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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.

SUFFOLK COUNTY MATH TUTORING

 

Best In-Home Math Tutoring on Long Island, NY (Nassau & Suffolk Counties)

Individualized Math Support Across Nassau and Suffolk Counties

Themba Tutors provides individualized math instruction through our broader Long Island tutoring services. Students can receive support with foundational skills, current coursework, advanced mathematics, Regents preparation, standardized tests, and the academic routines required to complete work consistently.

In-home tutoring may be available across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, subject to tutor location, scheduling, and availability. Remote math tutoring is also available nationwide.

Service Snapshot

  • Service: Individualized math tutoring
  • Location: Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island
  • Delivery: In-home and remote
  • Students: Elementary through high school, with selected college and adult support
  • Course Levels: Foundational mathematics through advanced coursework
  • Format: One-to-one instruction
  • Focus: Mathematical understanding, problem-solving, assessment preparation, and academic routines
  • Goal: Stronger skills, more organized work, and greater independence

Long Island Math Tutoring Across Course Levels

Instruction is adapted to the student’s course, foundational knowledge, current assignments, goals, and areas of difficulty. Common areas of support include:

Sessions may include direct instruction, guided practice, prerequisite review, error analysis, assessment preparation, and structured approaches to unfamiliar problems. Students who need broader STEM support can also explore our Long Island science tutoring.

Serving Long Island Communities

In-home tutoring may be available in selected Nassau and Suffolk County communities. Service depends on tutor location, scheduling, subject expertise, and availability. Families can explore:

Students needing support across additional subjects can also explore:

Remote tutoring is available when an appropriate in-home match is unavailable or when a student prefers online instruction.

Why Content Mastery Isn’t Enough

In-Home & Online Mathematics Tutoring Services

Understanding formulas and procedures is only one part of succeeding in math. Students must also begin assignments, organize multi-step work, recognize errors, manage frustration, study consistently, and follow through when a problem becomes difficult. Without those skills, even a student who understands the material may struggle to demonstrate that knowledge on homework, quizzes, and exams.

Our academic execution system connects math instruction with the routines students need to use what they know consistently. Rather than addressing each missed assignment or disappointing grade in isolation, we help students build repeatable processes for planning, practicing, checking their work, and preparing for assessments.

These academic performance systems can coordinate subject tutoring with broader school demands. When attention, organization, working memory, time management, or task initiation contributes to a student’s difficulties, families can explore our executive function coaching in NYC.

This integrated approach helps students strengthen mathematical understanding and the independent learning habits required for lasting progress.

Why Choose Themba Tutors for Long Island Math Tutoring?

Themba Tutors provides individualized instruction based on each student’s coursework, goals, learning needs, and current areas of difficulty. Families choose our services for:

  • One-to-one instruction
  • Lessons aligned with current coursework
  • Support for foundational skill gaps
  • Structured approaches to multi-step problems
  • Homework, quiz, test, and cumulative-review preparation
  • Regents, honors, AP, and advanced-course support
  • Flexible in-home and remote options
  • Support for different learning profiles
  • Adjustments as coursework and priorities change
  • Coordination with broader academic goals

Tutor backgrounds vary and may include classroom teachers, subject specialists, academic tutors, and learning specialists. During the matching process, we consider the student’s course, required expertise, learning needs, location, and schedule.

Subject tutoring does not automatically include executive-function coaching, formal assessments, worksheets, progress reports, artificial-intelligence tools, or teacher coordination. These features should be described only when they are appropriate, available, and included in the selected service.

learning specialists tutors

What Our Long Island Families Are Saying:

We were very pleased with Samara tutoring service. Lindsay said she really enjoyed working with Samara. Lindsay finished her math class with a B, which is a great tribute to the support and guidance that Samara provided. Lindsay has completed her math requirement and she will graduate this weekend. We would definitely recommend Samara, especially for any student struggling with math anxiety and/or dyscalculia. Thanks to Samara and you for your help!

-Anthony Gould

The sessions are going well. Since Taneeka has been involved, I’ve seen a tremendous increase in my daughter’s motor skills, word recognition, and mathematical ability. I can proudly say that Taneeka has been a really good asset to my daughter’s learning progress.

– Kesslyne

Chris has been wonderful working with U on math for the past few months, she adores him!

 

 

-Z.K

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.

olga
OLGA

Master’s in Education, Bachelor’s in Secondary Math Education

JANEESE C.
JANEESE

M.S. in Special Education, B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Sociology

JEFFREY
JEFFREY

Master’s in Mathematics Education (5-9)

GILLIAN D.
GILLIAN D.

Master’s in Special Education

CAITLIN
CAITLIN

M.S in Education

EMILY S.
EMILY

Master’s in Education

Looking Ahead

Our services cater to a broad range of student profiles, including:

  • Students are building foundational skills in elementary grades, or early in middle school.
  • Younger learners often benefit from our English tutoring for kids on Long Island and personalized academic enrichment programs.
  • Learners who are struggling with concepts or feeling anxious about math.
  • Students aiming to excel and tackle advanced coursework (Honors, AP, College-level).
  • Students with learning differences, math anxiety, ADHD, or executive-functioning needs.
  • Parents seeking confidence that their child is receiving personalized attention from experienced tutors.

About Us

Long Island In-Home Math Tutoring

Founded in 2012 by CEO Craig Selinger, an educational specialist and executive-function coach, Themba Tutors offers math tutoring services tailored to middle, high school and college students on Long Island and beyond.

 

We are staffed with academic tutors and learning specialists who guide a wide range of learners—including those with learning differences. This distinguishes us from competitors. Our professionals are subject matter experts who excel in forming meaningful connections and delivering comprehensive support for each student’s success.

 

We also collaborate with experienced educators who provide K-5 homeschool teaching support on Long Island and related academic services.

How the Tutor-Matching Process Works

1. Schedule an Introductory Call

We begin by discussing the student’s course, current challenges, goals, schedule, location, and preferred tutoring format.

 

2. Share Relevant Information

Families may choose to provide assignments, grade reports, teacher feedback, assessment results, or other relevant materials. These documents can clarify the student’s needs but are not required before the introductory conversation.

 

3. Review Potential Tutor Matches

We consider subject expertise, course level, location, scheduling, instructional experience, and the student’s individual needs when identifying a potential tutor.

 

4. Arrange an Introductory Meeting

When appropriate and available, families may meet a prospective tutor before beginning regular sessions.

 

5. Begin Individualized Tutoring

Sessions are developed around the student’s coursework and adjusted as assignments, assessments, and academic priorities change.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who may benefit from math tutoring?

Tutoring may be appropriate for students addressing foundational gaps, current coursework, math anxiety, assessment preparation, advanced courses, or a transition to a more demanding level of mathematics.

2. What mathematics subjects do you support?

Tutor availability may include elementary mathematics, pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, and selected college-level courses.

3. Do you provide Regents and standardized-test preparation?

Selected tutors may support Regents mathematics and the quantitative portions of the SAT, ACT, GRE, SHSAT, ISEE, SSAT, and other examinations. Availability depends on the test, testing date, and tutor expertise.

4. Do you provide in-home and remote tutoring?

Yes. In-home service depends on tutor location, scheduling, and availability. Remote tutoring is available throughout the United States.

5. Do you work with students who have learning differences?

Tutors may have experience supporting students with ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia, autism, or other learning profiles. A suitable match depends on the student’s needs and the tutor’s background. Tutoring is educational and does not diagnose or treat these conditions.

6. Does every math tutor provide executive-function coaching?

No. Math tutoring and executive-function coaching are distinct services. They may be coordinated when both are appropriate and a suitably matched provider is available.

7. Are all tutors certified teachers?

No. Tutor backgrounds vary. Some are certified teachers, while others have relevant degrees, instructional experience, or specialized subject expertise.

8. How long are tutoring sessions?

Many sessions last approximately 60 minutes, although frequency and duration may vary according to the student’s age, goals, schedule, and tutor availability.

9. How are students matched with tutors?

Matching considers course level, subject expertise, scheduling, location, instructional experience, student needs, and preferred delivery format. A particular match or outcome cannot be guaranteed.

10. How much does tutoring cost?

Rates depend on tutor qualifications, delivery format, and service type. Review our current tutoring rates for the latest information.

Get Started With Long Island Math Tutoring

The right support should address both the mathematics a student is learning and the routines required to complete the work consistently. Use our Diagnostic Gateway to tell us about the student’s course, current challenges, goals, location, availability, and preferred tutoring format. We will review the information and discuss the next appropriate step.