"My name is Andy and I am a current medical student who is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and academic success. I possess a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Santa Clara University with an emphasis in Biomedical Sciences. I am currently pursuing my Medical Degree, and am poised to conclude this incredible journey later this year. Amid the rigorous demands of medical school, I find fulfillment in mentoring and tutoring fellow students who share similar academic challenges and want to become the best student not only for school but for life.

My venture into mentorship and academic coaching traces back to my high school years at an academically rigorous Catholic institution in Manhattan. Serving as a peer tutor, I discovered a passion for teaching and assisting others in navigating academic obstacles across all different subjects, including Algebra and Pre-calculus, Biology and Chemistry, Latin and Creative writing to name a few. This experience taught me the value of recognizing diverse approaches to studying, writing, and academics. Effectiveness as a teacher and tutor, I learned, requires adapting one's communication style to the unique needs of each individual.

My commitment to mentorship continued at the university level, where I participated in the honors college as a peer mentor. Here I specialized as a tutor for pre-medical students aspiring to pursue various healthcare fields, including nursing, physician assistant, medical, and veterinary school.

In summary, I am dedicated to helping students discover individually tailored strategies. By facilitating a deep understanding of complex concepts, and breaking them down into simpler sizeable chunks of knowledge my aim is to empower them as inquisitive thinkers, translating to success in their coursework." less...