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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!
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    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.
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    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.

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Manhattan Middle School ELA

Tutoring for Grades 6–8

Experienced Manhattan Middle School ELA 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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Middle school is often when English Language Arts expectations quietly shift—and families begin to worry. In NYC middle schools, workload volume and writing expectations increase quickly, and many capable students struggle to keep up without added structure.

Our Manhattan middle school ELA tutoring focuses on building strong reading, writing, and analysis skills through structured, individualized instruction. We work directly with students on the academic demands of grades 6–8—so they can meet classroom expectations with greater confidence and consistency.

Assignments suddenly require more structure, more explanation, and clearer analysis. Teachers expect students not just to understand what they read, but to explain how and why—often without much explicit instruction. Many parents reach out to us when their child has strong ideas but struggles to express them clearly, or when reading and writing start taking far longer than they should.

Many Manhattan middle school students understand what they’re reading but struggle with pacing, organization, and putting their ideas on paper. These students often know the material but need clearer structure and consistent academic guidance. Our ELA tutoring helps students develop the skills and routines needed to manage their work more effectively.

A Manhattan middle school ELA tutor can provide structured, individualized support right at the moment these challenges begin to surface—before frustration, avoidance, or self-doubt take hold.

Calm, Effective ELA Support for Manhattan Families

At Themba Tutors, we work with Manhattan families who want thoughtful, effective academic tutoring without added pressure. We regularly support students managing Regents-aligned curricula, honors coursework, and competitive Manhattan school expectations.

Our in-home middle school ELA tutoring helps students build clarity, confidence, and consistency in reading and writing while keeping learning calm and manageable. Sessions are structured, predictable, and responsive to each student’s learning pace and academic needs—so progress feels achievable rather than overwhelming.

We focus on skill development, not quick fixes, and we partner closely with families to reduce stress at home while strengthening academic performance at school.

What Parents Are Seeing

Middle school ELA challenges often appear gradually, not all at once. Parents frequently notice:

  • Writing assignments that feel disorganized, incomplete, or rushed
  • Reading that takes much longer than expected
  • Difficulty explaining ideas clearly in essays or short responses
  • Teacher comments like “needs to elaborate” or “analysis is unclear”
  • Growing frustration, avoidance, or shutdown around ELA homework
  • Increasing tension during homework time

These struggles are almost never about effort or intelligence. They are usually about missing structure, unclear expectations, or skills that haven’t been explicitly taught yet.

How We Support Middle School ELA Students

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Our middle school ELA tutoring focuses on how students approach reading and writing—not just what they’re assigned.

We help students understand the academic strategies behind strong ELA work so they can apply these skills independently across classes.

Our tutors emphasize:

  • Clear structure for reading comprehension and written responses
  • Explicit strategies for organizing ideas before writing
  • Thoughtful pacing that matches the student’s processing style
  • Step-by-step approaches to essays, short responses, and annotations
  • Consistent feedback that builds confidence and clarity over time

Predictable routines and clear expectations help students focus, stay organized, and complete assignments more independently.

Middle school ELA tutoring is most effective when students gain transferable skills they can use independently—not when they’re simply guided through individual assignments.

Families who are interested in additional writing support can also explore our specialized writing tutoring services.

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TESTIMONIALS

I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Jake. One aspect that stood out to me was that he took the time to understand my learning style and catered our sessions towards ways that would work best for me, which I very much appreciated! Jake was so fantastic and always had a positive attitude. He helped me work on my time management skills, reading skills, and organizational skills. I valued how much he celebrated my good grades and all the little wins along the way! Jake was very flexible in terms of scheduling, which I appreciated during my hectic college life. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to work with him!!

 

-Renata P.    

Samantha was great! Samantha was always punctual, nice, and clear with her message to my son in her sessions. It helped my son improve his writing skills, and his schoolwork and gain some confidence in writing.
After each session, she explained how he was doing and his progress, which I appreciated.

 

-Kay L.

We’ve been so happy to have Themba’s wonderful tutor, Jill, working with our daughter on her reading and spelling, helping her become more efficient and recognize and remember spelling rules. Jill’s warmth and attentiveness have made it possible for my daughter to connect with her despite the fact that these sessions have been entirely virtual. I get copies of the spelling rules so I can reinforce them at home, as well as some interactive tools to help my daughter build on what she’s been learning. Themba has helped us a ton!

 

-L.C.    

 

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BA in English and History, MA in Teaching, MA in Liberal Studies

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

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

Why In-Home Tutoring Matters in Manhattan

In Manhattan, in-home tutoring removes many of the barriers that interfere with consistent academic support.

Familiar Environment

Students work in a space where they feel comfortable and focused, which often supports stronger engagement and less resistance.

Easier Scheduling

Without commuting across the borough, sessions fit more smoothly into already busy after-school routines.

Reduced Friction

In-home support lowers stress for students who already feel overwhelmed and makes it easier for families to maintain consistency week to week.

Who This Is For — And Who It’s Not

This service is best for students who understand most of the material but need consistent, structured support to keep up with pacing, assignments, and writing expectations — not just homework help.

This Is a Good Fit If:

  • Your child is in grades 6–8 and struggling with ELA demands
  • Reading or writing is creating stress at home
  • Homework time feels tense or unproductive
  • You want structured, skill-based support—not just homework help
  • You value calm, consistent academic guidance

This May Not Be the Right Fit If:

  • You are looking for short-term cramming or test prep
  • You are seeking diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical services
  • Your child needs enrichment-only or advanced-level instruction

Next Steps: A Thoughtful Place to Start

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If you’re noticing early signs of struggle and want individualized, skill-based support, a conversation can help clarify the best next step.

There’s no pressure—just an opportunity to talk through what your child is experiencing and how middle school ELA tutoring could support their progress.

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. Academic Skills Review: Optional academic assessments to help 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. Introductory Session: A free exploratory session establishes goals and a customized instructional plan.

Contact Themba Tutors today to schedule your free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a middle school ELA tutor help with in grades 6–8?

Our tutors support students with reading comprehension, essay writing, short responses, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis. We focus on building strong academic habits and analytical skills that students can apply across subjects.

2. How is your tutoring different from regular homework help?

We focus on skill development rather than simply completing assignments. Tutors teach students how to organize ideas, analyze texts, and structure written responses so they can work more independently and confidently over time.

3. Do you work with capable students who are struggling with ELA expectations?

Yes. Many of our students understand the material but struggle with organization, writing structure, or expressing ideas clearly. We provide structure and strategies that help capable students translate their thinking into strong academic work.

4. How often should my child receive ELA tutoring?

Most middle school students benefit from one to two sessions per week. During your free consultation, we’ll recommend a schedule based on your child’s needs, workload, and academic goals.

5. Does in-home tutoring really make a difference?

For many students, learning in a familiar environment reduces anxiety and distractions. In-home sessions often support better focus, stronger engagement, and more consistent progress over time.

6. Can tutoring help with long-term reading and writing skills?

Yes. Our approach emphasizes transferable skills such as outlining, close reading, annotation, and revision strategies. These tools support students throughout middle school, high school, and beyond.

7. Do you coordinate with my child’s school or teachers?

When helpful, we can review teacher feedback, rubrics, and assignments to ensure tutoring aligns with classroom expectations. Our goal is to reinforce school instruction while building independent learning skills.

8. How do we get started with a Manhattan middle school ELA tutor?

You can begin by scheduling a free consultation. We’ll discuss your child’s academic history, current challenges, and goals, then match you with a qualified tutor and arrange a complimentary introductory session.

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

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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.