Curtis M.
USD $25/hr
Anesthesiology Resident | Step 2: 260 | USMLE & Clinical Reasoning/Strategies Tutor
Tutor Information
About
I am an Anesthesiology resident and a recent graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. Throughout medical school, I developed a strong passion for teaching, mentorship, and helping students approach medicine with confidence rather than fear. I passed USMLE Step 1 on first-attempt and I scored a 260 on USMLE Step 2. In doing so, I became especially interested in clinical reasoning, test-taking strategy, and simplifying difficult concepts into understandable frameworks.
My tutoring experience spans several years across both academic and medical settings. I previously worked as a chemistry tutor and learning coach, later mentoring medical students through peer tutoring, small group learning, and academic mentorship roles. I regularly help students with board preparation, shelf exams, study planning, and developing structured approaches to USMLE-style questions.
My teaching style focuses heavily on understanding pathophysiology step-by-step instead of relying solely on memorization. I enjoy helping students identify patterns, improve question interpretation, and build long-term critical thinking skills that extend beyond exams into clinical medicine. I also understand firsthand how mentally demanding board preparation can be, so I strive to create a supportive, encouraging, and individualized learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and working through weaknesses honestly.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy cooking, learning Spanish, mentorship, and community outreach throughout Detroit.
Location
Detroit, MI, United States
Language
English, Spanish
Timezone
America/Toronto
Subjects
Levels
Professional
Education
Wayne State University School of Medicine
2022 - 2026M.D., Medicine
Grand Valley State University
2016 - 2020Honors Bachelors in Science, Biomedical Sciences
Work Experience
WSU School of Medicine
July 2023 - May 2026Small Group Learning Coach
Providing tutoring for M1's - M3's in basic science exams, shelf exams and USMLE board exams
Grand Valley State University Chemistry Success Center
September 2019 - April 2020Chemistry Tutor (All subjects)
Offered walk-in tutoring sessions for General, Organic, Physical, and Analytical Chemistry.
Helped students develop study strategies and problem-solving techniques.
Grand Valley State University
September 2017 - April 2020General Chemistry Tutor
Delivered intuitive, student-focused tutoring in chemistry, tailoring methods to individual learning styles.
Created supplementary materials and practice problems to reinforce key concepts.