About Yewon Kim
A Different Kind of Educator
I am an educational specialist who teaches students how to learn—not just how to perform. While improved grades are a natural outcome, my focus is on helping students feel capable, regulated, and in control of their own learning process.
My work is grounded in neuroscience and shaped by years of collaboration with learning specialists and neuropsychologists. I support students who need more than content review—students with executive function challenges, working memory differences, or learning profiles that require intentional strategy rather than more effort. These students don't benefit from doing more—they benefit from learning differently.
I work with families in New York City's most demanding academic environments—families who understand that true academic success comes from metacognition, planning, and cognitive flexibility, not endless tutoring. These skills are not an add-on; they are what allow students to thrive without burning out.
This is my full-time work and the center of my professional life. My approach is personal, relational, and deeply strategic. When students understand how their mind works, they don't just improve—they transform the way they learn, for good.
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