Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
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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!
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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!
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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
Dominate Your College Experience: Remote Executive Functioning & ADHD Coaching for College-Athletes
College life brings new levels of independence and responsibility for student-athletes, from managing demanding coursework to balancing practices, travel, and performance expectations. College athlete ADHD & EF coaching provides personalized strategies that help athletes strengthen executive functioning while excelling academically and athletically. Through online coaching, our specialists help students improve academic success, stay focused on their academic goals, and develop the skills needed to thrive without sacrificing their athletic commitments.
The transition to college places intense demands on student-athletes balancing academics, training schedules, travel, and NCAA eligibility. For people with ADHD or executive functioning challenges, these pressures can overwhelm developing frontal lobe control—the brain system responsible for planning, prioritizing, emotional regulation, and follow-through. Many athletes may appear hyper-focused during practices or games, yet struggle to initiate assignments, manage time, or establish consistent study routines outside of athletics.
Themba Tutors provides specialized remote executive functioning and ADHD coaching for college athletes. Our experienced executive function coaches deliver individual coaching that helps students build reliable systems for time management, academic planning, self-advocacy, and organization. We also help athletes recognize and maximize their ADHD strengths, allowing them to excel in competitive sports while maintaining academic performance.
How a College Athlete ADHD Executive Function Coach Supports Students for School, Academic, and Athletic Success
Navigating College Life with ADHD and Executive Function Challenges
Executive functions regulate planning, organization, focus, decision-making, and self-management. In college, unstructured schedules and increased academic rigor expose common executive dysfunction examples, such as procrastination, difficulty with task initiation, inconsistent follow-through, and ADHD and indecisiveness around where to start or how to prioritize.
For college athletes, these challenges are often intensified by rigorous training schedules, travel, competition, and recovery. Many students have a deep passion for sports, but balancing athletics with coursework can become overwhelming without the right support. Our coaching helps student-athletes manage ADHD-related challenges while maintaining strong academic performance and NCAA eligibility through evidence-based strategies that improve motivation, organization, and daily routines. Although coaching is not therapy, it complements therapeutic and campus support services by teaching practical executive functioning skills that athletes can apply immediately.
Our coaching supports athletes in developing strategies for:
- Independent time management to balance classes, practices, travel, recovery, and school responsibilities.
- Academic planning that supports long-term academic goals and consistent academic success.
- Self-advocacy when communicating with professors, coaches, advisors, and educators.
- Organization systems that reduce stress and improve productivity.
- NCAA compliance by maintaining academic eligibility throughout the season.
- Effective study routines that strengthen learning and retention.
- Personalized lessons that help athletes maximize their natural abilities both inside and outside the classroom.
Common challenges we help college athletes overcome:
- Persistent time management difficulties that impact deadlines and preparation.
- Difficulty initiating large or independent tasks, addressed with anti-procrastination strategies.
- Long-term planning and prioritization across semesters.
- Emotional regulation challenges under pressure, including frustration, shutdowns, or emotionally dysregulated symptoms.
- Overwhelm related to independence and responsibility.
- Weak working memory, supported through strategies to improve retention and execution.
- Balancing the demands of competitive sports with academic expectations.
- Applying the same discipline and muscle memory developed through athletics to create consistent academic habits.
The Themba Tutors Advantage as a college athlete adhd executive function coach
Our remote executive functioning coaching model is designed specifically for college athletes, offering flexibility, structure, and accountability while fitting demanding academic and athletic schedules. Unlike generic executive function programs, our coaching is individualized to help each athlete develop lifelong executive functioning skills.
- College-specific strategies: Aligned with semesters, seasons, and NCAA rules.
- Individualized 1:1 coaching: Tailored to learning style, major, and sport.
- Actionable systems: Practical tools for time management, organization, and study skills.
- Confidential support: Non-judgmental, growth-focused coaching.
- Independence building: Skills that extend beyond college.
- Worldwide access: Coaching available across the U.S. and globally.
Executive Function Skills for Academic and Athletic Excellence
Our remote College Athlete ADHD & EF Coaching for college athletes helps you develop powerful, transferable skills that lead to tangible improvements:
Time Management and Organization
Build sustainable systems for managing coursework, training, and recovery.
Academic Performance and Eligibility
Improve planning, study strategies, and consistency to maintain NCAA eligibility.
Focus, Task Initiation, and Regulation
Strengthen focus, reduce procrastination, and manage pressure using evidence-based ADHD coping strategies, including insights from adult ADHD research .
Working Memory and Cognitive Flexibility
Enhance retention, adaptability, and strategic thinking.
Self-Advocacy
Develop communication skills essential for navigating college systems independently.
Preparation for Life After College
Executive function skills support success in graduate school, professional sports, and long-term careers.
TESTIMONIALS
Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
-Eric Fingerman
My first session went really well. I think Giulia has been a tremendous help. I have been making good progress with regard to my study habits and my executive functioning.
-C.B.
Jacob is a great tutor who worked with my son over the course of two years providing much-needed guidance on his executive functioning and organizational skills and overcoming a variety of challenges posed by my son’s learning disabilities. His patience in learning about my son’s disabilities provided him with insight into developing the best strategies possible to overcome my son’s multifaceted obstacles. He built up a great rapport with my son and I would recommend him highly to other parents seeking specialized tutoring services.
-JB & AK
We are delighted by Chris’s work with M! He has done a great job of helping him focus and prioritize, and offering up strategies to cope with difficult/challenging academic situations. He is also a lovely guy. He and M have forged an authentic bond, and M actually enjoys their sessions. Big thumbs up!
S & D
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.
ALEX F.
M.S Occupational Therapy
MADDY
Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology
CAMERON
Master’s Degree in Psychology
JOYA K.
Master’s in Educational Psychology
REBECCA A.
Master’s in Social Work, BA in Neuroscience and Music
CHARLES
Ph.D Education Leadership
RHIA
Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology
Is Themba Tutors the Right Fit for You as a College Athlete?
Our College Athlete ADHD & EF Coaching model emphasizes remote support for success by helping students build systems they can rely on across academics, athletics, and independent living.
Strong fit for college athletes who:
- Have an ADHD diagnosis or suspect executive function challenges are affecting academic or athletic performance.
- Struggle with time management and organization in the less structured college environment.
- Find it difficult to initiate large assignments or study independently.
- Need support planning and prioritizing academic, athletic, and personal commitments.
- Want to strengthen working memory or flexible thinking for improved performance.
- Are seeking an academic or organizational coach who understands NCAA pressures.
- Need expert, flexible support that fits a demanding schedule regardless of location.
If any of these sound familiar, Themba Tutors can help you build the systems and skills needed to succeed in college and beyond.
Why Choose Themba Tutors?
- Specialized expertise for college athletes. Our coaches are trained specifically in the academic, athletic, and psychological demands faced by college athletes with ADHD and executive function challenges.
- Flexible, fully remote coaching. Sessions are conducted online, allowing you to meet from your dorm, home, or while traveling for competitions.
- Personalized one-on-one support. Each athlete works with a dedicated coach who builds a customized plan aligned with individual strengths, challenges, and goals.
- Actionable skill-building. We focus on practical ADHD coping strategies for time management and task initiation that can be used immediately.
- Support beyond academics. We address stress management, self-regulation, independent living skills, and adaptive thinking to support the whole athlete.
- NCAA eligibility support. Coaches help athletes plan coursework, manage deadlines, and maintain academic standing required for eligibility.
- Empathetic and confidential environment. Sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental space to discuss challenges and build confidence.
- Preparation for lifelong independence. Skills developed through coaching support success after college in graduate school, professional athletics, and careers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Themba Tutors Coaching for College Athletes
How does executive function coaching help college athletes?
Coaching builds skills such as time management, academic planning, organization, task initiation, and self-advocacy—essential for balancing sports and academics while maintaining eligibility.
Is remote ADHD coaching effective for college students?
Yes. Our coaches use interactive online tools and structured systems to deliver highly effective, personalized coaching in a virtual setting.
How do sessions fit into busy athletic schedules?
Sessions are scheduled around classes, practices, and games, using secure video calls and shared digital tools.
Can coaching help maintain NCAA eligibility?
Absolutely. Academic planning and deadline management are core components of our coaching model.
What if my college already offers academic support?
Coaching complements university services by providing deeper, individualized executive function skill development.
How long do athletes typically work with a coach?
Many athletes work with a coach weekly or biweekly for a semester or full academic year, depending on goals.
Do you work with all sports and divisions?
Yes. We work with athletes across all sports and divisions, including NCAA D1, D2, D3, and NAIA.
How do I get started?
This is where College Athlete ADHD & EF Coaching offers remote support for success that goes beyond typical campus resources.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss goals and determine the best coaching plan.
Ready to Dominate Your College Experience?
Don’t let ADHD or executive function challenges hinder your potential as a college athlete. Themba Tutors offers the expert remote Executive Functioning and ADHD coaching you need to build confidence, manage demands, and achieve excellence in both your sport and your studies.
Not ready to fill out the form yet? We’re here to make this easy.
📞 (917) 382-8641 | 📲 (917) 382-8641 | ✉ info@thembatutors.com
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.