...My name is Shigeru K., and I am a Doctor of Medicine candidate at New York Medical College. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Behavior at Vassar College and went on to conduct Alzheimer's Disease research at Rockefeller University, where I published two papers. With a strong b... (read more)
...I scored a 35 on ACT English in high school. I am able to help students understand how to maximize their time while maintaining high levels of accuracy. I scored a 35 on ACT science in high school. (read more)
...I have had gifted dyslexic students go on to be successful professional artists. And, I have facilitated a gratifying quality of life practices for very limited students suffering dyslexia in addition to other kinds of cognitive limitation. Addressing limitation through strengths is important. (read more)
...I don't believe in a fixed definition of intelligence. I believe that every learner has a unique composition of strengths that is worthy of respect, and that's what I use to create the foundation for personalized instruction. My philosophy centers on the idea that learning is a dynamic process, and with the right encouragement and support, anyone can achieve their academic goals. (read more)
...For the lower grades, this often includes evaluating phonics knowledge and making recommendations for student support. In addition to working for many years to overcome my own learning issues (and finally making it through to my Master's degree), I have worked for several years as a classroom te... (read more)