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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
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  • 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.

BEST IN-PERSON WRITING TUTORS IN MANHATTAN FOR ALL AGES

Manhattan Writing Tutor

Best 1:1 Writing Tutors for Elementary, Middle, High School, and College Students in Manhattan | Free Consultations & Meet-and-Greets With Our Staff | We Travel to, but not Limited to:

  • Battery Park City
  • Bowery
  • Carnegie Hill
  • Central Harlem
  • Central Midtown
  • Central Park South
  • Chelsea
  • Chinatown
  • Civic Center
  • Clinton
  • Columbus Circle
  • Cooperative Village
  • Diamond District
  • Downtown Manhattan
  • East Harlem
  • East Village
  • Financial District
  • Flatiron District
  • Garment District
  • Governors Island
  • Gramercy Park
  • Greenwich Village
  • Hamilton Heights
  • Harlem
  • Hell’s Kitchen
  • Hudson Square
  • Hudson Yards
  • Inwood
  • Kips Bay
  • Lenox Hill
  • Lincoln Square
  • Little Italy
  • Lower East Side
  • Lower Manhattan
  • Manhattan Valley
  • Marble Hill
  • Meatpacking District
  • Midtown
  • Midtown East
  • Midtown South
  • Morningside Heights
  • Murray Hill
  • NoHo
  • Nolita
  • Nomad
  • Peter Cooper Village
  • Roosevelt Island
  • Seaport District
  • SoHo
  • South Street Seaport
  • Stuyvesant Town
  • Sutton Place
  • Theatre District
  • Times Square
  • TriBeCa
  • Turtle Bay
  • Union Square
  • Upper East Side
  • Upper West Side
  • Washington Heights
  • Waterside Plaza
  • West Harlem
  • West Village
  • Yorkville

Experience Matters: 15+ Years of Writing Tutoring in Manhattan

Themba Tutors has over 15 years of experience providing expert Manhattan writing tutors and NYC English tutoring support for students of all ages. We offer complimentary consultations and meet-and-greets to ensure each student is thoughtfully matched with the right writing specialist.

Tutoring for Students Facing Writing Challenges in Manhattan

Students in Manhattan schools face intense academic pressure, demanding writing standards, and packed schedules. Many struggle with procrastination, time management, language barriers, and limited individualized feedback in large classrooms.

 

Our Manhattan writing tutors address these challenges directly through structured writing systems and targeted skill development. We help students strengthen grammar, vocabulary, paragraph structure, essay organization, and overall writing fluency.

Creative Writing Lessons for All Learners

Our writing tutoring in Manhattan supports diverse learners, including students with ADHD and writing disorders such as dysgraphia.

These conditions can affect organization, attention, processing speed, and motor skills involved in writing. Our evidence-based instruction adapts to each learner’s cognitive profile to build confidence and independence.

Expert English Tutoring Services In Manhattan

Themba Tutors emphasizes high-impact tutoring principles through structured, personalized instruction. Our Manhattan English tutors support students from foundational literacy to advanced literary analysis, essay writing, and research paper development. We monitor progress closely and collaborate with families and schools to accelerate measurable academic growth.

Advance Writing Skills for Student Success

Our Manhattan writing tutors support:

Our optional online literacy assessments (1–2 hours) evaluate phonological awareness, foundational literacy skills, and writing development for K–12 students.

Over 90% of our educational team holds advanced degrees in education or psychology. We stay current with evolving academic standards and digital learning trends to ensure students receive relevant, modern instruction.

We set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) tailored to each student’s needs and Manhattan family schedules.

We also prioritize responsible integration of AI tools, ensuring parental transparency and consent at every stage.

Themba Tutors is recognized across the NYC Metro Area for excellence in Executive Functioning Coaching, supporting writing development through structured planning and organization systems.

Our Tiered Educational Team Includes:

  • Academic Tutors
  • Certified Subject Specialists
  • Advanced Learning Specialists / Coaches
  • Doctoral-Level Specialists / Coaches

This structure ensures each Manhattan student receives personalized support aligned with their academic level and goals.

Executive Function Coaches Tiers

TESTIMONIALS

Stephen was amazing! Our 5th grade daughter’s reading and writing improved so much, but more importantly her confidence improved. It was also surprising that every week she looked forward to her tutoring sessions! Stephen was friendly, always on time and communicative. I’m not sure what middle school needs will be but I want you to know how very satisfied we were with Themba and Stephen!! We will definitely recommend it to others! Thanks so much

 

-Jen

We were happy with the services and reached our goal of having Ellie reach competency in writing. She received another 3 for writing for her final grade in writing. Janeese was warm and friendly making it very easy for Ellie to open up and work with her these many months.We would have loved for Ellie to receive a 4, but are realistic given she is in a G&T school with a curriculum one year ahead.

 

Eddie

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.

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, what was working with my son, so that I have a collection of emails to look back on when I need reminding 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

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

Manhattan Writing Tutors
PETER W.

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

JACQUESE
JACQUESE

Literacy Specialist

JAKE
JAKE

Masters of Science in General and Special Education

DUSTY
DUSTY

Master’s in Special Education

OCTAVIA
OCTAVIA

Bachelor’s degree in English, currently pursuing a Master’s in Dramaturgy

ALEXANDRA
AELXANDRA D.

Master’s Certification in Coastal Ecology, Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics

CHLOE
CHLOE

Doctoral Student in a School Psychology Program, B.A. with Honors in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology

CAROL
CAROL

Master’s in Special Education, Master’s in English

Why Choose Themba Tutors?

Integrated Writing Tutoring + Executive Function Coaching

 

Unlike traditional tutoring companies, Themba Tutors integrates writing instruction with executive functioning coaching. Our Manhattan writing tutors teach students not only how to write — but how to plan, prioritize, organize, and execute writing assignments efficiently.

 

This dual approach strengthens time management, task initiation, and structured thinking — essential skills for long-term academic success.

Addressing the Real Causes Behind Writing Struggles

 

Writing challenges rarely stem from grammar alone. Many Manhattan students struggle with procrastination , time pressure, and excessive social media use .

 

Our personalized tutoring programs target both skill gaps and productivity barriers, helping students regain confidence and writing fluency.

Multidisciplinary Educational Team

 

Our team includes academic tutors, certified subject specialists, and advanced learning specialists. This multidisciplinary expertise allows our Manhattan writing tutors to adapt instruction to different academic disciplines, writing formats, and grade levels.

Comprehensive Writing Assessment Preparation

 

We prepare students for school-based and standardized writing assessments through structured practice and constructive feedback .

 

Our Manhattan writing tutors guide students in content development, organization, clarity, and presentation to ensure measurable improvement.

Enhancing Writing Output and Academic Performance

 

We support elementary, middle, high school, and college students in:

 

  • Brainstorming and idea development
  • Increasing writing fluency and output
  • Structuring clear topic sentences and strong thesis statements
  • Logical paragraph development and transitions
  • Essay and research paper organization

 

Our Manhattan writing tutors teach students how to generate ideas efficiently, elaborate with clarity, and produce coherent, compelling academic work.

Personalized Learning Plans

 

Every student receives a customized learning plan based on a detailed writing assessment. We target weaknesses while strengthening existing skills to ensure steady and sustainable progress.

Ongoing Progress Monitoring

 

We continuously evaluate student performance and adjust strategies as needed. Regular feedback ensures accountability, motivation, and consistent academic growth.

Supportive and Encouraging Learning Environment

 

Our Manhattan writing tutors create a structured yet encouraging environment where students feel safe to take risks, revise, and improve. We reduce writing anxiety while building long-term academic confidence.

Choosing Themba Tutors means investing in a comprehensive writing support system — one that builds skills, structure, and confidence for lasting academic success.

Tailored Writing Tutoring for Diverse Learning Needs

Our Manhattan writing tutors use effective brainstorming techniques to help students generate and organize ideas before drafting. We also specialize in explicit grammar instruction, ensuring students build strong sentence structure and clarity.

For students with learning differences, we implement research-supported writing interventions for children in grades one to six with learning disabilities . This includes targeted support for students with dysgraphia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges — ensuring every learner can strengthen writing skills and reach their academic potential.

Who We Are?

Manhattan Writing Tutor

Founded in 2012 by CEO Craig Selinger, an educational specialist and executive function coach , Themba Tutors provides customized writing tutoring in Manhattan for K–12 students, college students, and adults.

Our Manhattan writing tutors combine academic expertise with executive function coaching to help students build structure, clarity, and confidence in their writing.

Comprehensive Services

  • In-person and online tutoring across the NYC Metro Area, Long Island, Boston, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
  • Flexible sessions held at home, school, or virtually.

Highly Qualified Professionals

  • Over 90% of our staff hold advanced master’s or doctoral degrees in education, psychology, or related fields.
  • Extensive experience supporting students with learning differences.

Personalized Approach

  • Customized learning plans tailored to each student’s needs and pace.
  • Focus on measurable progress without unnecessary time pressure.

Collaboration & Professional Network

  • Collaboration with therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists throughout the NYC metro area.
  • Close communication with families and schools to ensure comprehensive support.

Learner-Centered Tutoring

  • Development of unique learning profiles for every student.
  • Emphasis on core skills, study habits, executive functioning, and motivation.

Benefits of One-on-One Tutoring

  • Improved focus, confidence, and self-esteem.
  • Stronger study habits, organization, and time management.
  • Reduced household stress by relieving parents of constant academic monitoring.

Free Consultations and Remote Meet & Greets

Manhattan Writing Tutor

We offer free consultations and remote meet-and-greets with our Manhattan writing tutors. These sessions allow families to discuss academic goals, review student needs, and determine the best tutor match — with no obligation.

Themba Tutors’ Process and Approach

Themba Tutors provides structured academic support for K–12 students facing challenges such as ADHD, executive function difficulties, learning disabilities, dyscalculia, dyslexia, dysgraphia, twice-exceptional (2e), and other learning differences.

Our flexible, pay-as-you-go structure eliminates long-term contracts and upfront commitments.

Our Intake Process

  1. Initial Consultation: Contact us via phone, email, or text. Our intake coordinator and Craig Selinger schedule a consultation within 24 hours.
  2. Academic Review: We examine report cards and relevant academic history.
  3. Optional Assessment: A detailed educational evaluation identifies strengths and growth areas.
  4. Tutor Matching: Families review detailed tutor profiles before making a selection.
  5. Free Meet-and-Greet: Connect virtually with potential Manhattan writing tutors before beginning.
  6. Customized Learning Plan: The first session establishes academic goals and structured support strategies.

Through weekly personalized sessions and structured accountability, our Manhattan writing tutors help students strengthen writing, executive functioning, and academic confidence.

Contact Themba Tutors today to begin a personalized educational experience designed for lasting academic growth.

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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.