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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
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  • 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.

Reading Tutor NYC | In-Home K–12 Reading Specialists

In-home reading tutor NYC for K–12 students. Build comprehension, writing clarity, and academic performance with structured, personalized tutoring. Free consultation.

Best Reading Tutors in New York City Metro Area for K-12 Students | Free Consultations & Meet-And-Greets With Our Staff | We Travel to You!

reading tutors for K-12 students

Strong reading and writing skills shape every part of a student’s academic life—but many students who appear “on track” still struggle to summarize what they read, sustain attention during longer assignments, and express ideas clearly in writing. At Themba Tutors, we specialize in helping students strengthen reading comprehension, writing clarity, and independent work habits so they can keep up with increasing academic demands.

Themba Tutors provides personalized, evidence-based literacy tutoring grounded in the science of reading, supporting families throughout the NYC Metro Area—especially Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens—as well as Staten Island), Westchester, Long Island, Boston, Connecticut (CT), and New Jersey (NJ.

Looking For Structured Support This Summer?

Our Summer 2026 Online Reading Program helps students strengthen reading comprehension, writing, and academic skills before the next school year begins.

Does This Sound Like Your Child?

  • Reads at or above grade level but struggles to summarize main ideas clearly
  • Has difficulty sustaining attention during longer reading assignments
  • Understands material but struggles to express ideas clearly in writing
  • Writes responses that feel disorganized, vague, or underdeveloped
  • Avoids reading or writing tasks that require focus and follow-through
  • Needs help building independence when working alone

 

Many students appear strong on paper—but struggle with clarity, stamina, and execution. That’s where our reading tutoring program focuses.

Our tutors deliver individualized instruction using structured literacy and targeted academic coaching to strengthen reading comprehension, writing organization, sustained attention, and independent learning habits. We don’t just help students read—we help them process, organize, and clearly express what they read independently and consistently.

Experience Structured Literacy Tutoring Backed by the Science of Reading

Our approach reflects deep experience with research-based instruction. The science of reading explains how students learn to decode, comprehend, and engage with text—making it the foundation of our literacy tutoring programs.

Tutors explicitly teach comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and writing skills in a systematic and cumulative way—while also helping students learn how to summarize, organize ideas, and produce clear written responses. Lessons integrate books, short stories, and digital tools—including online reading programs—all tailored to each student’s level.

This structured approach is especially effective for students with dyslexia and other learning differences.

Literacy Tutoring Support for Students, Families, and Schools

Reading-Writing Support for Students and Teachers

We believe literacy growth happens best through collaboration. Our team supports students while also coordinating with parents and educators when appropriate.

Instruction commonly supports:

  • Reading comprehension and main idea summarization
  • Writing organization and clarity
  • Grammar and mechanics
  • Text analysis and written responses
  • Sustaining attention during reading and writing
  • Building confidence as readers and writers

These skills work together to help students become more capable, independent, and engaged learners.

Our Reading Tutoring Service Areas

We provide expert in-person and online reading tutoring across the NYC metro area and beyond. Families choose us because we’re built to meet students where they are—at home, at a library, or online.

We serve students across the following regions:

 

  • New York City (NYC): Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island
  • Long Island
  • Westchester
  • New Jersey (NJ)
  • Connecticut (CT)
  • Boston

No matter where sessions take place, our approach stays consistent: structured instruction, clear goal-setting, and steady progress monitoring.

Who We Work With

We work with a wide range of students—but a large portion of our families come to us because their child is:

  • Performing at or above grade level but struggling with writing clarity or organization
  • Able to read independently but not able to summarize or explain what they read
  • Losing time due to inefficient reading and writing habits
  • Struggling with focus and follow-through during independent work

Unlike traditional reading intervention programs, our focus is not just on basic decoding—we help students improve academic performance, written output, and independent execution.

High-Impact Reading Tutoring for K–12 Students

Reading demands evolve as students progress through school. Early readers must master phonics and decoding, while older students are expected to analyze complex texts and manage heavier reading loads. Even when students can read, difficulties with comprehension, sustained attention, and written expression can lead to stress, inefficiency, and inconsistent academic performance.

 

NYC students often face increasing literacy demands as they prepare for Regents exams, AP coursework, and selective high school admissions.

Themba Tutors uses structured literacy—a research-backed approach that benefits all learners and is especially effective for students with dyslexia and other reading challenges. Instruction is explicit, systematic, and cumulative, building foundational skills that last.

We also integrate executive function coaching to help students:

  • Maintain attention during longer reading tasks
  • Organize and structure written responses
  • Manage reading-heavy workloads
  • Build consistency and independence

This is a key difference in our approach—students don’t just improve their reading skills; they learn how to apply them independently in real academic settings.

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We work with a wide range of students—but a large portion of our families come to us because their child is:

  • Performing at or above grade level but struggling with writing clarity or organization
  • Able to read independently but not able to summarize or explain what they read
  • Losing time due to inefficient reading and writing habits
  • Struggling with focus and follow-through during independent work

 

Unlike traditional reading intervention programs, our focus is not just on basic decoding—we help students improve academic performance, written output, and independent execution.

TESTIMONIALS

I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Jake. One aspect that stood out to me was that he took the time to understand my learning style and catered our sessions towards ways that would work best for me, which I greatly appreciated! Jake was so fantastic and always had a positive attitude. He helped me work on my time management, reading, and organizational skills. I valued how much he celebrated my good grades and all the little wins along the way! Jake was flexible regarding scheduling, which I appreciated during my hectic college life. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to work with him!!

 

-Renata P.    

We’ve been so happy to have Themba’s wonderful tutor, Jill, working with our daughter on her reading and spelling. Jill has helped her become more efficient and recognize and remember spelling rules. Jill’s warmth and attentiveness have made it possible for my daughter to connect with her even though these sessions have been entirely virtual. I get copies of the spelling rules to reinforce them at home and some interactive tools to help my daughter build on what she’s been learning. Themba has helped us a ton!

 

-L.C.    

We were happy with Michelle’s services, and Alara had a good year overall—her organizational skills improved, and she showed nice progress in reading and writing. Michelle and her teachers were a key part in helping to make this happen, and we appreciate it. Michelle worked very well with Alara, and we appreciate it!

Mark Salierno

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, often sharing updates and insights. We are very grateful for all of Jacob’s support!

 

-J & C       

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.

Who We Are

Founded in 2012 by Craig Selinger, an educational specialist and executive function coach, Themba Tutors supports students across the NYC Metro Area. Our mission is to provide high-quality, individualized academic support that promotes independence, confidence, and skill mastery.

Reading and Writing Tutors
Reading and Writing Tutors
HOLLY

MS in English Education, and a 6th-year Professional Diploma in Reading Consultancy and Educational Leadership

ALISSA
ALISSA

M.S. in Adolescent Special Education

DAVID K.
DAVID K.

Masters in Special Education and Trained in Orton-Gillingham

BRAD
BRAD

Master’s in Special Education

Comprehensive Reading Skill Development

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Our tutors design developmentally appropriate reading instruction based on each student’s age, learning profile, and academic goals. Lessons are individualized, structured, and responsive to student progress—so families can see clear growth over time.

Elementary Students (K–5): Building the Foundation

 

We help young readers develop essential early literacy skills through engaging, structured lessons. These building blocks make reading easier and more automatic, which supports confidence and reduces frustration.

 

In K–5, we commonly target the following foundational skills:

  • Phonemic awareness (hearing and manipulating sounds)
  • Phonics and decoding
  • Sight-word recognition
  • Vocabulary development
  • Oral reading fluency
  • Early comprehension strategies
  • Reading confidence and stamina

When these foundational skills strengthen, students typically become more willing to read independently and more able to keep up with classroom expectations.

Middle & High School Students (Grades 6–12): Strengthening Advanced Skills

 

Older students need reading strategies that help them manage complex texts, demanding coursework, and long-term assignments. We focus on reading-to-learn skills and academic independence, not just “getting through” a chapter.

For grades 6–12, our tutors often focus on the following skills:

  • Reading comprehension and critical analysis
  • Annotating and close reading strategies
  • Identifying themes, arguments, and literary devices
  • Understanding informational and academic texts
  • Managing long-term reading assignments
  • Developing study strategies that support reading-heavy courses

We support reading success across English, history, science, and social studies—so literacy growth improves performance across the curriculum.

Why Choose Themba Tutors for Reading Support in NYC?

Below is an overview of how our research-based approach helps students make consistent, measurable progress. We focus on the “why” behind reading struggles and build the systems and skills that help students improve steadily.

1. Reading Instruction That Builds Organization and Academic Follow-Through

Reading challenges often overlap with difficulties in starting work, sustaining attention, organizing ideas, and following through. Our integrated approach addresses both skill development and execution, so progress translates into real academic results.

For elementary students, we often support the following areas:

  • Strengthening foundational reading skills through structured routines
  • Building early academic habits and confidence
  • Supporting transitions between school and home learning

For middle & high school students, we often support the following areas:

  • Improving time management and study habits
  • Reducing procrastination and distraction
  • Breaking down long-term reading and writing assignments into manageable steps

For student-athletes, we often support the following areas:

  • Planning weekly academic workloads around practices and travel
  • Managing deadlines consistently
  • Maintaining performance during demanding seasons

This combined academic + EF model supports independence and helps students sustain progress between sessions.

2. Expertise in Neurodiversity and Learning Differences

Our team has experience supporting a wide range of learning profiles. We tailor instruction to how each student processes information, while maintaining a strong focus on academic performance, clarity, and independence.

 

We frequently support students with:

 

Instruction is structured, paced appropriately, and tailored to each student’s profile—so students can make progress without feeling overwhelmed.

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3. Highly Qualified Reading Specialists

We hire professionals with deep expertise in literacy development and structured reading instruction. Families appreciate that our team can teach skills explicitly while also building motivation and confidence.

 

Our team includes:

  • Academic tutors
  • Certified reading and subject specialists
  • Learning specialists
  • Doctoral-level educators
  • Executive function coaches

 

Over 90% of our team holds advanced degrees, and we focus on pairing each student with the right professional for their specific goals and needs.

4. Personalized Learning Plans + Study Habit Coaching

Effective reading support requires more than skill practice. Students also need clear systems that help them manage work independently—especially as reading demands increase.

 

Our support commonly includes:

  • Comprehensive reading assessments
  • Individualized learning plans
  • Customized weekly practice routines
  • Accountability systems to reduce avoidance

 

We also address habits that affect reading progress—like excessive screen time and inconsistent homework routines—by teaching practical strategies such as structured study blocks and the Pomodoro Technique. These tools help students build focus, stamina, and consistency.

5. Flexible and Convenient Support for Busy Families

Families choose Themba Tutors because our services are designed to be straightforward, responsive, and easy to start. We keep the process simple while still being thoughtful about matching and planning.

 

Our model includes the following family-friendly options:

  • Pay-as-you-go sessions (no contracts)
  • Online and in-person tutoring
  • Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends
  • Free consultations and meet-and-greets

 

This structure allows families to get high-quality support without long-term commitments or unnecessary pressure.

Themba Tutors’ Strategic Approach to Literacy Learning

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Effective reading support requires structure, progress monitoring, and clear communication. Our strategic approach ensures every student receives targeted instruction and measurable progress.

1. Assessment

Our literacy assessments for K–12 students evaluate the core components of reading development. This helps us identify what’s driving a student’s challenges and what to target first.

Assessments may review the following areas:

  • Ability to summarize and explain key ideas
  • Writing clarity and organization
  • Sustained attention during reading tasks
  • Reading fluency
  • Vocabulary knowledge
  • Reading comprehension
  • Optional writing mechanics and structure
  • Ability to summarize and explain key ideas
  • Writing clarity and organization
  • Sustained attention during reading tasks

 

Assessments are typically completed online in 1–2 hours and provide detailed data that guides individualized instruction.

2. Instruction

Tutors use structured literacy and systematic instruction to build decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Lessons progress at the student’s pace and may incorporate multisensory techniques to reinforce learning and retention.

3. Engagement

To keep students motivated and accountable, we integrate supportive learning tools and clear tracking systems. This helps students stay engaged and helps families see progress over time.

 

Engagement supports may include:

  • Literacy apps
  • Interactive reading exercises
  • Organized digital learning materials
  • Goal-setting and progress tracking systems

 

The goal is to reduce avoidance and build confidence so students are more willing to practice and participate.

Our Intake Process

Themba Tutors supports K–12 students dealing with executive function challenges, academic inefficiencies, and uneven reading and writing performance. Our services are designed to address each student’s learning needs while making the process easy for families.

We offer flexible, pay-as-you-go tutoring—no contracts and no upfront fees—so families can choose support that fits their budget and schedule.

Our intake process follows these steps to ensure a strong match and a clear plan:

  • Initial contact and consultation: Reach out by phone, text, or email. Our intake coordinator, Jerry, will schedule a phone consultation quickly, with oversight from CEO Craig Selinger as needed.
  • Review of academic background: We review relevant records (such as report cards) to identify strengths and areas for growth.
  • Optional comprehensive assessment: Families may choose an online literacy assessment for deeper insight into a child’s reading profile.
  • Tutor selection: We share tutor profiles and collaborate with families to select the best reading specialist.
  • Free remote meet-and-greets: Families meet potential tutors remotely before committing.
  • Exploratory session and planning: The selected tutor completes an initial exploratory session to evaluate current skills and propose a customized learning plan.

After intake, we focus on weekly personalized sessions, consistent communication, and practical strategies that support long-term success—not just short-term gains.

For a personalized learning experience, contact Themba Tutors to schedule a free consultation and meet-and-greets with expert reading tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Ready to Help Your Child Become a Confident, Independent Reader?

With the right support, students can strengthen comprehension, improve writing clarity, and build the independence needed to handle increasingly complex academic demands. Our goal is not just to help students improve during sessions—but to help them read, write, and think more clearly on their own.

 

Many of our students don’t need basic reading instruction—they need help turning what they read into clear thinking, organized writing, and consistent academic performance.

Schedule a free consultation and remote meet-and-greet to learn how we can tailor a reading plan to your child’s needs—no commitment required.

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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.