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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!
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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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    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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PHYSICS TUTOR NYC | HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS TUTORING

Structured High School Physics Tutoring in NYC | In-Home & Remote Options

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Finding a Physics Tutor Near You

Physics tutoring in NYC requires more than homework help. We provide structured, in-home physics tutoring across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and surrounding areas, supporting students navigating Regents standards, honors coursework, and AP-level expectations.

Physics Tutoring for NYC-Area High School Students

We provide targeted preparation for the New York State Regents Physics exam as well as Honors and AP Physics courses, including timed problem-solving practice and exam-style assessments. Physics is often one of the most challenging courses for high school students in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, where curriculum pacing is fast and expectations rise sharply in grades 9–12. Students are expected to apply math, reasoning, and abstract concepts simultaneously—often with little margin for error.

At Themba Tutors, we provide 1:1 in-person and remote physics tutoring for high school students across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island. Our work focuses on both physics content and the executive function skills students need to keep up with demanding workloads and cumulative assessments.

Parents typically reach out when their child understands lessons in class but struggles to start problem sets, organize multi-step work, or perform consistently on tests.

Why Families in the NYC Area Seek Physics Tutoring

Families in NYC-area schools often seek physics tutoring because:

  • Instruction moves quickly, especially in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens high schools
  • Physics becomes a “break point” when algebra, trigonometry, or graphing gaps resurface
  • Homework and labs take hours due to weak problem setup habits
  • Test performance doesn’t reflect understanding due to anxiety or pacing issues
  • Executive function demands increase significantly in upper high school

Our tutors address these challenges directly by teaching students how to approach physics systematically and confidently.

Physics Topics We Support

We tailor instruction to your child’s specific course and grade level. Support may include:

  • Newton’s Laws of Motion
  • Kinematics, dynamics, and projectile motion
  • Work, energy, momentum, and conservation laws
  • Rotational motion and torque (when applicable)
  • Electricity, circuits, magnetism, and fields
  • Waves, sound, and optics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Atomic and nuclear physics
  • Introductory modern physics and quantum concepts (as required by the course or AP Physics)

We emphasize conceptual understanding over memorization, helping students learn how to think through problems step by step.

Structured Study Systems Integrated Into Physics Instruction

Our tutoring builds structured study systems that help students manage complex, multi-step physics assignments and cumulative exams. Physics success depends heavily on executive function skills. That’s why we integrate EF coaching into tutoring sessions when needed, focusing on:

  • Task initiation (starting homework and labs)
  • Time management and planning multi-step assignments
  • Organization of notes, formulas, and reference materials
  • Sustaining focus and reducing distractions
  • Accountability and follow-through between sessions

Quantum Science and Modern Physics Concepts

Modern physics introduces students to quantum science, where particles behave in unexpected ways. Our tutors break down complex ideas involving:

  • Electrons and atomic behavior
  • Wave-particle duality
  • Quantum mechanics fundamentals
  • Applications in technology and medicine

How Our Physics Tutors Help Students Improve

Our tutors teach students how to:

 

  • Break down word problems and identify given information
  • Draw diagrams and define variables before solving
  • Select appropriate equations and models
  • Check units and reason through answers
  • Analyze mistakes to prevent repeated errors

Families receive regular feedback so progress is clear and measurable—not just subjective.

Executive Function Coaches Tiers

TESTIMONIALS

Our son started in a new high school, 100% remote, and was struggling with Latin and Physics. I found Themba Tudors online and had an initial call with Craig, who was very knowledgeable and responsive and found 2 amazing tutors for us. The Latin and the physics tutors were fantastic, connected with my son 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!

 

-Carolina

We are incredibly grateful to Alissa for everything she has done. Our son scored 536 and has an offer from his top school.

 

 

-R.B.

Khalilah has been a fantastic science and executive functioning tutor for my daughter. She was quickly able to assess the best and most effective methods for teaching. She is also highly energetic and extremely dedicated to making the most of her sessions. Highly recommend!

-Meredith J.

Stephen was amazing!! He helped Olive so much this year. He greatly impacted her, her education, and our overall outlook on her educational experience. We are very grateful to have met him and to have worked with you. We will work with him again next school year until she is fully up to speed. But wow, his work with her has helped so much. Calling on you and bringing Stephen into our support group has been a game-changer.

 

-Heather

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.

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BRITTANY

Licensed Special Education

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DAVID Y.

Master’s in Teaching, Bachelor’s in Chemistry and Psychology

ALISSA
ALISSA

M.S. in Adolescent Special Education

Why Choose Themba Tutors?

We take a highly personalized, student-centered approach to physics tutoring—especially for high school students navigating rigorous NYC-area academics.

1. Structured Physics Instruction That Builds Independent Study Skills

We combine physics instruction with executive function support to strengthen organization, time management, and follow-through—skills that directly impact grades and confidence.

2. Comprehensive High School Physics Coverage

Our tutors support everything from foundational mechanics to advanced topics and AP Physics concepts when needed. Instruction is aligned with your child’s exact course and pacing.

3. Tiered Educational Team

Our team includes academic tutors, certified subject specialists, advanced learning specialists/coaches, and doctoral-level specialists/coaches. Families are matched based on the student’s academic and learning profile.

4. Flexible In-Person and Remote Options

We offer in-home tutoring across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Long Island, plus remote and hybrid options to fit busy family schedules.

5. Clear Communication and Measurable Progress

Parents receive updates, next steps, and realistic expectations. We focus on accuracy, efficiency, and confidence—not just “getting through homework.”

We don’t just help students survive physics—we teach them how to succeed in it long-term.

Become a Scientific Researcher Before College with Themba Tutors

In partnership with HRSE, Themba Tutors offers year-long research opportunities in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, computer science, and engineering. This science internship builds essential research skills, expands professional networks, and prepares students for competitive college programs and scientific careers.

Who We Are?

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Founded in 2012 by CEO Craig Selinger—an educational specialist and executive function coach—Themba Tutors provides personalized academic and executive function support for students across the NYC metro area.

 

What families can expect:

  • Individualized in-person and online tutoring
  • Strong coverage in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
  • Additional service across Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island, CT, NJ, and Boston
  • A thoughtful matching process and tiered support options
  • Pay-as-you-go services with no long-term contracts

Free Consultations and Remote Meet-and-Greets

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We offer free consultations and free remote meet-and-greets so you can discuss your child’s needs, assess fit, and move forward with confidence.

 

Talk to a physics tutor for your high school student in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, or Long Island.

Themba Tutors’ Process and Approach

We support students with ADHD, executive function challenges, learning differences (including dyscalculia, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and twice-exceptional profiles), as well as students who need stronger academic structure.

Our process is straightforward:

  1. Initial contact and consultation (phone, text, or email)
  2. Review of academic background and current challenges
  3. Optional comprehensive assessment for precision support
  4. Tutor matching based on subject, grade, and learning profile
  5. Free remote meet-and-greets before committing
  6. First session focused on goals, structure, and next steps

Sessions are weekly, personalized, and designed to build independence over time.

For a customized educational experience and personal growth, contact Themba Tutors today to schedule your free consultation and remote meet-and-greets with our top physics tutors for high school students.

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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.