Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
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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!
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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!
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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
Both were very knowledgeable and got our system back up and running.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 vs Therapy vs Executive Function Coaching vs Tutoring: Which Type of Support Is Right?
Choosing between ADHD coaching, therapy, executive function support, and tutoring can be confusing for families. Each service addresses a different challenge. Understanding the difference helps parents choose support that matches the student’s actual barrier: execution, emotional health, or academic knowledge.
Themba Tutors helps students build the systems needed to translate ability into consistent performance. For students who struggle with planning, organization, follow-through, or academic workload management, our approach combines structured academic systems with targeted executive function coaching NYC.
Service Snapshot
| Service | Primary Focus | Best For |
| ADHD Coaching | Building routines, accountability, and follow-through | People who know what to do but struggle to do it consistently |
| Executive Function Coaching | Planning, organization, prioritization, and time management | Students and adults with executive skill challenges |
| Therapy | Emotional health and mental health treatment | Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other clinical concerns |
| Tutoring | Academic instruction and subject mastery | Students who need help learning course material |
Key Facts About ADHD Coaching, Therapy, Executive Function Coaching, and Tutoring
- ADHD coaching focuses on practical execution systems rather than psychotherapy.
- Executive function coaching develops planning, organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Therapy addresses emotional health and clinical mental health concerns.
- Tutoring focuses on academic instruction and subject mastery.
- Many students benefit from combining multiple forms of support.
Understanding the Difference Between Execution, Emotional Health, and Academic Knowledge
Students need different types of support depending on whether the primary challenge involves execution, emotional health, or academic understanding.
Many families begin searching for help after noticing that a student’s performance does not match their ability.
Common situations include:
- Missing assignments despite understanding the material
- Difficulty starting large projects
- Falling behind as coursework becomes more demanding
- Increased pressure during honors, AP, or Regents coursework
- Strong intelligence but inconsistent academic execution
These challenges often appear during major academic transitions, including middle school, high school, and college.
For NYC students navigating competitive academic environments, the issue is often not knowledge alone. Students may understand concepts but need stronger systems for managing workload, deadlines, and independent responsibilities.
Learn more about how Themba Tutors approaches this challenge through academic systems designed to strengthen consistency and independence.
ADHD Coaching: Building Execution Systems
ADHD coaching focuses on helping individuals improve routines, accountability, and follow-through.
ADHD coaching is designed for students and adults who understand what needs to happen but struggle to consistently execute those responsibilities.
Common ADHD coaching goals include:
- Building routines
- Improving task initiation
- Managing time effectively
- Creating accountability systems
- Reducing procrastination
- Strengthening daily organization
ADHD coaching is different from therapy because the primary focus is practical execution rather than emotional treatment.
Families exploring ADHD-related academic support may also benefit from understanding the difference between ADHD coaching and academic instruction through ADHD tutoring NYC.
Therapy: Supporting Emotional and Mental Health
Therapy focuses on emotional health, psychological well-being, and clinical mental health treatment.
Licensed therapists support individuals experiencing challenges such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Significant life stress
- Mental health conditions
Therapy and executive function support can complement each other, but they serve different purposes.
A therapist may help a student understand emotional challenges affecting performance. An executive function specialist may help the student create systems for planning, organization, and academic execution.
Families comparing these services can explore the differences between executive function coach vs. therapist.
ALISSA
M.S in Adolescent Special Education
FOTINI
Master’s Degree in Secondary Education for English
CAMERON
Master’s Degree in Psychology
DAVID K.
Masters in Special Education and Trained in Orton-Gillingham
Executive Function Coaching: Strengthening Planning and Organization Skills
Executive function coaching develops the systems students use to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete responsibilities.
Executive functions include:
- Planning
- Organization
- Time management
- Task initiation
- Working memory
- Self-monitoring
- Prioritization
Many students do not struggle because they lack ability. They struggle because the systems required to manage complex academic environments have not been built yet.
Executive function coaching may help students who:
- Know what they need to do but cannot consistently start
- Miss deadlines despite strong motivation
- Become overwhelmed by multi-step assignments
- Struggle managing competing responsibilities
- Need stronger independent learning systems
Learn more about what executive functioning coaching is and how structured systems support academic performance.
When Families Typically Seek Executive Function Support
Families often seek executive function support when academic demands increase faster than a student’s organizational systems.
Common search triggers include:
- Grades declining despite strong ability
- Increasing homework demands
- Difficulty managing honors or AP coursework
- Transition into middle school or high school
- Junior year workload escalation
- Repeated cycles of missed assignments and last-minute work
Many NYC families begin looking for support when students enter more demanding academic environments, including competitive public schools, private schools, Regents sequences, and accelerated coursework.
For students who appear capable but struggle with execution, Themba Tutors focuses on building academic infrastructure rather than simply adding more reminders or short-term fixes.
Families can also explore smart kids struggling in school NYC for additional guidance on this student profile.
TESTIMONIALS
I’m so happy we were connected with Themba Tutors. Our high school daughter was struggling in a way very common to kids with ADHD. After an initial conversation to learn our needs, Themba put us in touch with a great tutor, Felicia, who has been teaching our daughter the executive and organizational skills she needs. Felicia’s been a crucial support, and we’re delighted she’s working with us.
– Mary Jean B
Dusty is a very caring, compassionate tutor. He provided great solutions and taught valuable strategies whenever Ren encountered writing and/or executive function issues. Dusty never pushed Ren to complete his tasks when he was overwhelmed, but knew exactly how to encourage him when needed. Thanks to Dusty’s expertise, Ren was able to turn things around quickly. He grew more confident, started to manage his tasks better, and is no longer experiencing difficulties completing his writing assignments. As parents, we appreciated Dusty providing us detailed updates after each session. We highly recommend Dusty.
– Meiko
Rebecca is an awesome tutor, and I love her. She has a lot of patience, and she is wonderful at giving examples to a student with ADHD on how to study. She was very dedicated to me and made sure I understood the material. Thanks so much for recommending her.
– Sharon S
These stories are just a few examples of how our coaching, specifically executive function coaching for students, helps students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential, both in and out of the classroom.
How These Services Work Together
Many people achieve the best outcomes by combining complementary forms of support.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that someone must choose between coaching, therapy, or tutoring.
In reality, these services often solve different problems.
For example, a college student with ADHD might work with:
- A therapist to manage anxiety
- An executive function coach to improve planning and accountability
- A tutor to strengthen understanding in a challenging subject
Similarly, a professional may work with a coach to improve organization, communication, task management, and workplace performance. Learn more about our adult ADHD workplace coaching in NYC, which focuses on building practical systems for managing professional responsibilities more effectively.
Each professional addresses a different obstacle without duplicating another provider’s role.
A coordinated support system may include:
- Therapists addressing emotional and mental health concerns
- Executive function coaches building planning and organizational systems
- ADHD coaches strengthening routines and accountability
- Tutors providing academic instruction
- Parents, caregivers, or educators reinforcing consistent expectations
Understanding these distinctions is important.
Therapy is not designed to replace executive function coaching.
Executive function coaching does not provide clinical mental health treatment.
Tutoring cannot replace coaching when organization and follow-through—not academic understanding—are the primary challenges.
When each provider focuses on their area of expertise, progress is often more consistent and sustainable.
Which Type of Support Is Right for You?
Choosing the right service begins with identifying the primary obstacle rather than focusing on the diagnosis alone.
ADHD Coaching or Executive Function Coaching may be the best fit if you:
- Know what needs to be done but struggle to get started
- Miss deadlines despite good intentions
- Feel overwhelmed by planning and organization
- Need accountability and practical systems
- Want to improve consistency at school, work, or home
Therapy may be the best starting point if you:
- Experience persistent anxiety or depression
- Feel emotionally overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
- Are coping with trauma or significant life stress
- Need clinical mental health treatment
Tutoring may be the right choice if you:
- Do not understand the academic material
- Need help with reading, writing, mathematics, science, or another subject
- Want direct instruction to improve academic performance
Many people discover that more than one category applies.
That does not necessarily indicate a more serious problem. Learning, executive functioning, emotional health, and academic performance are closely connected.
The most effective support plans identify where the breakdown occurs and match each challenge with the professional best equipped to address it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ADHD coaching the same as executive function coaching?
No. ADHD coaching often incorporates executive function strategies because executive dysfunction is common in ADHD. Executive function coaching can also support individuals without ADHD who struggle with planning, organization, or time management.
Can someone work with both a therapist and an ADHD coach?
Yes. Therapy and coaching frequently complement one another. Therapy focuses on emotional health, while ADHD coaching emphasizes practical systems, routines, and accountability.
Can tutoring improve executive functioning?
Tutoring may improve study habits, but its primary purpose is teaching academic content. Students with significant executive function challenges often benefit from executive function coaching alongside tutoring.
Which service helps with procrastination?
The answer depends on why procrastination occurs. Coaching is often appropriate when procrastination results from difficulties with planning, organization, or task initiation. Therapy may be more appropriate if procrastination is closely connected to anxiety, depression, or emotional distress.
Can adults benefit from executive function coaching?
Yes. Executive function coaching helps many adults improve workplace organization, project management, time management, communication, and follow-through.
Can someone use all three services?
Absolutely. Many students and adults benefit from combining therapy, coaching, and tutoring because each addresses a different aspect of performance and well-being.
Final Thoughts
Choosing between ADHD coaching, executive function coaching, therapy, and tutoring is not about finding one service that does everything. It is about identifying the primary barrier to progress.
If the challenge is execution, coaching may provide the practical systems needed to improve consistency.
If emotional health is the primary concern, therapy is often the appropriate starting point.
If understanding academic material is the obstacle, tutoring offers direct instruction and skill development.
Many individuals benefit from more than one form of support because emotional health, executive functioning, and academic performance frequently influence one another.
When support is matched to the underlying challenge, students often become more independent, adults develop stronger workplace routines, and families experience less stress around everyday responsibilities.
Ultimately, the goal is not simply to work harder—it is to receive the type of support that removes the obstacle standing in the way of meaningful, lasting progress.
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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.