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.
Both were very knowledgeable and got our system back up and running.
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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.
EXECUTIVE FUNCTION & ADHD COACHING FOR BOARDING STUDENTS
Remote coaching that helps students thrive away from home.
Empowering Boarding Students to Succeed with ADHD Coaching
Empowering a child in middle or high school to thrive is a key parenting goal. Imagine a world where your child—away at boarding school—feels confident, organized, and in control of their academics and daily life. For middle and high school students with ADHD, navigating the demands of boarding school—from rigorous coursework to social independence—can feel overwhelming, especially when frontal lobe control is still developing.
Many students with ADHD can become hyper focused on interests they enjoy, yet struggle with planning, organization, and follow-through in less preferred tasks. These are common executive dysfunction examples, not signs of immaturity or lack of effort.
Our specialized executive function ADHD coaching for boarding students offers a clear, transformative solution. This coaching empowers students by strengthening core executive function skills such as task initiation, time management, emotional regulation, and building a reliable organization system they can manage independently. We don’t just help students cope with ADHD—we equip them with sustainable ADHD coping strategies to excel, laying the groundwork for a confident, successful educational journey.
Parenting a Child With Executive Functioning Challenges
Living away from home presents a distinct set of hurdles for middle school students and high school students with ADHD. Without the immediate support of family, they must master independence, which is especially challenging when they already struggle with executive function challenges and self-management. Our specialized virtual coaching helps bridge this gap.
- Academic Rigor: Balancing demanding coursework, extracurriculars, and personal time can feel overwhelming. High school students may struggle to keep track of assignments, prioritize tasks, and manage their time management effectively.
- Social & Emotional Skills: Impulsivity and inattention can affect peer relationships. When stress builds, students may experience frustration, shutdowns, or emotionally dysregulated symptoms, making consistent support essential.
Our remote coaching is designed specifically to address these executive functioning challenges, providing a consistent point of contact and support no matter where your student is. For a boarder, this continuous support can make all the difference.
Themba Tutors Remote Coaching Services: Setting Goals and Building Skills
Our flexible and effective remote coaching model provides personalized support tailored to the unique demands of boarding school life. We specialize in executive function coaching for students and tailor our approach to each individual.
Personalized Support, No Matter the Distance
We build our remote coaching sessions around your student’s busy academic and extracurricular calendar. We can connect from any location and time zone, ensuring they have consistent support and a stable point of contact as they navigate their new life away from home. Our team of experienced coaches understands these unique challenges.
Building Lifelong Executive Functioning Skills for Middle and High School Students
Our coaching services go beyond homework help. We focus on developing critical, lasting executive function skills like time management, prioritization, organization, self-advocacy, and emotional regulation. These abilities are essential for academic success in boarding school and a smooth transition to college and beyond. We provide valuable executive function interventions that make a lasting impact.
Our Approach to Executive Function Coaching
Students at boarding school often struggle when they become hyper focused on one class or activity while avoiding others, especially when frontal lobe control is still maturing. Our coaches teach practical ADHD coping strategies, help students work through ADHD and indecisiveness, and refine an adaptable organization system that supports both academics and daily life.
What is ADHD Coaching?
ADHD Coaching is a collaborative, goal-oriented coaching process that helps individuals with ADHD develop practical strategies to manage their symptoms and improve their functioning. Unlike traditional therapy, our coaching is action-oriented and aims to equip students with the tools they need to succeed in their daily life, especially in academic settings.
How Coaching Addresses Executive Dysfunction
Our coaching specifically targets the areas where students with executive dysfunction struggle the most. Our experienced coaches use a variety of proven strategies:
- Structured routines and schedules to help students develop better habits.
- Visual aids and organizational tools like planners, calendars, and checklists to make responsibilities manageable.
- Self-awareness and self-monitoring techniques to help students recognize their strengths, identify triggers, and develop coping strategies.
This approach provides a supportive, non-judgmental environment where students can build confidence and take ownership of their learning. One of the primary ways we do this is by focusing on task initiation, which can be especially challenging for those with executive functioning challenges. We also work on cognitive flexibility, helping students adapt to unexpected changes while reinforcing ADHD coping strategies and reducing indecisiveness over time.
ALEX F.
M.S Occupational Therapy
FOTINI
Master’s Degree in Secondary Education for English
CAMERON
Master’s Degree in Psychology
DAVID K.
Masters in Special Education and Trained in Orton-Gillingham
ALEX R.
PhD Candidate
ALISSA
M.S in Adolescent Special Education
EMILY
Master’s in Education
JOYA K.
Master’s in Educational Psychology
Our Step-by-Step Coaching Process and Goals
- Initial Assessment: We start with a thorough assessment to understand your student’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals. We specialize in providing comprehensive executive function support.
- Customized Plan: Based on the assessment, we create a personalized coaching plan designed to target the specific executive function skills your student needs to develop.
- Weekly Remote Sessions: Your student meets one-on-one with their coach each week via a secure online platform to work on strategies, organize assignments, and build independence.
- Ongoing Communication: We keep you, the parent, informed of your student’s progress to ensure we are all working together to achieve their goals.
Tangible Results from Themba Tutors
Our remote coaching provides clear benefits for both students and parents.
- Improved Grades: Better study habits and organization lead to higher academic performance at school.
- Increased Independence: Students learn to take ownership of their work and schedules, reducing reliance on external reminders.
- Reduced Stress & Anxiety: Our coaching reduces stress for both students and parents.
- Enhanced Communication: Students develop the skills to advocate for themselves with teachers and dorm parents.
- A Stronger Foundation for College & Life: These are executive function skills that last far beyond high school.
Our Goals for Your Child
These stories are just a few examples of how our coaching services, specifically executive function coaching for students, helps students overcome executive functioning challenges and achieve their full potential, both in and out of the classroom
Success Stories: A Glimpse at the Transformation
TESTIMONIALS
I’m so happy we were connected with Themba Tutors. Our high school daughter was struggling in a way very common to kids with ADHD. After an initial conversation to learn our needs, Themba put us in touch with a great tutor, Felicia, who has been teaching our daughter the executive and organizational skills she needs. Felicia’s been a crucial support, and we’re delighted she’s working with us.
Mary Jean B
Dusty is a very caring, compassionate tutor. He provided great solutions and taught valuable strategies whenever Ren encountered writing and/or executive function issues. Dusty never pushed Ren to complete his tasks when he was overwhelmed, but knew exactly how to encourage him when needed. Thanks to Dusty’s expertise, Ren was able to turn things around quickly. He grew more confident, started to manage his tasks better, and is no longer experiencing difficulties completing his writing assignments. As parents, we appreciated Dusty providing us detailed updates after each session. We highly recommend Dusty.
Meiko
Rebecca is an awesome tutor, and I love her. She has a lot of patience, and she is wonderful at giving examples to a student with ADHD on how to study. She was very dedicated to me and made sure I understood the material. Thanks so much for recommending her.
-Sharon S
We have been with our tutor, Cailin, 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 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.
– Jude E
These stories are just a few examples of how our coaching, specifically executive function coaching for students, helps students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential, both in and out of the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between an ADHD coach and an executive function tutor?
An ADHD coach focuses on managing the symptoms of ADHD, while an executive function tutor builds a broader set of skills like planning, time management, and organization. Our experienced coaches are skilled in both areas, providing comprehensive support tailored to your student’s needs.
2. How does remote coaching work with my student’s boarding school schedule?
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your student’s classes, sports, and extracurricular activities. Sessions can be held in the evenings or on weekends. This is a great solution for a busy boarder.
3. What is your experience with students?
Our team has extensive experience working with students from various boarding schools. We understand the academic demands and social environments of these institutions and can provide targeted support. Our experience includes providing executive function coaching for ADHD to students at these schools.
4. What technology do we need for remote sessions?
All your student needs is a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone. We use secure video conferencing software for all our sessions. We are your trusted online executive functioning coach.
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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.