THEMBA TUTORS
Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old -
Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
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I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
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We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
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We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
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The company is great with outstanding customer service. They keep my horses protected. I have recommended them to other horses trainers as well that are going to get service early next year. Very professional an honest too. Respectfully … More submitted Christopher
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Ron and Ken did a fantastic job with our security system today. Installed everything very quick. Both of them were very polite and asked us throughout if the installation met our needs. Simply fantastic!
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I called Cornerstone Protection to get a Security system at a relatives out of state property, within a week it was installed! The installers worked with the client to help understand her new system and she was happy! Our relative said … More they were courteous, professional and patient! I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection for all of your security needs!
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Had blink cameras; Car was broken into multiple times so I called CornerStone & they were able to install multiple cameras very quickly & for a reasonable price. I am so happy with the app & getting alerts that are not superfluous, … More like they were with Blink. Highly recommend CornerStone & the tech Ronnie.
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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
Both were very knowledgeable and got our system back up and running.
Thanks to both for a job well done... -
Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
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Amazing assistance provided by Shannon today on my security system. I’m so grateful for your prompt, efficient, professional, and courteous service. Put me down as a customer for life!
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One of the most painless experiences I've had. They came on time and was over the moon professional with still keeping a level of personability to it. The gentleman also went out of his way to say that my husband and Mines business … More was appreciated. Which is actually rare to be appreciated by such a great company. So thank you and we look forward to continuing services with this company.
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I am so happy we decided to go with cornerstone. They were quick and efficient. Shannon and the installer we very friendly. We got a lot of equipment and it was still within our budget. 10/10 would definitely recommend! Thank you
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Love the customer service and Shanon and his team go above and beyond for my restaurant. Couldn't of asked for a better security system and level of service that his team provides.
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I have been using Cornerstone Protection service for over 5 years and I'm really happy with the service and state-of-the-art equipments and it's futures are so much in advance and friendly, I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection … More Service any and all business that need a security protection days and nights specially after business hours(Cornerstone Protection is perfect solution for your business). Owner of Cornerstone Protection is proactive with their customers and their equipments. Good experienced with Cornerstone Protection!!!
Kanu Patel -
We had a very positive experience with Alissa as a tutor for our pod of 5th grade boys from January - June 2020. She cared a lot about the boys and worked hard to create meaningful activities for them. The pod experience was invaluable … More for all of our families during a difficult year and we were so grateful to have found this partnership! We also want to appreciate Craig for helping to match us with a tutor on very short notice after we had cycled through a few folks who were not able to see the commitment through. Thanks for sticking with us!
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Dusty was the exact person we needed to help our child finish out the school year. So grateful to him for the way he steadily encouraged her and helped her stay on track and organized. He is flexible, responsive to our needs/schedule as … More a family, and a delight to be with. We are also thankful that Craig at Themba Tutors really "gets it" and partnered us with such a wonderful tutor who was a great fit for our girl.
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My child worked with Gillian D virtually for math enrichment. She is an excellent teacher. She took time to understand my child's specific learning style and provided tools that would be engaging. She was kind and empathetic- really … More made it her goal to connect with my child and build trust and rapport. My child started the school year with confidence and without the typically "brain-drain" that occurs over the summer, thanks to Gillian.
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I am going into my second year as a Themba tutor. I have met so many great individuals while working for this company. Craig and the rest of the Themba team do such an excellent job picking and choosing Themba tutors that suit each client's … More individual needs! I look forward to meeting new tutors and clients in the 2021-2022 school year!
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Our son started in a new high school, 100% remote, and was really struggling with Latin and Physics. I found Themba Tudors online and had an initial call with Craig, who was very knowledgeable, responsive, and found 2 amazing tutors for … More us. Both the Latin and the physics tutors were fantastic, connected with my son really well and helped him go from 'failing' grade to 'honors'! I will for sure continue using (and recommending!) Themba Tutors. Thank you, C, K, and W!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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Giulia Mercuri is a great Italian tutor! She was very responsive and accessible. Giulia put a ton of effort into preparing for each session and really helped our son with test preparation and projects. We are grateful that she was able … More to help, especially since our son did not receive any live teaching during COVID. We are happy that she was referred to us!
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As an adult student diagnosed with a learning disability during grad school, I knew I needed help dealing with my Master's program's demanding workload. I was seriously considering dropping out when I was referred to Themba Tutors. … More I was paired up with a wonderful tutor, Julie, who was a total lifesaver. I learned many techniques that I can utilize in the future as I embark on the next phase of my career.
I can wholeheartedly say after working with Themba for two years that I would not have finished my program without this organization. And I am so thankful I selected them. -
We were introduced to a wonderful tutor: Mcedwyn. He and our son, a freshman in college, worked well together. As a result, our son’s grades significantly improved. The tutor taught our son subject content and various methods to effectively … More study for quizzes and exams. Our son was also taught time management and organization. My son’s experience with the tutor made the first year of college a less intimidating experience.
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We have been with our tutor, Cailin Schiller, for two years, from 5th - 7th grade. She started as an executive functioning tutor with my daughter. From the start, she demonstrated a depth of expertise and a selective use of techniques skillfully … More adapted to my daughter’s ADHD and Math disability. Cailin made Math accessible and understandable to her in a way that even her teachers had not been able to do. She differentiated reading, writing and math tasks and assignments to tailor them to my daughter’s unique learning differences. Not only did it have an effect on her grades and her work efficiency, but she finally could do her work with less anxiety. Even my daughter’s teachers used Cailin’s guidance to modify their work with her. But most importantly, she became my daughter’s favorite resource. I can’t say how invaluable Cailin has been to my daughter’s progress and well-being. I’d recommend her a million times over. She is a gem.
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Victoria is a superb tutor. She helped my high school age daughter with her writing. Victoria's skills as a tutor, as well as her sense of humor and her engaging personality went a long way with my daughter.
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Themba Tutors provided a leaning specialist that was a perfect fit for my daughter. I told them what we were looking for and they delivered. Our tutor is responsive and flexible and makes it easy for my daughter to reach out to her own … More her own, which gives her an added sense of responsibility over her learning. As a therapist myself, I now regularly recommend Themba to my patients. A much needed and well provided service to the community!!
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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I'm so glad we were referred to Themba Tutors. After a great initial conversation to learn our needs, we were connected with an excellent tutor, Felicia, who is helping our high school daughter learn better organizational and executive … More skills. Highly recommended.
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We had a wonderful experience with our tutor Micaela. She helped our son not only academically but at every level. We will be forever grateful to have her in our lives.
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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Paul Smith at Themba has been an exceptional tutor for my son, both in terms of teaching the subject matter and teaching how best to approach the process of learning math and executing assignments. We feel very fortunate to be working with … More Paul.
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We were very lucky to have found Edwouine Swift, my son's therapist through Themba Tutors. Thomas is 12 years old, and it is extremely difficult to get him to write. Edwouine just works her magic with him, he adores her and is so … More eager to follow her guidance. I have no doubt she will be a positive driving force in his academic future.
Smart Students. Real Academic Struggles.
Tutoring Built for How Learning Actually Works.
We provide academic tutoring and executive function instruction — delivered separately and in combination — within structured academic performance systems designed for demanding school environments.
We provide structured, in-home academic tutoring across the New York City metro area, with a strong presence in Manhattan and Brooklyn, working with students navigating competitive public and private school environments where subject mastery and performance consistency matter. Remote sessions are available when appropriate.
We work with bright, capable students whose grades don’t reflect what they know — often because workload, pacing, and academic demands have outgrown their current systems. In New York City’s rigorous academic landscape — including Regents pacing, honors tracks, and AP-level coursework — system gaps often appear before subject gaps. We frequently work with students with ADHD and related learning profiles within our structured academic systems.
Academic rigor with built-in structure, pacing, and accountability.
NYC Academic Tutoring for Students Who Understand the Material — but Struggle to Manage the Workload
Many families come to us because their child is smart, motivated, and capable — yet school feels harder than it should. Often, these students are high-achieving but overwhelmed by increasing expectations, heavier workloads, and time pressure.
Some students benefit from structured pacing and implementation support, including those with ADHD and related learning profiles. Our work remains academic and performance-focused.
The challenge often looks the same:
The material isn’t the problem.
The volume, pacing, and organization are.
That’s where our tutoring is different.
The material isn’t the problem.
The volume, pacing, and organization are.
That’s where our tutoring is different.
What Makes Our Tutoring Work
Academic Content + Learning Process — Not One Without the Other
The Academic Content
Expert instruction in Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Essay Writing, Regents, and AP courses — aligned with each student’s curriculum and school expectations.
The Learning Process
Within academic instruction, we systematically build:
Planning and organization
Pacing, accuracy, and error-checking
Task initiation, follow-through, and academic accountability
Planning and organization
Pacing, accuracy, and error-checking
Task initiation, follow-through, and academic accountability
No diagnosis is required. Our work centers on measurable academic performance and consistent execution.
Areas We Serve
We provide in-home tutoring throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, with additional availability in Queens, the Bronx, Westchester, Long Island, and select New Jersey and Connecticut communities close to NYC. Remote services are available outside the metro area.
Who We Work With
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES K-5TH)
Students who need help with math and literacy.
Students who need help with math and literacy.
MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6–8)
Rising academic expectations, organization breakdowns, math gaps, and writing avoidance.
Rising academic expectations, organization breakdowns, math gaps, and writing avoidance.
HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9–12)
Workload overload, pacing issues, essay overwhelm, Regents and AP pressure.
Workload overload, pacing issues, essay overwhelm, Regents and AP pressure.
STUDENTS NAVIGATING PERFORMANCE INSTABILITY
Capable learners whose execution, pacing, or workload management has not stabilized under increasing academic pressure.
Capable learners whose execution, pacing, or workload management has not stabilized under increasing academic pressure.
COLLEGE STUDENTS
We also support college students managing increased academic independence and complex workloads, as well as select professionals implementing structured executive function systems to strengthen performance stability.
We also support college students managing increased academic independence and complex workloads, as well as select professionals implementing structured executive function systems to strengthen performance stability.
ADULT PERFORMANCE SUPPORT
Structured executive function instruction for college students and professionals seeking stronger workload management and performance consistency.
Structured executive function instruction for college students and professionals seeking stronger workload management and performance consistency.
Trusted by Families and Institutions
Our team regularly works with families navigating competitive NYC public schools, accelerated private school environments, and selective academic programs.
Featured in Business Insider, PsychCentral, and ADHD Online. Collaborations include NYU Langone Medical Center, Mount Sinai, Bard High School Early College Queens, Everyone Reading, NAPO NY Chapter, The JCC, Greene Hill School, Posse, and the Association of American Educators (AAE). We are proud members of CHADD and ADDitude, and Craig’s work has been published in the Journal of Brain Research.
Our Standards of Excellence
90% HOLD ADVANCED DEGREES
Over 90% of our tutors hold a Master’s or Doctorate in education or subject-area instruction.
Over 90% of our tutors hold a Master’s or Doctorate in education or subject-area instruction.
1,000+ STUDENTS SUPPORTED
Since 2012, we’ve worked with students from more than 150 NYC public, private, and independent schools.
Since 2012, we’ve worked with students from more than 150 NYC public, private, and independent schools.
THE HUMAN MATCH MATTERS
No algorithms. Every student is personally matched with the right expert based on learning needs, personality, and goals.
No algorithms. Every student is personally matched with the right expert based on learning needs, personality, and goals.
Why “Themba”?
Themba means trust in Swahili — and trust is central to how we work.
We begin by deeply understanding each student’s needs, drawing from school feedback and parent insight to create a thoughtful match and a clear plan.
You’re partnering with a structured academic performance firm built for demanding academic environments.
You’re gaining a dedicated expert invested in long-term academic success.
We begin by deeply understanding each student’s needs, drawing from school feedback and parent insight to create a thoughtful match and a clear plan.
You’re partnering with a structured academic performance firm built for demanding academic environments.
You’re gaining a dedicated expert invested in long-term academic success.
THEMBA TUTORS
Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old -
Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
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I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
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We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
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We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
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The company is great with outstanding customer service. They keep my horses protected. I have recommended them to other horses trainers as well that are going to get service early next year. Very professional an honest too. Respectfully … More submitted Christopher
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Ron and Ken did a fantastic job with our security system today. Installed everything very quick. Both of them were very polite and asked us throughout if the installation met our needs. Simply fantastic!
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I called Cornerstone Protection to get a Security system at a relatives out of state property, within a week it was installed! The installers worked with the client to help understand her new system and she was happy! Our relative said … More they were courteous, professional and patient! I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection for all of your security needs!
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Had blink cameras; Car was broken into multiple times so I called CornerStone & they were able to install multiple cameras very quickly & for a reasonable price. I am so happy with the app & getting alerts that are not superfluous, … More like they were with Blink. Highly recommend CornerStone & the tech Ronnie.
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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
Both were very knowledgeable and got our system back up and running.
Thanks to both for a job well done... -
Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
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Amazing assistance provided by Shannon today on my security system. I’m so grateful for your prompt, efficient, professional, and courteous service. Put me down as a customer for life!
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One of the most painless experiences I've had. They came on time and was over the moon professional with still keeping a level of personability to it. The gentleman also went out of his way to say that my husband and Mines business … More was appreciated. Which is actually rare to be appreciated by such a great company. So thank you and we look forward to continuing services with this company.
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I am so happy we decided to go with cornerstone. They were quick and efficient. Shannon and the installer we very friendly. We got a lot of equipment and it was still within our budget. 10/10 would definitely recommend! Thank you
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Love the customer service and Shanon and his team go above and beyond for my restaurant. Couldn't of asked for a better security system and level of service that his team provides.
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I have been using Cornerstone Protection service for over 5 years and I'm really happy with the service and state-of-the-art equipments and it's futures are so much in advance and friendly, I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection … More Service any and all business that need a security protection days and nights specially after business hours(Cornerstone Protection is perfect solution for your business). Owner of Cornerstone Protection is proactive with their customers and their equipments. Good experienced with Cornerstone Protection!!!
Kanu Patel -
We had a very positive experience with Alissa as a tutor for our pod of 5th grade boys from January - June 2020. She cared a lot about the boys and worked hard to create meaningful activities for them. The pod experience was invaluable … More for all of our families during a difficult year and we were so grateful to have found this partnership! We also want to appreciate Craig for helping to match us with a tutor on very short notice after we had cycled through a few folks who were not able to see the commitment through. Thanks for sticking with us!
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Dusty was the exact person we needed to help our child finish out the school year. So grateful to him for the way he steadily encouraged her and helped her stay on track and organized. He is flexible, responsive to our needs/schedule as … More a family, and a delight to be with. We are also thankful that Craig at Themba Tutors really "gets it" and partnered us with such a wonderful tutor who was a great fit for our girl.
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My child worked with Gillian D virtually for math enrichment. She is an excellent teacher. She took time to understand my child's specific learning style and provided tools that would be engaging. She was kind and empathetic- really … More made it her goal to connect with my child and build trust and rapport. My child started the school year with confidence and without the typically "brain-drain" that occurs over the summer, thanks to Gillian.
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I am going into my second year as a Themba tutor. I have met so many great individuals while working for this company. Craig and the rest of the Themba team do such an excellent job picking and choosing Themba tutors that suit each client's … More individual needs! I look forward to meeting new tutors and clients in the 2021-2022 school year!
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Our son started in a new high school, 100% remote, and was really struggling with Latin and Physics. I found Themba Tudors online and had an initial call with Craig, who was very knowledgeable, responsive, and found 2 amazing tutors for … More us. Both the Latin and the physics tutors were fantastic, connected with my son really well and helped him go from 'failing' grade to 'honors'! I will for sure continue using (and recommending!) Themba Tutors. Thank you, C, K, and W!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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Giulia Mercuri is a great Italian tutor! She was very responsive and accessible. Giulia put a ton of effort into preparing for each session and really helped our son with test preparation and projects. We are grateful that she was able … More to help, especially since our son did not receive any live teaching during COVID. We are happy that she was referred to us!
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As an adult student diagnosed with a learning disability during grad school, I knew I needed help dealing with my Master's program's demanding workload. I was seriously considering dropping out when I was referred to Themba Tutors. … More I was paired up with a wonderful tutor, Julie, who was a total lifesaver. I learned many techniques that I can utilize in the future as I embark on the next phase of my career.
I can wholeheartedly say after working with Themba for two years that I would not have finished my program without this organization. And I am so thankful I selected them. -
We were introduced to a wonderful tutor: Mcedwyn. He and our son, a freshman in college, worked well together. As a result, our son’s grades significantly improved. The tutor taught our son subject content and various methods to effectively … More study for quizzes and exams. Our son was also taught time management and organization. My son’s experience with the tutor made the first year of college a less intimidating experience.
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We have been with our tutor, Cailin Schiller, for two years, from 5th - 7th grade. She started as an executive functioning tutor with my daughter. From the start, she demonstrated a depth of expertise and a selective use of techniques skillfully … More adapted to my daughter’s ADHD and Math disability. Cailin made Math accessible and understandable to her in a way that even her teachers had not been able to do. She differentiated reading, writing and math tasks and assignments to tailor them to my daughter’s unique learning differences. Not only did it have an effect on her grades and her work efficiency, but she finally could do her work with less anxiety. Even my daughter’s teachers used Cailin’s guidance to modify their work with her. But most importantly, she became my daughter’s favorite resource. I can’t say how invaluable Cailin has been to my daughter’s progress and well-being. I’d recommend her a million times over. She is a gem.
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Victoria is a superb tutor. She helped my high school age daughter with her writing. Victoria's skills as a tutor, as well as her sense of humor and her engaging personality went a long way with my daughter.
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Themba Tutors provided a leaning specialist that was a perfect fit for my daughter. I told them what we were looking for and they delivered. Our tutor is responsive and flexible and makes it easy for my daughter to reach out to her own … More her own, which gives her an added sense of responsibility over her learning. As a therapist myself, I now regularly recommend Themba to my patients. A much needed and well provided service to the community!!
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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I'm so glad we were referred to Themba Tutors. After a great initial conversation to learn our needs, we were connected with an excellent tutor, Felicia, who is helping our high school daughter learn better organizational and executive … More skills. Highly recommended.
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We had a wonderful experience with our tutor Micaela. She helped our son not only academically but at every level. We will be forever grateful to have her in our lives.
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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Paul Smith at Themba has been an exceptional tutor for my son, both in terms of teaching the subject matter and teaching how best to approach the process of learning math and executing assignments. We feel very fortunate to be working with … More Paul.
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We were very lucky to have found Edwouine Swift, my son's therapist through Themba Tutors. Thomas is 12 years old, and it is extremely difficult to get him to write. Edwouine just works her magic with him, he adores her and is so … More eager to follow her guidance. I have no doubt she will be a positive driving force in his academic future.
Smart Students. Real Academic Struggles.
Tutoring Built for How Learning Actually Works.
We provide academic tutoring and executive function instruction — delivered separately and in combination — within structured academic performance systems designed for demanding school environments.
We provide structured, in-home academic tutoring across the New York City metro area, with a strong presence in Manhattan and Brooklyn, working with students navigating competitive public and private school environments where subject mastery and performance consistency matter. Remote sessions are available when appropriate.
We work with bright, capable students whose grades don’t reflect what they know — often because workload, pacing, and academic demands have outgrown their current systems. In New York City’s rigorous academic landscape — including Regents pacing, honors tracks, and AP-level coursework — system gaps often appear before subject gaps. We frequently work with students with ADHD and related learning profiles within our structured academic systems.
Academic rigor with built-in structure, pacing, and accountability.
NYC Academic Tutoring for Students Who Understand the Material — but Struggle to Manage the Workload
Many families come to us because their child is smart, motivated, and capable — yet school feels harder than it should. Often, these students are high-achieving but overwhelmed by increasing expectations, heavier workloads, and time pressure.
Some students benefit from structured pacing and implementation support, including those with ADHD and related learning profiles. Our work remains academic and performance-focused.
The challenge often looks the same:
The material isn’t the problem.
The volume, pacing, and organization are.
That’s where our tutoring is different.
The material isn’t the problem.
The volume, pacing, and organization are.
That’s where our tutoring is different.
What Makes Our Tutoring Work
Academic Content + Learning Process — Not One Without the Other
The Academic Content
Expert instruction in Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Essay Writing, Regents, and AP courses — aligned with each student’s curriculum and school expectations.
The Learning Process
Within academic instruction, we systematically build:
Planning and organization
Pacing, accuracy, and error-checking
Task initiation, follow-through, and academic accountability
Planning and organization
Pacing, accuracy, and error-checking
Task initiation, follow-through, and academic accountability
No diagnosis is required. Our work centers on measurable academic performance and consistent execution.
Areas We Serve
We provide in-home tutoring throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, with additional availability in Queens, the Bronx, Westchester, Long Island, and select New Jersey and Connecticut communities close to NYC. Remote services are available outside the metro area.
Who We Work With
Elementary School (Grades K-5th)
Students who need help with math and literacy.
Students who need help with math and literacy.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Rising academic expectations, organization breakdowns, math gaps, and writing avoidance.
Rising academic expectations, organization breakdowns, math gaps, and writing avoidance.
High School (Grades 9-12)
Workload overload, pacing issues, essay overwhelm, Regents and AP pressure.
Workload overload, pacing issues, essay overwhelm, Regents and AP pressure.
Students Navigating Performance Instability
Capable learners whose execution, pacing, or workload management has not stabilized under increasing academic pressure.
Capable learners whose execution, pacing, or workload management has not stabilized under increasing academic pressure.
College Students
We also support college students managing increased academic independence and complex workloads, as well as select professionals implementing structured executive function systems to strengthen performance stability.
We also support college students managing increased academic independence and complex workloads, as well as select professionals implementing structured executive function systems to strengthen performance stability.
Adult Performance Support
Structured executive function instruction for college students and professionals seeking stronger workload management and performance consistency.
Structured executive function instruction for college students and professionals seeking stronger workload management and performance consistency.
Trusted by Families and Institutions
Our team regularly works with families navigating competitive NYC public schools, accelerated private school environments, and selective academic programs.
Featured in Business Insider, PsychCentral, and ADHD Online. Collaborations include NYU Langone Medical Center, Mount Sinai, Bard High School Early College Queens, Everyone Reading, NAPO NY Chapter, The JCC, Greene Hill School, Posse, and the Association of American Educators (AAE). We are proud members of CHADD and ADDitude, and Craig’s work has been published in the Journal of Brain Research.
Our Standards of Excellence
90% Hold Advanced Degrees
Over 90% of our tutors hold a Master’s or Doctorate in education or subject-area instruction.
Over 90% of our tutors hold a Master’s or Doctorate in education or subject-area instruction.
1000+ Students Supported
Since 2012, we’ve worked with students from more than 150 NYC public, private, and independent schools.
Since 2012, we’ve worked with students from more than 150 NYC public, private, and independent schools.
The Human Match Matters
No algorithms. Every student is personally matched with the right expert based on learning needs, personality, and goals.
No algorithms. Every student is personally matched with the right expert based on learning needs, personality, and goals.
Why “Themba”?
Themba means trust in Swahili — and trust is central to how we work.
We begin by deeply understanding each student’s needs, drawing from school feedback and parent insight to create a thoughtful match and a clear plan.
You’re partnering with a structured academic performance firm built for demanding academic environments.
You’re gaining a dedicated expert invested in long-term academic success.
We begin by deeply understanding each student’s needs, drawing from school feedback and parent insight to create a thoughtful match and a clear plan.
You’re partnering with a structured academic performance firm built for demanding academic environments.
You’re gaining a dedicated expert invested in long-term academic success.
NYC & TRI-STATE ADHD EF COACHING & TUTORING | YEAR-ROUND & SUMMER SUPPORT AT HOME
A Plan for Your Child
At Themba Tutors, we help students manage their workload, improve follow-through, and build stronger habits around organization and planning. Every child learns differently, so we tailor tutoring and executive function coaching to meet each student where they are.
Our goal is to help students develop simple, reliable systems and structure so assignments feel more manageable and school feels less overwhelming. Over time, we help students build confidence and independence in how they approach their schoolwork.
Weekly Progress Updates for Parents
We keep parents informed every step of the way. After sessions, you’ll receive updates that explain what your child worked on, how they are progressing, and what we are focusing on next. These updates help families stay aligned while reinforcing academic accountability, improving follow-through, and supporting better workload management at home.
Collaboration with Teachers
When possible, we work alongside classroom expectations by helping students stay organized, keep track of assignments, and complete work on time. Our tutors reinforce what students are learning in school while helping them strengthen organization and planning skills so they don’t feel overwhelmed by growing academic demands.
Working as a Team
Our tutors and coaches have experience working in independent, charter, private, and public schools throughout New York City. When helpful, we also collaborate with psychologists, therapists, and other professionals to support each student’s overall growth. Together, we focus on helping students maintain follow-through while building consistent systems and structure that support long-term success.
JACOB
Special Educator
ALISSA
M.S. in Adolescent Special Education
MELISSA C.
Master’s in Education for Students with Disabilities
MCEDWIN
MS in Special Education
JANEESE
M.S. in Special Education, B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Sociology
DUSTY
Master’s in Special Education
TRACY
Certified Special Education Teacher
CAILIN
M.A – Special Education
NYC & TRI-STATE ADHD EF COACHING & TUTORING | YEAR-ROUND & SUMMER SUPPORT AT HOME
A Plan for Your Child
At Themba Tutors, we help students manage their workload, improve follow-through, and build stronger habits around organization and planning. Every child learns differently, so we tailor tutoring and executive function coaching to meet each student where they are.
Our goal is to help students develop simple, reliable systems and structure so assignments feel more manageable and school feels less overwhelming. Over time, we help students build confidence and independence in how they approach their schoolwork.
Weekly Progress Updates for Parents
We keep parents informed every step of the way. After sessions, you’ll receive updates that explain what your child worked on, how they are progressing, and what we are focusing on next. These updates help families stay aligned while reinforcing academic accountability, improving follow-through, and supporting better workload management at home.
Collaboration with Teachers
When possible, we work alongside classroom expectations by helping students stay organized, keep track of assignments, and complete work on time. Our tutors reinforce what students are learning in school while helping them strengthen organization and planning skills so they don’t feel overwhelmed by growing academic demands.
Working as a Team
Our tutors and coaches have experience working in independent, charter, private, and public schools throughout New York City. When helpful, we also collaborate with psychologists, therapists, and other professionals to support each student’s overall growth. Together, we focus on helping students maintain follow-through while building consistent systems and structure that support long-term success.
JACOB
Special Educator
ALISSA
M.S. in Adolescent Special Education
MELISSA C.
Master’s in Education for Students with Disabilities
MCEDWIN
MS in Special Education
JANEESE
M.S. in Special Education, B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Sociology
DUSTY
Master’s in Special Education
TRACY
Certified Special Education Teacher
CAILIN
M.A – Special Education
Our Commitment to Precision and Fit
At Themba Tutors, our work is rooted in trust — reflected in the Swahili word “Themba.” Strong academic performance begins with structured support, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through.
Under the leadership of Craig Selinger, our team operates with a structured, performance-centered methodology and a flexible engagement model designed to support sustained academic stability.
We carefully match each student with a tutor whose expertise aligns with their academic demands, learning profile, and performance goals.
If alignment is not immediate, we recalibrate promptly. Our priority is securing the right academic partnership — whether within Themba Tutors or, when appropriate, through our trusted professional network. Sustained performance requires precision in fit.
Our Commitment to Precision and Fit
At Themba Tutors, our work is rooted in trust — reflected in the Swahili word “Themba.” Strong academic performance begins with structured support, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through.
Under the leadership of Craig Selinger, our team operates with a structured, performance-centered methodology and a flexible engagement model designed to support sustained academic stability.
We carefully match each student with a tutor whose expertise aligns with their academic demands, learning profile, and performance goals.
If alignment is not immediate, we recalibrate promptly. Our priority is securing the right academic partnership — whether within Themba Tutors or, when appropriate, through our trusted professional network. Sustained performance requires precision in fit.
Meet Our Founder
CEO, Learning Specialist, and Executive Function Coach.
- Initial consultation to assess academic demands, performance patterns, and implementation needs.
- Comprehensive review of relevant academic records, evaluations, and performance data.
- We carefully match each student with a Themba professional whose expertise aligns with their academic demands, learning profile, and performance goals, followed by an introductory meeting to ensure alignment.
- The assigned professional develops a structured academic performance plan and, when appropriate, coordinates with families and schools to ensure consistent implementation.
- Progress is monitored systematically, with adjustments made to strengthen execution, stabilize performance, and support both immediate and long-term academic outcomes.
- Our flexible engagement model allows families to proceed without long-term contractual commitments while maintaining continuity and consistency of support.
Here’s a
comprehensive list
of schools
we work with
Aaron School
Abraham Joshua Heschel School
Academics West
Academy of 21st Century Learning
Academy of St. Joseph
Adelphi Academy
Allen-Stevenson
Ardsley Middle School
Ardsley High School
Arts & Letters 305 United
Avenues: The World School
Baccalaureate School for Global Education
Bard College (Graduate)
Bard High School Early College
BASIS Independent Brooklyn
Bay Ridge Prep
Beacon High School
Berkeley Carroll School
Birch Wathen Lenox School
Bocconi University
Boerum Hill School for International Studies: BHS
Brearley School
British International School
Bronx High School of Science
Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
Brooklyn Friends School
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
Brooklyn Latin School
Brooklyn New School
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School
Brooklyn Prospect High School
Brooklyn Technical High School
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School
Browning School
Buckley School
BUGS: Brooklyn Urban Gardens School
Byram Hills High School
Carnegie Mellon University
Center School
Chatham Day School
Chapin
Churchill School
City and Country
City College of New York
College of Staten Island
Collegiate School
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
Community Roots Charter School
Cornerstone Day School
CT State Community College – Housatonic
Cuyahoga Community College
Dalton School
Delta
Dows Lane Elementary School
Downtown Brooklyn Middle School
Dwight School
Eagle Hill School
East Side Middle School
Eastside Community High School
Edward R. Murrow
Elisabeth Morrow School
Essex Street Academy
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Fairfield University
Farragut Middle School
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fieldston School
Fontbonne Hall Academy
Franklin D. Roosevelt High School
Franklin School
Friends Seminary (Manhattan)
Garden School
Grace Church School
Great Neck North High School
Greene Hill School
Greenwich Catholic School
Hackley School
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Hannah Senesh Community Day School
Harrison Ave
Hewitt School
High School of Art and Design
Hoboken Middle School
Horace Mann
Howard University
Hunter College Elementary School
Hunter College High School
Hunters Point Community Middle School
I.S. 126 – Albert Shanker School
Institute for Collaborative Education (I.C.E)
International School of Brooklyn
International School of Lausanne
Joseph F. Brandt Elementary School
LaGuardia Community College
LaGuardia High School
Lang School
Learning Community Charter School
Lehman College
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
Little Red School House & Elizabeth Irwin
Lowell School
Loyola
Lycee Francais de New York
Lyford Cay International School
M362 – Columbia Secondary School
Magen David Yeshivah School
Manhattan Center of Science and Mathematics
Manhattan College
Manhattan Country School
Manhattan Hunter Science High School
Marion Street Elementary School
Mary McDowell Friends School
McDaniel College
Metuchen High School
Metropolitan Montessori School
Millenium High School
Minnechaug Regional High School
Mitchell College
Mott Hall V
MS 4 – Crotona International High School
MS 51 William Alexander
MS 447 The Math & Science Exploratory School
MS 839 – School of Arts and Letters
Muhlenberg College
New York University
Nightingale-Bamford School
Notre Dame Academy Staten Island
NYU Gallatin
NYC ISchool
Oberlin College
Oratory Preparatory School
Packer Collegiate Institute
Park Slope Collegiate
Plainview–Old Bethpage JFK High School
Poly Prep Country Day School
Pratt Institute
Professional Children’s School
Professional Performing Arts School
PS 5 Ellen Lurie School
PS 6 Lillie D Blake School
PS 9 – Sarah Anderson School
PS 9 Teunis G Bergen School
PS 10 Brooklyn & PreK 280
PS 11 – William T. Harris School
PS 16 – The Nancy DeBenedittis School
PS 29 – John M. Harrigan School
PS 34 Oliver H Perry Elementary
PS 58 – The Carroll School
PS 107 John W Kimball
PS 122 – Mamie Fay School
PS 130 – The Parkside School
PS 166 – The Richard Rodgers School
PS 183 Robert Louis Stevenson
PS 206 – Joseph F. Lamb School
PS 207 – Rockwood Park School
PS 234 Independence School
PS 261 Philip Livingston
PS 267 East Side Elementary
PS 295 Brooklyn
PS 321 William Penn
PS 333 Manhattan School for Children
PS 343 – The Peck Slip School
PS 372 – The Children’s School
Purdue University
Q575 – Academy of American Studies
Quad Preparatory School
Rabat American School
Riverdale Country School
Rudolf Steiner
Rutgers University
Rye Country Day School
Rye High School
Sacred Heart
Sage Ridge School
Saint Ann’s School
Saint Savior High School
Scarsdale Middle School
School of the Blessed Sacrament
Spence School
Spruce Street School
St. Bernard’s School
St. Francis College
Staten Island Tech.
Stephen Gaynor School
Stephen T. Mather Building Arts HS
Stony Brook University
Stuyvesant
Summit School
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY New Paltz
Three Rivers Community College
Town School
Transfiguration School
Trevor Day School
Trinity School
United Nations International School
University of Abu Dhabi
University of Connecticut
University of Notre Dame
University of Rochester
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Ursuline School
Village Community School
Virginia Road School
Wagner Middle School
Washington Middle School
Weber Middle School
Wellesley High School
West Essex Regional High School
Westchester Community College
White Plains High School
Wilton High School
Workshop Middle School
Xaverian High School
Xavier High School
Yeshiva of Central Queens
Yeshiva of Flatbush
York Prep
Yorktown High School
Yorkville Community School
Performance & Self-Management Skills (All Ages)
Structured support in: Attention regulation, Self-regulation, Organization systems, Managing academic stress, Reducing impulsive decision-making, and Sustaining effort across complex tasks. |
Executive Function Instruction & Performance Systems
Implementation-focused executive function instruction integrated into academic work. Students and adults strengthen study system development, strategic note-taking, active reading and listening, time management, task initiation and follow-through, structured memorization strategies, testing execution, organization of ideas and written work. |
Performance & Self-Management Skills (All Ages)
Structured support in: Attention regulation, Self-regulation, Organization systems, Managing academic stress, Reducing impulsive decision-making, and Sustaining effort across complex tasks. |
Executive Function Instruction & Performance Systems
Implementation-focused executive function instruction integrated into academic work. Students and adults strengthen study system development, strategic note-taking, active reading and listening, time management, task initiation and follow-through, structured memorization strategies, testing execution, organization of ideas and written work. |
Tutoring & Academic Instruction (All Ages)
Structured academic tutoring across English, ELA, literature, reading, writing, mathematics (all levels), science, history, social studies, psychology, and foreign languages. Additional support includes handwriting, advanced coursework, and subject-specific performance reinforcement. |
Test Preparation & Performance Strategy
Preparation for SAT, SHSAT, ISEE/SSAT, GRE, Regents, MAP Growth, LOTE, TASC, and GED examinations. Instruction includes structured content review, test-taking strategy, timed practice, mock exams, and performance analysis to strengthen accuracy and confidence under testing conditions. |
Tutoring & Academic Instruction (All Ages)
Structured academic tutoring across English, ELA, literature, reading, writing, mathematics (all levels), science, history, social studies, psychology, and foreign languages. Additional support includes handwriting, advanced coursework, and subject-specific performance reinforcement. |
Test Preparation & Performance Strategy
Preparation for SAT, SHSAT, ISEE/SSAT, GRE, Regents, MAP Growth, LOTE, TASC, and GED examinations. Instruction includes structured content review, test-taking strategy, timed practice, mock exams, and performance analysis to strengthen accuracy and confidence under testing conditions. |
EXECUTIVE FUNCTION & PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS
Executive function skills — including planning, monitoring, execution, and working memory — directly impact academic performance. Within subject instruction, we strengthen these systems to support sustained attention, cognitive flexibility, and goal-directed persistence across reading, writing, math, testing, and daily coursework.
LEARNING DIFFERENCES
Students with learning differences may require targeted instructional adaptations in reading, writing, or mathematics. We provide structured, skill-based academic support aligned with each student’s learning profile while maintaining clear performance expectations.
LANGUAGE PROCESSING & ACADEMIC EXPRESSION
Strengthening language processing improves comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, grammar, paragraph structure, and written clarity. We teach structured approaches to reading and writing that support organization, idea development, and analytical thinking across academic subjects.
READING & DECODING SUPPORT
Targeted reading instruction strengthens decoding, fluency, comprehension monitoring, vocabulary development, and analytical reading skills. Structured literacy methods are integrated to improve accuracy and long-term retention.
WRITING & EXPRESSION SUPPORT
We support written expression through structured instruction in grammar, paragraph organization, idea development, spelling, and revision strategies. Keyboarding, outlining systems, and executive implementation strategies are incorporated when appropriate.
FOUNDATIONAL & ADVANCED MATH SUPPORT
We strengthen computational fluency, number sense, algebraic reasoning, geometry concepts, and problem-solving structure. Multisensory and structured math approaches support both foundational mastery and higher-level coursework.
SOCIAL COGNITION & ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY SUPPORT
We support students who benefit from structured guidance in perspective-taking, flexible thinking, and interpreting abstract language within academic contexts. Instruction emphasizes clarity, organization, and consistent execution within classroom expectations.
NONVERBAL LEARNING PROFILE SUPPORT
Instruction is paced and structured to prevent cognitive overload while strengthening written expression, task initiation, organization, and verbal reasoning strategies that support academic comprehension and performance.
Areas of Service
Areas of Service