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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.

College Academic Support Services | Themba Tutors

Structured support for college students navigating demanding academic environments

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College academic support services help students build the systems, subject mastery, and academic consistency required to succeed in demanding university environments. Themba Tutors provides structured college academic support for undergraduate and graduate students seeking stronger performance, improved execution, and greater academic independence.

 

Many college students begin seeking support when coursework becomes more complex, assignment volume increases, or academic performance no longer reflects their ability. Our specialists work with students navigating rigorous universities, accelerated programs, demanding majors, and competitive academic environments where performance consistency matters.

What Are College Academic Support Services?

College academic support combines subject expertise with structured academic systems that improve consistency, execution, and performance.

 

College coursework requires students to manage competing deadlines, independent learning expectations, and increasingly complex material. Academic success at the university level depends not only on understanding content but also on managing workload, prioritization, and long-term projects. Our approach combines:

 

  • Subject-specific instruction
  • Structured study systems
  • Assignment planning
  • Writing support
  • Exam preparation
  • Academic pacing strategies
  • Long-term project management

 

The objective is not simply completing assignments. The objective is building the infrastructure that allows students to perform consistently throughout a semester.

When Students Typically Seek College Academic Support

Many students seek academic support when university expectations begin exceeding existing academic systems.

 

Families and students often begin searching for support when:

 

  • Grades begin declining unexpectedly.
  • Coursework becomes difficult to manage independently.
  • Large projects become overwhelming.
  • Reading loads increase significantly.
  • Multiple deadlines begin colliding.
  • Students transition into more demanding majors.
  • Midterm or final exam performance drops.
  • Academic confidence begins to decline.

 

Searches frequently occur after the first semester of college, during difficult transitions into STEM programs, or when students enter advanced upper-level coursework.

Who Benefits From College Academic Support?

College academic support is designed for capable students whose academic output does not consistently match their potential.

 

Students who often benefit include:

 

  • First-year university students adjusting to college expectations.
  • STEM students managing demanding course loads.
  • Pre-med and pre-law students balancing heavy academic requirements.
  • Students in honors programs.
  • Students managing multiple writing-intensive courses.
  • Graduate students balancing professional and academic responsibilities.
  • Students returning to education after time away from school.

 

Our work focuses on performance stabilization rather than remediation.

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How College Academic Support Works

Structured academic support creates repeatable systems that reduce academic volatility and improve long-term independence.

 

Sessions are individualized around the student’s workload, courses, and goals. Support may include:
Students looking for subject-specific assistance can also explore our remote college chemistry tutoring for advanced STEM coursework.

 

Subject Support

 

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Economics
  • Writing-intensive humanities courses
  • Sciences
  • Research methodology

 

Academic Infrastructure

 

  • Weekly planning systems
  • Assignment mapping
  • Exam preparation timelines
  • Reading prioritization
  • Semester pacing strategies

 

Writing for Performance

 

  • Research papers
  • Analytical essays
  • Argument development
  • Source integration
  • Revision systems
  • Academic voice development

 

Our specialists emphasize transferable academic systems rather than short-term assignment completion.

Support for Competitive Academic Environments

High-performing universities often require students to operate with graduate-level independence earlier than expected.

 

Students attending competitive universities frequently encounter:

 

  • Dense reading requirements
  • Concurrent major assignments
  • Research expectations
  • Independent study demands
  • Intensive exam periods

 

Strong students often struggle not because of ability, but because previous academic systems no longer scale effectively. Structured support helps students adapt to increased academic complexity while maintaining performance consistency.

Support for Students at Colleges and Universities

Our academic specialists work with undergraduate and graduate students attending colleges and universities throughout New York City and beyond. While every institution has its own academic culture, students often encounter similar challenges as coursework becomes more rigorous and expectations increase.

Private Academic Support vs Campus Tutoring Centers

Private academic support offers individualized instruction that adapts to the student’s workload, goals, and pace.

 

University tutoring centers can be valuable resources, but they often provide:

 

  • Limited appointment availability
  • Generalized support
  • Short sessions
  • Restricted subject coverage

 

Private support allows for:

 

  • Consistent specialist relationships
  • Long-term academic planning
  • Individualized pacing
  • Subject continuity across semesters
  • Flexible scheduling

 

Many students use both resources simultaneously.

      TESTIMONIALS

Students of all ages receive one-on-one tutoring in all instructional materials, test preparation, and executive function coaching as required. 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.

Craig Selinger CEO

Meet Some of Our College Academic Tutors & Coaches

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DUSTY

Master’s in Special Education

ALISSA
ALISSA

M.S. in Adolescent Special Education

JAMES K.
JAMES K.

Master’s Degree in Special Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

JANEESE C.
JANEESE

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

LILLY A.
LILLY

Masters of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience

FRED
FRED

Master’s in Special Education and Health & Wellness Coaching

SASHA
SASHA

Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology)

CAMERON
CAMERON

Master’s Degree in Psychology

**Guarantee: It’s critical that whoever receives our tutoring services connects with the specialist, the specialist has expertise in the area of need, and is available to travel to you. If you are not 100% satisfied with our services, we are 100% committed to finding you the right professional.

Why Students Choose Themba Tutors

Themba Tutors operates as a structured academic performance firm rather than a traditional tutoring marketplace. Our specialists focus on:

 

  • Academic performance systems
  • Long-term independence
  • Subject mastery
  • Performance stabilization
  • Strategic academic planning

 

We work with bright students whose results do not always reflect their ability. The goal is not simply improving grades for one semester. The goal is building systems that continue producing results throughout college and beyond.

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Key Facts About College Academic Support

  • College support often begins during transitions into more demanding coursework.
  • Writing demands increase substantially after the first year of university.
  • STEM majors frequently seek support during gateway courses.
  • Structured academic systems become increasingly important as workload complexity rises.
  • Individualized support can improve both performance consistency and academic confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should a college student get academic support?

Students often seek support when grades decline, workload increases, or academic stress begins affecting performance consistency.

 

Can academic support help with specific college courses?

Yes. Support can focus on individual courses, difficult semesters, or broader academic systems.

 

Is college academic support only for struggling students?

No. Many high-performing students use support proactively during demanding semesters or competitive programs.

 

Do sessions focus only on coursework?

No. Sessions often include planning systems, project management, exam preparation, and academic strategy.

 

Is support available remotely?

Yes. We provide remote academic support for college students throughout the United States. Students who need structured planning alongside academics may also benefit from our remote ADHD and executive function coaching for college students.

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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.

Our approach aligns with research-backed learning strategies recommended by the Edutopia learning resources, helping college students develop stronger study habits, executive function skills, and long-term academic success. Learn more about our Executive Function Coaching, explore our Online Tutoring Services, or discover how our College Academic Support Services can help you stay on track throughout the semester. If you’d like personalized guidance, contact our NYC academic support team to discuss the right plan for your academic goals.

 

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