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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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
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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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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.
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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
Both were very knowledgeable and got our system back up and running.
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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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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!!!
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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.
QUEENS SCIENCE TUTORING
Science tutoring in Queens requires more than general academic support. Themba Tutors provides structured, in-home science tutoring across Queens, working with students navigating Regents pacing, honors coursework, AP science expectations, and competitive NYC school environments.
Private science tutoring helps Queens students build stronger academic consistency in demanding science courses.
We support students in biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Living Environment, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics through structured instruction, guided practice, and performance-focused academic systems.
Service Snapshot
- Service: Science tutoring
- Location: Queens, NYC
- Delivery: In-home tutoring with remote options available when appropriate
- Student Type: Middle school and high school students
- Focus Areas: Biology, chemistry, physics, Regents science, honors science, AP science
- Session Structure: Direct instruction, guided problem-solving, test preparation, and structured review systems
- Goal: Stronger science performance and long-term academic consistency
Importance of Science Education in Today’s World
Strong science education helps students develop analytical reasoning, evidence evaluation, and complex problem-solving skills.
Science coursework now influences academic performance across many competitive NYC schools. Students are expected to interpret information, apply concepts under pressure, analyze data, and communicate scientific reasoning clearly across assignments, labs, and exams.
Many Queens students encounter increased pressure during Regents science sequences, honors classes, and AP coursework. Strong science performance can also support future opportunities in medicine, engineering, technology, research, and quantitative fields.
Science education is not simply memorization. Effective science learning requires students to understand systems, apply concepts across different contexts, and manage increasingly demanding coursework pacing.
When Queens Families Seek Science Tutoring
Many Queens families seek science tutoring when coursework accelerates during Regents, honors, or AP science classes.
Parents often begin searching for support when students understand concepts during class but struggle to maintain consistent quiz, exam, or lab-report performance independently.
Common situations include:
- Falling science grades
- Difficulty preparing for Regents exams
- Weak chemistry or physics test scores
- Trouble managing AP science workload
- Difficulty applying formulas and scientific reasoning
- Increased academic pressure during high school transitions
Structured tutoring helps students regain momentum before small academic gaps become larger performance problems.
TESTIMONIALS
I’m listening to the Earth Science tutoring session from a distance and wow she is impressive! !! We have been thru so many tutors (more for math over the years). They’ve worked but Charlie gets so bored. She is so engaged with Khalilah! She really knows how to connect with Charlie and quickly figure out what she needs to learn. Thanks Craig!
-M.L.
My 2e student needed support in a critical science class, and I was initially unsure how she would do in an online format. Since we live across the country, we decided to give it a try—and I’m so glad we did. Thanks to Lilly, my daughter has learned how to study in a way that truly fits her unique learning profile and strengths, and she is now thriving. I’ve also been consistently impressed by Themba Tutors’ clear communication and thoughtful follow-up. We’re incredibly grateful. (l am truly grateful!)
Thanks!
– Paola
I’ve had many tutors come thru my door over the years and feel there is something very special and extra professional about the tutors from Themba. They all understood my son s needs and had an amazing way of working with him. Kadyn tutored my son last year and I feel she contributed to his growth in all areas of learning. Her level of education was high and she had a very kind and calming personality that made it easy for my son to connect with her. I asked him what he thought of Kadyn. He said she helped me read articles, pull out information, organize my thoughts and put my ideas on paper. It made me feel more successful as a student.
– S.F
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.
–Nina Herman
Benefits of Personalized Science Tutoring
Personalized science tutoring allows instruction to align directly with a student’s coursework, pacing, and academic profile.
Private tutoring creates opportunities for targeted review, guided problem-solving, and more consistent preparation before exams. Students often benefit from having additional time to strengthen difficult concepts that move too quickly during classroom instruction.
Many science students struggle because coursework becomes increasingly cumulative. Missing one foundational chemistry or physics concept can affect performance throughout future units. Personalized tutoring helps students rebuild those foundations while developing stronger study systems and academic organization.
In our work with Queens students, individualized instruction is especially valuable during Regents preparation periods and AP coursework sequences when expectations become more demanding.
Subjects Offered in Science Tutoring
Science tutoring is most effective when instruction matches a student’s exact course sequence and academic environment.
Themba Tutors supports students in biology, Living Environment Regents, chemistry, Chemistry Regents, physics, Physics Regents, Earth Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, honors science coursework, and middle school science.
Sessions may include direct instruction, Regents preparation, AP review, guided practice, lab analysis, concept reinforcement, and structured study planning.
Many NYC students seek science tutoring during transitions into more advanced coursework or when preparing for cumulative Regents and AP assessments.
AMALIA P.
Master’s in Math Education
ANTHONY
Master of Science in Education
CAITLIN
M.S in Education
CAMERON B.
Master’s in Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience
DANIEL K.
B.A. in History
DANIELLA
Master’s in Mathematics Education
ETHAN A.
Ph.D. in Mathematics
JANEESE C.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Master’s Degree in Special Education
How Science Tutoring Works
Structured science tutoring combines direct instruction, guided practice, and repeatable academic systems.
Sessions may focus on re-teaching difficult classroom material, reviewing assignments and labs, preparing for Regents or AP exams, and strengthening scientific reasoning skills through guided practice.
Science improvement often depends on reducing fragmentation between concepts, formulas, assignments, and assessments. Structured tutoring helps students organize these pieces into a more manageable academic framework.
Our tutors also help students improve consistency in preparation, pacing, and long-term retention across demanding science courses.
In-Home vs. Online Science Tutoring
In-home science tutoring allows lessons to align closely with a student’s school materials, assignments, and pacing.
Many Queens families prefer in-home tutoring because it creates stronger accountability, consistency, and structure within the student’s academic routine. Tutors can work directly with classroom materials while helping students build more reliable study habits.
Remote tutoring can also work effectively for students who are organized, digitally prepared, or balancing demanding schedules. For science coursework, the strongest tutoring format is usually the one that supports steady preparation and consistent review before assessments.
Why Choose Themba Tutors
Themba Tutors is a structured academic performance firm serving students in demanding NYC academic environments.
Families choose Themba Tutors because our approach goes beyond homework completion. We focus on academic mastery, performance stabilization, and structured learning systems that help students operate more consistently under pressure.
Queens students often navigate Regents coursework, honors science pacing, AP expectations, competitive public schools, and rigorous private school environments. Our tutors understand the realities of NYC academic culture, including cumulative testing structures, accelerated pacing, and increasing independent workload expectations.
We provide in-home science tutoring across Queens including Astoria, Auburndale, Bayside, Bayswater, Beechhurst, Belle Harbor, Bellerose, Breezy Point, Briarwood, Cambria Heights, College Point, Corona, Douglaston, East Elmhurst, Edgemere, Elmhurst, Far Rockaway, Floral Park, Flushing, Forest Hills, Forest Park, Fresh Meadows, Glendale, Hamilton Beach, Hillcrest, Hollis, Hollis Hills, Holliswood, Howard Beach, Hunters Point, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Jamaica Estates, Jamaica Hills, Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens Hills, Laurelton, Lefrak City, Lindenwood, Little Neck, Long Island City, Malba, Maspeth, Meadowmere, Middle Village, Neponsit, North Corona, Oakland Gardens, Ozone Park, Pomonok, Queens Village, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, Rosedale, Roxbury, South Jamaica, South Ozone Park, Springfield Gardens, Steinway, Sunnyside, Utopia, Whitestone, Willets Point, Woodhaven, and Woodside, with remote options available when appropriate.
Overview of Themba Tutors
Themba Tutors provides structured academic tutoring designed for bright students whose execution does not consistently reflect their ability.
We specialize in science tutoring, math tutoring, writing support, structured academic systems, and performance-focused instruction for students navigating demanding academic environments.
Themba Tutors is not a homework-help marketplace or therapy practice. Our tutoring model emphasizes instruction, guided practice, performance consistency, and long-term academic infrastructure.
Many families across Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn seek tutoring support when students encounter increasing workload demands during middle school, high school, Regents preparation, or AP coursework.
Key Facts About Science Tutoring in Queens
- Science tutoring often begins when Regents or AP coursework becomes more demanding.
- In-home tutoring can align directly with a student’s school curriculum and pacing.
- Chemistry and physics frequently require structured problem-solving systems.
- Biology tutoring often focuses on scientific reasoning and written explanation.
- Many NYC students seek tutoring during transitions into more advanced science coursework
Frequently Asked Questions About Science Tutoring
1. When should a student start science tutoring?
Students often benefit from tutoring when grades decline, test scores become inconsistent, or coursework pacing becomes difficult to manage independently.
2. Do you support Regents science courses?
Yes. Themba Tutors supports students preparing for Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics Regents exams.
3. Can tutoring help with AP science classes?
Yes. AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics often require stronger study systems, cumulative review strategies, and structured problem-solving approaches.
4. Is tutoring available in-home in Queens?
Yes. Themba Tutors provides in-home science tutoring throughout Queens, with remote sessions available when appropriate.
5. How often should science tutoring sessions happen?
Session frequency depends on academic workload, course rigor, and upcoming exams. Many students benefit from weekly sessions, while others increase support during Regents or AP preparation periods.
Get Started with Science Tutoring in Queens
Structured science tutoring can help students regain consistency before academic gaps become larger performance problems. Many Queens families begin tutoring during Regents preparation, honors coursework transitions, or periods of increased academic pressure in biology, chemistry, or physics.
Themba Tutors offers flexible scheduling designed for demanding NYC school environments. Families may choose ongoing tutoring support, targeted exam preparation, or shorter-term academic stabilization during difficult coursework periods.
We offer pay-as-you-go tutoring options, remote meet-and-greet sessions for families and students, and free 15-minute phone consultations to discuss academic concerns, coursework, and tutor fit.
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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.