4th Year Med Student | Experienced USMLE, Science & Math Tutor

Kannan M.

I'm a fourth-year medical student at WesternU COMP pursuing orthopedic surgery, with over 5 years of tutoring experience and a bachelor's degree in Biology from UC Santa Cruz (Dean's List, GPA 3.74). I scored 250 on USMLE Step 2 CK, passed USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 on my first attempts, and scored 511 on the MCAT.

I specialize in math through pre-calculus, high school and college level sciences, and medical board exam prep. At UC Santa Cruz, I spent four years as a Learning Support Services tutor providing individual and small-group instruction in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Genetics. I also tutored for two years with Grade Potential Tutoring in AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Integrated Math 2, and K–12 math, and served as an instructor at Elite Educational Institute teaching SAT Math, AP Chemistry, and AP Biology.

I support pre-med and medical students with MCAT, USMLE, and COMLEX preparation, including content review, study strategies, practice questions, and high-yield resource selection.

My teaching philosophy centers on systematic content review reinforced through practice problems and quizzing. I tailor my approach to each student's needs, encouraging students to bring materials from their courses so we can work through concepts together. I also provide additional practice problems to reinforce understanding and build confidence.

Beyond subject tutoring, I offer mentorship for college and medical school applications, including personal statements, interview preparation, and admissions guidance.