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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.

EXPERT EXECUTIVE FUNCTION COACHING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NYC

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EXPERT EXECUTIVE FUNCTION COACHING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NYC

We Provide In-Person Executive Function Coaching Across New York City

NYC high school students face extraordinary academic demands. From competitive coursework and long commutes to packed schedules and college admissions pressure, the pace of school in New York City can quickly become overwhelming. Students attending specialized high schools such as Stuyvesant or Bronx Science, elite private schools, or large public high schools across the five boroughs often struggle to stay organized, manage time effectively, and maintain emotional balance.

When executive function skills are underdeveloped, these challenges intensify. Difficulties with planning, focus, task initiation, emotional regulation, and follow-through can lead to chronic stress, academic underperformance, increased anxiety, and lowered self-confidence.

At Themba Tutors, we provide personalized 1:1 executive function coaching for high school students in NYC. Our coaching helps teens build the systems, habits, and cognitive strategies they need to manage school demands independently, strengthen academic performance, and regain confidence.

Navigating NYC High School: Academic Pressure & Executive Function Skills

NYC high schools demand far more than academic ability alone. Success requires strong executive function skills—mental processes that support planning, organization, time management, emotional regulation, and sustained attention. Our executive function coaching directly addresses the real-world pressures NYC students face, including:

  • Intense Academic Workloads: Managing AP and honors courses, major projects, and nightly homework across competitive NYC schools.
  • Extracurricular Demands: Balancing athletics, arts programs, internships, clubs, and volunteer commitments while maintaining grades.
  • College Admissions Pressure: Staying on top of application timelines, essays, recommendations, and standardized testing such as the SAT or ACT.
  • Growing Independence: Developing accountability, self-monitoring, and intrinsic motivation as students prepare for college-level expectations.

Our executive function coaching helps reduce academic stress for NYC high school students by teaching practical strategies they can apply immediately—both in and outside the classroom.

TESTIMONIALS

Real Success Stories: High School Student Testimonials in NYC

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.

I have currently secured two excellent Themba Tutors for my son, a junior in a NYC High School. My son really enjoys working with these tutors, Matt and Anthony. He finds their methods clear and inspiring. Matt works with my son on college entrance test preparation (ACT and SAT), and Anthony works with my son on written expression, executive functioning and attention skills.

 

-Kristina K.

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     

Dr. Netta is a lovely, extremely reliable, professional, approachable, attentive, and very caring professional. Our daughter had different organizational needs than a typical high school student so Netta was open to communications with me as the three of us planned a course of action. The fact that Dr. Netta is also trained as a psychologist was extremely valuable. Our daughter always enjoyed her executive functioning sessions with Netta and looked forward to it weekly. We were very happy with Netta’s coaching services and highly recommend her!

 

 

-CP., Mother

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.

Key Executive Function Skills for High School & College Success

Key Executive Function Skills for High School & College Success

Our coaching is grounded in evidence-based strategies that build fundamental executive function skills that are essential for high school success and college readiness in New York City.

Advanced Time Management & Planning

We go beyond basic scheduling to teach advanced time management skills that help NYC high school students prioritize, plan, and execute tasks effectively. Our coaches guide students in breaking down large assignments, creating realistic timelines, and using proven tools such as the Pomodoro Technique and digital planners. These strategies directly address procrastination and support productivity within the demanding schedules of NYC schools.

Effective Study Strategies & Test Preparation

Strong study habits are critical for academic performance. We teach active learning techniques, structured note-taking, and executive-function-based test preparation strategies for exams such as the SAT, ACT, and AP tests. Our coaching also supports essay planning and writing by helping students organize ideas clearly and develop coherent arguments—skills that are essential for college admissions and long-term academic success.

Strategic Organization & Material Management

Disorganization often undermines academic confidence and performance. We help students develop practical organizational systems for school by organizing binders, backpacks, and digital files. Coaches also introduce proven frameworks such as the school day launchpad to reduce daily stress and improve follow-through across assignments and responsibilities.

College Application Management

The college application process places significant executive function demands on students. We provide executive function coaching that supports every phase of the process—from researching schools and managing application deadlines to planning essays and test preparation. This structured approach helps students build time management systems that support a smoother transition to college and long-term independence.

Self-Advocacy & Emotional Regulation

Academic success extends beyond grades. Our coaching emphasizes self-advocacy skills that help students communicate effectively with teachers and peers. We also teach emotional regulation and stress-management strategies that support resilience, cognitive flexibility, and confidence when navigating academic and social challenges.

Our Personalized Approach to High School Executive Function Coaching in NYC

Every student has a unique learning profile. At Themba Tutors, we provide personalized academic support for NYC high school students that reflects individual strengths, challenges, and goals. Our core services include:

  • Executive Function Coaching: Focused support to strengthen core skills such as organization, time management, attention, and planning. This option is ideal for students who need to build stronger habits and independent learning strategies across subjects.
  • Executive Function Coaching with Academic Support: A combined approach for students who need executive function development alongside subject-specific help in areas such as math, science, English, or history. Coaches integrate EF strategies directly into coursework, allowing students to apply new skills immediately and improve academic performance.

Our coaches use personalized learning strategies and the SOAR Framework (Strategies, Organization, Asking Questions, Reviewing) to build metacognitive awareness. We also set SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to ensure consistent progress from short-term improvements to long-term success.

NYC Executive Function Coaching for High School Students
MCEDWIN

M.S. in Special Education

NYC Executive Function Coaching for High School Students
STEPHEN H.

Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support, Special Educational Needs and Postgraduate Diploma in Education

CAMERON
CAMERON

Master’s Degree in Psychology

TUCKER
TUCKER

Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

ALANA
ALANA

Master’s in Social Work, Bachelor’s in Psychology

NYC Executive Function Coaching for High School Students
CAROLYN

New York State Certified Special Education Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, and Literacy Specialist

NYC Executive Function Coaching for High School Students
FALLON

School Counselor, Executive Function Coach

Meet Your Expert NYC Executive Function Coaches for High Schoolers

Our highly qualified educational team brings deep expertise to every student we serve. Over 90% of our executive function coaches hold advanced degrees in education and psychology, with specialized training in adolescent development and learning differences.

Our team has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent learners, including ADHD tutoring, autism spectrum academic support, 2e learner support, dyscalculia tutoring, dysgraphia support, and non-verbal learning disorder (NVLD). Our coaches are committed to providing affirming, individualized academic support for each student.

We emphasize relationship-building, accountability, and independence—helping students manage digital distractions, develop sustainable routines, and build confidence through consistent executive function coaching.

Serving All NYC Boroughs: In-Person & Virtual Coaching Options

Themba Tutors provides executive function coaching throughout the entire New York City metro area. Whether you are seeking support at a Manhattan high school or executive function coaching in Brooklyn, we offer flexible options designed to meet your family’s needs.

Our services include:

  • In-Home Executive Function Coaching: Personalized, one-on-one coaching delivered in your home, allowing students to learn in a familiar and supportive environment.
  • Virtual Coaching Options: High-quality online executive function coaching for families seeking flexibility or students located outside NYC or internationally.

We proudly serve students across all five boroughs:

  • Manhattan: Supporting students from competitive schools such as Stuyvesant, Eleanor Roosevelt, and others, with a focus on organization and time management tools.
  • Brooklyn: Helping students at Brooklyn Technical High School, Millennium Brooklyn, and other public and private schools manage rigorous academic demands.
  • Queens: Coaching students from Townsend Harris, Baccalaureate School for Global Education, and local high schools, with strategies to balance academics and commuting.
  • Bronx: Providing executive function coaching for students at Bronx Science and other Bronx high schools, with an emphasis on college readiness.
  • Staten Island: Supporting students transitioning into demanding academic environments such as Staten Island Technical High School.

Our team works with students from public, private, and charter schools across NYC, ensuring consistent, high-quality executive function support.

Why Choose Themba Tutors?

Why Choose Themba Tutors IN NYC
  • Expert Multidisciplinary Team: Over 90% of our coaches hold advanced degrees in education and psychology, supporting students with executive functioning and ADHD challenges.
  • Personalized 1:1 Coaching: Every program is tailored to the student’s strengths, needs, and goals.
  • Proven Strategies & Techniques: Including the Pomodoro Technique, assignment calculators, the two-minute rule, and structured approaches to overcoming procrastination.
  • Collaborative Support: Ongoing coordination with parents, teachers, counselors, and therapists.
  • Long-Term Skill Building: Coaching focused on independence, confidence, and college readiness.
  • Comprehensive Family Resources: Practical tools and guidance to support learning at home.

Our Process and Commitment to Your Child’s Success

Themba Tutors provides tailored support for K–12 students with ADHD, executive function challenges, and learning differences such as NVLD, dyslexia, and autism. Our process ensures each family is matched with the right executive function coach.

Our engagement process includes:

  1. Initial Contact & Free Consultation: Families receive a prompt consultation within 24 hours. Our intake coordinator works under the guidance of Craig Selinger, an expert in executive functioning.
  2. Initial Questionnaires: Parents and students complete age-appropriate intake forms, including parent forms and a separate high school student form.
  3. Customized EF Assessment: A complimentary executive function assessment informs individualized SMART Goals.
  4. Coach Selection: Families review detailed coach profiles to find the best fit.
  5. Free Meet-and-Greets: Complimentary virtual meetings allow families and students to build rapport before committing.
  6. Assessment Session Initiation: The selected coach conducts an exploratory session and develops a personalized coaching plan.

Students receive weekly coaching sessions, ongoing accountability, and flexible communication support—helping them manage schoolwork, deadlines, and long-term goals with confidence.

Who We Are

Our Process and Commitment to Your Child's Success IN NYC

Founded in 2012 by CEO Craig Selinger, an educational specialist and executive function (EF) coach, Themba Tutors provides comprehensive executive function coaching for elementary, middle, and high school students.

  • Service Areas: In-person and online coaching throughout the NYC Metro Area (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx), as well as Long Island, Boston, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
  • Team of Professionals: Highly trained educators and specialists with experience supporting students with learning differences, digital distraction challenges, and complex academic demands.
  • Careful Matching & Individual Attention: Students are thoughtfully matched with the right professional to ensure patient, expert, and individualized support.
  • What Sets Us Apart: Flexible, highly individualized services with CEO oversight, expert coaches with advanced degrees, and collaboration with therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
  • Learner-Centered Approach: Coaching plans are tailored to each student’s strengths, interests, and needs, emphasizing mastery, essential skills, and positive study habits.
  • Motivation & Engagement: We support independence, focus, confidence, and healthier family dynamics while helping students build sustainable academic habits.

Ready to Empower Your High Schooler for Success?

Don’t let the pressures of NYC high school hold your child back. Themba Tutors provides expert executive function coaching and personalized academic support to help students thrive.

Contact us today for a free consultation and a remote meet-and-greet with our executive function coaches. Take the first step toward a more confident and successful academic journey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are executive function skills and why are they important in high school?

Executive function skills—including organization, time management, focus, planning, task initiation, and self-regulation—are essential for managing the increased workload and independence of high school. These skills also support self-advocacy and emotional regulation for NYC students navigating academic and social pressures.

How does executive function coaching help with college applications?

Our executive function coaching for college applications in NYC helps students break down complex tasks, manage deadlines, organize essays, and stay accountable throughout the process. This structured support reduces stress and strengthens college readiness.

Do you offer SAT and ACT executive function strategies?

Yes. We integrate executive function strategies for standardized testing, including time management, sustained focus, problem-solving approaches, and anxiety regulation tailored specifically for the SAT, ACT, and other exams.

What areas of NYC do you serve for in-person coaching?

We provide in-home executive function coaching for high school students across all five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. We also offer virtual coaching across the U.S. and internationally for families who prefer flexibility.

How is Themba Tutors different from traditional high school tutoring?

Traditional tutoring focuses on subject content. Themba Tutors focuses on the process of learning. Our executive function coaching builds lifelong skills in organization, independence, and academic self-management, with the option to integrate subject-specific academic support when needed.

Can executive function coaching help reduce high school anxiety?

Yes. By teaching students how to manage workload, plan effectively, and build confidence, executive function coaching can significantly reduce academic stress and anxiety. Students develop stronger emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and resilience.

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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.