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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.

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Brooklyn High School Geometry & Trigonometry Tutoring

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We travel to you throughout Madison, Manhattan Beach, Marine Park, Midwood, Mill Basin, Navy Yard, Ocean Hill, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park South, Prospect Park West, Red Hook, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bensonhurst, Bergen Beach, Boerum Hill, Borough Park, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn Heights, and more.

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In-Home Geometry & Trigonometry Support for Brooklyn High School Students

Geometry and trigonometry are often the point where high school math stops feeling intuitive. Many students who did well in earlier math courses suddenly feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves — especially as geometry and trigonometry become more abstract and fast-paced.

 

Parents usually notice the shift when grades begin to dip, homework stretches late into the evening, or a once-confident student starts saying things like “I just don’t get math anymore.”

 

Many Brooklyn high school students who struggle in geometry and trigonometry actually understand the material but have difficulty with pacing, organization, and managing increasingly complex workloads. Knowing the concepts isn’t always the same as applying them consistently while keeping up with increasing workload demands.

 

This is often the moment families begin looking for a Brooklyn geometry or trigonometry tutor for high school—not because a student isn’t trying, but because the material now requires a different kind of thinking and support.

 

Our in-home tutoring helps Brooklyn high school students regain clarity and confidence with geometry and trigonometry through structured, calm, one-on-one instruction—right in the environment where they learn best.

When Geometry and Trigonometry Start to Feel Hard

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Geometry and trigonometry introduce abstraction in a new way. Students are asked to visualize relationships, interpret diagrams, and apply formulas strategically—not just follow steps.

 

Even motivated students can struggle when:

  • Teachers move quickly through new concepts
  • Class sizes limit individual attention
  • Gaps from earlier math courses resurface
  • Anxiety interferes with test performance

 

In NYC high schools, workload volume and pace — not intelligence — are often the biggest obstacles for students in upper-level math.

What Parents Are Seeing

Families usually reach out to us after noticing patterns like these:

  • Homework takes much longer than it should, even with real effort
  • Test scores don’t reflect how much studying happened
  • Geometry diagrams feel confusing or overwhelming
  • Trigonometry formulas are memorized but not applied correctly
  • Confidence drops during math class or before exams
  • Stress or avoidance shows up around math assignments

These struggles are extremely common during this stage of math. They don’t mean a student “can’t do math.” They mean the way math is being taught and supported needs to change.

How We Support Geometry & Trigonometry Students

Our tutoring approach emphasizes clarity, pacing, and confidence—without pressure or judgment.

 

We work one-on-one with Brooklyn high school students to:

  • Slow the material down without lowering expectations
  • Break complex problems into clear, manageable steps
  • Connect formulas to visual understanding
  • Reinforce mastery before moving on to new topics
  • Prepare students for quizzes, tests, and cumulative exams
  • Build effective problem-solving routines, study systems, and reliable academic work habits

 

Over time, students become more confident explaining their thinking, more efficient with their work, and less anxious walking into math class or assessments. These skills carry beyond geometry and trigonometry into future math and science courses.

 

Families looking for broader, long-term academic support beyond geometry and trigonometry can explore our full range of high school tutoring services.

Our tiered educational team ensures tailored support for each student’s needs and goals, solidifying our commitment to academic success and holistic development.

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TESTIMONIALS

This company is great in finding awesome learning specialists who work with kids of all ages and use multisensory techniques to help break down abstract concepts. My child needs help with math and they were able to supply my child with a top-notch math tutor who was able to really help my son improve. Not only is it hard to find qualified math learning specialists who work well with school aged children, but they come to your home, which is a real godsend.

 

-Mr. K. Kim       

Ethan was very happy with the sessions and I could see his increased confidence in Math classes at school. Ethan’s grades were generally improved in his IB maths assessments and his MAP percentile ranking increased from 78 to 87%. During this time, Ethan missed 2 of his 5 school Math classes each week for tennis training. Sam provided the math support we needed at home to cover the curriculum but also worked well to fill gaps in his knowledge from previous years.

-Caroline B.

I want to thank you for the wonderful math tutoring you did with V! We really can see the changes in her self-confidence. It has been encouraging to see her improving her math grades. She is a big fan of yours, as are we. Because of the way LaGuardia HS is structuring classes for the year, V’s math class has now ended. Regardless, we will want Gillian to tutor V again when math officially starts up again in the fall.

 

-J.G.       

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.

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Why In-Home Tutoring Matters in Brooklyn

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In-home tutoring removes many of the barriers that get in the way of consistent progress—especially for busy Brooklyn families.

 

A familiar learning environment

Students often focus better at home, where routines are established and distractions are predictable. Learning feels safer and less performative than in a classroom.

 

Easier scheduling

This allows families to fit tutoring into real Brooklyn schedules without adding extra commuting or weekend stress.

 

Between long school days, commuting, and extracurriculars, time is precious. In-home tutoring saves travel time and reduces stress for both students and parents.

 

Less friction, more follow-through

When tutoring comes to you, sessions are more consistent—and consistency is what drives real improvement in math.

Who This Is For — and Who It’s Not

This tutoring is best for students who understand much of the material but need consistent, structured support to keep up with pacing, assignments, and exams — not just short-term homework help.

 

This in-home tutoring is a good fit for students who:

  • Are enrolled in high school geometry or trigonometry
  • Are putting in effort but not seeing results
  • Feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure during math assessments
  • Benefit from structured, one-on-one instruction
  • Need support that builds understanding—not just quick fixes

 

This may not be the right fit if you’re looking for:

  • Short-term, last-minute test cramming without ongoing instruction
  • Drop-in homework help without ongoing structure
  • Large group instruction or lecture-style teaching

 

Our focus is steady progress, confidence, and long-term skill-building.

A Calm Next Step for Families

Some students benefit from extra structure with pacing, organization, and assignment follow-through alongside academic instruction. When relevant, our tutors incorporate these supports naturally into math tutoring—always with transparency and parent involvement.

 

If you’re unsure whether geometry or trigonometry tutoring is the right move, a conversation can help clarify what’s really going on—and what kind of support would actually be helpful.

 

There’s no pressure to commit. This is simply a chance to talk through your child’s experience, ask questions, and understand your options for in-home tutoring in Brooklyn.

Themba Tutors’ Process and Approach

We support K–12 students through subject-specific, individualized academic tutoring focused on direct instruction, skill development, and coursework mastery.

Services are offered on a pay-as-you-go basis with no contracts or upfront fees, ensuring transparency and flexibility.

  1. Initial Contact and Consultation: Families connect by phone, text, or email. Intake coordinator Jerry, supervised by Craig Selinger, schedules a consultation within 24 hours.
  2. Academic History Review: Evaluation of report cards and records to identify strengths and gaps.
  3. Academic Skills Review: Optional academic assessments to help guide personalized instruction.
  4. Tutor Selection: Detailed tutor profiles help families make informed decisions.
  5. Free Remote Meet-and-Greets: Families meet tutors before committing.
  6. Introductory Session: A free exploratory session establishes goals and a customized instructional plan.

Contact Themba Tutors today to schedule your free consultation.

Making a Thoughtful Choice for Your Child

Choosing tutoring isn’t about reacting to a bad grade—it’s about protecting long-term confidence and momentum. Many Brooklyn families use tutoring proactively to stabilize performance before small struggles become major setbacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What does Brooklyn high school geometry and trigonometry tutoring include?
    Our tutoring provides structured, one-on-one academic instruction focused specifically on high school geometry and trigonometry. Sessions emphasize concept clarity, guided practice, strategic problem-solving, and thoughtful test preparation. Students receive support with proofs, triangle congruence and similarity, circles, coordinate geometry, trigonometric ratios, identities, and unit circle fluency. The goal is to strengthen understanding while preparing students for quizzes, exams, and the Geometry Regents.
  2. Do you offer in-home tutoring throughout Brooklyn?
    Yes. We travel to families across Brooklyn neighborhoods including Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Bay Ridge, Midwood, Bensonhurst, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brighton Beach, Prospect Heights, Marine Park, Borough Park, Red Hook, and nearby areas. In-home tutoring reduces travel stress, simplifies scheduling, and supports more consistent academic progress.
  3. How is this different from homework help?
    Homework help typically focuses on completing assignments for the next day. Our tutoring focuses on structured instruction and long-term skill development. Students learn how to break down geometry proofs, apply trigonometric formulas accurately, interpret diagrams with clarity, and prepare strategically for cumulative assessments. The emphasis is on building understanding that lasts beyond a single assignment.
  4. Is this tutoring aligned with the New York State Regents curriculum?
    Yes. Our tutoring aligns with New York State high school math standards and Regents expectations. Instruction supports classroom performance while strengthening foundational skills that carry into Algebra II, precalculus, and future STEM coursework. Regents preparation is integrated into ongoing instruction rather than treated as last-minute cramming.
  5. How do I know if my child needs geometry or trigonometry tutoring?
    Families often reach out after noticing grades begin to slip, homework takes significantly longer than expected, or test scores do not reflect study effort. Students may memorize formulas but struggle to apply them, feel overwhelmed by geometry diagrams, or experience anxiety before exams. These patterns are common and often signal that a more individualized instructional approach would be helpful.
  6. What makes in-home tutoring more effective?
    In-home tutoring allows students to learn in a familiar, structured environment where routines are already established. This setting often reduces performance pressure and supports better focus. It also makes scheduling easier for busy families, which increases consistency. Consistency is one of the strongest predictors of measurable improvement in math.
  7. What is the process to get started?
    Families begin by contacting Themba Tutors by phone, text, or email. A consultation is scheduled within 24 hours to review academic history and discuss current concerns. Families can meet recommended tutors through free remote meet-and-greets before committing. An initial exploratory session then establishes goals and a personalized instructional plan. Services are offered on a pay-as-you-go basis with no contracts or upfront fees.
  8. Is this a good fit for every student?
    This tutoring is well suited for students enrolled in high school geometry or trigonometry who are putting in effort but not seeing results, who feel anxious during math assessments, or who benefit from structured, one-on-one instruction. It may not be the right fit for families seeking drop-in homework-only support, large group instruction, or short-term test cramming without ongoing structure. A free consultation can help determine whether this approach aligns with your child’s needs.

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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.