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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.

ADHD SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS ON ACADEMIC PROBATION IN NYC

ADHD SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS ON ACADEMIC PROBATION IN NYC

Academic probation can be a turning point for college students whose academic performance has fallen below institutional standards. For many students with ADHD, probation is not caused by a lack of intelligence or effort. More often, it reflects challenges with planning, organization, assignment completion, and managing the increasing independence of college life.

Students attending colleges throughout New York City often face additional pressures. Balancing coursework with internships, employment, commuting between boroughs, and independent schedules can make academic consistency difficult to maintain. When academic systems begin to break down, grades can decline quickly.

Academic probation often reflects a breakdown in academic systems rather than a lack of academic ability.

At Themba Tutors, we work with college students navigating demanding academic environments who need structured implementation support to rebuild consistency, strengthen execution, and regain academic momentum.

Key Facts About Academic Probation and ADHD

Many college students with ADHD experience academic difficulties because of execution challenges rather than content mastery.

Academic probation commonly follows a period of missed assignments, inconsistent attendance, declining grades, or difficulty managing competing responsibilities. Many students understand course material but struggle to maintain consistent academic performance across an entire semester.

Students often begin searching for support after receiving an academic warning, probation notice, or unexpectedly low GPA. Early intervention can help stabilize performance and reduce the risk of additional academic consequences.

Understanding ADHD and Its Impact on College Students

Understanding ADHD and Its Impact on College Students

ADHD can affect planning, organization, prioritization, and follow-through in college environments.

College requires students to manage multiple responsibilities with far less external structure than they experienced in high school. Professors may provide assignment deadlines weeks in advance, but students are responsible for tracking coursework, planning study schedules, and managing competing priorities independently.

For students with ADHD, these demands can create challenges even when academic ability is strong. Large projects may feel difficult to start. Coursework can accumulate quickly. Students may underestimate how long assignments will take or struggle to maintain consistency throughout the semester.

Many students perform well early in a semester before difficulties emerge as exams, papers, projects, and competing obligations begin to overlap.

The Challenges of Academic Probation for Students With ADHD

Academic probation creates additional pressure at a time when students often need more structure and support.

Receiving an academic probation notice can feel overwhelming. Many students experience a loss of confidence while simultaneously facing increased pressure to improve their performance.

Common challenges include:

  • Multiple overdue assignments across several courses
  • Difficulty identifying where academic problems began
  • Increased stress about GPA requirements
  • Uncertainty about probation policies and expectations
  • Trouble balancing recovery efforts with current coursework

In demanding college environments, probation may also affect scholarships, athletic eligibility, financial aid requirements, and future academic opportunities.

The good news is that academic probation does not have to define a student’s college experience. Many students successfully recover when they build stronger academic systems and develop more consistent implementation habits.

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The sessions with Rhia are going great! We’ve been doing some really important foundational work, and it feels like every week, I’m getting closer to my overall goals. It’s challenging at times but very rewarding. Rhia is a great coach, and I look forward to speaking with her every week. I could go on, but I’ll just sum it up by saying that it’s all very positive on my end.

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We are parents of a bright college-age son who, despite his intelligence, has struggled academically because of ADHD and
executive functioning challenges. After a very difficult first three semesters at college, which deeply affected his confidence and self-esteem, our son left school and, for years, was too discouraged to return, fearful of more failure. We reached out to Themba Tutors to recommend someone who could give him the support and encouragement he needed to return to school, and he was referred to Jordan W. We could not have been happier with that referral. We had no idea whether our son would be willing to work with him, but Jordan’s warm and engaging nature won him over. With Jordan’s support, guidance, and encouragement, our son went back to college! He is still a work in progress and has many challenges ahead. Still, we are, and will always be, grateful for Jordan’s kind and caring nature, intelligence, and extraordinary patience in helping our son move forward. Thank you,
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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 essential skills will benefit our students’/clients’ long-term plans.

Why Academic Probation Happens for Many NYC College Students With ADHD

Why Academic Probation Happens for Many NYC College Students With ADHD

NYC college students often balance academic responsibilities alongside significant logistical demands.

Students attending CUNY campuses, commuter schools, transfer programs, and competitive private universities frequently navigate challenges that extend well beyond the classroom.

Common factors include:

  • Long commutes between boroughs that reduce available study time
  • Balancing employment alongside a full course load
  • Managing internships while maintaining academic performance
  • Adapting to independent schedules with limited external structure
  • Navigating large university systems that require strong self-management

Many students underestimate the impact of commuting exhaustion. Traveling between Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island can consume hours each week that might otherwise be used for studying, assignment completion, or academic planning.

Students at demanding private universities often face additional pressure from rigorous coursework, competitive peer environments, and expectations around internships and professional development.

These combined demands can create executive-function overload, particularly for students whose organizational systems have not evolved alongside increasing academic responsibilities.

Strategies for Managing ADHD While on Academic Probation

Structured academic systems can help students regain consistency and rebuild performance.

Recovery typically begins by identifying where breakdowns are occurring. Students often discover that the issue is not a lack of effort but a lack of reliable systems.

Effective strategies often include:

  • Creating a structured weekly planning process
  • Breaking large assignments into smaller tasks
  • Establishing accountability checkpoints
  • Tracking deadlines in a centralized system
  • Building routines that reduce last-minute decision-making

Many students benefit from external accountability while rebuilding academic habits. Regular check-ins can make it easier to identify emerging problems before they become major academic setbacks.

The goal is not simply improving grades for one semester. The goal is creating sustainable systems that support long-term academic success.

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Meet Some of Our Academic Tutors & Coaches

ALISSA
ALISSA

M.S in Adolescent Special Education

DAVID K.
DAVID K.

Masters in Special Education and Trained in Orton-Gillingham

DAVID W.
DAVID W.

Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Educational Leadership

HEMAL
HEMAL

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, M.S. in Adolescent Education, Science Tutor & Executive Function Coach

JANEESE C.
JANEESE C.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Master’s Degree in Special Education

SUSAN H.
SUSAN H

Master’s in Math Education

TOWNSEND
TOWNSEND

Special Education and Math Teacher

YEWON
YEWON

Master of Arts in Teaching | Master of Science in Neuroscience and Education

Time Management Techniques for Students With ADHD

Effective time management begins with realistic planning rather than simply working harder.

Many students with ADHD struggle because they underestimate how much time coursework will require. Academic recovery often involves learning how to allocate time more accurately and distribute work across multiple days.

Helpful techniques may include:

  • Time blocking for studying, reading, and assignment completion
  • Weekly planning sessions to review upcoming deadlines
  • Calendar systems that visualize long-term projects
  • Daily prioritization of high-impact tasks
  • Structured study routines that reduce procrastination

Students frequently improve performance when they stop relying on memory and begin using external systems to manage responsibilities. Digital calendars, planning tools, and structured scheduling systems reduce the cognitive burden of tracking every deadline independently.

The Role of Academic Advisors and Counselors

Academic advisors can play an important role in helping students navigate probation requirements.

Most colleges provide advisors who help students understand institutional expectations, academic standing requirements, and course planning options. Advisors may assist with scheduling decisions, workload management, and strategies for returning to good academic standing.

Counselors can also provide support when stress, adjustment challenges, or other factors are contributing to academic difficulties.

Students on probation often benefit from proactive communication with advisors and campus support services. Early intervention creates more opportunities for academic recovery and informed decision-making.

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How Academic Recovery Support Works

Academic recovery support focuses on implementation, consistency, and workload management.

Many students on academic probation already understand their course material. The challenge is maintaining execution across multiple classes over an entire semester.

Academic recovery support helps students develop practical systems for:

  • Managing assignments and deadlines
  • Planning weekly workloads
  • Preparing for exams consistently
  • Monitoring academic progress
  • Reducing last-minute academic crises

This process helps students move from reactive academic behavior to proactive academic management. Rather than constantly responding to emergencies, students learn how to anticipate academic demands and plan accordingly.

Remote Academic Recovery Support for College Students

Remote academic recovery support allows students to build systems regardless of location.

Many college students prefer remote support because it fits naturally into changing schedules and semester demands. Remote sessions eliminate commuting requirements and provide flexibility around classes, employment, internships, and academic commitments.

Remote support may help students:

  • Rebuild academic routines
  • Improve assignment completion rates
  • Strengthen accountability systems
  • Stabilize workload management
  • Develop long-term planning habits

Students attending colleges outside New York City can still benefit from support informed by the academic rigor and performance expectations common within demanding NYC educational environments.

Remote delivery also allows continuity during semester breaks, summer sessions, internships, study-abroad experiences, and college transfers.

Academic Recovery Support vs. General Tutoring

Academic recovery support focuses on execution systems while traditional tutoring primarily focuses on content mastery.

Many students on academic probation understand course material but struggle with implementation. A student may comprehend lectures, participate in class discussions, and perform well on individual assignments while still missing deadlines or failing to maintain consistency throughout the semester.

Traditional tutoring focuses primarily on subject-specific instruction. Academic recovery support focuses on the planning, accountability, workload management, and implementation systems that help students sustain performance across multiple courses.

Many students benefit from both approaches working together.

Why Families and Students Choose Themba Tutors

Structured academic systems help students translate ability into consistent performance.

Themba Tutors approaches academic challenges through a performance and implementation framework. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms or diagnoses, we help students build systems that support execution within demanding academic environments.

We frequently work with students navigating:

  • Rigorous college coursework
  • Academic transitions
  • Work-school balance challenges
  • Performance inconsistency
  • Long-term organizational difficulties

Our focus remains on helping students develop practical structures that support academic independence and sustainable success.

Conclusion: Pathways to Academic Success for Students With ADHD

Conclusion: Pathways to Academic Success for Students With ADHD

Academic recovery is possible when students combine support, structure, and consistent implementation.

Academic probation can feel overwhelming, but it does not have to define a student’s college experience. Many students successfully return to good academic standing after strengthening their planning systems, improving accountability, and developing more effective academic habits.

For students with ADHD, the path forward often involves building reliable structures that support execution in demanding academic environments. With the right systems in place, students can regain confidence, improve performance, and move toward long-term academic success.

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