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.
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. -
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.
English Tutor for Kids in Westchester County
English tutor for kids in Westchester County requires more than general homework help. We provide structured, in-home English tutoring across Westchester County, working with students navigating rigorous local school expectations and building the reading and writing skills required for long-term academic success.
At Themba Tutors, our tutoring services are designed for long-term literacy growth. We deliver personalized, one-on-one academic tutoring that strengthens reading, structured writing, and critical thinking skills so students are prepared not only for middle school, but eventually for high school and college-level expectations. Families looking for broader academic support can also explore our Westchester tutoring services to understand how we support students across subjects and grade levels.
Westchester students face increasing literacy demands as they progress through competitive classrooms shaped by New York State standards. Our private tutoring ensures children build strong foundations early, preparing them for advanced coursework, structured writing assignments, and future test prep milestones such as ACT prep and even IELTS proficiency benchmarks later in their academic journey.
We work with families throughout Westchester County, supporting children from early readers in kindergarten through students preparing for the academic demands of middle school. Each tutoring plan is carefully designed around developmental readiness, proficiency levels, and long-term academic goals, ensuring measurable literacy progress.
Why Families Choose Our English Tutoring Services in Westchester
Structured, evidence-based academic tutoring builds measurable literacy growth that supports long-term school success.
Our approach combines years of tutoring experience with research-backed teaching methods that mirror the instructional quality of an experienced English teacher.
1. Certified Teachers and Literacy Specialists
Our tutors include certified teachers, former English teacher professionals, and even experienced social studies teachers and math teachers who understand how literacy connects across subjects. Instruction is always age-appropriate and aligned with classroom expectations for New York students.
2. Strong Foundations That Support College Readiness
We focus on the building blocks of literacy—phonics, comprehension, grammar, and structured writing—so students gain skills that carry forward into high school and ultimately support college readiness.
Many families also combine English instruction with Westchester math tutoring and science tutoring services to strengthen overall academic performance.
3. Personalized Private Tutoring Plans
Every child receives a customized learning plan based on assessments, classroom performance, study skills, and individual strengths. Lessons evolve as progress is made, ensuring steady academic growth.
Students who need additional support beyond literacy can also benefit from our special needs tutoring in Westchester, where individualized instruction is tailored to diverse learning profiles.
4. Confidence, Guidance, and Motivation
Struggles with reading and writing can affect self-esteem. Our tutors provide clear guidance, achievable goals, and structured practice to help many students rebuild confidence and independence.
5. Flexible Tutoring Services: In-Home and Online
Families can choose in-home English tutoring throughout Westchester or structured online sessions that maintain focus and engagement. Our services are flexible and built around busy schedules.
6. Clear Communication with Families
After sessions, parents receive concise updates outlining what was covered, progress made, and next steps. Ongoing communication ensures families stay informed.
7. Proven Results for New York Students
Our academic tutoring produces measurable improvements in fluency, comprehension, and writing structure for new york students navigating competitive classrooms.
English Tutoring, Writing & Test Prep Services for Kids
Our tutoring services follow a structured literacy progression that strengthens reading, writing, and long-term academic performance. For families who want deeper support specifically in composition and written expression, we also offer Westchester writing tutoring, focused on building clarity, structure, and confidence in writing.
Kindergarten–Grade 2: Early Literacy & Kids Classes
Our early literacy support feels engaging and structured—similar to high-quality kids classes but fully personalized through one-on-one instruction.
- Phonemic awareness and phonics instruction
- Letter recognition and sound blending
- Early decoding and reading fluency
- Sight word development
- Oral language development for every English speaker, including multilingual learners
Grades 3–5: Elementary Writing & Academic Skill Building
At this stage, academic tutoring focuses heavily on writing development and reading comprehension. Families who need more targeted literacy support can also explore our Westchester reading tutoring services, while students needing additional writing support may benefit from our Westchester writing tutoring programs.
- Vocabulary expansion through guided reading
- Reading comprehension and inference
- Grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction
- Narrative, opinion, and informational writing
- Editing, revision, and structured paragraph development
- Study skills that improve homework completion and classroom participation
Grades 5–6: Middle School Preparation & Introductory Test Prep
Preparation at this stage includes structured writing and early exposure to formal test prep expectations that later support ACT prep and other standardized assessments. Families planning ahead for older students can also learn more about our middle school English tutoring in Westchester services.
- Analytical writing assignments and text-based responses
- Managing longer, more complex texts
- Multi-paragraph and essay writing
- Using textual evidence effectively
- Academic organization and independent study skills
Support for Special Education, Language Needs & Diverse Proficiency Levels
Individualized academic tutoring adapts to different learning profiles, including special education and language-based needs.
We frequently support students with:
- Delayed reading development
- Difficulty decoding or reading fluently
- Weak comprehension
- Writing organization and grammar challenges
- Homework resistance
- Anxiety around reading aloud
- Dyslexia and language-based learning differences
- English Language Learner support
Our tutors understand special education accommodations and adjust teaching methods to match each child’s proficiency levels. Some tutors also hold advanced credentials such as a TEFL certificate, allowing them to better support multilingual learners and students preparing for assessments like IELTS.
Students with learning differences often benefit from pairing literacy instruction with an executive function tutor in Westchester to strengthen organization, planning, and independent learning skills.
How Our English Tutoring Services Work for Families
Consistent private tutoring delivered through structured instruction leads to measurable literacy improvement. Many families also integrate ADHD and executive function coaching in Westchester alongside tutoring to support organization, time management, and independent study skills.
In-Home Tutoring Across Westchester and New York
Tutors meet students in their home for focused, distraction-free sessions tailored to classroom demands in new york schools.
Online Academic Tutoring
Interactive virtual sessions incorporate shared documents, writing tools, and real-time feedback to maintain engagement.
Flexible Scheduling for Families
Sessions are available after school, evenings, and weekends.
Ongoing Monitoring and College-Aligned Planning
We track skill development carefully. As students grow older, tutoring can incorporate broader academic planning and, when appropriate, coordination with a college advisor for long-term academic strategy.
Older students may also benefit from working with a dedicated Westchester executive function coach or participating in executive function and ADHD coaching programs as academic expectations increase.
Meet Our Teachers and English Tutors
Our teachers combine subject expertise with child-centered instruction that builds long-term academic confidence.
Each tutor:
- Holds a degree in education or a related field
- Brings years of tutoring experience
- Uses structured, research-based teaching methods
- Is experienced, background-checked, and student-focused
Students are matched carefully to ensure personality fit and academic alignment.
Benefits of Hiring an English Tutor for Kids in Westchester
Academic Benefits for School and College Preparation
- Improved reading fluency and comprehension
- Stronger grammar and writing structure
- Better classroom performance
- Long-term preparation for college-level writing
Emotional Benefits for Families and Students
- Increased confidence
- Reduced homework stress
- Greater independence
Long-Term Benefits
- Skills that transfer to science and social studies
- Strong literacy habits that support test prep success
- Academic foundations that benefit many students across grade levels
Families frequently pair literacy instruction with a private English tutor in Westchester, high school English tutoring, Regents English tutoring, and college and adult writing tutoring as students progress through school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our tutoring services are structured to support families seeking long-term academic growth in Westchester and New York.
1. What ages do you tutor?
We work with students from kindergarten through early middle school.
2. Do you offer private tutoring?
Yes. All instruction is delivered through individualized private tutoring sessions.
3. Do you provide test prep?
Yes. While our primary focus is literacy development, we support structured test prep including ACT prep foundations and academic writing skills needed for standardized exams.
4. Do you support students in special education programs?
Yes. Instruction aligns with IEP goals and classroom accommodations.
5. How often should my child attend sessions?
Most families choose one to two sessions per week.
6. Do parents receive updates?
Yes. We provide regular communication, summaries, and guidance.
Contact Us for English Tutoring Services in Westchester
Getting started with Themba Tutors is simple. We offer flexible tutoring services with no long-term contracts. Every family begins with a free consultation to discuss academic goals, learning style, and long-term planning—including future college preparation when appropriate.
If you are looking for structured academic tutoring, experienced teachers, and personalized guidance for your child in Westchester or greater New York, we are ready to help.
Families seeking subject-specific support can also explore our Northern Westchester math tutoring, Central Westchester math tutoring, Southern Westchester math tutoring, and Hudson River Towns math tutoring services.
We proudly provide in-home tutoring throughout the county, including Northern Westchester tutoring, Central Westchester tutoring, Southern Westchester tutoring, and Hudson River Towns tutoring.
Contact us today:
Call: (917) 382-8641
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://thembatutors.com
Serving families across Westchester County with structured English tutoring, academic support, writing instruction, and personalized services.