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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.

REGENTS ENGLISH TUTOR BROOKLYN –

Expert Regents Prep by Themba Tutors

regents english tutor brooklyn

Unlock Academic Success with a Regents English Tutor Brooklyn

Preparing for the NY Regents English exam can be overwhelming. With expert Regents English tutoring in Brooklyn, your child can improve reading comprehension, writing skills, and test performance. Our tutoring sessions are designed to build confidence and provide a structured approach that aligns with Regents standards. At Themba Tutors, we focus on providing personalized, goal-driven Regents prep to help your child succeed.

Why Choose Regents English Tutor Brooklyn from Themba Tutors?

1. Certified & Experienced Educators

Our team includes certified English Language Arts teachers at every level, with experts in the New York State Regents standards. Each tutor is equipped to provide high-quality instruction designed to meet your child’s needs.

2. Customized One-on-One Instruction

No two students need the same plan. Our sessions are tailored to your child’s learning style, academic goals, and specific needs. This ensures that the tutoring is relevant and effective for improving test performance.

3. Regents-Specific Content Mastery

The Regents English exam follows a consistent format with specific expectations. Our tutors specialize in helping students:

  • Interpret exam prompts effectively
  • Use evidence correctly in essays
  • Manage time and avoid common mistakes on test day

4. Skills That Go Beyond the Exam

Our Regents prep program strengthens long-term academic performance. We focus on:

  • Close reading and text annotation
  • Analytical thinking and reasoning
  • Argumentative writing skills
  • Grammar, clarity, and academic organization

5. Support for Diverse Learning Profiles

We have extensive experience working with students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning challenges. Our tutors provide clear structure and strategies, making learning manageable and engaging.

6. Proven Track Record of Results

Many of our students improve their Regents English scores by 10-20+ points, thanks to consistent support and targeted feedback that directly addresses the test rubric.

7. Flexible Scheduling (In-Person or Online)

We offer flexible in-home tutoring across Brooklyn and virtual sessions for students across NYC and beyond. Evening and weekend availability ensures that tutoring fits your busy schedule.

8. Friendly, Confidence-Boosting Approach

Confidence is key. We create a supportive environment where students feel safe to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes. This boosts their performance on test day and in their overall academic journey.

Comprehensive Assessment for Targeted Learning

Regents English Tutor in Brooklyn

Before tutoring begins, we start with a structured academic assessment to identify grades, skill gaps, and learning patterns. This ensures we are teaching with purpose.

Assessment Includes:

  • Reading comprehension diagnostics aligned with Regents standards
  • Essay writing review (structure, coherence, grammar, argumentation)
  • Identification of recurring challenges and academic patterns
  • Executive functioning and processing feedback (as needed)
  • Custom goal-setting and learning plan development

This approach helps students improve faster because instruction is focused on what matters most for their score.

What Is the English Regents Exam?

The New York State ELA Regents is a standardized test required for high school graduation. It assesses reading comprehension, analytical thinking, and writing skills. The exam includes:

  • Text Analysis Essay
  • Argumentative Essay
  • Multiple reading comprehension passages
  • Grammar and vocabulary use in context

Our tutors break down each component and teach students how to approach each question with a clear strategy, ensuring they feel prepared and confident on test day.

What We Work for Students On in Regents English Tutoring Brooklyn

A strong Regents prep plan is more than just doing practice tests. We focus on the skills that genuinely raise scores and help students perform better under pressure.

Reading Comprehension & Passage Strategy

Students will learn to:

  • Annotate efficiently without over-highlighting
  • Identify main ideas and author’s purpose
  • Track tone, structure, and argument
  • Locate strong evidence quickly
  • Avoid common “trap” answers

Evidence + Commentary (A Major Scoring Driver)

Many students can quote—but struggle to explain. We teach them how to:

  • Choose relevant evidence
  • Connect evidence directly to their claim
  • Write commentary that shows reasoning (not just summary)

Essay Structure for Both Regents Essays

Students will learn a clear format to follow for both the Text Analysis Essay and Argumentative Essay:

  • Write introductions that directly answer the prompt
  • Create body paragraphs with a clear claim → evidence → explanation structure
  • Use transitions that improve flow
  • Craft conclusions that wrap up their ideas clearly

Grammar, Clarity, and Academic Style

We help students:

  • Strengthen sentence clarity and structure
  • Control punctuation and avoid run-on sentences
  • Maintain verb tense consistency
  • Use academic tone and vocabulary
  • Practice quick proofreading strategies for timed essays

Time Management & Test-Day Performance

We teach students how to manage their time effectively during the exam:

  • How long to spend reading and outlining
  • When to move on from tough questions
  • How to review efficiently at the end of the test

TESTIMONIALS

We are very happy with how Giulia worked with Liam. She has an immense amount of patience and worked well with Liam although he was very challenging at times. We saw that she made progress with him and adjusted some habits. However as it got closer to the end of the school year he was less and less inclined to adopt Giulia’s recommendations. In the end his Regents results were ok and I think we’d like to resume sessions at the start of the year so he can get off with good habits.

 

-Simon

Stephen was amazing!! He really helped Olive so much this year. He had a great impact on 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 definitely be working 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

Alex is awesome with both of my sons! He is wonderful and caring. Alex has been extremely successful in teaching my sons for how to approach studying and making them much more efficient, successful and, most importantly,  more confident with their abilities! Thank you for your wonderful services!!!

 

-Carmen Seleme McDermott   

The end of the year went really well, Qi has been so helpful to us. She is so knowledgeable and professional, can’t believe our luck in being matched with her!

-R.H. 

CHARLES
Charles

Ph.D in Educational Leadership

CHRIS M.
Chris M.

Master’s in Childhood Education and Special Education

DAVID W.
David W.

Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Educational Leadership

Regents English Tutor Brooklyn – Expert Regents Prep by Themba Tutors
ALEXANDRA

Master’s Certification in Coastal Ecology, Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics

ALISSA
ALISSA

M.S. in Adolescent Special Education

Regents English Tutor Brooklyn – Expert Regents Prep by Themba Tutors
DR. BARBARA

Ph.D. in History, Maser’s in Music

Who Benefits Most From a Regents English Tutor Brooklyn?

Our Regents English tutoring services benefit students at various levels, including:

  • Students scoring in the 60s–70s who need extra support to pass comfortably
  • Students aiming for 85–95+ who want to achieve top scores
  • Students who freeze during timed writing
  • Students who struggle with reading stamina or dense passages
  • Students with IEPs/504 plans who need additional structure and strategy
  • English Language Learners who need extra support with academic writing

Where We Tutor in Brooklyn

We provide Regents English tutoring across Brooklyn, including Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bensonhurst, Bergen Beach, Boerum Hill, Borough Park, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn Heights, Brownsville, Bushwick, Canarsie, Carroll Gardens, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Crown Heights, Cypress Hills, Ditmas Park, Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo, Dyker Heights, East Flatbush, East New York, East Williamsburg, Flatbush, Flatlands, Fort Greene, Fort Hamilton, Gerritsen Beach, Gowanus, Gravesend, Greenpoint, Greenwood, Homecrest, Kensington, Madison, Manhattan Beach, Marine Park, Midwood, Mill Basin, Navy Yard, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park South, Prospect Park West, Red Hook, Sea Gate, Sheepshead Bay, South Brooklyn, South Slope, Spring Creek, Starrett City, Sunset Park, Vinegar Hill, Weeksville, Williamsburg, Windsor Terrace.

Virtual tutoring is also available for students across NYC and beyond.

Let’s Get Started — Flexible, Affordable & Personalized

Regents English Tutor in Brooklyn

We make it easy for families to begin with no long-term commitment. At Themba Tutors, we believe support should be accessible, flexible, and tailored to your child.

✅ What We Offer:

  • FREE Consultation: Discuss goals, learning needs, and timeline—no cost, no pressure
  • Remote Meet & Greets: Meet your tutor online before your first session to ensure the right fit
  • Pay-As-You-Go: No packages or contracts—only pay for the sessions you need

Flexible Scheduling: In-home or online options, including evenings and weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How often should my child meet with a Regents English tutor in Brooklyn?

Most students benefit from 1–2 sessions per week, depending on their current level and how soon the exam is.

2. Are sessions available remotely?

Yes. We offer both in-person Regents English tutoring in Brooklyn and online tutoring.

3. Do you offer support for students with IEPs or learning differences?

Absolutely. We support students with ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning challenges, and more. Instruction is adapted to the learner.

4. What is included in the free consultation?

We discuss your child’s goals, challenges, past performance, and scheduling needs—then recommend a best-fit tutor match.

5. Can we meet the Regents English Tutor in Brooklyn before committing?

Yes. We offer remote meet-and-greets so you and your child can meet the tutor before your first lesson.

6. Is there a long-term contract or package requirement?

No. We offer a flexible pay-as-you-go model without contracts.

7. How do you assess my child’s current level before starting?

We begin with a diagnostic review of reading and writing skills, plus test-taking performance, and then create a targeted learning plan.

Book Your Free Consultation Today

Regents English Tutor in Brooklyn

Give your child the advantage of working with a trusted Regents English tutor in Brooklyn who understands both the exam and the student. Whether they need help catching up or are aiming for top scores, Themba Tutors provides expert guidance and supportive instruction to help them reach their full potential.

📞 Call us today or fill out our quick form to schedule your free consultation, meet your tutor, and take the first step toward Regents success.

Not ready to fill out the form yet? We’re here to make this easy.

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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.