Teaching Students How to Learn

Neuroscience-Informed Academic Support & Educational Consulting

For students who struggle to learn consistently, I offer specialized instruction that goes beyond grades. Using evidence-based strategies rooted in neuroscience and cognitive load management, I help students develop the executive function skills and metacognitive awareness needed for lasting academic success.

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About Yewon Kim

Yewon Kim

A Different Kind of Educator

I am an educational specialist who teaches students to master the learning process itself. My work is grounded in neuroscience and designed for students in high-demand academic settings who need more than traditional tutoring can offer.

I support learners with executive function challenges, working-memory differences, and complex learning profiles—students who thrive when given strategic tools, not more homework. My role is to help them become regulated, confident, and metacognitively aware so they can take real ownership of their learning.

Families I work with understand that elite academic performance comes from planning, self-monitoring, and cognitive flexibility. These are the skills that protect students from burnout and allow them to excel independently.

This is my full-time work and my professional focus. My approach is relational, evidence-based, and highly customized. When students understand how their mind works, they unlock a level of clarity and capability that transforms their education.

Education & Expertise

  • Currently pursuing M.S. in Neuroscience and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
  • M.A. in Teaching, English Education, University of Virginia
  • B.A. in English and Music, University of Virginia
  • Extensive collaboration with neuropsychologists and learning specialists
  • Specialized training in cognitive load management and executive function coaching

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My Approach

Neuroscience-Informed

Every strategy I use is grounded in research on how the brain learns, retains information, and builds new neural pathways. I translate complex neuroscience into practical, actionable techniques tailored to each student's cognitive profile.

Metacognitive Development

I teach students to think about their thinking. They learn to recognize when they're stuck, identify which strategies work for them, and develop self-awareness about their learning process—skills that transfer across all subjects.

Executive Function Training

Working memory, planning, organization, and time management are not innate skills. I provide explicit instruction in these areas, with personalized tools and systems that support long-term independence.

Individualized Learning Plans

Working closely with parents, therapists, and neuropsychologists when appropriate, I develop comprehensive learning plans that address each student's unique strengths, challenges, and goals.

Services

Holistic Executive Function Coaching

  • Expert-Led, In-Person Coaching: Led by an educator with advanced training in teaching and cognitive load management. Each session is tailored to the student's unique cognitive and academic needs.
  • Science-Backed Strategies: Informed by research in neuroscience and education, this level of coaching uses evidence-based methods to help students strengthen their executive function skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in math, reading, and writing.
  • Custom Tools & Strategies: Students receive personalized graphic organizers, checklists, study plans, and pacing calendars designed to build independence and long-term success.
  • Comprehensive Progress Tracking: Monthly detailed reports with individualized feedback, strengths assessment, and strategic goal-setting to ensure measurable progress.
  • Ongoing High-Touch Support: Includes reasonable parent/guardian phone calls and meetings under 15 minutes to discuss student development, strengths, and future planning. Additional or extended consultations may be billed at the standard hourly rate.
  • Priority Access & Coordination: Collaboration with therapists, school counselors, and other professionals (billed separately) to ensure a fully integrated support system.
  • Between-Session Guidance: Optional email or text check-ins to provide ongoing accountability and reinforcement of executive function strategies.

Specialized Subject-Specific Coaching

  • Customized Curriculum Design: A fully customized, research-based curriculum created to reteach and reinforce subject-specific material tailored to the student's unique cognitive profile and learning needs.
  • Expert-Led Remediation: Designed for students performing below the 50th percentile in a subject, this program provides intensive, targeted instruction to close academic gaps, strengthen foundational knowledge, and rebuild confidence.
  • Strategic Learning Roadmap: A personally crafted monthly curriculum tracking calendar aligned with the student's goals and developmental timeline, continuously refined with updated materials to ensure steady progress.
  • High-Touch Progress Monitoring: Weekly progress reports with insights, goal setting, and adaptive learning strategies to keep students on a trajectory for success.
  • Exclusive Parent Consultation & Strategy Sessions: Includes dedicated phone calls and meetings (under 15 minutes) to discuss student progress, strengths, and long-term academic strategies.
  • Professional Collaboration: Coordination with therapists, educators, and specialists outside of the parent/guardian network is available and billed separately at the hourly rate.

College Application & Essay Consulting

  • Strategic Application Planning: Guidance on college selection, timeline management, and application strategy tailored to each student's profile and goals.
  • Essay Development: Intensive support for personal statements and supplemental essays, focusing on authentic voice, narrative structure, and strategic positioning.
  • Revision & Refinement: Multiple rounds of detailed feedback to ensure essays are polished, compelling, and showcase the student's unique strengths.
  • Neuroscience-Informed Writing Process: Teaching students how to brainstorm, organize ideas, and revise effectively—skills that transfer beyond college applications.

Academic Subjects

I provide specialized instruction across all core academic subjects, using a neuroscience-informed approach that addresses both content mastery and the cognitive skills needed for lasting success.

Algebra I & II
Geometry
Statistics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
English/ELA (AP/IB)
History (AP/IB)
Psychology
Spanish
Latin
French

Getting Started

1

Initial Inquiry

Reach out via the contact form or email. Share your student's needs, current challenges, and learning profile if available.

2

Free Consultation

We'll schedule a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your student's needs and determine if my approach is the right fit.

3

Customized Plan

Based on your student's learning profile, I'll design a personalized coaching plan. Sessions typically meet twice weekly for 60-90 minutes.

4

Begin Coaching

We begin our work together with clear goals, progress tracking, and ongoing communication to ensure meaningful growth.

Get in Touch

I work with a limited number of students to ensure each receives the focused, individualized attention they deserve. If you're seeking more than traditional tutoring—if you're looking for an educator who will teach your child how to learn—I'd be honored to discuss how I can support your family.

You can also reach me directly at:

yewonk.ela@gmail.com

Brooklyn, NY | Serving NYC In-Person & Students Nationwide Online