempt to foster their ability to self-navigate the vast expanse of knowledge in our world. By crafting a classroom environment that is both welcoming and challenging, I create a space where students can freely express their individuality and moral character. I aim to equip them with the necessary tools to embark on a lifelong quest for truth and virtue, in which they will be able to navigate the complexities of their professional and personal lives with courage and integrity.
IN-PERSON COURSES
Northwood University |International Trade (Spring 2024 | 4.87)
Northwood University | Principles of Macroeconomics (Fall 2023 | 5.00)
Northwood University | Principles of Macroeconomics (Fall 2023 | 4.73)
Northwood University | Principles of Macroeconomics (Fall 2023 | 4.98)
Middle Tennessee State University | Principles of Macroeconomics (Spring 2023 | 4.82)
Middle Tennessee State University | Principles of Macroeconomics (Fall 2022 | 4.81)
ONLINE COURSES
Northwood University | International Trade (Spring 2024 | 5.00)
Northwood University | International Trade (Spring 2024 | 4.73)
Northwood University | International Trade (Spring 2024 | 4.61
Northwood University | Principles of Microeconomics (Spring 2024 | 4.60)
Selected Comments
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
This was my favorite class this semester. I loved the class setup, and I learned a lot.
I liked Professor Benzecry a lot, he was a great person to add here at Northwood. He is very nice and knowledgeable and made class fun, which I did not think could be done for an economics class. I do not have any complaints about him at all.
He made learning economics simple and interesting, and I would definitely try to get him again.
He was a great teacher, one of my favorites at Northwood. He loved the class, the way he taught was amazing, and he really cared about all of his students and only wanted the best for them.
By far my favorite economics class I have ever taken. Great professor and I enjoyed the material was presented.
Thank you for being a great professor. I feel I actually learn with your teaching style. Having quizzes each class keeps me on track, and being very clear on what will be on the quizzes / exams ensures that I learn the material that is important. You are clearly very passionate about teaching, and you always give plenty of opportunities to ensure everyone in the class remains caught up on material. I hope to have you as a professor again in the future. Thank you!!
This was my favorite class to take this semester! Dr. Benzecry made this very enjoyable, and a class I would look forward to. He always did a good job of explaining the information, and focused on wanting us to learn the material rather than giving us a harsh grade and moving on. He is a great professor!
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Prof. Benzecry made the class fun! We had time during class to do activities that helped us better understand the material.
Professor Benzecry is one of the best (if not the best) teachers I've ever had. He is so passionate about his area of expertise that it's impossible not to be drawn in during his lectures, and for me, this makes learning effortless. 11/10. He is a credit to the prestige of this institution.
He is very proficient in elaborating. Amazing professor overall.
Such a great professor. It is very clear that he is passionate about teaching. It truly showed that he cared.
Was a fantastic teacher and gave me a great understanding of Macroeconomics.
Mr. Benzecry made every class interesting. He made sure we had a true understanding of the subjects he taught.
Professor Benzecry is extremely passionate about economics, so students are very engaged in his lessons. The homework outside of class is reasonable and effective.
Very engaging to listen to, made complex concepts easy to understand, fun activities that involved the entire class, readings outside of class that were engaging, etc.
Gabriel Benzecry made macroeconomics my favorite class of the semester. He made each day very interactive and broke things down to a molecular level to ensure each student understood the material. When something was not understood, he would make sure to start from square one and explain it in a different way to make sure he was tailoring his teaching style to different learning styles. He is an incredible educator, and it is even more impressive that he is fresh out of his master's program.
Prof. Benzecry is very passionate and very knowledgeable on the class topics. the organization and presentations of the lectures were easy to follow along with and engaging.
Professor Benzecry was energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about the subject.
He knows and enjoys economics. His enthusiasm for economics has influenced me. Super courteous, nice guy, and excellent teacher. He is great at answering concerns and clarifying complex things. It takes some work to soak in the material in class, but he really helps you understand the material.
Professor Benzecry responded to emails quickly with helpful information. The most important information of the lesson was clearly communicated.
He was very interactive with the class compared to any other teacher so far that I had. I was genuinely invested in his teaching because he made it interactive with games, class examples, snacks, etc.
He cares a lot about the subject and does his best to make sure everyone is invested.