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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 Support for Hunter College Students in NYC

Academic Support for Hunter College Students in NYC

Hunter College is one of the most academically rigorous public colleges in New York City, where students balance demanding coursework, heavy reading, and significant independence—often alongside commuting or part-time work.

Hunter students are expected to manage complex academic responsibilities without consistent external structure.

This page helps NYC families understand how structured academic support for Hunter College students improves execution, organization, and consistent academic performance. 

Academic Support for Hunter College Students: The Reality of Academic Pressure

Hunter College students often struggle academically due to workload management challenges rather than lack of ability. 

Hunter College students often navigate a unique combination of academic rigor and real-world responsibility.

Students must consistently:

  • Manage reading-heavy coursework across multiple subjects
  • Complete analytical writing assignments
  • Track assignments across different syllabi
  • Balance commuting schedules and academic deadlines
  • Execute independently without reminders

Many NYC families begin searching for academic support when college workload becomes difficult to manage independently. 

Academic performance issues in college are most often caused by missing systems for planning and execution.

When Capable Hunter College Students Start to Fall Behind

High-performing college students often experience declining results when academic systems are not in place. 

Hunter College serves many highly capable, motivated students. However, performance often becomes inconsistent when systems for managing workload are not in place.

We commonly work with students who are:

  • Intelligent, but underperforming
  • Spending long hours studying without clear results
  • Missing deadlines or submitting work late
  • Struggling to balance academic and personal responsibilities
  • Overwhelmed by multi-week assignments

Parents often say:
“They’re working hard — but it’s not translating into results.”

Inconsistent college performance is rarely a motivation issue and is usually a systems issue. 

Families often search for:

But the underlying issue is consistent:

There is no reliable system for planning and execution.

The Transition to Independent Academic Work at Hunter College

College success requires independent workload management systems that most students have not yet developed.

Hunter College requires students to take full ownership of their academic workload from the start.

In high school:

  • Structure is externally managed
  • Teachers reinforce deadlines
  • Parents help coordinate responsibilities

At Hunter:

  • Students manage assignments independently
  • Professors expect self-directed follow-through
  • Deadlines overlap across multiple courses
  • Many students balance academics with commuting or work

This creates what families often describe as:

“High expectations with limited built-in structure.”

The Transition to Independent Academic Work at Hunter College

When Academic Support for Hunter College Students Becomes Necessary

Structured academic support becomes necessary when students cannot consistently manage workload independently. 

Many families assume students will naturally adapt to college expectations.

But in reality:

Academic success in college depends on structured systems rather than trial-and-error learning.

This is why families begin searching for:

Because consistent performance requires:

  • Planning systems
  • Workload management frameworks
  • Accountability structures

Where Academic Execution Breaks Down in College

Execution breakdown occurs when students cannot manage multiple academic priorities simultaneously. 

At Hunter College, academic performance typically declines when students lack structured systems for managing competing priorities.

Students often struggle with:

  • Planning across multiple courses
  • Starting assignments early
  • Managing commuting and study time
  • Keeping track of deadlines
  • Following through consistently

Some students may have attention-related challenges, while many do not.

Searches often include:

In both cases, the core issue remains:

Execution systems are missing.

What We Build: Structured Academic Performance Systems

Structured academic systems improve consistency, reduce missed deadlines, and increase performance reliability. 

At Themba Tutors, we provide structured academic support designed to improve execution, organization, and consistency.

We do not primarily focus on re-teaching subject material. 

We build systems that help students perform.

We help Hunter College students implement:

  • Centralized assignment tracking across all courses
  • Weekly planning systems aligned with real workload
  • Time-blocking strategies that account for commuting schedules
  • Digital organization systems
  • Structured approaches to large assignments
  • Task initiation strategies
  • Accountability routines

Families often begin by searching for:

But what they actually need is:

A system for consistent academic execution.

What We Build Structured Academic Performance Systems

Academic Support vs Traditional Tutoring for College Students

Academic support focuses on execution systems, while traditional tutoring focuses on subject instruction. 

Traditional tutoring focuses on:

  • Explaining subject material
  • Reviewing content
  • Preparing for exams

Structured academic support focuses on:

  • Building repeatable systems
  • Managing workload across courses
  • Improving execution and follow-through
  • Creating consistency in performance

Many Hunter students do not need more instruction.

They need better systems.

Supporting Different Types of Hunter College Students

Structured academic systems benefit both students with and without diagnosed attention challenges. 

We work with a range of Hunter College students, including:

  • Students with diagnosed attention challenges
  • Students receiving academic accommodations
  • Students without diagnoses but inconsistent performance

While some families search for help related to an ADHD college student, most students benefit from structured systems regardless of diagnosis.

The challenge is not labels.

The challenge is consistent execution under academic pressure.

The Outcome: Consistent Academic Performance for Hunter College Students

Students who develop structured academic systems achieve more consistent and sustainable academic performance. 

Our goal is not short-term improvement.

We build systems that lead to:

  • Consistent assignment completion
  • Reduced procrastination
  • Improved academic performance
  • Better workload management
  • Long-term academic independence

Students leave with:

Repeatable systems they can use across semesters and careers.

When NYC Families Seek Academic Support for Hunter College Students

Most families seek academic support after performance becomes inconsistent or workload becomes unmanageable. 

Common situations include:

  • Strong students receiving lower-than-expected grades
  • Difficulty balancing coursework with commuting or work
  • Late or incomplete assignments
  • Excessive study time without results
  • Overwhelm from multiple deadlines

These patterns often appear during the first semester or periods of increased workload.

When NYC Families Seek Academic Support for Hunter College Students

Key Facts About Academic Support for Hunter College Students in NYC

  • Hunter students manage independent academic workloads
  • Many students balance academics with commuting and outside responsibilities
  • Performance issues are often caused by lack of systems, not ability
  • Structured academic support improves consistency and execution
  • Systems reduce missed deadlines and academic stress

How Academic Support for Hunter College Students Works

Structured academic support for college students focuses on building repeatable systems for managing real coursework.

Academic support typically includes:
• Weekly planning aligned with syllabi and assignments
• Time-blocking strategies for commuting and study schedules
• Centralized tracking of assignments and deadlines
• Structured approaches to large writing and research projects
• Ongoing accountability systems

This approach ensures students can consistently execute across multiple courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes Hunter College students to struggle academically?
In most cases, it is inconsistent execution and lack of structured systems—not lack of ability.

When should a student get academic support?
When workload becomes difficult to manage or performance drops despite effort.

How is this different from tutoring?
This focuses on systems for execution and workload management, not just content review.

Do students need a diagnosis to benefit?
No. Most students benefit from structured systems regardless of diagnosis.

What does academic support include?
Planning systems, time management frameworks, and structured approaches to execution.

Is this the same as college executive function coaching?
It overlaps, but this model is embedded within academic support and focused on real coursework execution.

In-Home Academic Support for NYC College Students

Many NYC families prefer in-home academic support to align directly with a student’s real academic environment.

In-home support allows tutors to:
• Work within the student’s actual study setup
• Integrate real coursework into sessions
• Build systems using live assignments and deadlines

This creates more effective and transferable academic habits.

Get Academic Support for Your Hunter College Student

If your student is:

  • Capable but underperforming
  • Struggling with time management
  • Falling behind on assignments
  • Overwhelmed by college workload

Schedule a consultation to determine if structured academic support is the right fit for your Hunter College student.

Work with an experienced NYC academic support specialist to build structured systems for consistent college performance. 


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