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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 Coaching for K-12 Students

This program is specifically designed for elementary, middle, and high school students who need structured support with organization, school routines, and follow-through.

1:1 ADHD & Executive Function Coaching for K–12 Students

In-home (NYC metro) and remote options available | Free consultations and remote meet-and-greets

Available as in-person coaching in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, with remote options available across the NYC Metro Area.

Is ADHD Coaching for K-12 for You?

If your child is in elementary school, middle school, or high school and ADHD is making school harder than it should be, you’re in the right place. Unlike general ADHD coaching, this program focuses specifically on school-related challenges, academic routines, and student independence. For location-specific services, visit our ADHD Coaching NYC page.

Unlike general life coaching, this program is tailored specifically for school-related challenges and increasing academic demands.

Themba Tutors provides individualized coaching and online ADHD support for children and teens across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, with flexible options available.

We also support college students transitioning from high school who still need structure and accountability.

We help students build essential skills that support:

  • Homework completion and schoolwork follow-through
  • Stronger academic performance and academic success
  • Better routines and planning systems
  • Improved emotional regulation
  • Greater independence and motivation

Families often reach out when they see a familiar pattern: a bright child who understands the material but struggles with follow-through. Missed assignments, nightly homework battles, forgotten deadlines, time blindness, emotional meltdowns after school, or last-minute cramming are common signs that executive function support is needed.

Child & Teens Therapy for Executive Function Challenges

Executive Function Challenges in Teenagers and Students

Students we support—including teenagers, middle schoolers, and high school students—often struggle with:

  • Missed assignments and incomplete lessons
  • Difficulty starting schoolwork or breaking tasks into manageable steps
  • Time blindness and poor time management
  • Disorganization in the classroom and at home
  • Emotional overwhelm, shutdowns, or frustration
  • Inconsistent academic performance despite strong ability

These challenges are common in individuals with ADHD and can impact both academic goals and confidence.

ADHD Coaching for Middle School, High School Students, and Teens

Support for Middle School and 8th Grade Transitions

Middle school is often a turning point—especially around 8th grade—when workloads increase and independence is expected. Coaching helps students build systems before gaps widen.

High School Students and Academic Demands

For high school students, increasing academic demands—such as Regents, AP classes, and long-term projects—require strong executive functioning skills. We help teens manage these expectations with structure and clarity.

Therapy-Informed Coaching for Teens

Our approach integrates coaching with elements of therapy-informed strategies (not psychotherapy), helping teens regulate emotions, build resilience, and stay engaged.

Who This ADHD Coaching Is For (K–12)

This coaching is designed for K–12 students whose ADHD is affecting their ability to manage school expectations, even when they understand the academic material. Families often reach out when challenges start to interfere with learning, confidence, or daily routines.

This service supports students who experience:

  • Homework taking hours—or never getting started
  • Missing assignments or forgetting to turn work in
  • Time blindness and last-minute cramming
  • Disorganized backpacks, binders, or digital portals
  • Emotional shutdowns, perfectionism, or after-school meltdowns
  • Test anxiety and inconsistent study habits
  • Middle school “break points” as workload and independence increase
  • High school pressure from Regents, APs, and heavier writing demands

If these patterns sound familiar, ADHD and executive function coaching can provide structure and skill-building support before frustration or burnout sets in.

TESTIMONIALS

I own a tutoring / educational consulting company myself.. I called to ask for help with my daughter who has sensory, adhd related issues. The woman on the phone was very honest with me and really guided me in the right direction. Most of the other companies I had called didn’t seem to understand what “multisensory” learning style means which is fine, but I’m assuming they wouldn’t understand my daughter’ learning needs. I wound up getting better services through my daughter’s school, but I’d recommend Themba to any parent with a child with special education needs.

 

-Park Slope Tutoring LLC

Dr. Tamara provided great support to my 11 year old son with ADHD. She worked with him on morning and evening routines. She was professional and relatable and he bonded with her, allowing her to use their relationship to teach him “en vivo” as well as additional tools to help my son work through some socialization issues. He learned a lot and has benefited from her support. We may reach out at a next developmental stage if needed and hope she is available, but trust that Craig would find another good fit for our child if not. Craig listened carefully at intake, asking the right questions and later checked in to ensure things were going alright. A positive experience, highly recommend Themba Tutors.

-Jules B  

Jacob has been such an integral part of Maya’s success with improving her organization and executive functioning. He partnered with us when Maya was just diagnosed with ADHD in 7th grade. Jacob gave us the support Maya needed through middle school and the application process for high school. Jacob is was very patient, creative, and encouraging to Maya. Without his help, we would have had a much more difficult road ahead of us. Maya is now transitioning to high school in person as a freshman.

-Melissa S.   

Qi did a great job with my 14-year-old with ADHD. She helped her prioritize and pace herself to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Without her, my daughter probably would not have turned in some big pieces of homework at the end of the school year. I wish we had started with her earlier. Qi was calm and upbeat, and had lots of different strategies to try.

 

-Dorothy S.  

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.

ALISSA
ALISSA

M.S. in Adolescent Special Education

ALYSSA C.
ALYSSA C.

Master’s in Special Education, Bachelor’s in Psychology

CHLOE
CHLOE

Doctoral student in a School Psychology program, B.A. with Honors in Psychology and a minor in sociology

LILLY A.
LILLY A.

Masters of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience

ADHD Coaching for K–12 Students
STEPHEN H.

Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support, Special Educational Needs and Postgraduate Diploma in Education

ADHD Coaching for K–12 Students
JACOB

Masters of Science in General and Special Education

MADDY
MADDY

Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology

Why Families in NYC-Area Schools Seek ADHD Coaching

ADHD Coaching for K-12

Families in the NYC metro area often seek ADHD coaching when school demands begin to outpace a student’s executive functioning skills. This is especially common as students move from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school.

Parents frequently notice challenges such as:

  • Faster curriculum pacing and heavier workloads
  • Multiple teachers and long-term assignments that require planning
  • Increasing writing expectations and project management demands
  • Organizational “break points” in Algebra and Geometry
  • Regents and AP exam preparation revealing study-skill gaps
  • Increased screen use and constant digital distractions

ADHD coaching helps students develop systems that allow them to keep up with these demands while reducing stress at home and at school.

What We Work On in ADHD & Executive Function Coaching (K–12)

Every student’s coaching plan is individualized, but most include targeted work in several core executive function areas. These skills are taught explicitly and practiced consistently so students can apply them independently.

Organization & Planning

Backpack, binder, locker, and digital systems; weekly planning and assignment tracking

Task Initiation & Follow-Through

Starting strategies, first-step routines, reducing procrastination, and building momentum

Time Management

Time estimation, realistic scheduling, time blocking, and deadline planning

Study Skills & Academic Independence

Test-prep routines, spaced review, checklist systems, and reducing last-minute stress

Emotional Regulation & Confidence

Coping strategies, frustration tolerance, flexible thinking, and self-advocacy language

Parent Partnership (Without Over-Dependence)

Simple routines and check-ins that support independence rather than constant reminders

Together, these skills help students feel more capable, confident, and in control of their school responsibilities.

Executive Function Coaches Tiers

In-Home ADHD Coaching Availability (NYC Metro)

We offer in-home ADHD and executive function coaching throughout the NYC metro area, including:

For families who prefer flexibility or live outside the region, remote coaching is also available. Together, these options ensure students can receive support in the setting that works best for them.

If you’re looking for ADHD coaching for a middle or high school student in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, reach out today to schedule a free consultation and meet a coach.

Themba Tutors Coaching Process

ADHD Coaching for K-12

Our process is designed to be supportive, low-pressure, and focused on finding the right match for your child. Each step helps ensure coaching is effective and sustainable.

  1. Start with a free consultation to understand your child’s needs, school context, and goals
  2. Complete a brief executive function questionnaire to support thoughtful coach matching
  3. Meet a coach remotely through a free meet-and-greet to confirm fit and rapport
  4. Begin coaching with a clear plan, measurable goals, and flexible pay-as-you-go options
  5. Receive ongoing support through skills practice, system refinement, and parent check-ins as needed

This process allows families to move forward with clarity, confidence, and no long-term commitment.

Ready for support with ADHD organization, homework routines, and follow-through for a K–12 student in Westchester or Long Island? Contact us to schedule a free consultation.

Is This Page NOT for You?

This page is intentionally focused on ADHD coaching for K–12 students, and it may not be the best fit in every situation.

This page is not the right starting point if:

  • You are an adult or young professional seeking coaching for work or life management
  • You are looking specifically for college-level coaching rather than K–12 support
  • Your child needs clinical diagnosis, medication management, or psychotherapy rather than skills-based coaching

In these cases, we can help guide you to the appropriate next step or resource.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about ADHD Coaching for K-12

1. What makes Themba Tutors ADHD coaching for K-12 students different?

Coaching is practical and skills-based. We focus on systems students can actually use—planning, organization, time management, task initiation, and self-advocacy—so progress sticks between sessions.

2. Do you work with elementary, middle school, and high school students?

Yes. Coaching is developmentally tailored, from foundational routines in elementary school to academic independence, Regents/AP planning, and workload management in middle and high school.

3. How involved are parents?

Parents are partners, but the goal is student independence. We set up simple home check-ins that reduce daily conflict and constant reminders.

4. Can you support anxiety, perfectionism, or emotional dysregulation?

Yes. Many students with ADHD also struggle emotionally. Coaching integrates regulation strategies alongside organization and study skills.

5. Do you help with Regents, APs, and increasing high-school demands?

Yes. We build planning systems, study routines, and long-term project support to handle heavier workloads and stacked deadlines.

6. Is this available in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Long Island?

Yes. We offer in-home coaching across all five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island, plus remote options.

7. Is this page appropriate for adults?

No. This page is for K–12 students. Adults and young professionals should visit the adult remote coaching page.

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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.