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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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Psychology students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels often struggle with integrating complex theories, applying concepts to real-world scenarios, mastering research methods, and managing demanding academic workloads. Many also experience imposter syndrome, test anxiety, and difficulty transitioning to independent learning environments.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, New York ranks among the top states for psychology degree enrollment—highlighting both the popularity and academic rigor of psychology programs.

Who Benefits from Psychology Tutoring?

  • High School Students: Foundational psychology concepts and exam preparation
  • College Undergraduates: Theories, research methods, statistics, and writing
  • Graduate Students: Independent research, advanced analysis, and thesis support
  • Career-Changers: Strengthening fundamentals for certifications or grad school
  • Lifelong Learners: Deepening understanding of human behavior

What Is Psychology?

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It draws from biology, sociology, philosophy, and neuroscience to understand how people think, feel, and act—both individually and within groups.

Three Core Branches of Psychology

  1. Clinical Psychology: Assessment and treatment of mental health disorders
  2. Counseling Psychology: Support for emotional, social, and vocational challenges
  3. Research Psychology: Empirical study of psychological processes

Seven Major Types of Psychology

  1. Abnormal Psychology
  2. Developmental Psychology
  3. Cognitive Psychology
  4. Social Psychology
  5. Industrial-Organizational Psychology
  6. Neuropsychology
  7. Personality Psychology

Sub-Disciplines of Psychology

  • Biopsychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Human Factors Psychology
  • Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Themba Tutors excels in helping high school, college undergraduate, and graduate psychology students by offering personalized, expert support tailored to complex theories, research methodologies, and real-world applications. Unlike competitors, we provide flexible scheduling, a holistic approach, and a proven track record of success, ensuring students build confidence and achieve academic excellence.

Themba Tutors focuses on high-impact tutoring for all learners, including neurodiverse learners. Our personalized, evidence-based instruction, delivered by skilled educators, accelerates academic progress by closely monitoring each student’s development and collaborating with educational institutions.

We provide regular feedback to students and parents, enhancing communication and ensuring families actively participate in their student’s academic journey. This supportive environment enables students to overcome challenges, gain confidence, and achieve improved grades, preparing them for future academic and professional success.

We serve public, private, and charter school students in the NYC metro area, Westchester, Long Island, Boston, and select regions of Connecticut and New Jersey. Our tiered team of educational professionals, over 90% of whom hold advanced master’s degrees in education, psychology, or related fields, forges meaningful connections with students. We remain adaptable to the evolving educational landscape and the digital distractions prevalent in 2024.

Executive Function Coaches Tiers

Themba Tutors is distinguished as one of the best tutoring companies in the New York City metro area, specializing in Executive Functioning Coaching. Renowned for our compassionate methodology, proven success, and commitment to accommodating diverse learning styles while respecting families’ preferences.

Our tiered educational team includes:

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

We start our psychology  tutoring services with a comprehensive assessment to pinpoint areas requiring additional support, ensuring a personalized learning approach tailored to your needs.

TESTIMONIALS

I want to say THANK YOU.  Claire has really enjoyed and felt comfortable with your tutoring sessions.  But also—-the RESULTS!  She got an 84 on her Development Psychology final, up from 55 and 65 scores from previous exams.  She (and I) are extremely pleased and feeling good about this!

 

-Elizabeth H.  

Dr. Netta is a lovely, extremely reliable, professional, approachable, attentive, and very caring professional. Our daughter had different organizational needs than a typical high school student so Netta was open to communications with me as the three of us planned a course of action. The fact that Dr. Netta is also trained as a psychologist was extremely valuable. Our daughter always enjoyed her executive functioning sessions with Netta and looked forward to it weekly. We were very happy with Netta’s coaching services and highly recommend her!

 

-C.P., Mother     

We had a terrific, positive experience with Themba Tutors. Craig was extremely responsive from the getgo and gave us a few options for an AP Psychology tutor for my autistic son. His public school teacher was very ineffective and did not do much to prepare the class for the exam, so I’m glad I found Themba. Jeannine worked with my son over a 4-month period. She was patient, anticipated needs, and helped ease my son’s anxiety as he prepared for the exam. And the results speak for themselves – my son scored a 5!

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We were all delighted with Tohar’s services. She intuited early on how to work well with our daughter and she responded in kind. Thanks, as always, to your team. 

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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.

Psychology Tutors
JACQUELINE G.

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

CAMERON
CAMERON

Ph.D. in Psychology

Psychology Tutors
RISHI C.

Doctoral Candidate: Clinical, School, and Child Psychology, BCBA-NYLBA, MSEd, MS: Applied Behavior Analysis

Psychology Tutors
DAVID Y.

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

JOYA K.
JOYA K.

Master’s in Educational Psychology

Psychology Tutors
GABBY K.

Doctoral Candidate in School Psychology

MADDY
MADDY

Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology

ELIZABETH C.
ELIZABETH

Doctoral Candidate in School Psychology

Why Choose Themba Tutors?

Addressing Common Struggles

At Themba Tutors, we break down complex psychological theories into clear, understandable segments. Our tutors provide structured explanations, real-world examples, and guided practice in research analysis, data interpretation, and application of psychological concepts.

Multidisciplinary Team

Our team includes professionals from psychology and education, including licensed psychologists, educational psychologists, and research experts. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to support a wide range of psychology topics while addressing individual learning needs with informed, specialized instruction.

Combined Tutoring and Executive Function Coaching

We integrate psychology tutoring with Executive Function (EF) coaching, helping students develop essential skills such as time management, organization, planning, and goal setting. This dual approach strengthens both academic understanding and independent learning skills.

Personalized Learning Experience

Each psychology tutoring program is personalized to the student’s learning style, academic goals, and challenges. We set realistic benchmarks, provide ongoing feedback, and adjust strategies as needed. To improve focus and productivity, we incorporate tools such as the Pomodoro Technique timer .

Flexible and Accessible

We offer both in-person and online psychology tutoring to accommodate diverse schedules and preferences. Flexible scheduling and accessible platforms ensure students receive support when they need it.

Choosing Themba Tutors for psychology tutoring in NYC means working with a team that understands the academic rigor of psychology and the challenges students face. We partner with students to support academic success and long-term skill development.

Who We Are?

Psychology Tutors

Founded in 2012 by CEO Craig Selinger, an educational specialist and executive function coach , Themba Tutors provides psychology tutoring services to high school, college undergraduate, and graduate students.

  • Personalized in-person and online tutoring across the NYC metro area, Long Island, Boston, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
  • Careful tutor matching based on subject expertise and student needs.
  • Highly individualized services—never one-size-fits-all.
  • Learner-centered plans based on goals, strengths, and learning style.
  • Collaboration with families, schools, and outside professionals.
  • Focus on building core psychology skills, strong study habits, and motivation.
  • One-on-one instruction that improves focus, confidence, and self-esteem.

Free Consultations and Remote Meet & Greets

Psychology Tutors

Themba Tutors offers free consultations and remote meet-and-greets with expert psychology tutors for high school, college undergraduate, and graduate students. These sessions allow families and students to discuss learning needs, explore personalized tutoring plans, and connect with highly qualified professionals.

Themba Tutors’ Process and Approach

Themba Tutors provides individualized academic support for students and young adults facing challenges such as ADHD, executive function difficulties, and learning differences including NVLD, dyslexia, autism, and more. Our tiered educational team understands the academic, emotional, and organizational obstacles students encounter throughout their educational journeys.

For families already working with mental health professionals, Themba Tutors can assist in connecting students with appropriate specialists covered under their insurance plans.

Our Intake Process

  1. Initial Contact & Free Consultation: Families can reach out via phone, text, or email to schedule a consultation—often within 24 hours. Our intake coordinator works closely with CEO Craig Selinger to ensure a thoughtful and supportive start.
  2. Initial Assessment: Students complete a free assessment prior to beginning services, helping establish a baseline for academic skills and learning needs.
  3. Personalized Evaluation: A customized review identifies strengths, challenges, and priorities, allowing us to set realistic, targeted goals.
  4. Tutor Matching: Families choose from a carefully vetted roster of highly qualified tutors, with detailed profiles available to support informed decision-making.
  5. Free Remote Meet-and-Greets: Students can meet potential tutors online before committing, ensuring a strong personal and instructional fit.
  6. Start of Sessions: Tutoring begins with a discovery session—no long-term commitment required—during which the tutor develops a personalized plan focused on meaningful progress.

Themba Tutors emphasizes accountability, flexibility, and collaboration. Ongoing communication with families, adaptable strategies, and consistent feedback help students build confidence, strengthen executive functioning skills, and achieve sustainable 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.