Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
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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!
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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!
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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH ADHD IN NYC
Middle school academic support for students with ADHD in NYC focuses on building structured planning and organization systems early—before performance instability shows up in grades. We provide structured, in-home middle school ADHD tutoring across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx for students adjusting to rising academic independence in competitive school environments.
Helping families intervene early—before academic and organizational patterns solidify.
Middle School Is the First Executive Function Stress Test
6th and 7th grade mark the first sustained shift toward independent academic responsibility.
Students encounter:
- Multiple teachers
- Independent assignment tracking
- Long-term projects
- Digital grade portals
- Faster pacing
Organization, time management, and follow-through suddenly become critical. For students with ADHD, this shift quickly exposes gaps in executive function systems.
Early Warning Patterns
Parents often notice:
- Missing assignments
- Homework stretching late into the evening
- Emotional overload around schoolwork
- Unexpected grade drops
- Disorganized materials
These signals reflect difficulty managing workload and systems—not a lack of ability.
Signs a Student May Need Middle School Academic Support
Parents often seek middle school academic support for ADHD when they notice:
- Homework not submitted despite completion
- Disorganized backpacks, folders, or digital portals
- Difficulty starting assignments without prompting
- Emotional frustration or avoidance around schoolwork
- Inconsistent grades despite understanding the material
These are early indicators that executive function support—not just subject tutoring—is needed.
Early Intervention Is Strategic
Preventative middle school academic support is significantly more effective than trying to repair performance in high school.
Building systems now allows students to:
- Track assignments reliably
- Initiate tasks independently
- Break down projects
- Develop consistent study routines
- Preserve academic confidence
Middle school is the ideal time to build these systems before GPA pressure intensifies.
TESTIMONIALS
Cian, a middle school student, struggled with executive functioning challenges that affected his confidence and ability to manage daily tasks. After working with Jake from Themba Tutors, Cian’s transformation has been remarkable. In just a few months, he’s become more organized, confident, and positive about his abilities. His mother shares that Cian is now excited about staying organized, and the changes have been nothing short of miraculous.
Cian recently sent his mom a message: “Mom, I just organized my entire room and set up a schedule for my homework! I feel so on top of things!
–Ann
Jacob was an incredible help to our son when he tutored him in writing and reading comprehension in elementary and middle
school. Jacob was patient and came up with creative, well-informed approaches. Our son connected with Jacob and benefited
greatly from their sessions. Jacob also collaborated with our son’s school and often shared updates and insights with us. We are
very grateful for all of Jacob’s support!
– J & C
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
Jacob has been such an integral part of Maya’s success with improving her organization and executive functioning. He partnered
with us when Maya was just diagnosed with ADHD in 7th grade. Jacob gave us the support Maya needed through middle school
and the application process for high school. Jacob is was very patient, creative, and encouraging to Maya. Without his help, we
would have had a much more difficult road ahead of us. Maya is now transitioning to high school in person as a freshman.
– Melissa S.
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.
ALEX F.
M.S Occupational Therapy
FOTINI
Master’s Degree in Secondary Education for English
CAMERON
Master’s Degree in Psychology
DAVID K.
Masters in Special Education and Trained in Orton-Gillingham
ALEX R.
PhD Candidate
ALISSA
M.S in Adolescent Special Education
EMILY
Master’s in Education
JOYA K.
Master’s in Educational Psychology
What EF-Informed Middle School Support Includes
Structured middle school tutoring integrates subject instruction with executive function systems.
Support includes:
- Math, ELA, and science tutoring
- Weekly assignment mapping
- Task initiation routines
- Structured homework sequencing
- Accountability systems
- Gradual independence training
Students learn how to manage school independently—not just complete assignments.
How Tutoring Sessions Work
Each session is structured to build both academic skills and executive function systems:
- Assignment Review & Planning: Tutors review school portals and map assignments into a clear weekly plan
- Task Breakdown: Homework and projects are broken into manageable steps
- Guided Work Blocks: Students complete work using structured sequencing and time blocks
- System Building: Planners, checklists, and tracking systems are introduced and reinforced
- Independence Development: Support is gradually reduced as students build consistency
The goal is long-term independence, not ongoing dependence on tutoring.
Grades and Subjects Supported
We provide targeted middle school ADHD support across:
Grade Levels:
- 6th grade ADHD support NYC (transition into middle school)
- 7th grade academic support for ADHD (increased workload and pacing)
- 8th grade preparation (high school readiness and GPA stabilization)
Subjects:
- Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Exeter Math)
- Writing, Reading, English (English Language Arts, Literature)
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, APs)
- Test Preparation (ISEE, Regents, APs, cumulative exams)
- Executive Function & ADHD Coaching (school-age, college, adults)
- History, Social Studies, Psychology, Foreign Language
- SEIT, Handwriting, International Baccalaureate
Not Homework Help — System-Based Support
This is not traditional homework help or after-school tutoring.
Unlike tutoring centers or study halls that focus only on completing assignments, this program:
- Builds executive function systems
- Teaches students how to plan and prioritize
- Develops independent work habits
- Addresses the root cause of academic inconsistency
The focus is long-term skill development—not short-term task completion.
The Manhattan and Brooklyn Middle School Landscape
Manhattan middle schools often introduce honors-level expectations earlier than many families anticipate.
Brooklyn middle schools frequently increase pacing and independence rapidly, especially in competitive public and independent programs.
Without structured systems, performance variability can increase quickly.
Consultation and Onboarding
Getting started is simple and structured:
- Consultation Call: Discuss your child’s academic challenges and goals
- Academic Review: Evaluate current workload, habits, and problem areas
- Tutor Matching: Pair your child with a tutor experienced in ADHD and middle school demands
- System Implementation: Introduce structured planning, tracking, and homework routines
Support begins with clarity—and builds into consistent academic control.
Our tutors have experience:
- Supporting students with ADHD and executive function challenges
- Working within NYC middle school systems and expectations
- Managing accelerated and honors-level academic environments
This allows us to intervene early and effectively—before performance declines.
Middle school is where support matters most.
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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.