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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.

BEST CAREER COACHING FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS | ADHD & AUTISM CAREER SUPPORT

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Your Expert 1:1 Services for Neurodivergent Individuals | Free Consultations & Meet-and-Greets with Our Staff | We Serve the Greater Metro Areas of:

New York City (NYC), Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Boston, Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut (CT), New Jersey (NJ)

Career planning can feel overwhelming when ADHD, autism, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, learning differences, or past school/work struggles are part of the picture. For many neurodivergent adults, the challenge is not a lack of ability. It is often difficulty knowing where to start, how to organize next steps, how to communicate needs, or how to choose a career path that is realistic, sustainable, and aligned with personal strengths.

At Themba Tutors, we provide individualized career coaching for neurodivergent adults who want practical, structured support with job searching, career planning, workplace success, professional communication, and long-term direction. Our coaches help clients move from uncertainty and overwhelm toward clearer goals, stronger systems, and more confident follow-through.

We support adults with ADHD, autism, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, dyslexia, learning differences, and related needs. Coaching is available remotely, with in-person options in select NYC metro areas.

Career Coaching That Helps You Move Forward

Many adults come to career coaching because they feel stuck. They may know they need a job, want a better role, or feel ready for a change, but the steps feel too large or unclear. Others are already working but struggle with organization, communication, deadlines, burnout, workplace expectations, or self-advocacy.

Our career coaching services may support:

  • Career exploration and goal clarification
  • Job search planning and accountability
  • Resume and cover letter organization
  • Interview preparation and communication practice
  • Workplace routines and executive functioning systems
  • Task initiation and follow-through
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Anxiety around applications, interviews, or workplace performance
  • Career transitions after college, graduate school, burnout, or job loss
  • Self-advocacy and workplace accommodation planning

The goal is not just to talk about careers. The goal is to help you take concrete next steps with support, structure, and a coach who understands how neurodivergent adults often process information, make decisions, and manage daily demands.

Career Coaching That Helps You Move Forward

Neurodivergence describes the natural variation in how human brains function, including differences in thinking, processing, and interaction. It includes individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and Tourette syndrome. These differences are not deficits—they are alternative cognitive styles with real professional value.

With an estimated 15–20% of the global population being neurodivergent, inclusive career resources are essential. Neurodivergent professionals face disproportionately high unemployment and underemployment rates, making tailored career coaching critical for career change, advancement, and stability.

Our life coaching for adults with ADHD and executive functioning challenges focuses on organization, time management, communication, and self-advocacy—helping transform neurodivergent traits into career strengths.

Why Career Planning Can Be Harder for Neurodivergent Adults

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Career development involves many hidden executive functioning demands. A person may need to research options, compare roles, update materials, track applications, write emails, prepare for interviews, manage rejection, make decisions, and follow up—all while balancing daily life.

For adults with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or learning differences, these steps can become overwhelming quickly. Common barriers include:

  • Knowing what to do but not being able to start
  • Avoiding job applications because they feel too vague or stressful
  • Struggling to choose between too many career options
  • Feeling anxious about interviews or networking
  • Having difficulty organizing resumes, job descriptions, and deadlines
  • Getting stuck in perfectionism before sending applications
  • Feeling burned out from past school, work, or social experiences
  • Misreading workplace expectations or communication norms
  • Needing help identifying which environments are actually a good fit

Career coaching gives these challenges a structure. Instead of trying to figure everything out alone, clients work with a coach to break the process into manageable steps, build repeatable systems, and create realistic weekly goals.

Our Career Coaching Structure

Themba Tutors uses a personalized coaching model. We do not assume that every client needs the same plan. Some adults need help choosing a career direction. Others need accountability to apply for jobs. Some need workplace support after being hired. Others need help building confidence after years of frustration.

A typical coaching process may include:

1. Clarifying your current situation

We begin by understanding where you are now. This may include your education, work history, strengths, interests, challenges, current stressors, and what has or has not worked in the past.

2. Identifying career goals and realistic next steps

Your coach helps you define what you are working toward. This may be a first job, a career change, a more sustainable role, a return to work, a post-college plan, or improved performance in your current workplace.

3. Building a weekly action plan

Together, you and your coach create specific, manageable steps. This may include researching roles, updating a resume, preparing for an interview, organizing applications, practicing communication, or creating routines for work tasks.

4. Strengthening executive functioning systems

Career success often depends on planning, prioritizing, task initiation, time management, emotional regulation, and follow-through. Coaching helps turn these skills into practical systems that fit the client’s life.

5. Supporting workplace communication and self-advocacy

For clients already working, coaching may focus on navigating meetings, deadlines, supervisor communication, workload management, accommodations, and workplace expectations.

TESTIMONIALS

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. 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.

– Christine G.  

I had an amazing and very helpful experience working with Rebecca and building strategies that are tailored to my needs. I would absolutely work with her again, and would emphatically recommend her to other adults.

– K.S.  

We have had a successful year working with Dusty!

– Kevin S.

At Themba Tutors, we take the time to help students/clients understand their strengths and progress in areas where they need to improve. We offer personalized tools for each of our clients to help them become more aware of their individual needs as they work towards short-term goals. Improving these skills will benefit our students’/clients’ long-term plans.

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DUSTY

Master’s in Special Education

ALEX R.
ALEX R.

PhD Candidate

LOUIE
LOUIE

Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

BRAD
BRAD

Master’s in Special Education

Support for Task Initiation, Anxiety, and Follow-Through

Many neurodivergent adults are highly capable but get stuck at the starting line. Applying for jobs, answering emails, updating a resume, or preparing for an interview can bring up anxiety, avoidance, perfectionism, or shame. Career coaching helps reduce the pressure by turning vague goals into smaller, clearer actions.

A coach may help a client:

  • Start tasks that have been avoided
  • Create a simple job search routine
  • Prepare for stressful conversations
  • Break large applications into smaller steps
  • Practice interview answers out loud
  • Reduce all-or-nothing thinking
  • Build confidence through repeated action
  • Track progress without judgment

This structure is especially helpful for adults who know they “should” be moving forward but feel frozen, overwhelmed, or unsure how to begin.

Career Coaching for Workplace Success

Career support does not end once someone gets a job. Many adults seek coaching because they are employed but struggling to manage the daily demands of work.

Workplace coaching may focus on:

  • Managing deadlines and competing priorities
  • Organizing projects and daily tasks
  • Responding to emails and messages
  • Preparing for meetings
  • Understanding supervisor expectations
  • Communicating needs professionally
  • Navigating feedback
  • Managing stress and burnout
  • Creating routines that support consistency

For autistic adults, coaching may also include support with workplace communication, social expectations, sensory or environmental fit, and self-advocacy. For adults with ADHD, coaching may emphasize planning, prioritization, task initiation, time awareness, and follow-through.

Career Assessments as One Part of the Process

Career assessments can be useful when a client feels unsure about direction, strengths, interests, or possible career paths. When appropriate, we may use or recommend career assessments for neurodiverse job seekers as one tool in the coaching process.

However, assessments are not the whole service. They are only helpful when paired with interpretation, discussion, planning, and action. Our coaching focuses on what to do next: how to evaluate options, make decisions, build a plan, and move forward.

For clients who need deeper career exploration, we can connect coaching with assessment-based insights while keeping the process practical and goal-oriented.

Toolkit Resources for Job Search and Career Planning

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Career planning for neurodivergent adults requires specialized insight and individualized strategies. Neurodivergent career coaching bridges the gap between education and employment by addressing executive functioning, self-advocacy, and workplace communication.

 

Through personalized coaching, access to inclusive resources, and the development of practical career skills, neurodivergent adults can confidently pursue meaningful work—whether navigating a job search, preparing for interviews, or planning a career transition.

Our comprehensive approach empowers you to define your goals, leverage your strengths, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Why Choose Themba Tutors for Neurodivergent Career Coaching?

Themba Tutors provides career coaching that understands the connection between career development, executive functioning, anxiety, communication, and neurodivergent learning profiles. We are not simply offering generic career advice. We support adults who may need more structure, more clarity, and more individualized coaching to move forward.

Families and clients choose us because we offer:

  • Personalized matching with coaches
  • Support for ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning differences, and executive functioning challenges
  • Practical career planning instead of vague advice
  • Help with both job search and workplace success
  • Remote coaching options
  • In-person support in select NYC metro areas when available
  • Free 15-minute remote meet-and-greets with staff

Our coaching is designed to help clients feel less alone, less overwhelmed, and more prepared to take the next step.

Start With a Free 15-Minute Consultation

Career planning does not have to be handled alone. Themba Tutors offers personalized career coaching for neurodivergent adults who need structure, accountability, and practical next steps.

We offer free 15-minute remote meet-and-greets with staff so you can learn more about the coaching process and see whether the fit feels right. From there, we can thoughtfully match you with one or more coaches based on your goals, needs, schedule, and preferred support style.

Call or text (917) 382-8641 or email info@thembatutors.com to get started.

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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.