Medical Student with PhD in Neuroscience at Mount Sinai

Jeremy S.

I am currently pursuing an MD-PhD at Mount Sinai, where I completed my PhD in neuroscience last year, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of heroin addiction. Throughout my academic journey, I have gained a wealth of experience in both coursework and standardized testing, along with an extensive toolkit of study strategies that have helped me achieve success. Each level of my education required new adaptations, and as a result I graduated with an above 4.0 GPA throughout high school, college, and graduate school, as well as a 525 on the MCAT.

My approach is two-fold, addressing both content and process. I firmly believe that anyone can master challenging material when provided with the right tools and a teacher who is committed to understanding where the student is struggling. Often, seemingly insurmountable hurdles have simple solutions that come from recognizing and catering to an individual’s learning style. I will work with you to understand your study process and how to optimize it so you can confidently tackle not only the concepts we discuss but all your classes going forward. Whether it is flashcards, outlining, testing strategies, or research methods, I will help you maximize your potential for learning with lessons you can take away long after our last session.

In my undergraduate studies at Columbia and throughout graduate school, I have been a teaching assistant for multiple biology, psychology, and neuroscience courses. These roles helped me develop the ability to connect with students and simplify complex concepts in ways that create a solid foundation for deeper understanding. My students have consistently provided positive feedback, highlighting my ability to explain difficult ideas clearly and relate course material to real-life experiences to make learning intuitive and long-lasting. Every time I see the concept click for my student it kindles my passion for helping them overcome challenges and succeed in their learning. I would be honored to be part of your learning journey.