Themba Tutors connects Brooklyn families with experienced educators who travel directly to students’ homes for personalized 1:1 instruction. Our tutors and learning specialists support math, reading, writing, science, test preparation, study skills, and executive function development across elementary, middle school, high school, and college-level coursework.

Whether your student is navigating competitive public options or private independent academies, our in-home learning specialists in Brooklyn provide the structured, in-person accountability necessary for academic progress.

Students may need more than subject explanations. They may also need help organizing assignments, interpreting teacher expectations, managing long-term projects, developing effective study routines, or applying strategies that reflect their learning profile. Our intake process helps families determine whether the student needs a subject tutor, experienced teacher, executive function coach, learning specialist, or integrated academic support.

Explore our Brooklyn services:

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your student’s academic goals and potential educator matches.

Finding the right Brooklyn tutor requires more than locating someone who knows the subject. The tutor must also understand the student’s grade level, curriculum, personality, learning needs, school expectations, and current academic pressures.

Our experienced educators provide structured in-home and online tutoring for students navigating:

Our private tutors support students in core academic subjects, including:

Brooklyn reading tutors provide individualized instruction in reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, academic literacy, and analytical reading. Brooklyn writing tutors help students strengthen essay structure, research papers, grammar, revision, written expression, and the organization of multi-step assignments.

This page is intended for families seeking individualized, relationship-based support—not group classes, rotating tutors, or drop-in homework assistance.

Families throughout Brooklyn work with Themba Tutors for personalized academic support delivered directly at home. Our tutors provide individualized instruction for students who need help strengthening academic skills, improving confidence, and managing increasing school demands.

Math Tutoring

• Middle school math
• Pre-Algebra and Algebra
• Geometry and Trigonometry
• Advanced mathematics
• Regents preparation
• Mathematical reasoning
• Foundational skill gaps
• Math confidence

Reading and Writing Support

• Middle school and high school English
• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary and academic literacy
• Essay planning and drafting
• Research papers
• Grammar and written expression
• Revision strategies
• Organization of written assignments

Science Tutoring

• Middle school science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Earth Science
• Advanced and AP coursework
• Regents preparation
• Scientific writing and study strategies

Test Preparation

• Regents examinations
• SAT and ACT
• SHSAT
• ISEE and SSAT
• AP examinations
• Approved testing accommodations
• Test-taking and study strategies

Executive Function Support

• Planning and organization
• Time management
• Study skills
• Task initiation
• Managing long-term assignments
• Tracking deadlines
• Organizing physical and digital materials
• Assignment completion and submission

Students whose primary challenges involve organization, planning, task initiation, or follow-through can explore our dedicated Brooklyn ADHD and executive function coaching.

A subject tutor generally focuses on helping a student understand and practice material from a particular course. A learning specialist may also examine the broader processes affecting academic performance.

Depending on the educator’s qualifications and the student’s needs, learning-specialist support may include:

An in-home learning specialist can work with the materials, assignments, technology, and routines the student uses each day. This makes it possible to apply strategies directly within the student’s real study environment.

Brooklyn families often seek tutoring when academic demands begin to exceed the systems a student currently uses to manage them. A student may struggle with a particular subject, face a transition into more demanding coursework, or need support preparing for Regents, AP, SAT, ACT, or admissions examinations.

Common signs that additional support may be useful include:

In-home tutoring allows students to receive structured instruction without adding another commute to an already demanding Brooklyn schedule. After the initial consultation, we recommend educators whose experience aligns with the student’s subjects, learning profile, personality, location, and availability.

• Is the tutor familiar with the demands of Brooklyn public and private schools?
• Can the tutor support Honors, AP, Regents, or accelerated coursework?
• Can someone help with planning, organization, and follow-through?
• Does the educator have experience with ADHD or learning differences?
• Can sessions take place in our Brooklyn home?
• How will the tutor communicate progress and concerns?
• Does the student need a subject tutor or a learning specialist?

Contact us to discuss the right tutoring plan for your Brooklyn student’s academic goals.

We provide personalized in-home academic tutoring throughout Brooklyn across a broad range of subjects. Structured 1:1 sessions can address mathematics, science, literacy, writing, test preparation, executive function, and college-level coursework.

Each plan is built around the student’s current skills, school expectations, assignments, goals, and preferred learning approach. Tutors may provide direct instruction, guided practice, assessment, study strategies, progress monitoring, and support applying new skills to classroom work.

1. Experienced, Highly Educated Tutors
   Over 90% of our tutors hold advanced degrees and have deep experience teaching their subjects—not just tutoring them.
2. Educators, Not Gig Workers
   Our tutors are professional educators who work closely with our team, not freelancers rotating through an app.
3. Thoughtful, Human Matching
   Every match is overseen by our founder and team—never automated—so academic needs, learning style, and personality are all considered.
4. Access to Tutors, Teachers, Coaches, and Learning Specialists
   We distinguish between subject tutoring, executive function coaching, and broader learning-specialist support so families can select an educator whose background matches the actual need.
5. Executive Function Support
   Students who need concentrated help with organization, planning, time management, and academic independence can benefit from our Brooklyn ADHD and executive function coaching services.
6. Support That Transfers Across Classes
   We focus on building skills that students can apply across subjects, reducing stress and increasing independence over time.
7. Clear Parent Communication
   Families receive regular feedback and updates so parents understand the instructional priorities and progress.
8. Flexible In-Home and Remote Options
   We offer in-home tutoring throughout Brooklyn and remote sessions when flexibility, travel, scheduling, or access to a particular specialist makes online support the stronger choice.
9. Transition Support
   We assist students navigating important school transitions, including moving into middle school, beginning high school, preparing for competitive programs, and adjusting to college.
10. A Long-Term, Confidence-Building Approach
    Our goal is not to provide quick fixes. We help students develop stronger skills, routines, and academic confidence as demands increase.

Families come to Themba Tutors when expectations rise and students need steady, expert support they can rely on. Many families continue working with us as their students’ needs evolve.

We provide in-home tutoring throughout Brooklyn, subject to educator availability, travel feasibility, scheduling, and an appropriate student-educator match.

Neighborhoods Served:

This page is for:

• Families seeking 1:1 private tutoring or coaching
• Middle school and high school students
• Students who need structure, clarity, and confidence-building support

Not for:

• Group classes or drop-in homework help
• Insurance-funded services
• One-time test cramming without skill development

At Themba Tutors, we adapt instruction to each learner’s age, current skills, academic demands, and learning profile. Our educators support neurotypical and neurodivergent students across Brooklyn.

When appropriate, tutors integrate executive function strategies into academic work. Students whose primary needs involve planning, organization, task initiation, working-memory demands, or follow-through may receive more focused support from an executive function coach or learning specialist.

Elementary School

• Foundational reading, writing, and mathematics
• Homework routines
• Early organization
• Reading comprehension
• Written expression
• Confidence with core academic skills

Middle School

• Managing multiple teachers and classes
• Tracking assignments and deadlines
• Pre-Algebra, Algebra, science, and ELA
• Long-term projects
• Note-taking and test preparation
• Increasing academic independence

High School

• Regents, Honors, and AP coursework
• Advanced mathematics and science
• Analytical reading and writing
• Research papers
• SAT and ACT preparation
• College application demands
• Independent planning and time management

College

• Course and syllabus management
• Long-term assignments
• Academic writing
• Study planning
• Communication with professors
• Using approved accommodations
• Independent executive function systems

Our tutors provide individualized academic instruction across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. From strengthening foundational mathematics to preparing for Regents examinations, advanced courses, and demanding writing assignments, lessons are shaped around the student’s actual needs.

Brooklyn students may navigate accelerated public-school programs, independent-school curricula, complex admissions pathways, and demanding examination schedules. We help students interpret those expectations and develop subject knowledge, study strategies, and academic routines appropriate for their programs.

Students attending schools elsewhere in New York City, including specialized high schools and other public and private institutions, can also receive in-home tutoring at their Brooklyn residence.

We are proud of our highly personalized approach. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all programs, we tailor our services to meet each client’s unique learning profile. This individualized model is especially effective for neurodiverse learners and students with specific learning challenges.

Our educators emphasize skill-based learning and set SMART goals to monitor progress and maintain motivation. We also place a strong emphasis on privacy and confidentiality, ensuring that personal information is never shared without consent. The goal is to help students understand what they are learning, recognize which strategies support them, and become increasingly capable of managing academic demands.

TESTIMONIALS

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.

Our commitment to versatility and inclusivity allows us to deliver highly personalized educational support. We specialize in working with neurodiverse learners and students with learning or attentional challenges, emphasizing skill-based instruction that builds confidence, independence, and long-term success.

Our Services Include:

• Interactive Lessons: Engaging, hands-on learning experiences tailored to each student’s individual needs.
• Customized Assessments: Personalized evaluations that identify strengths and areas for growth.
• Practice Retrieval: Research-informed techniques designed to strengthen learning and retention.
• Live Goals and Notes Sharing: Real-time goal tracking and session notes shared with parents to improve communication and reduce stress.
• Standards-Aligned Content: A comprehensive library of assessments aligned with educational standards, including state test preparation.
• School Collaboration: With family consent, we coordinate with your child’s school to support assignment management and academic planning.
• Integrated Learning Strategies: When appropriate, tutors connect subject instruction with organization, study skills, and executive function development.

Highly Qualified Tutors and Coaches

• Advanced Degrees: Over 90% of our educators hold a master’s degree in specialized education or a closely related field.
• Compassionate, Local Staff: Our team is composed of experienced, highly skilled educators from the local community.
• Individualized Matching: We consider subject needs, grade level, learning profile, personality, neighborhood, availability, and preferred session format.

Proven Success and Social Proof

• Strong Track Record: Since 2012, we have supported students from more than 100 schools and worked with over 1,000 individuals.
• Positive Reviews: Client testimonials consistently highlight meaningful academic and personal growth.
• Top Referrals: Professionals and schools regularly recommend our services based on results and trust.

At Themba Tutors, we can collaborate with families, schools, and outside providers when written consent is provided. This communication helps tutoring connect with the student’s current educational priorities while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Private tutoring does not replace clinical treatment, school-mandated services, or special education supports required by an IEP.

Exceptional Standards and Outcomes

• Certified Professionals in Special Education: Specialists trained in learning disabilities and ADHD provide individualized, evidence-based support.
• Evidence-Based Strategies: We support learners with dysgraphia, twice-exceptional learners, dyslexia, autism, dyscalculia, language-based learning disabilities, and non-verbal learning disabilities (NVLD), integrating executive function and personalized strategies to strengthen organization, focus, and independent learning. Tutoring is designed to fit Brooklyn’s competitive public and private school contexts, including accelerated programs and rigorous exam schedules.
• Explicit Study Skills Instruction: We teach study skills directly to help students build effective, transferable learning strategies.

CHRIS M.

Master’s in Special Education and Literacy, Bachelor’s in Sociology

DUSTY

Master’s in Special Education

EVAN

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

FOTINI

Master’s Degree in Secondary Education for English

JANEESE

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

JULIA B.

Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education, M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education

Our Brooklyn roster includes academic tutors, experienced teachers, special educators, learning specialists, and executive function coaches. Each professional’s biography identifies their education, experience, subject areas, grade levels, and specialized background.

Themba Tutors was founded in the summer of 2012 by Craig Selinger, an Educational Specialist and Executive Function Coach. Craig’s extensive background in educational consulting and coaching shaped the comprehensive, personalized approach that defines Themba Tutors today.

Our team is composed of highly recommended educators, many referred through word of mouth. Once you reach out, we take the time to identify the team member who is the best match for your child’s specific learning profile and goals.

Craig Selinger, CEO and owner of Themba Tutors, brings over 20 years of professional experience working directly with students and families while supervising and mentoring educators. His work has been published in respected journals and media outlets including the Journal of Brain Research, Momtastic, NYMetro Parents, Healthline, About.com, Psych Central, Tiny Beans, and ADHD Online.

Craig has appeared in live interviews on WPIX 11 and Insider, and has lectured at institutions such as Bard High School Early College (BHSEC), NYU Langone, Mount Sinai Hospital, and the Educational Alliance. He has also been a featured speaker at the Everyone Reading Conference and the NYC Parents’ Primer Round Table Discussion for Dyslexia . With Themba Tutors, families can feel confident that their child, college student, or young professional is receiving high-quality, personalized private tutoring grounded in expertise, care, and proven results.

Add-On Tutoring Options (Optional) — $25/month

• • Interactive Math and Science Lessons
    • Engaging lessons that promote self-paced learning and critical thinking
    • Students learn up to six times more effectively with immersive tools
    • Keeps learning motivating and enjoyable
    • Math Courses: Foundational Math, Data Analysis, Advanced Math, Specialized Topics
    • Science Courses: Scientific Thinking, Advanced Physics, Special Topics

Customized Learning Management

• • Personalized assessments, assignments, and practice exercises
  • Centralized platform to manage all learning activities
  • Real-time progress monitoring with data-driven instruction
  • Integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom and other LMS tools

Add-On Tutoring Options (Optional) — $25/month

Interactive Math and Science Lessons

• Customized learning management, assessments, and progress tracking
• Centralized platform with LMS integration

Assessment Options and Pricing

• Math or Reading (K–12): $40
• ELA + Math bundle: $60
• Science (Grades 2–12): +$20
• Learning assessments (PreK–8): under $10 per subject
• Digital reading assessments: $10
• Acadience Math (K–6): $8
• Manual assessments: $3

1. How do I find an in-home learning specialist in Brooklyn?

Start by identifying whether the student primarily needs subject instruction, executive function support, specialized literacy or mathematics instruction, or an integrated approach. During our free intake process, we review the student’s needs and recommend Brooklyn tutors, teachers, coaches, or learning specialists whose experience aligns with those goals.

2. What grade levels do you support in Brooklyn?

We primarily support middle school and high school students. We also work with elementary, college, and adult learners when an appropriate educator is available.

3. Do you offer in-home tutoring in Brooklyn?

Yes. We provide private in-home tutoring throughout Brooklyn, with educators traveling directly to students’ homes in Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, and many surrounding neighborhoods. Remote tutoring is also available.

4. What subjects do your Brooklyn tutors teach?

Our tutors support mathematics, reading and ELA, writing, science, test preparation, and executive function skills. Services are individualized according to the student’s grade level, current skills, coursework, and goals.

5. What is the difference between a learning specialist and a subject tutor?

A subject tutor primarily teaches material from a particular course. A learning specialist may also address broader processes affecting academic performance, such as reading comprehension, written expression, organization, study strategies, task initiation, or the application of accommodations. Some students need an educator who can combine both roles.

6. Do you support students with ADHD or learning differences?

Yes. We support students with ADHD, executive function challenges, dyslexia, dysgraphia, autism, and other learning differences using individualized, skills-based educational approaches.

7. What are your rates for Brooklyn tutoring?

Remote tutoring starts at $125 per hour for an educator with a bachelor’s degree and $150 per hour for an educator with a master’s degree. In-person sessions are generally $20–$25 more per hour. Rates may vary according to the professional’s qualifications and service. Themba Tutors is private-pay.

8. How often do students meet with a tutor?

Most families schedule one or two sessions per week, depending on academic demands, goals, and availability.

9. Is there a long-term commitment?

No. Families pay per session, and there is no long-term contract.

10. How does your matching process work?

After the intake call, we consider the student’s academic needs, personality, learning profile, location, availability, and preferred format. Families receive relevant biographies and can participate in free 15-minute remote meet-and-greets before choosing an educator.

8. How does in-home tutoring differ in Brooklyn vs. other NYC boroughs?

In-home tutoring in Brooklyn offers the same personalized approach but is tailored to the unique academic demands of local schools. Tutors are familiar with Brooklyn’s competitive private schools and rigorous public school curricula, providing targeted support to meet the borough’s educational challenges.

Tell us about your student’s grade level, subjects, learning needs, Brooklyn neighborhood, availability, and goals. We will recommend one or more academic tutors, teachers, coaches, or in-home learning specialists in Brooklyn for your consideration.

Every prospective educator offers a free 15-minute remote meet-and-greet so your family can ask questions and determine whether the match feels right before scheduling a paid session.