08 Jun How Coaching Can Support Students with Learning Differences
Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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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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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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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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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.
How Coaching Can Support Students with Learning Differences
Navigating school can be tough for anyone, but if you’re a student with learning differences, the challenges can feel even bigger. From understanding assignments to managing deadlines and staying motivated, the academic world sometimes seems like it wasn’t designed with your needs in mind. That’s where coaching can make a real difference.
Unlike traditional tutoring, coaching doesn’t just focus on academics. It helps you understand how you learn best, build confidence, and stay organized. It’s about giving you the tools to take charge of your education in a way that works for you. Whether you’re dealing with ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences, having the right coach in your corner can help you thrive, not just survive, in school.
Let’s take a closer look at how coaching supports students like you and why this approach is becoming more essential than ever.
Understanding the Link Between Psychology and Coaching
If you’ve ever worked with a coach who really “gets” you, there’s a good chance they have some background in psychology or at least a strong understanding of how the brain works. Coaches who understand cognitive behavior, learning patterns, and emotional regulation are more equipped to tailor strategies that actually stick.
That’s why psychology plays such a big role in effective coaching. Coaches who have studied psychological principles are better able to recognize how different learning differences impact motivation, focus, and performance. For instance, a student with ADHD may struggle with impulse control and time management, while a student with dyslexia might feel overwhelmed by reading-heavy assignments. In both cases, a coach with a background in psychology can create systems that not only help you stay on track but also reduce frustration and boost self-esteem.
If you’re passionate about helping students in this way, exploring an online bachelor’s degree in psychology could be a great starting point. It gives you the flexibility to study while gaining foundational knowledge about human behavior, cognitive processes, and learning techniques, key tools for becoming a more effective coach or educator.
Building Self-Awareness and Confidence
One of the most important outcomes of coaching is increased self-awareness. When you understand your learning style, whether you’re a visual learner, someone who thrives on structure, or someone who needs movement to focus, you’re more likely to succeed.
A coach helps you identify these traits and shows you how to use them to your advantage. They’ll help you turn what once felt like a setback into a strength. For example, maybe you struggle with focus but are great at hands-on activities. A coach can help you integrate that strength into your study habits or classroom approach.
Over time, this support builds confidence. You’re no longer just reacting to challenges. You’re proactively handling them. That confidence spills over into other areas of life, too. Once you begin to succeed academically, you may find yourself more willing to speak up in class, try out for a team, or set bigger goals for the future.
Executive Function and Everyday Skills
Many students with learning differences struggle with executive function skills, things like time management, planning, and organization. These aren’t just academic skills; they’re life skills. And that’s another area where coaching shines.
Your coach can work with you to build systems that fit your lifestyle. Maybe that means using color-coded calendars, setting reminders, breaking big tasks into smaller chunks, or even learning how to advocate for yourself when you need extra time or resources.
These strategies aren’t one-size-fits-all. A good coach adapts them to your needs, helping you create sustainable habits that last well beyond your school years. The goal isn’t just to survive high school or college. It’s to prepare you for the responsibilities and independence of adult life.
Emotional Support and Encouragement
Let’s be honest: dealing with a learning difference can take a toll on your mental health. You might feel frustrated, anxious, or like you’re always one step behind. That’s why emotional support is a core part of the coaching relationship.
A coach isn’t a therapist, but they are someone who listens, encourages, and believes in you. They can help you reframe negative self-talk and celebrate small wins. Sometimes, having just one supportive adult who understands what you’re going through can make a world of difference.
And while family and teachers are often supportive, it’s not quite the same as having someone who is fully focused on your growth, someone who works with you, not around you.
Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment
Coaching offers a space where you’re free to be yourself, with no pressure to “keep up” or pretend things are fine when they’re not. You can talk openly about what’s working, what’s not, and how you really feel. That kind of honesty is powerful.
A strong coaching relationship is built on trust. The more comfortable you feel, the more you’ll get out of the experience. And over time, the skills you build in that space carry over into the classroom, your relationships, and your self-perception.
You’re not just learning how to succeed in school. You’re learning how to advocate for yourself, build resilience, and believe in your abilities. That’s something every student deserves, especially those navigating learning differences.
How to Find the Right Coach for You
Finding the right coach is a personal process. You’ll want someone who not only understands learning differences but also clicks with your personality and communication style. It’s okay to ask questions, do a trial session, or speak with more than one coach before deciding.
Ask about their experience with students like you, what strategies they use, and how they measure progress. A good coach will focus on your strengths and work with you to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
And remember, it’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, support, and feeling like you’re not alone on your journey.
Coaching isn’t a magic fix, but it can be a powerful tool if you’re a student with learning differences. It offers personalized support, builds critical life skills, and gives you the encouragement you need to keep moving forward. Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or college, the right coach can help you see your strengths more clearly and use them to create real success.
And if you’re someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of students, building a strong foundation in psychology can help you become the kind of coach who truly changes lives. With the right training, understanding, and compassion, you can be that person who helps students believe in themselves, and that kind of support can last a lifetime.
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