Leela Bingham - San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA

Professor: Leela Bingham

Department: Languages

College: San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPAN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is knowledgeable on her matierals however her way of teaching didnt click with me. Spanish has been easy for me however her class was hard because of the way she teaches. Its hard to ask her question because she gives you attitude and is mean about it. No one ask her anything, including myself because shell make you feel stupid.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPA101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Mrs. Bingham. I took her for spanish 1 & 3. She is hilarious, fun and creative. she gives lots of extra credit n the work she makes simple to understand. LOL but don't ask a dumb question becuz she will look at you weird just like i would, which is why i loved her most. i thought it was hilarious. don't go to class high. duh.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She's very committed to teaching her students. It's a hard class, made harder with the book material. I prefer Vistas to Arriba. She does seem condescending , it's true, but I don't think she's being mean. I guess it's a personality thing; you like it or you don't. Don't take it personally. Do the HW!! Attend, pay attention, participate. Study!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Extremely kind and helpful. She puts tremdous amounts of effort into preparing the class for every assignment. Direct and to the point but helpful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Bingham was a saving grace to have as a final Spanish teacher. Grades according to your skill level, and that fact alone saved me, makes the material interesting with small group work, and offers extra credit throughout the semester. Punks be warned, she returns the respect she receives. Regardless, she genuinely cared about her charges.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She's a great teacher in that she's organized, a good lecturer and knows what she's doing. Her class is somewhat difficult but I think that's just because it is the course content not her teaching. She is very fair when it comes to grading and testing. Overall I would recommend taking her course!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPAN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She really is a great professor and makes it easy to understand the concept... my memory just sucks lol but yeah, try not to miss as you'll miss daily points and quizzes. She does offer extra credit. I would take her again

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher! She's clear and straightforward with what she expects. She doesn't give any surprises and encourages questions many times. If you put in effort (like any class) you'll get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPA201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Bingam is very smart and helps foster a good atmosphere of class participation. She uses a variety of mediums in which to teach from. There are alot of test and they can be pretty difficult. If you ask her a question, she will make you feel really dumb and wont try and explain the concept differently. Overall a pretty decent professor

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPAN201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best Spanish teacher I've ever had. I learned so much. She can make you feel dumb for asking questions, but that really is just her personality. She makes Spanish fun and she's a really amazing grader. If the whole class did poorly on something, she realizes it was probably due to her teaching and she will give everyone another chance. She's great.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPA101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Leela was a great professor for Spanish! I learned so much in one semester than I ever did in 3 years of high school. Her different approaches make learning Spanish fun, and she is always available if you need help. Definitely take her class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPA101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is very knowledgable at her subject, though can sometimes make you feel stupid when you do not understand something. She does a good job at taking different approaches on how to teach to try and make it fun. I had a tough time with this class, but if you have a prior background in spanish it will be easier for you. Good grading scale also!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The lectures are very helpful. She makes you understand spanish with out translating it. You will learn how to speak and reply to people. Translaations just comes naturally along the way. Gives plenty extra credit and easy points. Put a little effort in and you will do just fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She was an ok professor, but I took her during the summer so I wouldn't know how she was during fall and spring

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPAN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I think her method of teaching is great. I learned a lot.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Good professor. She is very kind to her students, especially when they listen, and pay attention when the information is provided during her examples. She wants Spanish to be fun, but wants the students to learn just the same. There are a lot of partnered and oral communication exercises given each day, with plenty of opportunities for extra cred.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I'm very surprised with some of the comments being left about Professor Bingham. I took her for 102 and she was wonderful. Everyone in the class loved her. She had many fun and creative activities planned in each class. She was very friendly. I will definitely be taking her for for 205.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPAN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

As someone who was completely in love with the Spanish language before this class, I can honestly say that Bingham is the worst Spanish Prof I've had personally. On top of being condescending towards her students, she teaches Spanish in a very formulaic way, not conducive at all to learning the nuances and beauty of a language. Don't take her.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPAN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The only thing I don't like about her class is that she is condescending towards students who ask questions. She encourages us to speak up and ask about what we are unclear on but when we do she acts like they are the dumbest questions in the world. She is very consistent, however, and is a very good teacher! She provides lots of extra credit too!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPAN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

GREAT teacher!! Harder class but expectations are clear and concise from the beginning--follows her syllabus to a T. Being a non-native speaker has absolutely nothing to do with it; she is a great professor who knows her material!! Offers extra credit as well as office hours. Attendance is a must. Highly recommended!