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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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BEST REMOTE MANDARIN TUTORS FOR ALL AGES & NEURODIVERSITY

Best 1:1 REMOTE MANDARIN Tutoring for ALL AGES AND NEURODIVERSITY | FREE CONSULTATIONS & MEET-AND-GREETS WITH OUR STAFF

Students learning Mandarin often face several challenges, including mastering the tonal system and memorizing thousands of unique characters. Pronunciation can be difficult due to unfamiliar sounds, and the grammar differences, such as the lack of verb conjugations and the use of measured words, add to the complexity. Additionally, understanding native speakers and cultural nuances can be challenging. 

Learning differences among students further complicate the process, as each student may struggle with different aspects of the language. Social media distractions and procrastination also hinder consistent practice, making it difficult for students to achieve proficiency.

Mandarin is one of the top 6 hardest languages for English speakers to learn. Mandarin Chinese. It poses several challenges, particularly due to its writing system, which is especially difficult for those used to the Latin alphabet. Learners must memorize thousands of unique characters, a significant departure from Latin-based languages, adding to the usual difficulties of language acquisition.

Themba Tutors provides high-impact tutoring designed to cater to the varied needs of all learners, including those with neurodiverse learning styles. Our dedicated educators offer personalized instruction that speeds learning, closely monitors progress, and collaborates with schools to ensure thorough support.

With Themba Tutors, mastering Mandarin is within reach. Our expert remote Mandarin tutors focus on essential language concepts while accommodating each student’s unique learning differences and neurodiversity. To combat procrastination, we help students build effective study habits and time management skills. This customized approach boosts language proficiency, fosters confidence, and reduces stress, making the learning experience both enjoyable and successful.

We provide regular feedback to students and parents, enhancing communication and ensuring active family involvement in their child’s progress. By addressing each student’s unique learning differences and neurodiversity, we create a supportive environment that helps your child move from struggling with Mandarin assignments to achieving improved grades and gaining confidence in their language skills. This approach sets them up for success in Mandarin and beyond.

We serve public, private, and charter school students across the NYC metro area, Westchester, Long Island, Boston, and select regions in Connecticut and New Jersey. Our tiered team of educational professionals, with over 90% holding advanced degrees in education, psychology, or related fields, builds strong connections with students. We stay adaptable to the changing educational landscape and digital distractions prevalent in 2024.

We tailor objectives to each student’s unique needs using SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Our flexible scheduling accommodates diverse family requirements. If our services are not the perfect fit, we can connect you with trusted colleagues. Our approach effectively navigates various educational systems and the fast-paced nature of modern education.

We incorporate AI responsibly into our educational frameworks, educating students on effective and ethical use. We also ensure parents are fully informed and give consent before introducing any AI tools.

Executive Function Coaches Tiers

Themba Tutors is honored to be recognized as one of the top tutoring companies in the New York City metro area, specializing in learning differences and neurodiversity.. Known for our empathetic approach, proven success, and ability to address diverse learning styles while honoring family preferences, we distinguish ourselves in the field.

Our highly recommended tiered educational team includes:

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

Additionally, we offer comprehensive remote and in-person Mandarin language assessments to evaluate your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. This ensures that our tutoring strategies are customized to meet your individual needs.

TESTIMONIALS

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 

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 individual needs! I look forward to meeting new tutors and clients in the 2021-2022 school year!

 

 

– Gillian D. 

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  

Armelle was wonderful. Not just a great match for Simon but also so thorough and thoughtful. We hope to work with her again next year.

– Missy Brown 

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.

Why Learn Mandarin

Learning Mandarin offers numerous benefits. It enhances career opportunities as many international companies and U.S. government agencies seek Mandarin speakers​. It also provides cognitive benefits, improves memory and problem-solving skills, and offers cultural enrichment by giving access to Chinese literature and arts​​. For travelers, Mandarin is invaluable in navigating Mandarin-speaking regions. Additionally, it facilitates global communication and fosters cross-cultural understanding. Educationally, it gives students a competitive edge in academic settings and enhances college applications

Why Choose Themba Tutors?

Combined Tutoring and EF Coaching

At Themba Tutors, we integrate Mandarin language tutoring with executive function (EF) coaching. This dual approach enhances language acquisition and improves time management, organization, and study skills. Our students develop holistic skills that benefit them academically and personally.

Addressing Common Struggles

Learning Mandarin can be challenging due to its unique characters, tones, and grammar. We address these common struggles by providing tailored instruction that considers each student’s learning differences and neurodiversity. Our remote Mandarin tutors focus on pronunciation, character recognition, and sentence structure, using proven strategies to help students overcome language barriers and build confidence.

Multidisciplinary Team

Our team comprises experienced educators, language specialists, and EF coaches collaborating to create personalized learning plans. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that each student receives comprehensive support tailored to their needs and learning style.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our remote Mandarin tutoring sessions offer a well-rounded curriculum that covers all aspects of the language, taking into account each student’s learning differences and neurodiversity. Students start with basic vocabulary and progress to advanced terms, ensuring a solid foundation. We strongly emphasize proper pronunciation and tonal accuracy to help students communicate effectively. Lessons in reading and writing Chinese characters, grammar, and sentence structure enable students to construct coherent sentences. Additionally, listening and speaking exercises build practical communication skills for everyday conversation.

Personalized Learning Plans

We understand that each student has unique strengths and areas for improvement. Our remote Mandarin tutors design personalized learning plans that cater to individual learning styles, pace, and goals, ensuring effective and enjoyable learning experiences.

Cultural Immersion

We incorporate cultural elements into our remote Mandarin tutoring sessions to give students a richer language understanding. Students will learn about Chinese customs, traditions, and history, making their language-learning experience more engaging and meaningful.

Flexible Scheduling

We offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate the busy lives of our students and their families. Whether you need after-school sessions, weekend classes, or intensive holiday programs, we can create a schedule that works for you.

Choosing Themba Tutors for remote Mandarin tutoring ensures a comprehensive, personalized, and effective learning experience that addresses academic and executive function needs.

Who We Are?

Remote Mandarin tutoring

Founded in 2012 by CEO Craig Selinger, an educational specialist and executive function coach, Themba Tutors provides customized Mandarin tutoring services for all ages.

  • Comprehensive Tutoring and Coaching: Themba Tutors provides personalized in-person and online tutoring and coaching for all ages, including executive function coaching.
  • Service Areas: We serve the NYC metro area, Long Island, Boston, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
  • In-Person and Virtual Options: We offer both doorstep in-person services and virtual tutoring for convenience.
  • Highly Skilled Professionals: Our team includes academic tutors, certified subject specialists, advanced learning specialists/coaches, and doctoral-level specialists/coaches, all highly trained and friendly.
  • Tailored Approach: We match students with professionals who are patient, subject-matter experts, and committed to personalized, student-centered learning plans.
  • What Sets Us Apart: Our individualized and flexible services, local focus, expert qualifications, and direct involvement of our CEO distinguish us from competitors.
  • Collaborative Approach: We work closely with students, families, and schools to create customized learning profiles and strategies.
  • Long-Term Success: Our focus on core skills, study habits, and individualized attention helps students achieve lasting academic and personal growth.

Free Consultations and Remote Meet & Greets

Remote Mandarin tutoring

Our remote Mandarin tutor offers free consultations and remote meet & greets to provide personalized learning plans and address your specific needs. During these sessions, you can discuss your goals, ask questions, and get to know our remote Mandarin tutor’s teaching style. These no-obligation meetings are designed to ensure a perfect fit and make the learning experience convenient and accessible from the comfort of your home. Contact us today for your free consultation.

Themba Tutors’ Process and Approach

At Themba Tutors, we specialize in personalized Mandarin tutoring for learners of all ages, including children, teenagers, and adults. We cater to individuals facing challenges such as  ADHD, executive function issues, and various learning difficulties like language disorders, non-verbal learning disorders, dyscalculia, dyslexia, dysgraphia, twice-exceptional, and more. Our approach addresses each learner’s unique obstacles, ensuring effective progress in their Mandarin language journey.

Our pay-as-you-go model prioritizes flexibility and convenience, eliminating upfront fees or long-term contracts. This allows you to manage your budget effectively while receiving the best remote Mandarin tutoring tailored to your needs.

Our process begins with a structured intake procedure to match you with the right remote Mandarin tutor:

  • Initial Contact and Consultation: Email, text, or phone. Our intake coordinator, supervised by CEO Craig Selinger, will schedule a phone consultation within 24 hours.
  • Review of Academic Background: We evaluate your educational history to identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
  • Comprehensive Educational Assessment: We offer an optional in-depth assessment to tailor our tutoring sessions to your needs.
  • Tutor Selection: During our free intake session, detailed Mandarin tutor profiles will help you decide.
  • Free Remote Meet-and-Greets: Connect with potential remote Mandarin tutors through free remote meet-and-greets before committing to any services.
  • Assessment Session Commencement: Begin with a no-cost exploratory session where your remote Mandarin tutor assesses your proficiency and goals, laying the foundation for a personalized learning plan.

Our approach includes weekly tailored sessions and ongoing motivation through your preferred communication channels. We focus on achieving your Mandarin learning objectives with adaptable tutoring methods.

Contact Themba Tutors today to schedule your free consultation and remote meet-and-greets with our remote Mandarin tutors.

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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.