I am a physician and medical educator with extensive experience helping students prepare for exams, including certification exams, and completing course work in the health professions. I received my undergraduate degree in neuroscience and biology from Brandeis University in 2009 and my MD from Boston University in 2014. I matched into a competitive general surgery residency, but left to pursue teaching full time. Most of my time has been with paramedic students, but I've worked with students from all areas of medicine and outside medicine. What draws me to teaching is the opportunity to work closely with a student to build both their understanding of a subject and confidence in their abilities; nothing is as rewarding as that moment when a difficult subject "clicks" for a student! I primarily tutor in the life and biomedical sciences, and physiology is probably my favorite subject to teach (it's so complex and fascinating!), though I do love pharmacology and basic biology, as well. My philosophy as a teacher and tutor is that I'm a coach and facilitator: I help you build foundations and use the tools you already possess to deepen your understanding of a subject. We're very much a team, working together to reach your academic goals. Outside of academia, I enjoy running, going to the gym, baking, and reading/watching science fiction ("2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Contact" are tied for my favorite movie!).