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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • Avatar Emily Matles ★★★★★ a week ago
    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
  • Avatar Natalie Levon ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    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!
  • Avatar T Ainsley ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    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!
  • Avatar Jackie Vasquez ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Excellent services, caring therapists.
  • Avatar Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    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!
  • Avatar Colin Peters ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    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.
  • Avatar Heather Liljengren ★★★★★ a year ago
    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!
  • Avatar Chris duke Fields ★★★★★ a month ago
    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
  • Avatar Nikhil Jaisinghani ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    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!
  • Avatar Linda Parsley ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    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!
  • Avatar Amanda Clay Mackin ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    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.
  • Avatar Pete Peters ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    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...
  • Avatar Brigid Bower ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    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.
  • Avatar Larry Barton ★★★★★ a year ago
    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!
  • Avatar Megan Haller ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Megan Magsam ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    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
  • Avatar Collins Youngblood ★★★★★ a year ago
    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.
  • Avatar kanu patel ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    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
  • Avatar Liz Jones ★★★★ 2 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar S CL ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Nicole May ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Gillian Davidoff ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar carolina luttmann ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar Eric Fingerman ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
  • Avatar Susan Wong ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar Christine Gennetti ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Fabiola FITZPATRICK ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Jude Eugene ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Janice Eidus ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • A Google User ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Fara Jones ★★★★★ 5 years ago
    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!!
  • Avatar Frances Simpson ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar Mary Jean Babic ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Nina Herman ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Frances ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar Michael Birnbaum ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Monica Alzate ★★★★★ 5 years ago
    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.

ACADEMIC EXECUTION SYSTEM NYC | QUARTERBACK CARE FOR ACADEMIC COORDINATION

Structured Academic Coordination That Ensures Assignments Are Completed, Managed, And Aligned Across All Subjects

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Academic execution systems in NYC are structured frameworks that manage how a student’s academic work is planned, coordinated, and completed across all subjects. These systems are designed for students who already have tutoring, school support, or accommodations—but still struggle with consistent execution.

 

When multiple academic inputs fail to produce consistent results, the issue is typically system-level execution—not subject understanding. The academic coordination system is most effective when the problem is not subject knowledge, but the lack of a system ensuring work is consistently completed and managed.

What an Academic Execution System NYC Actually Does

Academic execution systems manage planning, coordination, and assignment completion across all subjects in demanding NYC academic environments.  Rather than focusing on individual assignments or subjects, this system governs:

 

  • How work is prioritized
  • How deadlines are managed
  • How assignments are completed consistently
  • How multiple academic inputs are coordinated

The Implementation Gap Most Families Encounter

Neuropsych evaluations identify learning needs but do not provide systems for daily academic execution. After a neuropsych evaluation, families often feel a sense of clarity. The report explains learning profiles, highlights challenges, and outlines detailed recommendations. However, only about half of these recommendations are fully implemented in practice.

 

This gap emerges because the report is diagnostic rather than operational. It does not create a system for daily academic execution across multiple classes, teachers, and responsibilities. In NYC academic environments, this becomes visible quickly. Students may still miss assignments, struggle with planning, or show inconsistent performance across subjects. Parents often find themselves coordinating tutors, communicating with schools, and trying to build systems at home without a clear structure.

This Is Not Tutoring or Coaching

Academic execution system tutor

This service does not replace subject tutoring or executive function coaching. Students may already have:

 

 

Academic execution systems coordinate how all of these function together. Without a system, even strong support remains fragmented.

Where This Fits in Academic Support

  • Private tutoring → builds subject mastery
  • Study skills → builds habits and routines
  • Executive function coaching → builds cognitive strategies
  • Academic execution systems → ensure all academic work is consistently completed and coordinated

When Weekly Tutoring Stops Working

Many NYC students continue to struggle academically despite tutoring when execution systems are not in place. This typically occurs when:

 

  • Assignments are incomplete or rushed
  • Workload is not being managed across subjects
  • Multiple providers are not aligned
  • Execution is inconsistent

 

At this stage, the problem is not instruction—it is system failure. Explore Private Tutor NYC services for subject-specific academic support

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What Academic Execution System Should Actually Do

An academic execution system ensures all academic inputs function together through structured coordination and accountability. Quarterback Care installs and manages a complete academic system with full accountability.

 

This includes translating neuropsych recommendations into a practical plan, sequencing interventions so they happen in the correct order, aligning tutors and school communication, and installing systems that govern how a student plans, tracks, and completes work.

 

The goal is not to increase the number of sessions a student has each week. The goal is to ensure that everything already in place actually works together.

When Families Seek Academic Execution Systems

NYC families typically seek execution systems when tutoring and school support fail to produce consistent academic performance. This moment often comes after significant effort has already been invested. A student may already be working with tutors or receiving school accommodations, yet academic performance remains uneven. Assignments are still missed, deadlines slip, and stress increases. In NYC, this pattern frequently intensifies during key academic transitions, including:

 

  • Middle school entry, where students move into multi-teacher systems
  • High school, where Regents exams and GPA pressure begin
  • Junior year, where AP coursework significantly increases workload

 

At this stage, the challenge is no longer about mastering a subject. It is about managing an academic system that has become too complex to operate without structure.

When Students Typically Need an Academic Execution System

Families typically seek an academic execution system when:

 

  • Assignments are consistently missing or late
  • Students understand material but cannot complete work independently
  • Multiple tutors or supports are not producing results
  • Workload becomes unmanageable across subjects
  • Academic performance is inconsistent despite effort

 

This is the point where the problem shifts from instruction to execution.

Students of all ages receive one-on-one tutoring in all instructional materials, test preparation, and executive function coaching as required. At Themba Tutors, we take the time to help students/clients understand their strengths and progress in areas where they need to improve. We offer personalized tools for each of our clients to help them become more aware of their individual needs as they work towards short-term goals. Improving these skills will benefit our students’/clients’ long-term plans.

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Meet Some of Our Academic Tutors & Coaches

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The 90-Day Implementation Phase

A structured implementation phase establishes academic systems quickly to stabilize performance and reduce inconsistency. This phase is designed to eliminate ambiguity and establish control. Instead of slowly layering in support, the system is built deliberately and quickly.

 

During this period, priorities are defined, academic systems are installed, and all providers are aligned under a single plan. Students are given structured frameworks for managing assignments, planning work, and maintaining consistency across subjects.

 

Progress is measured throughout this phase, allowing adjustments to be made in real time. For many families, this is the first point at which execution infrastructure begins to feel predictable rather than reactive.

A Single System, Not a Fragmented Network

Centralized coordination improves consistency by aligning tutors, school communication, and academic systems under one structure. One of the defining features of Quarterback Care is the introduction of a single accountable owner. Instead of parents managing multiple tutors, school contacts, and schedules, a Case Lead coordinates the entire system.

 

This reduces communication breakdowns and inconsistencies that typically occur in fragmented support models. It also ensures that when something is not working, it is identified and adjusted quickly rather than allowed to persist. The result is a system that operates with clarity and accountability rather than one that depends on constant parent intervention.

How This Improves Academic Performance

Execution-Based Academic Work

Consistent academic execution improves performance by stabilizing planning, workload management, and assignment completion. When a student has a functioning system, several changes tend to occur. Assignments are tracked more reliably, planning becomes more consistent, and follow-through improves across subjects.

 

These changes often lead to more stable academic performance, even before additional subject instruction is introduced. This is particularly important in NYC academic environments, where workload volume and pacing can overwhelm students who lack strong systems. This is where structured academic systems become essential for students navigating complex workloads across multiple subjects.

Execution-Based Academic Work

Execution-based systems ensure assignments are completed accurately and consistently across all subjects. This system operates directly within real academic work. Assignments, projects, and test preparation are completed within a structured framework that ensures accuracy, completion, and alignment with school expectations.

 

Consistency—not occasional performance—is the goal.

Why Families Choose Themba Tutors

Families choose structured academic systems when consistency across subjects becomes the primary challenge. Choosing the right academic execution systems is not simply about finding a tutor. It is about finding a system that consistently produces results in demanding academic environments. Structured academic systems create consistency across subjects rather than isolated improvement. Designed for NYC academic pressure, including Regents exams and AP coursework pacing.

 

Implementation-focused support ensures that recommendations translate into real academic execution. Centralized coordination aligns tutoring, school communication, and academic systems into one structure. Families often begin with Private Tutor NYC services before transitioning into full academic system support when consistency remains an issue.

 

Reduced parent management burden allows families to step out of daily coordination roles. Measurable progress is tracked through assignment completion and performance consistency. The goal is long-term academic stability, not short-term fixes.

Key Facts About Academic Execution Systems

Academic Execution Systems
  • Neuropsych evaluations provide insight but not execution systems
  • Academic coordination improves consistency across multiple supports
  • Students in demanding environments benefit from structured systems
  • Centralized accountability reduces parent burden and improves outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions

What should parents do after a neuropsych evaluation
Translate recommendations into a structured academic system that governs daily execution.

 

Why doesn’t tutoring fix academic inconsistency?

Tutoring improves subject understanding, but it does not manage planning, workload coordination, or assignment completion across multiple subjects.

 

How is this different from other forms of academic coordination

Quarterback Care focuses on system-level academic execution across all subjects rather than isolated interventions.

 

How quickly does this work?

Many families begin to see improved consistency within the first 90 days.

 

What is an academic execution system?

An academic execution system is a structured framework that manages planning, coordination, and completion of academic work across all subjects.

 

When should a student move from tutoring to an execution system

Students typically transition when tutoring is in place but academic performance remains inconsistent due to planning and workload management issues.

Schedule a Quarterback Care Consultation

If your child understands material but struggles to consistently complete and manage academic work, an academic execution system provides the structure needed to stabilize performance. Schedule an Academic Execution Assessment to identify where execution is breaking down and how to fix it.

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