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An interview with Deshon Smith, our talented clinician located in Oakland, CA.
Q. What advice would you give to a student preparing for college?
Focus on developing a routine. This could include a balance of academics, work, volunteering and downtime. In college, no one will tell you to go to your classes and keep you accountable. Developing a good routine now when you are in high school will help you with decision-making and time management when you are in college. I would also advise students to choose good company.
Q. What do you think are three most important skills high school students should work towards?
First, you need discipline to succeed in anything, it shapes your character. Students should also work on their communication and expressive language skills. This will be especially important when interviewing for colleges or jobs. Memorization would be another important skill that ties closely with communication skills. For example, being able to recall facts from your college application, resume, or about the school or company is important during interviews.
Q. What advice would you give to a parent concerned about the learning loss from this past year?
Do what they can to engage their child through active learning. Incorporating hands-on, and multi-sensory activities will help with engagement as well as having a variety of activities.
Q. What motivates you?
First, it would be my faith and my belief in God. I think it’s important to stay grounded spiritually because life is not always easy. I rely on my faith to get me through the challenges of life. Second, it would be my support network which includes my family and the people I work with. They help me to grow and give me a sense of purpose.
Q. What is your dream vacation?
It would be to travel through the amazon rainforest in Brazil. I would love to learn about their culture and their martial arts dance called capoeira!
Deshon earned his B.S. in Biology at the Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, CA. and his M.S. Education with a concentration in online teaching and learning from CSU Eastbay.
Areas of Focus: Executive Function, Organization/Study Skills, Foundational Math, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Statistics, Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Technology Integration, Online Learning, Test Prep (SAT, ACT)
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