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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.

Long Island Tutors: Personalized In-Home & Remote Tutoring for Long Island Students

Personalized In-Home and Remote Tutoring for Long Island Students | Free Consultations and Meet-And-Greets

Tutoring Long Island, NY: At-home Tutors and Learning Specialists

At Themba Tutors, we specialize in providing personalized 1:1 tutoring services for Long Island students. Whether it’s in-home or remote, we help elementary, middle school, and high school students in Long Island overcome academic challenges and achieve long-term success. From math and science to executive function coaching for Long Island students, our experienced tutors create customized learning plans to meet each student’s unique needs.

Trust and Excellence in Tutoring and Coaching Services with Themba Tutors

Since our inception, Themba Tutors has supported over 1,000 students across Long Island. Our tutors are not only academic experts but also compassionate educators who build trust and encourage student independence. With a team of qualified tutors, we’re able to guide students through their academic journey, regardless of the challenges they may face.

What Makes Themba Tutors Different?

Tailored Learning Plans for Every Student

We don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Our tutors work with each student to create a personalized learning plan, designed to target their specific strengths and weaknesses. We specialize in helping students build foundational skills and tackle more advanced coursework, including preparation for exams like Regents and SATs.

These programs support reading comprehension, analytical writing, essay structure, and academic language development across grade levels.

In-Home & Remote Tutoring Across Long Island

No matter where you live on Long Island, we can help. Our team of tutors travels directly to your home, or if more convenient, we can provide online tutoring. Whether you’re in Nassau County (Hempstead, Freeport, Garden City) or Suffolk County (Smithtown, Patchogue, Stony Brook), our services are available to you.

Qualified Tutors with Local Expertise

Over 90% of our tutors hold advanced degrees in education or related fields. Our tutors also understand Long Island’s academic pressure points, including the demands of competitive public schools, private institutions, and AP coursework. Our focus is on providing not just academic support but also building essential skills like time management and study habits that help students thrive.

When Do Families Seek Tutoring Support on Long Island?

Long Island families often seek tutoring support during moments of academic stress or transition. These are the common triggers:

1. Struggling with Coursework

When students begin to fall behind in their subjects—whether it’s math, reading, or science—parents start to look for help. If your child is finding it hard to keep up, tutoring can bridge the gap and offer personalized support.

2. Preparing for Major Exams (Regents, SATs, APs)

The academic pressure in Long Island schools often increases when students approach important exams. Whether it’s Regents exams, AP tests, or SAT prep, structured tutoring provides the targeted preparation needed to succeed.

3. Transitioning Between Grade Levels

As students move from elementary to middle school, or middle to high school, their academic expectations rise. This can be overwhelming for many, and tutoring provides the support needed to make smooth transitions into more challenging coursework.

4. Executive Function and Organizational Support

Students struggling with time management, staying organized, or completing assignments may benefit from executive function coaching. Structured tutoring can help develop these skills, enabling students to manage their academic responsibilities independently.

For families specifically looking for targeted support by region, we also offer specialized programs such as Nassau County ADHD executive function coaching and Suffolk County ADHD executive function coaching, which focus on building organization, planning, and follow-through skills in high-demand academic environments.

Who This Page Is For

This page is designed for families seeking ongoing, structured academic support for elementary, middle school, and high school students on Long Island.

We are a strong fit for students who:

  • Need consistent support across subjects or skill areas
  • Are navigating increasing academic demands or transitions between school stages
  • Would benefit from executive function support alongside subject-based tutoring
  • Require a more structured, personalized approach beyond homework help

If you are looking for short-term college-level tutoring, adult-only coaching, or one-time academic support without ongoing structure, those options can be discussed separately during your consultation.

Explore our College & Adult Writing Tutor Long Island page for more information.

We Travel To You!

Long Island Tutors
Long Island Tutoring Locations

Our tutors travel directly to your home throughout Long Island, including Amagansett, Babylon, Baldwin, Bayport, Bellmore, Bethpage, Blue Point, Bohemia, Brookhaven, Carle Place, Cedarhurst, Centereach, East Hampton, East Islip, East Meadow, East Setauket, East Williston, Eastport, Elmont, Farmingville, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Garden City Park, Glen Cove, Glen Head, Glen Oaks, Great Neck, Greenport, Hauppauge, Hempstead, Hewlett, Hicksville, Holbrook, Holtsville, Huntington, Inwood, Islip, Jericho, Lake Grove, Lake Success, Lattingtown, Lawrence, Levittown, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Manhasset, Manhasset Hills, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Mattituck, Medford, Merrick, Mineola, Montauk, Muttontown, N. Merrick, Nesconset, New Hyde Park, North Bellmore, North Hempstead, North Massapequa, North Merrick, Northport, Oakdale, Oceanside, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Patchogue, Plainview, Plandome, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Port Washington, Riverhead, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Ronkonkoma, Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Sayville, Sea Cliff, Seaford, Selden, Setauket, Shelter Island, Smithtown, South Setauket, Southampton, Southold, St. James, Stewart Manor, Stony Brook, Syosset, Uniondale, Valley Stream, Wantagh, West Hempstead, West Islip, West Sayville, Westbury, Westhampton Beach, Williston, Williston Park, Woodbury, Woodmere.

Looking for tutoring in a different neighborhood? Explore our locations for more options.

Personalized Learning Beyond Grades

At Themba Tutors, we customize our teaching approach to meet each student’s unique needs. Our experienced educators specialize in working with neurodivergent learners and students with learning differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and executive functioning challenges. When appropriate, we integrate executive function coaching to create a comprehensive strategy that supports academic growth and independence.

Elevate Your Tutoring Experience

We pride ourselves on delivering a truly personalized tutoring experience. Instead of fitting students into a pre-designed framework, we create a customized learning plan for each individual—especially for neurodiverse learners and those with specific learning challenges.

Our approach emphasizes skill-based learning and setting SMART goals to track progress and long-term success. We also uphold strict privacy and confidentiality standards, ensuring your information is never shared without consent.

TESTIMONIALS

We absolutely loved Rachel! She was so kind, intuitive and beneficial to Miles’ growth, and we couldn’t have been happier. Miles can be a little difficult to keep on track, but Rachel was always able to keep him engaged with the activities. He even raised his reading growth 4 levels in a matter of a few months! There aren’t enough great things we can say about her. Thank you so much for having Rachel be a part of Miles’ educational journey. She will be missed. Thanks again!

 

-Nate and Stefania

Melissa is very helpful and has tons of patience.  We are very happy to have her work with my son.

 

-Monica

Dusty has been fabulous—positive, supportive, and full of great ideas. My daughter really likes him and connects easily with him.

 

-Maggie

Working with Dr. David has been a blessing and one of the best investments that we have made in our daughters’ education. Dr. David has instilled confidence, autonomy, and pride in their work. Since we started with Dr. David last year, our girls have been much more invested in school and their performance. They have been more organized, gotten better grades (As and Bs), and are better advocates for their needs in school. He has also been an amazing partner and cheerleader for me and my husband. He follows up and ensures that there is accountability. It definitely takes a village. We are so happy and grateful that Dr. David is part of our village!

 

-Sweet Joy H.

At Themba Tutors, we take the time to help students understand their strengths and progress in areas where they need to improve. We offer personalized tools for each of our students to help them become more aware of their individual needs as they work towards short-term goals. Improving these skills will benefit our students long-term plans.

High-Impact 1:1 Long Island Tutoring

We pride ourselves on delivering a truly personalized tutoring experience. Instead of fitting students into a pre-designed framework, we create a customized learning plan for each individual—especially for students navigating increased academic pressure in middle school and high school.

 

Our approach emphasizes skill-based learning, clear structure, and goal-setting to track progress and long-term success. We uphold strict privacy and confidentiality standards, ensuring your information is never shared without consent.

How We Support Students and Families

  • Engaging, interactive lessons tailored to each student’s learning style
  • Personalized evaluations identifying strengths and skill gaps
  • Evidence-based strategies to improve comprehension and retention
  • Live goal-setting and progress updates for parents
  • Standards-aligned academic content and assessments
  • Collaboration with schools and teachers, with parental consent

 

Our highly qualified tutors and coaches have deep experience supporting students in Long Island schools, including both public and private academic settings.

Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Support

Themba Tutors works collaboratively with families, schools, and outside professionals—including therapists and evaluators—to ensure students receive coordinated and comprehensive support. We maintain a trusted referral network and are regularly referred by schools throughout Long Island.

Exceptional Standards and Outcomes

Dyslexia Support on Long Island

If reading and spelling are a constant struggle, dyslexia may be part of the picture. We put together a parent-friendly guide specifically for Long Island families that covers common signs, testing pathways, and what evidence-based support can look like at home and in tutoring.

▶️ Understanding Dyslexia on Long Island: A Comprehensive Guide

About Us

Tutoring Long Island, NY: At-home Tutors and Learning Specialists
ERIN F.

Master’s in Science Education, B.A. in Earth and Space Science

SAT Tutoring Nassau County
JESSICA M.

Teacher from Teachers College, Columbia University; SAT Instructor in the 99th Percentile

Tutoring Long Island, NY: At-home Tutors and Learning Specialists
NOELLE

Master’s in English Education, Bachelor’s Early Childhood Education

TOHAR
TOHAR

MA in Clinical Psychology, BS in Integrative Neuroscience

JEFFREY
JEFFREY

Master’s in Mathematics Education(5-9)

Tutoring Long Island, NY: At-home Tutors and Learning Specialists
MCEDWIN

M.S. in Special Education

We support learners across Long Island, from young children to college students and adults, including those with learning differences. Our team includes academic tutors, learning specialists, and executive function coaches who are experts in providing educational guidance and comprehensive support.

Our Free Intake Process

We are known for our thorough and thoughtful free intake process:

  1. Free call with our intake coordinator
  2. Review of prior evaluations and reports
  3. Careful matching with subject-appropriate specialists
  4. Free meet-and-greets with selected tutors or coaches
  5. Begin services once the best fit is selected

Building a Team

Themba Tutors, founded in the summer of 2012 by Craig Selinger, an Educational Specialist and Executive Function Coach, is shaped by his extensive experience and expertise. His leadership ensures the comprehensive and personalized approach that defines Themba Tutors. Our team members are selected through referrals, ensuring the best fit for your child’s needs.

Craig Selinger’s Achievements

Craig Selinger, CEO and owner of Themba Tutors, brings over two decades of professional experience in working directly with students and families, as well as managing our dedicated staff. He is a published author featured in esteemed journals and platforms including the Journal of Brain Research, Momtastic, NYMetro Parents, Healthline, About.com, Psych Central, Tiny Beans, and ADHD Online. He has been interviewed live on WPIX 11 and Insider. Craig has lectured at prestigious institutions, including Bard High School Early College (BHSEC), NYU Langone, Mount Sinai Hospital, and the Educational Alliance. He has been a featured speaker at the Everyone Reading Conference and the New York City Parents’ Primer Round Table Discussion for Dyslexia. Craig’s leadership and contributions have cemented his status as an expert and authoritative figure in education and executive function coaching.

At Themba Tutors, we ensure that your child, college student, or young professional receives top-tier private tutoring services. Our dedication to excellence and personalized support makes us the premier choice for families in need of specialized educational assistance.

Add-On Tutoring Options (Optional) – $25/month

Interactive Math and Science Lessons

  • Engaging, self-paced lessons that promote critical thinking
  • Students learn up to six times more effectively using immersive tools

 

Math Courses

  • Foundational Math
  • Data Analysis
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • Specialized Topics

 

Science Courses

  • Scientific Thinking
  • Advanced Physics
  • Special Topics

Customized Learning Management

 

  • Centralized access to assessments and assignments
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Integrates with Google Classroom and other LMS platforms

Assessment Options and Pricing

Tutoring Long Island, NY: At-home Tutors and Learning Specialists

Subjects Covered:

  • Math, Reading, Language Usage, and Science

 

Adaptive Testing

  • Custom difficulty based on student responses
  • Reports include RIT scores, percentiles, and Lexile levels

 

Home-Based Testing

  • Flexible testing conducted at home

 

Reading Skills Assessment

  • Phonological awareness
  • Phonics
  • Fluency
  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Identifies reading difficulties such as dyslexia

 

Pricing

  • Math or Reading (K–12): $40 each
  • ELA + Math Bundle: $60
  • Science (Grades 2–12): +$20
  • Learning Assessments (PreK–8): Under $10 per subject
  • Digital Reading Assessments: $10
  • Acadience Math (K–6): $8
  • Manual Reading or Math Assessments: $3 each

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tutoring Long Island, NY: At-home Tutors and Learning Specialists

1. What sets Themba Tutors apart from other services?

We offer highly personalized and comprehensive tutoring and coaching services beyond academic support. Over 90% of our staff hold advanced degrees in education or psychology, focusing on life skills, organizational abilities, and overall well-being.

2. What are the qualifications of your tutors and coaches?

Over 90% of our educators hold a master’s degree in specialized education or a related field, providing expert and empathetic support.

3. What are your rates and intake procedures?

Rates vary based on service type, tutor qualifications, and session frequency. Remote rates start at $125/hour for tutors with a bachelor’s degree and $150/hour for tutors with a master’s degree. In-person sessions cost $20–$25 more per hour. A 24-hour notice is required for cancellations. Our comprehensive intake procedure is free and includes meet-and-greets.

4. How long are sessions and how often do families schedule them?

Sessions are typically 60 minutes long. Most families schedule 1–2 sessions per week.

5. How do you personalize tutoring and coaching?

We use customized assessments to identify strengths and gaps, then create tailored lesson plans for effective, engaging instruction.

6. Do you support students with ADHD and learning differences?

Yes. We specialize in working with neurodiverse learners and students with ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and executive function challenges.

7. Do you offer in-home tutoring? What areas do you cover?

We offer in-home tutoring throughout Long Island. Remote tutoring is available nationwide and internationally.

8. What support do you offer for college students and adults?

We provide executive function coaching, academic support, and learning-difference accommodations for college students and adults.

9. How do you support diverse identities and neurodiversity?

Our inclusive practices respect all identities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, and embrace neurodiversity in a supportive learning environment.

10. What evidence do you have of success?

Since 2012, we have worked with over 1,000 learners and students from more than 100 schools. Our results are reflected in consistent client testimonials and professional recognition.

Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support your educational journey.

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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.