Brooklyn Letters IconBrooklyn Letters

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.

Executive Function Coaching NYC – Structured Support for Students and Adults

Discover how Themba Tutors builds structured academic systems for students navigating demanding NYC school environments, including middle school, high school, and college-level coursework.

Academic performance systems provide structured professional support for students who struggle to consistently execute reading, writing, and coursework despite strong underlying ability. These systems strengthen cognitive functions and executive skills needed to manage multiple tasks effectively in school and daily life.

At Themba Tutors, our executive function coaching services integrate organization, time management, and planning directly into academic work, combining coaching, training, and therapy-informed strategies to support academic success.

In a high-demand region like New York City, these skills are not optional—they are essential for academic performance, college readiness, and long-term independence. Families searching for an executive function coach NYC provider often need structured academic systems that improve consistency, organization, and follow-through.

What Is Executive Function Coaching NYC?

Executive function coaching focuses on building structured methods students use to plan, organize, and complete assignments consistently across subjects. These executive function skills act as the brain’s management system.

 

They include:

  • Planning and prioritization
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Working memory
  • Emotional regulation
  • Task initiation
  • Sustained attention and focus

 

For children, kids, young adults, and adults, executive functioning determines how effectively they perform in school, the classroom, and beyond.

What Is ADHD Executive Function Coaching and Executive Dysfunction?

Students and adults with executive dysfunction—including those with ADHD, learning disabilities, or other mental health challenges such as depression—often work with an ADHD executive function coach to build stronger systems for organization, planning, and follow-through:

 

  • Starting tasks
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Staying organized
  • Managing time effectively
  • Regulating focus and attention

 

However, many individuals without a formal diagnosis still experience executive function challenges—especially in high-pressure academic environments like NYC preparatory school systems or institutions such as Hamilton Park Montessori School.

Why Executive Function Coaching and Skills Improvement Matter in NYC

Students in NYC—including Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding areas—navigate demanding academic environments with heavy coursework, accelerated pacing, and high performance expectations.

 

Students are expected to:

  • Manage complex academic workloads
  • Balance extracurriculars activities and test prep
  • Navigate competitive school systems

 

Adults and young adults are expected to:

  • Handle fast-paced work environments
  • Manage commuting and scheduling logistics
  • Maintain productivity under constant pressure

 

Without structured systems, even highly capable students struggle. This is where executive function coaching provides measurable improvement by building repeatable systems aligned with an executive function framework.

Coach teaching Executive Function Skills

Core Executive Function Skills Coaching and Academic Systems

Rather than isolating cognitive traits, we focus on building practical academic systems that improve real-world performance across education environments.

 

Response Inhibition

Response inhibition is the ability to pause before acting and think through decisions. This skill supports impulse control, appropriate behavior, and thoughtful responses in academic and social settings. Students and adults with weak response inhibition may interrupt conversations, act without considering consequences, struggle to follow rules or boundaries, make impulsive decisions, and have difficulty resisting distractions.

 

Working Memory

Working memory refers to the ability to hold and manipulate information in real time. It is essential for following directions, solving problems, taking notes, and completing multi-step tasks. When working memory is underdeveloped, individuals often forget instructions quickly, lose track of conversations, struggle with multi-step directions, and have difficulty remembering deadlines or commitments.

 

Emotional Control

Emotional control is the ability to regulate emotional responses in order to stay focused and goal-directed, especially during stressful situations. Challenges in this area often show up as frequent emotional outbursts, difficulty calming down after frustration, overreacting to minor setbacks, and heightened sensitivity to feedback or criticism.

 

Sustained Attention and Focus Skills

Sustained attention is the ability to maintain focus over time, even when tasks are repetitive, difficult, or not immediately engaging. Students and adults who struggle with sustained attention may become easily distracted during lectures or meetings, leave tasks unfinished, have difficulty focusing on reading or studying, and frequently lose focus mid-task.

 

Task Initiation

Task initiation refers to the ability to begin tasks efficiently without excessive delay or avoidance. Difficulties with task initiation often present as chronic procrastination, avoidance of complex or demanding assignments, difficulty starting writing or long-term projects, and reliance on repeated external prompts to get started.

 

Planning & Prioritization

Planning and prioritization involve setting goals, determining what is most important, and breaking larger tasks into manageable steps. Individuals with challenges in this area may feel overwhelmed by large assignments, focus on low-priority tasks instead of urgent ones, struggle to sequence long-term projects, and consistently miss deadlines.

 

Organization

Organization is the ability to create and maintain systems for managing materials, information, and responsibilities. When this skill is weak, individuals may frequently lose important items, maintain cluttered workspaces, struggle to track assignments or financial responsibilities, and have disorganized digital files.

 

Time Management

Time management is the ability to estimate time accurately, meet deadlines, and balance multiple responsibilities effectively. Common challenges include running late frequently, underestimating how long tasks will take, missing deadlines, and struggling to manage competing academic, professional, or personal demands.

 

Goal-Directed Persistence

Goal-directed persistence is the ability to sustain effort toward long-term goals, even when tasks become difficult or progress is slow. Students and adults who struggle in this area may give up easily, lose motivation mid-project, have difficulty maintaining momentum, and depend on immediate rewards to stay engaged.

 

Flexibility

Flexibility is the ability to adapt to changes, shift strategies, and adjust expectations when situations evolve. Difficulties with flexibility often include rigid thinking, frustration with changes in plans or schedules, difficulty handling unexpected obstacles, and trouble considering alternative perspectives or solutions.

 

Metacognition

Metacognition refers to the ability to think about one’s own thinking and evaluate performance in order to improve outcomes. Individuals with weak metacognitive skills may demonstrate poor self-assessment, repeat ineffective strategies, struggle to learn from mistakes, and inaccurately judge their own abilities.

 

Stress Tolerance

Stress tolerance is the ability to function effectively under pressure and manage challenging situations without becoming overwhelmed. When stress tolerance is low, individuals may feel overwhelmed easily, avoid challenging tasks, experience stress-related physical symptoms, and have difficulty maintaining composure during demanding situations.

 

Self-Monitoring

Self-monitoring is the ability to evaluate and adjust behavior in real time based on context and expectations. Challenges in this area may include inappropriate tone or volume in conversations, failing to recognize incomplete or incorrect work, difficulty adapting behavior across different environments, and limited awareness of social expectations. When multiple executive function skills are underdeveloped, academic performance, workplace productivity, and daily life management can be significantly impacted—especially in a high-demand environment like NYC. Targeted executive function coaching focuses on strengthening these specific skill areas through structured systems, accountability, and personalized strategy development.

Craig Selinger CEO
JOYA K.
JOYA

Master’s in Educational Psychology

ALEX F.
ALEX F.

M.S. Occupational Therapy

EMILY
EMILY

Master’s in Education

CAMERON
CAMERON

Master’s Degree in Psychology

DAVID K.
DAVID K.

Masters in Special Education and Trained in Orton-Gillingham

ALISSA
ALISSA

M.S. in Adolescent Special Education

DAVID W.
DAVID W.

Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Educational Leadership

MICHAEL
MICHAEL

Master’s in Teaching Adolescents with Disabilities | Master’s in School Administration

How Executive Dysfunction Impacts Students and Adults

How Academic System Gaps Affect Student Performance

 

Students often understand material but struggle to execute consistently. Common patterns include:

  • Incomplete or late assignments
  • Difficulty starting reading or writing tasks
  • Disorganized notes and materials
  • Inefficient study habits
  • Inconsistent performance despite strong ability

 

Many NYC families seek structured tutoring when these patterns begin to affect grades, workload management, or academic confidence.

 

 

Executive function challenges affect performance across every stage of life.

 

School-Age Students (K–12)

 

Students in NYC schools often face:

  • Heavy homework loads
  • Complex schedules
  • High academic expectations

Without strong executive systems, students may:

  • Fall behind quickly
  • Miss assignments
  • Experience academic stress

 

College Students

 

College requires independent management of:

  • Coursework
  • Deadlines
  • Living responsibilities

Executive dysfunction often leads to:

  • Missed deadlines
  • Disorganized study habits
  • Academic inconsistency

Adults & Professionals

 

Executive function challenges continue into adulthood.

Common issues include:

  • Difficulty prioritizing tasks
  • Workplace inefficiency
  • Chronic stress and burnout

In NYC’s fast-paced work environment, these challenges can directly impact career progression.

How Structured Tutoring Builds Academic Systems

Structured academic tutoring builds organization, planning, and follow-through by integrating these skills directly into reading, writing, and coursework. Our work focuses on:

 

  • Organizing assignments, materials, and digital systems
  • Breaking down reading and writing tasks into manageable steps
  • Building consistent study routines aligned with school demands
  • Improving task initiation and completion
  • Strengthening independent work habits

Academic Performance Tutoring in NYC Metro Area

At Themba Tutors, academic performance tutoring is designed to improve execution, consistency, and independence within real academic environments.

 

We work with:

 

  • Elementary and middle school students
  • High school students
  • College students
  • Adults and professionals

 

Our Approach

 

We focus on:

 

  • Building systems (not just giving advice)
  • Creating accountability structures
  • Teaching repeatable strategies
  • Strengthening independence over time

 

Who This Support Is For

 

  • K–12 Executive Function Coaching: In-home and remote support focused on school systems, organization, and study strategies.
  • College Executive Function Coaching: Support for independent academic management and accountability.
  • Adult Executive Function Coaching: Productivity systems for workplace and personal life.
  • ADHD Coaching: Structured academic support for students who need stronger systems for managing workload, planning assignments, and completing work independently. Many families searching for an executive function coach ADHD specialist are looking for consistent accountability and structured academic systems.
Executive Function Tutoring NYC

Why NYC Families Choose Themba Tutors

Families across Westchester and Long Island also choose Themba Tutors because of our structured, results-driven approach. We do not rely on generic study tips or coaching models disconnected from academic work. We build:

 

  • Structured academic systems tied to real coursework
  • Measurable improvements in assignment completion and performance
  • Long-term independence within demanding school environments

 

Our coaching is designed to match the demands of NYC’s academic and professional environments.

When Students Need Academic System Support

Students often benefit from structured academic support when they:

 

  • Frequently miss deadlines
  • Struggle with organization
  • Experience chronic procrastination
  • Feel overwhelmed by planning tasks
  • Have difficulty starting or finishing work

 

Early intervention leads to significantly better outcomes.

Get Started with Academic Performance Tutoring in NYC

Executive function skills are not fixed. With the right systems, they can be strengthened at any age.

 

If you’re looking for structured, one-on-one academic tutoring that builds organization, planning, and execution. Themba Tutors provides personalized support designed for real-world results.

FAQs

What are executive functioning skills?

They are cognitive processes that manage planning, organization, time management, and task completion.

Can executive function skills improve?

Yes. With structured coaching and consistent systems, these skills can significantly improve over time.

Who benefits from academic performance tutoring?

Students who understand material but struggle to consistently complete assignments, manage workload, and maintain strong academic performance.

Is executive dysfunction the same as ADHD?

Not exactly. ADHD often includes executive dysfunction, but executive challenges can exist independently.

Do you offer remote coaching?

Yes. We offer both in-person and remote executive function coaching across the NYC metro area.

Not ready to fill out the form yet? We’re here to make this easy.

📞 (917) 382-8641 | 📲 (833) 565-2370 | ✉ [email protected]


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.