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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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Regents English tutoring NYC is specialized academic support designed to help New York City high school students meet and exceed New York State Regents graduation requirements. At Themba Tutors, we provide individualized, results-driven Regents English tutoring for students across Manhattan and Brooklyn, with strong, ongoing support for families in Queens and flexible access throughout all five boroughs.

 

A Regents English tutor NYC focuses on the specific reading passages, writing tasks, and scoring expectations students encounter on the Regents Comprehensive English exam. This exam is a required milestone for earning a New York State high school diploma, making expert preparation essential for long-term academic success.

Professional Regents English Tutor NYC for New York Students

Succeeding on the Regents English exam is not optional for New York students—it is a graduation requirement. Our Regents English tutor NYC services are intentionally structured to meet the academic rigor of the exam while supporting students with different learning styles, backgrounds, and confidence levels.

 

In our work with NYC families, we commonly see students struggle not because they lack intelligence, but because Regents expectations are rarely taught explicitly in school. Our tutors clarify what the exam is asking, how answers are scored, and how students can consistently earn points across multiple sections.

 

Educational research shows that explicit instruction in test-specific writing and reading strategies improves standardized exam outcomes. Families often notice measurable improvement in essay organization, textual analysis, and academic language within the first several weeks of tutoring.

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Why Choose Themba Tutors for Regents English Tutoring

Selecting the right Regents English tutor NYC can determine whether a student simply passes or achieves a strong Regents score that reflects their true ability. Families across New York City trust Themba Tutors for eight clear, experience-based reasons.

 

1. Regents-Specific Expertise

Our tutors are not general English instructors. Every Regents English tutor NYC on our team is trained in the structure, scoring rubric, and recurring question types found on the Regents exam. Instruction is aligned directly with released Regents materials and official expectations.

 

2. Deep Understanding of NYC Schools

Because we work exclusively with New York City students, we understand how Regents preparation fits into NYC public, private, and charter school environments. Tutoring complements classroom instruction while remaining laser-focused on exam performance.

 

3. Fully Personalized One-on-One Instruction

Each student begins with a diagnostic assessment. From there, we design a personalized learning plan that targets specific gaps in reading comprehension, writing structure, grammar, or Regents strategy.

 

4. Strong Focus on Regents Writing

Regents writing is highly structured. Our Regents English tutor NYC sessions emphasize:

  • Thesis clarity
  • Textual evidence selection
  • Paragraph organization
  • Regents-appropriate academic language

 

5. Proven Test-Taking Strategies

Students learn how to break down prompts, manage time, and avoid common scoring pitfalls. These strategies are essential for students who know the material but struggle under exam conditions.

 

6. Support for Diverse Learners

We regularly support multilingual students, students with learning differences, and students who need confidence-building alongside academic instruction. Lessons are structured, explicit, and paced appropriately.

 

7. Flexible Scheduling and Formats

Families may choose in-person or online Regents English tutor NYC sessions. This flexibility allows students across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens to maintain consistent preparation without added stress.

 

8. Measurable Results and Accountability

Progress is tracked through practice essays, Regents-style questions, and regular feedback. Parents receive clear insight into skill growth and exam readiness.

A Regents English tutor NYC is most effective when instruction mirrors Regents scoring criteria and real exam conditions.

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.    

Samantha was great! She was always punctual, nice, and clear when communicating with my son during her sessions. This helped my son improve his writing skills and schoolwork and gain some confidence.
After each session, she explained how he was doing and his progress, which I appreciated.

 

-Kay L.

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 played a key part in making this happen, and we appreciate it so much. Michelle worked very well with Alara, and we appreciate it!

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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.

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

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Regents English Tutoring in Manhattan

Manhattan students often face high academic pressure and competitive school environments. Our Regents English tutor NYC services in Manhattan are designed to meet these expectations with precision and depth.

 

Tutoring begins with a clear assessment of Regents readiness, followed by focused instruction in advanced close reading, evidence-based analysis, and refined essay writing. Students develop stronger command of academic English while learning how to express ideas clearly under time constraints.

 

By exam day, Manhattan students typically demonstrate stronger confidence, clearer writing, and greater consistency across Regents tasks.

Brooklyn Regents English Tutor Services

Brooklyn families rely on Themba Tutors for consistent, structured Regents English tutoring that balances rigor with encouragement. Our Brooklyn-focused Regents English tutor NYC sessions emphasize clarity, organization, and confidence.

 

Students work on:

  • Vocabulary development
  • Textual analysis
  • Regents essay formats
  • Revision and editing strategies 

 

Over time, students build academic habits that support both Regents success and daily classroom performance.

Regents English Tutor NYC Support in Queens

Queens is home to students from a wide range of linguistic and academic backgrounds. Our Regents English tutor NYC services in Queens are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and highly structured.

 

Special emphasis is placed on academic language, close reading, and paragraph development. Research shows that structured feedback significantly improves writing outcomes, particularly for multilingual learners.

 

Families in Queens often report improved clarity, stronger essays, and reduced exam anxiety.

Comprehensive Regents English Support Across NYC

While Manhattan and Brooklyn remain our primary service areas, Themba Tutors supports students throughout New York City. Online sessions allow students in all boroughs to access the same high-quality Regents English tutor NYC instruction.

 

Geographic location never limits the level of academic support a student receives.

Our Step-by-Step Regents English Tutoring Process

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A structured process helps students stay motivated and focused throughout preparation.

 

  1. Initial Assessment
    We evaluate reading comprehension, writing skills, and Regents-specific readiness.
  2. Customized Learning Plan
    Each lesson aligns directly with Regents standards and scoring expectations.
  3. Focused Skill Development
    Students work on close reading, grammar, textual analysis, and essay writing within a Regents framework.
  4. Regents-Style Practice
    Authentic Regents questions and writing prompts are used consistently, with detailed feedback.
  5. Final Exam Readiness
    As the exam approaches, tutoring shifts toward timed practice and confidence-building strategies.

 

A structured Regents English tutoring process improves both exam performance and long-term academic confidence.

Who Benefits from a Regents English Tutor NYC

Founded in 2012 by CEO Craig Selinger, an educational specialist and executive function coach , Themba Tutors provides English Language Arts tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Our Regents English tutor NYC services support:

  • Students struggling to pass the Regents
  • Students aiming for higher Regents scores
  • Regents retake students
  • Multilingual and ESL learners
  • Students seeking stronger academic English skills 

 

Instruction adapts to each student’s starting point and goals.

Benefits of Working with a Regents English Tutor NYC

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Families consistently report:

  • Improved Regents exam scores
  • Clearer, more organized writing
  • Stronger reading comprehension
  • Increased classroom participation
  • Reduced test anxiety 

 

Parents also benefit from transparent communication and progress tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What does a Regents English tutor NYC focus on?

A Regents English tutor NYC focuses on reading comprehension, text-based analysis, Regents essay writing, and exam-specific strategies.

 

2. Do you primarily serve Manhattan and Brooklyn?

Yes. Manhattan and Brooklyn are our primary service areas, with strong availability in Queens and flexible options throughout NYC.

 

3. Can tutoring help students who previously failed the Regents exam?

Yes. We design targeted Regents recovery plans that focus on weak areas and rebuilding confidence.

 

4. How often should tutoring sessions occur?

Most students benefit from one to two sessions per week, with increased frequency closer to the exam.

 

5. Is online Regents English tutoring effective?

Yes. Our online Regents English tutor NYC sessions are structured, interactive, and results-driven.

 

6. Do you support ESL and multilingual students?

Yes. We specialize in helping multilingual students master Regents academic language and expectations.

 

Start with a Regents English Tutor NYC Today

The Regents English exam plays a critical role in graduation and academic confidence. Themba Tutors provides personalized, expert Regents English tutor NYC services that help students succeed with clarity and confidence.

 

We offer a free initial consultation, remote meet-and-greets for families who prefer to start online, and pay-as-you-go tutoring with no long-term commitment. This flexible approach allows families to get expert Regents English support without pressure, contracts, or upfront packages—so students can begin with confidence and continue based on real progress and fit.

 

📞 Contact Themba Tutors today to schedule a consultation and support your child’s Regents success.

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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.