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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.

IN-HOME MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL MATH TUTORING

BEST HIGH SCHOOL MATH TUTORS IN THE NYC METRO AREA | FREE CONSULTATIONS & MEET-AND-GREETS WITH OUR STAFF

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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If your high school student in Manhattan is struggling with math, you’re not alone. Whether it’s pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, or even Exeter math, math can be one of the toughest subjects for many high schoolers. And when a student begins to fall behind, it doesn’t take long for their confidence to drop—and the stress to build.

Many Manhattan high school students struggle with math not because they lack ability, but because coursework moves quickly, concepts stack, and gaps compound over time. When that happens, confidence drops and frustration builds — even for otherwise capable students. Our tutors focus on helping students understand concepts clearly, keep pace with demanding coursework, and close gaps before they compound.

When math starts to feel overwhelming, timely academic support can help stabilize progress and rebuild confidence as coursework becomes more demanding. In-home tutoring can provide the personalized support your child needs to succeed, regain their confidence, and begin making steady, measurable academic progress. Our tutors focus on practical strategies that help students stabilize performance and make steady academic gains.

Thoughtful, targeted tutoring can help students regain momentum without adding pressure to your family’s schedule. Let’s work together to help them not only catch up but excel.

What Parents Are Seeing

As a parent, it’s painful to watch your child struggle. Here’s what many families are seeing when it comes to math:

  • Declining Grades: Your child is no longer achieving the grades they used to in algebra, geometry, or calculus.
  • Increased Stress: Your child feels pressure around tests, quizzes, or multi-step assignments as math demands increase.
  • Low Confidence: They’re feeling defeated by the material, losing belief in their ability to succeed.
  • Difficulty Understanding: Complex topics are confusing, and they just can’t seem to wrap their heads around certain concepts.
  • Disengagement: Your child feels disconnected from math, losing motivation and interest in the subject entirely.
  • Falling Behind: It’s become difficult for them to catch up, and they’re worried about how it will impact their overall academic progress.

We regularly help students stabilize performance before small gaps turn into long-term academic obstacles.

How We Support Students

Effective math tutoring isn’t just about getting through assignments — it’s about helping students understand concepts clearly, work at an appropriate pace, and rebuild confidence through mastery. Our tutoring is designed to give your child the support they need right now—so they can catch up, master key concepts, and regain their academic confidence over time.

We create a structured, yet flexible instructional plan tailored to your child’s specific needs, ensuring they move at a comfortable pace. With one-on-one attention, our tutors break down complex concepts and provide guided practice and clear problem-solving methods so students understand how and why solutions work.

This approach works. Families often notice clearer understanding, improved organization of math work and problem-solving steps, and greater confidence as skills are reinforced over time. As they begin to grasp difficult topics and feel more confident, their anxiety decreases—and their enthusiasm for math comes back.

We set clear academic goals tied directly to coursework, ensuring progress can be tracked over time.

We also provide comprehensive remote and in-person math assessments to identify strengths, gaps, and instructional priorities.

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TESTIMONIALS

Jordan tutored our son in 7th grade math. We had a wonderful experience with Jordan. He was knowledgeable, always on time, and came up with some good strategies for our son to tackle difficult math concepts. Our son has a nonverbal learning disability so working with him can be somewhat challenging at times. But Jordan was always up to the task!

 

-Anne S. 

We were very pleased with Samara tutoring service. Lindsay said she really enjoyed working with Samara. Lindsay finished her math class with a B, which is a great tribute to the support and guidance that Samara provided. Lindsay has completed her math requirement and she will graduate this weekend. We would definitely recommend Samara, especially for any student struggling with math anxiety and/or dyscalculia. Thanks to Samara and you for your help!

 

-Anthony Gould 

Everything is still going well with Janeese. She keeps up with the math curriculum at Franklin’s school while also continuing to help with his more basic math skills that need constant shoring up. She keeps him engaged and makes it fun, so he’s never reluctant to have a tutoring session with Janeese, which is amazing!

 

-Michelle C. 

Our tutors focus on clear instruction, guided practice, and reinforcing foundational skills so students can approach math with greater independence and confidence. We provide subject-specific tools and practice materials to reinforce math skills and support independent problem-solving. Improving these skills supports students’ long-term academic goals.

DAVID W.
DAVID W.

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

SUSAN H.
SUSAN H.

Master’s in Math Education

ETHAN
ETHAN

B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology

JEFFREY
JEFFREY

Master’s in Mathematics Education(5-9)

EMILY
EMILY S.

Master’s in Education

KARINA
KARINA

Master’s in Math Education

Manhattan High School Math Tutoring
LEAH

Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics, M.S. in General and Special Education (grades 1-6)

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ALEX B.

Undergraduate Degree in Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics, Graduate Degree in Special Education

Why In-Home Matters in Manhattan

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In a bustling city like Manhattan, your family’s schedule is likely packed. Between school, extracurriculars, and everything else, getting your child the help they need shouldn’t add more stress to your plate. That’s where in-home tutoring comes in.

Learning at home means your child is in a familiar, distraction-free space, allowing them to focus fully on the material. There’s no need to travel—no added stress of running errands or sitting in traffic. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your family’s routine—whether that’s after school, in the evenings, or on weekends. This makes it easier to fit tutoring into your busy life without sacrificing other important commitments.

By having tutoring at home, we reduce the friction between your child’s need for help and the support they need to succeed. It’s easier for them to focus and stay engaged—no added distractions or time constraints.

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This Is For / This Is Not For

This service is best for students who understand most concepts but need consistent, structured support to keep up with pacing, assignments, and exams — not just short-term homework help.

This Service Is a Good Fit If:

  • Your child is a Manhattan high school student enrolled in algebra, geometry, calculus, or advanced math
  • You’re looking for individualized instruction—not just homework completion
  • You want steady academic progress and deeper understanding over time
  • You value in-home tutoring that fits a demanding NYC schedule

This Service Is Not a Fit If:

  • You’re looking for homework-only help
  • You prefer group tutoring or drop-in sessions
  • You need short-term cramming instead of ongoing skill development

Ready to Support Stronger Math Progress?

When math creates ongoing academic pressure, targeted tutoring can help students regain confidence, strengthen fundamentals, and move forward with clarity.

A free consultation allows us to review your child’s coursework, pacing, and goals—and determine whether in-home math tutoring is the right next step.

Themba Tutors’ 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 learning plan.

Contact Themba Tutors today to schedule your free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What high school math subjects do your Manhattan tutors cover?


Our tutors support pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, and Exeter-style math.

2. Do you offer in-home math tutoring throughout Manhattan?


Yes. We provide in-home tutoring across Manhattan, including Harlem, the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Downtown, and surrounding neighborhoods.

3. How does in-home tutoring help high school students struggling in math?


In-home tutoring allows students to learn in a familiar, low-stress environment, supporting focus, consistency, and confidence.

4. How soon can my child start working with a math tutor?


Most families are matched with a qualified Manhattan math tutor within 24–48 hours after the free consultation.

5. Do tutors help students who struggle with pacing or organization in math?


Yes. Tutors regularly support students with multi-step problems, academic pacing, and organizing math work—always within the context of subject-specific instruction.

6. Is tutoring focused only on homework help?


No. While we support current coursework, the primary focus is building strong foundations, improving problem-solving skills, and reducing long-term academic stress.

7. Do you use AI tools in math tutoring?


In some cases, tutors may use optional AI-supported tools to reinforce instruction. Any use is transparent and parent-approved.

8. Is there a long-term contract required?


No. Services are offered on a pay-as-you-go basis with no contracts or upfront fees.

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Every tutor 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 tutors.