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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.

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Struggling with Math? – Personalized, Evidence-Based Math Tutoring to Build Confidence, Improve Scores, and Overcome Learning Barriers for Students Across NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx), Boston, Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut & New Jersey. 

Is your child facing challenges in math? Whether it’s struggling with basic math concepts, feeling overwhelmed by advanced topics, or dealing with math anxiety, Themba Tutors is here to help. We specialize in providing high-impact math tutoring combined with executive function coaching, helping students of all ages develop not just math skills, but the confidence and organizational skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Why Choose Themba Tutors for Math Tutoring in NYC?

When it comes to math tutoring, it’s not just about solving problems—it’s about building confidence, reducing stress, and mastering the skills to succeed long term. Here’s why Themba Tutors stands out as your best choice:

1. A Holistic Approach to Math Success

Math struggles often go beyond academic gaps — they involve emotional hurdles like math anxiety, frustration, or lack of confidence. Our personalized tutoring doesn’t just focus on content knowledge but also on building confidence and reducing stress around math. Here’s how we can help:

  • Math Anxiety: Helping students tackle their fear of math through positive reinforcement and gradual desensitization.
  • Test Prep Pressure: Effective strategies for SAT and ACT Math, easing the burden of high-stakes testing.
  • Math Fluency Gaps: Targeting foundational gaps that prevent success in advanced math.

Our goal is to ensure that your child not only understands math but also feels empowered to tackle it with confidence.

2. Expert Tutors Who Understand Learning Challenges

We know that each student has unique challenges, whether it’s ADHD, learning disabilities, or simply the pressure of schoolwork. Our tutors are highly trained to address a variety of learning needs. With over 90% of our tutors holding advanced degrees in Education, Psychology, and Mathematics, we are equipped to provide targeted support for a range of academic needs:

  • Support for ADHD: Addressing focus and organization struggles that make math more difficult.
  • Learning Disabilities (LDs): Tailored strategies for students with Dyscalculia (math-specific learning disorder), Dyslexia, and Dysgraphia.
  • Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners: Helping gifted students who struggle with math due to a learning difference.

No matter the learning challenge, our expert tutors are committed to helping your child thrive academically.

3. Executive Function Coaching – Beyond Math Skills

For many students, math struggles aren’t about the math itself but about managing tasks and staying organized. Our Executive Function Coaching provides strategies that support time management, organization, and study skills—skills that are crucial for academic success:

  • Time management for homework and test preparation.
  • Study strategies like note-taking, goal setting, and long-term planning.
  • Building a structured study routine that works.

By helping students develop these essential skills, we ensure they not only improve in math but also become better overall learners.

TESTIMONIALS

Paul 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 Paul.

-Michael Birnbaum

We have been with our tutor, Cailin, from 5th – 7th grade for two years. 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 adapted to my daughter’s ADHD and Math disability. Cailin made Math accessible and understandable to her in a way that even her teachers could not do. She differentiated reading, writing, and math tasks and assignments to tailor them to my daughter’s unique learning differences. Not only did it affect 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.

 

-Jude E.

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 engaging tools. She was kind and empathetic—she really made it her goal to connect with my child and build trust and rapport. Thanks to Gillian, my child started the school year with confidence and without the typically “brain drain” that occurs over the summer.

 

-Nicole May     

We were introduced to a wonderful tutor: Mcedwyn. He and our son, a freshman in college, worked well together, and as a result, our son’s grades significantly improved. The tutor taught our son subject content and various methods to effectively 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.

 

-Fabiola F.  

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.

Comprehensive Math Tutoring for Every K-12 Level

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Whether your child is in elementary school and needs to build core math skills, or in high school and preparing for AP Calculus, we provide specialized tutoring for all levels. Here’s how we support students at every stage:

Elementary School (K-5): Building a Solid Math Foundation

In the early years, establishing a strong foundation in math is key. If your child struggles with basic math concepts, we focus on building fluency and a positive attitude toward math. Common struggles we address include:

  • Understanding word problems and building critical thinking skills.
  • Mastering fractions, place value, and other essential early concepts.

We work with your child to develop both math skills and a love for learning. This foundation helps set them up for success in future math courses.

Middle School (6-8): Mastering the Transition to Abstract Math

Middle school is a time when many students begin to struggle with the transition from concrete to abstract math. In these years, we provide a strong foundation in algebra, geometry, and other core topics:

  • Mastering Pre-Algebra and Algebra I concepts.
  • Test-taking strategies and organizational skills for long-term assignments.
  • Bridging the gap between arithmetic and algebraic thinking.

We’ll ensure your child feels confident as they build the skills needed for more advanced high school math.

High School (9-12): Preparing for College Success

High school is where math demands become more rigorous. Whether your child is preparing for AP Calculus, Advanced Algebra, or preparing for standardized tests, we have the expertise to guide them through:

  • Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus (AP AB/BC), and Trigonometry.
  • Targeted SAT Math Prep and ACT Math Review programs.
  • Strategies for handling high-pressure math exams.

We’ll help your child tackle the rigor of high school math with a personalized approach that prepares them for college readiness.

Math Support for Neurodiverse Learners

At Themba Tutors, we are committed to ensuring that all students—regardless of learning profile—can achieve success in math. This includes students with neurodiversity such as ADHD, Autism, and learning disabilities. We provide:

  • Custom strategies for students with ADHD: Improving task initiation, organization, and managing math-related stress.
  • Specialized support for Dyscalculia: Offering targeted techniques for students with math-specific learning disabilities.
  • Reducing Math Anxiety: Using systematic desensitization and positive reinforcement to help students regain confidence in their math abilities.

We believe every student can succeed with the right support and approach.

Math Tutors for K-12 Students in the NYC Metro Area
JEFFREY
JEFFREY

Master’s in Mathematics Education(5-9)

KARINA
KARINA

Master’s in Math Education

ETHAN
ETHAN

B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology

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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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DAVID P.

Master’s in Mathematics Education (7-12)

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ALEX B.

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

Evan
EVAN

Master’s in Leadership in Math Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

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SUSAN H.

Master’s in Math Education

Convenient and Flexible Math Tutoring Across NYC Metro Area

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We offer flexible options to accommodate busy schedules. Whether you need in-person tutoring or prefer online sessions, we have a solution that works for your family:

  • In-Person Tutoring: Serving families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Long Island, and parts of Westchester, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
  • Online Tutoring: Convenient virtual sessions for busy students and families balancing heavy academic loads.

Themba Tutors’ Proven, Family-Centered Process

We believe in transparency and working closely with families to ensure success. Here’s how we make the process easy for you:

  1. Initial Contact and Free Consultation: Contact us by email, text, or phone. Our intake coordinator, Jerry, supervised by CEO Craig Selinger, will schedule a phone consultation within 24 hours to ensure a smooth start and effective progress.
  2. Review of Academic History: We analyze the student’s past academic records, such as report cards, to pinpoint strengths and areas needing improvement.
  3. Comprehensive Educational Assessment: We offer an optional comprehensive educational assessment to pinpoint your child’s strengths and areas for improvement. This initial step allows us to tailor our tutoring sessions to their needs, ensuring they receive the targeted support necessary to excel in math and beyond. As a parent, deciding if you’d like to start with this assessment is up to you.
  4. Selection of Your Tutor: Detailed profiles are available to help clients make an informed decision. We will let you know your best options during our free intake. 
  5. Free Remote Meet-and-Greets: Prospective clients can connect with potential tutors through free remote meet-and-greets before making any commitments.
  6. Assessment Session Start: The partnership begins with a no-charge exploratory session where the selected math tutor evaluates the client’s academic status and objectives, laying the groundwork for a personalized learning plan designed for noticeable improvement.

Our approach includes weekly personalized sessions and continuous motivation through preferred communication methods. We focus on achieving objectives through personal accountability and flexible tutoring techniques.

Who We Are?

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Founded in 2012 by CEO Craig Selinger, an educational specialist and executive function coach, Themba Tutors provides math tutoring for K-12 (elementary, middle, and high school) students. We also work with college students.

  • Flexible and Personalized Math Tutoring: Themba Tutors New York math tutors offer tailored in-person and online tutoring , adapting to individual learning styles and needs across various locations, including NYC Metro Area, Long Island, Boston, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
  • Expert Team with Diverse Skills: Staffed with academic tutors and learning specialists, Themba Tutors offers expert guidance for a diverse array of learners, including those with learning differences. This sets us apart from our competitors. Our expert NYC math tutors for K-12 students are experts in their subject areas and skilled at forming meaningful relationships and providing comprehensive support to ensure every student’s success.
  • Highly Qualified Professionals and Unique Methodologies: Themba Tutors offers a tiered educational team from academic tutors for general subject support and homework assistance to certified subject specialists with years of tutoring experience , advanced learning specialists/coaches for many students with learning and attention differences, and doctoral-level specialists/coaches with deep knowledge in educational psychology to support diverse learning needs.
  • Commitment to Making a Difference: Themba Tutors takes a learner and family-centered approach, continuously adjusting tutoring methods to meet short—and long-term goals. We collaborate with families, schools, and other professionals, enhancing students’ motivation, focus, and study habits through one-on-one tutoring.
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Once we have a few details, we can schedule a free phone intake to learn more about your needs. From there, we’ll thoughtfully match you with one or more of our coaches.

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.