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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.

MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL ELA & WRITING TUTORING

Experienced Manhattan High School ELA & Writing Tutors | Structured, In-Home Support & Free Consultation

We travel to you throughout Tribeca, SoHo, Nolita, Hudson Yards, West Village, Greenwich Village, NoMad, Flatiron District, Chelsea, Gramercy Park, Union Square area, Upper East Side (including Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Yorkville), Upper West Side (including Lincoln Square), Midtown East, Midtown West, Battery Park City, and more.

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In-Home Writing Support for Manhattan High School Students

When a high school student starts falling behind in writing, it often shows up suddenly.

Essay grades drop without a clear explanation. Assignments that once felt manageable begin taking hours. Homework stretches late into the night, and English class becomes a source of stress instead of learning. Many parents reach out at the moment they realize that effort alone is no longer enough.

Our Manhattan high school ELA and writing tutoring is designed to support students right at that turning point. We work with families who want thoughtful, structured help that builds real writing skills—without adding pressure or conflict at home. Many of these students are capable thinkers whose grades don’t reflect their understanding because organizing their writing effectively requires targeted skill-building and structured support. We focus on structure and consistency so writing feels manageable instead of overwhelming.

In-home tutoring allows students to work in a familiar environment, where students can stay engaged, complete work more efficiently, and experience calmer, more productive sessions.

Thoughtful Writing Support for High School Students

Parents often come to us not because their child “can’t write,” but because writing has become a source of tension, anxiety, or self-doubt.

A student may have strong ideas, read well, and speak thoughtfully—yet struggle to organize those ideas on paper. As expectations rise quickly in high school, writing becomes more complex, feedback becomes less frequent, and students are expected to manage the entire process independently. In NYC high schools, workload volume and independent writing expectations increase quickly, but because organizing writing effectively requires structured, guided support.

Without the right structure, even capable students can begin to feel overwhelmed or stuck.

Our goal is not just to help students finish assignments, but to help them understand how to approach writing in a way that feels manageable and repeatable.

What Parents Are Seeing

Families typically reach out after noticing patterns like:

  • Essays that sound strong out loud but fall apart on the page
  • Difficulty getting started, even when the assignment is understood
  • Writing that feels rushed, disorganized, or incomplete
  • Grades that don’t reflect a student’s intelligence or effort
  • Homework time stretching later and later into the night
  • Growing resistance, shutdown, or frustration around English assignments

These struggles are common in high school, especially when students are juggling heavier workloads, extracurriculars, and increasing pressure to perform.

How We Support High School Writers

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Our approach focuses on structure, pacing, and confidence, not quick fixes or last-minute editing.

We help students learn how to:

  • Break writing assignments into clear, manageable steps
  • Develop consistent routines for planning, drafting, and revising
  • Organize ideas before writing instead of getting stuck mid-draft
  • Express their thinking clearly and confidently on the page
  • Work steadily over time rather than rushing at the last minute

Sessions are calm, focused, and responsive to each student’s pace. Tutors adjust support based on where a student gets stuck—whether that’s brainstorming, organizing, sentence-level clarity, or revision.

In our experience, once writing feels more predictable and less overwhelming, stress decreases and performance improves naturally.

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TESTIMONIALS

Jill has been amazing!! She has gone above and beyond for my son. When my son started with her, his writing ability was far below grade level, and he hated writing. I spent a year working diligently with him and have yet to progress. With Jill, my son’s writing and confidence have improved dramatically! I am incredibly grateful for all that she has done for him.

-Lisa Vantrease  

FANTASTIC!
Alissa has been wonderful for Jack, and we hope to continue! Thank you for all!

 

-Parent

My son got to a point in his writing where he just hit a wall with brainstorming. He needed some extra 1:1 time outside of school with someone who could handle the executive functions aspect, the anxiety piece, the extra time/silence my son sometimes needed, and the warmth and creativity that is his native space. Jake was beyond perfect. I just couldn’t have dreamt up a better fit. In addition, he documented his process and what was working with my son so that I have a collection of emails to look back on when I need reminders about how to help my son when he’s feeling stuck – which is now very seldom. If I had five thumbs, they’d all be up. So I’ll just say 5 stars! Thank you, Jakek, and thank you, Themba Tutors. (By the way, this was affordable, to boot.)

 

-Micaela B.     

REBECCA
REBECCA A.

Master’s in Social Work, BA in Neuroscience and Music

Manhattan High School ELA & Writing Tutoring
JURGA

Special Education Teacher, Certified Orton-Gillingham Literacy Specialist

Manhattan High School ELA & Writing Tutoring
MCEDWIN

M.S. in Special Education

Manhattan High School ELA & Writing Tutoring
PETER W.

M.S., Ph.D. Literacy Specialist, Writing Coach

JACQUESE
JACQUESE

Literacy Specialist

CHRIS M.
CHRIS M.

Master’s in Special Education and Literacy, Bachelor’s in Sociology

Why In-Home Tutoring Matters in Manhattan

For many families, in-home tutoring makes a meaningful difference—especially during the demanding high school years.

A familiar environment
Students work where they already feel comfortable, which helps reduce anxiety and improve focus.

Simpler scheduling
There’s no need to commute across the borough after a long school day or juggle multiple drop-offs.

Reduced friction at home
Sessions begin more smoothly, with less resistance and fewer transitions, making tutoring feel like support rather than another obligation.

Manhattan schedules are busy. In-home tutoring removes logistical barriers so students can focus on learning instead of logistics.

Who This Is For — and Who It’s Not

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This tutoring is best for students who understand their assignments but need consistent, structured support to keep up with pacing, multi-step writing projects, and grading expectations — not just last-minute homework help.

This tutoring is a good fit for families who:

  • Want real skill-building, not just assignment completion
  • Value steady progress over short-term fixes
  • Are looking for calm, structured academic support
  • Have a high school student who feels overwhelmed by writing demands

This may not be the right fit if you’re looking for:

  • Last-minute editing the night before an essay is due
  • Test-prep-only services without writing instruction
  • Short-term homework help without long-term development

We focus on helping students become more independent, confident writers over time.

Next Steps

If you’re wondering whether in-home ELA or writing tutoring would be helpful for your high school student, a brief conversation can bring clarity.

There’s no pressure—just a chance to talk through what you’re seeing, ask questions, and decide whether support makes sense right now.

When families reach out earlier, students often regain confidence before writing becomes a larger obstacle.

Our learner-centered approach builds confidence, strengthens study habits, and improves focus— creating lasting academic growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Manhattan high school ELA and writing tutoring focus on?

 Helping students plan, organize, draft, and revise assignments with structure and reduced stress.

2. Who is this tutoring best suited for?

High school students who understand assignments but need support with organization, starting work, or expressing ideas clearly.

3. Do tutors help with essays, literary analysis, and long-term assignments?

Yes. Tutors break multi-week writing projects into manageable steps.

4. Is this tutoring only for struggling students?

No. Many students have average or above-average grades but need structure and strategy to manage high school writing demands.

5. How does in-home tutoring help compared to online support?

It provides a familiar environment, reduces resistance, and fosters productive, focused sessions.

6. Will tutors edit my child’s essays?

No. Tutors guide students to revise and improve their own writing skills.

7. How often do students meet with a tutor?

Typically 1–2 sessions per week, depending on workload and needs.

8. What changes do parents notice over time?

Reduced homework stress, better organization, clearer writing, and increased confidence.

Themba Tutor’s Process and Approach

We support K–12 students through subject-specific, individualized academic tutoring focused on skill development and coursework mastery.

Services are offered on a pay-as-you-go basis with no contracts or upfront fees, ensuring transparency and flexibility.

  1. Initial Contact and Consultation: Families connect by phone, text, or email. Intake coordinator Jerry, supervised by Craig Selinger, schedules a consultation within 24 hours.
  2. Academic History Review: Evaluation of report cards and records to identify strengths and gaps.
  3. Comprehensive Educational Assessment: Optional assessments to guide personalized instruction.
  4. Tutor Selection: Detailed tutor profiles help families make informed decisions.
  5. Free Remote Meet-and-Greets: Families meet tutors before committing.
  6. Assessment Session Initiation: A free exploratory session establishes goals and a customized instructional plan.

Contact Themba Tutors today to schedule your free consultation.

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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.