Biology Graduate & Medical Student | STEM Education Specialist

Rishi C.

I'm Rishi! I'm a first-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University, where I also completed my Bachelor's in Biology with a focus on chemistry and neuroscience. My teaching journey began as a Farrell Fellow at the Museum of Science and Industry, where I developed STEM-focused curricula and facilitated learning activities for children and teens across Chicagoland libraries, helping make complex concepts engaging and accessible.
Later, while keeping up with the academic rigor of the premed path, I became a medical scribe and trained new hires on specialized documentation methods across different departments—from in-patient transplant units to nephrology clinics. This experience taught me the importance of adaptability in teaching, as I learned to adjust my teaching styles to various learning needs—a skill I bring to ensure that each student's unique learning style is catered to.
As a medical student, my journey through STEM-oriented courses has given me firsthand experience with students' challenges. From calculus to chemistry to cardiology, I've developed practical study strategies and effective reflection methods to identify when techniques aren't working and how to close gaps in the learning process. Additionally, having recently navigated the medical school application process—writing over a hundred essays—I understand what makes academic and personal writing compelling.
I particularly enjoy working with high school students preparing for AP courses and college students tackling their first years of STEM coursework. I also welcome the opportunity to mentor aspiring premed students, offering academic support and guidance through the application process. Learning should be a positive experience, and I'm dedicated to promoting an encouraging environment where students can build knowledge and confidence!