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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 TUTORING IN NYC FOR STRUCTURED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Serving Students Across (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)

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Academic tutoring is the structured system behind private tutoring. It combines subject instruction with organization, planning, and academic execution.

 

Academic tutoring in NYC requires more than general homework help. Structured academic tutoring builds the systems students need to manage rigorous coursework, maintain performance, and navigate demanding school environments. We provide structured, in-home academic tutoring across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding areas, working with students in competitive public schools, private schools, and advanced coursework tracks.

When Students Struggle to Start and Complete Work

Academic tutoring in NYC often supports students who are capable but struggle to consistently start and complete work in demanding academic environments.

This is especially common in:

  • Regents coursework
  • Honors math sequences
  • AP classes
  • Competitive private schools

Many students understand the material but struggle to begin and complete assignments consistently.

How Structured Tutoring Improves Execution

Students learn to:

  • Start assignments more easily
  • Break work into steps
  • Build momentum
  • Complete work consistently
  • Develop repeatable systems

Math Tutoring in NYC

Subjects and Coursework We Support

 

Math tutoring in NYC supports students across a wide range of academic levels, from middle school foundations through advanced high school coursework. This includes core sequences such as Algebra I and Geometry, followed by Algebra II and Precalculus, and extending into Calculus preparation. Many students also seek support while preparing for Regents math exams, particularly as academic pressure increases during exam sequences and advanced coursework tracks.

 

NYC students often encounter heightened expectations as they move through these sequences, especially in honors and accelerated programs where pacing can be demanding and cumulative understanding is essential.

 

How Structured Math Tutoring Works

 

Private math tutoring allows instruction to align closely with a student’s specific school curriculum and pacing. This individualized approach helps ensure that students are not only keeping up with current material but also strengthening any underlying gaps that may impact future performance.

 

Our tutors focus on building structured approaches to mathematical problem solving. This includes developing strong conceptual understanding, applying multi-step problem-solving frameworks, preparing effectively for exams, and maintaining consistent homework completion systems. These systems help students approach math with greater clarity, confidence, and consistency.

tutor teaching science subject

Science Tutoring in NYC

Science coursework can become demanding as students move into laboratory sciences and advanced high school classes. Students commonly seek science tutoring when navigating courses such as:

 

  • Living Environment
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics

 

Many NYC high schools expect students to balance heavy lab workloads alongside reading, problem sets, and exam preparation. Science tutoring helps students build stronger conceptual understanding while improving their ability to organize lab work, study effectively, and prepare for exams. Structured science tutoring strengthens both subject comprehension and scientific reasoning skills.

 

Our tutors support students in:

 

  • Interpreting scientific data
  • Solving complex problem sets
  • Preparing for Regents science exams
  • Organizing lab reports and assignments

Writing Tutoring in NYC

Strong writing skills play a central role in academic performance across many subjects.

 

Writing tutoring in NYC supports students who want to strengthen:

 

  • Analytical writing
  • Essay organization
  • Argument development
  • Evidence evaluation
  • Revision strategies

 

In competitive NYC academic environments, essays often influence grades in English, history, and humanities courses. Writing tutoring helps students develop the structured thinking needed for analytical and persuasive writing.

 

At Themba Tutors, writing instruction focuses on building writing as a cognitive skill and leadership tool, not simply grammar correction.

 

Students learn how to:

 

  • Organize complex ideas
  • Construct persuasive arguments
  • Synthesize information across sources
  • Develop clear academic voice
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Executive Function Support Through Structured Tutoring

Academic tutoring naturally strengthens executive function skills when instruction is structured.

Students often improve in areas such as:

  • Planning assignments
  • Managing workload
  • Tracking deadlines
  • Organizing materials
  • Developing study routines

Rather than treating organization as a separate skill, structured tutoring integrates academic execution systems directly into coursework support.

Examples of academic systems tutors may help implement include:

  • Assignment tracking methods
  • Weekly planning routines
  • Structured study frameworks
  • Note-taking systems
  • Exam preparation schedules

These systems help students translate intelligence into consistent academic performance.

Structured tutoring builds the execution systems that allow strong students to perform consistently in demanding academic environments.

Learn more about Executive Function Support

In-Home Tutoring vs Online Tutoring

Families searching for tutors in NYC often compare in-home tutoring with online tutoring options to determine which format best fits their child’s needs and schedule. In-home tutoring allows instruction to take place in the student’s natural academic environment, where tutors can work directly with school materials, observe how assignments are managed, and integrate support into existing homework routines. Many Manhattan and Brooklyn families prefer this approach because it improves focus, accountability, and alignment with the student’s actual coursework.

 

Online tutoring offers a flexible alternative for families with demanding schedules or those located outside NYC. Remote tutoring can be effective when travel is difficult or when families prefer a digital format, while still delivering the same structured academic approach used in in-home sessions.

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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.

Craig Selinger CEO

Meet Some of Our Academic Tutors & Coaches

Academic Tutoring in NYC
JACOB

Masters of Science in General and Special Education

Ojené
OJENÉ

Master’s of Science in Education in Therapeutic Interventions

FRED
FRED

Master’s in Special Education and Health & Wellness Coaching

STACEY
STACEY

Master’s in Adolescent Education

JAHYRA
JAHYRA

Master’s in Teaching

MICHAEL
MICHAEL

Master’s in Teaching Adolescents with Disabilities | Master’s in School Administration

Academic Tutoring in NYC
BRENNA

Special Education Teacher & Math Specialist

Evan
EVAN

Master’s in Leadership in Math Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

**Guarantee: It’s critical that whoever receives our tutoring services connects with the specialist, the specialist has expertise in the area of need, and is available to travel to you. If you are not 100% satisfied with our services, we are 100% committed to finding you the right professional.

Why Families in NYC Work With Themba Tutors

NYC families often seek tutoring providers who understand the academic expectations of competitive school environments.

Themba Tutors operates as a structured academic performance firm, helping students translate their ability into consistent academic results.

 

Families choose our tutoring services because we emphasize:

 

Structured Academic Systems

Tutoring focuses on building repeatable academic systems that support long-term performance.

 

Deep Subject Expertise

Many instructors hold advanced degrees and specialize in specific academic disciplines.

 

Familiarity With NYC Academic Environments

We work with students navigating demanding school environments including:

  • Competitive public schools
  • Independent private schools
  • Honors and AP coursework tracks

 

Performance Stabilization

Tutoring helps students stabilize academic performance during periods of increasing academic pressure.

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Students We Work With

Our tutors support students across many age groups and academic levels.

Students may include:

 

  • Middle school students building foundational academic skills
  • High school students navigating Regents and AP coursework
  • Students preparing for demanding private school academics
  • College students seeking subject-specific support

We also work with families across:

 

  • Manhattan (Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca)
  • Brooklyn (Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg)
  • Queens
  • Bronx (including Riverdale)
  • Staten Island
  • Westchester
  • Long Island
  • Northern New Jersey (Hoboken, Jersey City)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does academic tutoring cost in NYC?

Private tutoring in NYC typically ranges from $150 to $250 per hour depending on subject expertise and tutor experience.

When should a student start tutoring?

Families often begin tutoring when grades begin to decline, coursework accelerates, or exam preparation becomes more demanding.

Do tutors help with Regents exams?

Many NYC students seek tutoring during Regents exam preparation, particularly for math and science courses.

Is tutoring only for struggling students?

Tutoring is often used by high-performing students who want to maintain strong grades in demanding academic environments.

Do you offer tutoring outside NYC?

Yes. We provide tutoring for families in Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey, as well as remote tutoring nationwide.

Key Facts About Academic Tutoring in NYC

  • Many NYC families begin tutoring after the first report card reveals academic pressure.
  • In-home tutoring allows instruction to align closely with a student’s school curriculum.
  • Regents and AP coursework are common triggers for tutoring searches in NYC.
  • Structured tutoring helps students build organization and planning systems alongside subject mastery.

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Every coach offers a free 15-minute remote meet-and-greet, so you can get to know them and see if it feels like the right fit. We’re very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the process. From there, we’ll thoughtfully match you with one or more of our coaches.

Our Academic Tutors and Coaches for All Ages support children, teens, college students, and adults by adapting instruction to each learner’s academic and developmental stage.


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