About the Instructor

As an extensively trained and certified professional instructor, I serve as a mentor who guides your children through their work while also providing direction, support and encouragement. I create an at-home study plan in addition to monitoring classroom assignments, and I emphasize the importance of accurately completing each assignment within a designated time frame. This has helped many of my students increase self-confidence, thus becoming more self-reliant. Like all Kumon Instructors, I have a true passion for education and an earnest desire to help children succeed.

Dana Yoshimura Johnson is passionate about helping students close previous learning gaps and advancing beyond their peers.

Born in Phoenix, AZ, Dana was first introduced to Kumon as a child 25+ years ago. Though she did not attend Kumon herself, many of her school-aged friends did. Over the years, Dana would watch her peers develop into high-achieving students who would eventually go on to attend top colleges & universities in the nation and become doctors, nurses, engineers, and attorneys. 

Dana first became involved with Kumon as a Kumon parent, once her children were of age. Through daily devotion to the program, academic success emerged in her children's performance at school and in Kumon, giving them confidence and an academic advantage. Since opening in late 2022, many students have improved their grades and their test taking abilities under the instruction of Dana. She emphasizes development in student work/study skills, organization, and independence making smooth progress a standard and norm in the center.

Dana has a background in operations, human resources, and real estate. She received her MBA from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. She also received her BS in Professional Interdisciplinary Studies from Jackson State University.