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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!
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    Had blink cameras; Car was broken into multiple times so I called CornerStone & they were able to install multiple cameras very quickly & for a reasonable price. I am so happy with the app & getting alerts that are not superfluous, … More like they were with Blink. Highly recommend CornerStone & the tech Ronnie.
  • 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.

SCIENCE TUTORING IN NYC

NYC Science Tutors

Themba Tutors provides individualized science tutoring for students navigating foundational concepts, demanding coursework, laboratory-based classes, Regents examinations, AP courses, and selected college-level subjects.

Students may receive support in biology, chemistry, physics, Earth and space science, environmental science, and related disciplines. In-home tutoring may be available across New York City, depending on tutor location, scheduling, subject expertise, and availability. Remote science tutoring is also available.

Service Snapshot

  • Service: Individualized science tutoring
  • Location: New York City
  • Delivery: In-home and remote
  • Students: Elementary-school through college students
  • Subjects: Biology, chemistry, physics, Earth and space science, environmental science, and selected advanced courses
  • Assessment Support: Regents, AP, school examinations, and cumulative reviews
  • Format: One-to-one instruction
  • Goal: Stronger scientific understanding, analytical reasoning, and independent problem-solving

Science Tutoring Services in New York City That Build Real Learning

Our science tutoring services are designed to support students at every stage of their education. Whether your child needs a math and science tutor, a dedicated science teacher, or guidance from a college professor, we match families with the right tutor for their needs.

Our approach to learning focuses on clarity, structure, and long-term success. With experienced teachers and strong tutoring experience, we help students improve performance while building confidence.

Parents and teachers often reach out when students struggle with science classes, homework, or exam preparation. Our science tutoring sessions are designed not just to improve grades—but to create lasting understanding.

Science Subjects We Support

Tutor availability may include:

  • General and integrated science
  • Life science
  • Biology
  • Living Environment
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Physical science
  • Earth and space science
  • Environmental science
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Selected college-level science courses
  • Science-focused Regents preparation
  • AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and AP Environmental Science

Matching depends on the student’s course, curriculum, academic level, schedule, and the expertise required. Availability should not be assumed for every advanced or college-level science course.

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science Tutoring

Biology and Living Environment

Tutoring may address cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, human body systems, experimental design, data interpretation, and preparation for relevant school or state assessments.

Chemistry

Students may receive support with atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, thermochemistry, equilibrium, and other course-specific topics.

Physics

Physics tutoring may connect mathematical procedures with motion, forces, energy, momentum, waves, electricity, magnetism, and quantitative problem-solving.

Earth and Space Science

Instruction may cover geology, weather and climate, astronomy, Earth systems, plate tectonics, natural resources, and interpretation of scientific models and data.

Sessions are aligned with the student’s current course materials rather than a fixed universal curriculum.

Science Tutoring Across Grade Levels

Elementary School

Tutoring can reinforce observation, classification, measurement, scientific vocabulary, and early explanations of natural phenomena. Availability depends on finding a tutor whose background is appropriate for the student’s age and needs.

Middle School

Students may receive help connecting vocabulary, diagrams, data, laboratory activities, and written explanations across life, physical, and Earth science courses.

High School

Tutoring can support Regents, honors, AP, and other advanced coursework. Sessions may include concept review, mathematical problem-solving, laboratory-data analysis, and preparation for quizzes and cumulative examinations.

College

College students may receive support with selected introductory and advanced science courses. Matching depends on the exact course, syllabus, schedule, and tutor expertise.

      TESTIMONIALS

Everything is still going well with Janeese. She keeps up with the Math curriculum at Franklin’s school while also continuing to help with his more basic Math skills that need constant shoring up. She keeps him engaged and makes it fun, so he’s never reluctant to have a tutoring session with Janeese, which is amazing!

 

-Michelle C. 

Themba is the place to go if you are looking for quality, professional tutoring with a true understanding of how to engage learners with unique learning profiles. Learning disabilities are real. Some are more extreme than others. No two are exactly the same. Finding an organization that understands the necessary framework to help learners who process information along non-standard lines can be challenging. Look no further! Themba combines a strong philosophy of learning with a thorough assessment process that matches highly qualified subject matter experts who understand how to engage individuals with unique learning profiles. BZ Themba. Thank you for making the difference. Very sincerely, a life-long client!

 

-J.M.

Everything went very well with Alissa. So well, in fact, that my daughter received a 93% on her final! My daughter felt Alissa understood her learning style, and that has been challenging over the years of working with tutors. So grateful. Thank you!

 

-Lucy L.    

I really appreciated the summaries of what was happening in tutoring. My son really benefited from the guidance on how to plan his study time before an upcoming exam. He easily built a rapport with David. I also really liked that David had additional materials to help address needs.

 

-Simone A.     

Students of all ages receive one-on-one tutoring in all instructional materials, test preparation, and executive function coaching as required. 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.

Craig Selinger CEO

Meet Some of Our Academic Tutors & Coaches

JONATHAN
JACOB

Masters of Science in General and Special Education

Ojené
OJENÉ

Master’s of Science in Education in Therapeutic Interventions

FRED
FRED

Master’s in Special Education and Health & Wellness Coaching

STACEY
STACEY

Master’s in Adolescent Education

JAHYRA
JAHYRA

Master’s in Teaching

MICHAEL
MICHAEL

Master’s in Teaching Adolescents with Disabilities | Master’s in School Administration

Science Tutor NYC
BRENNA

Special Education Teacher & Math Specialist

Evan
EVAN

Master’s in Leadership in Math Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

**Guarantee: It’s critical that whoever receives our tutoring services connects with the specialist, the specialist has expertise in the area of need, and is available to travel to you. If you are not 100% satisfied with our services, we are 100% committed to finding you the right professional.

Why Content Mastery Isn’t Enough

Understanding scientific facts, formulas, and procedures is only one part of succeeding in science. Students must also begin assignments, organize notes and laboratory materials, interpret data, manage multi-step problems, study consistently, and recognize when an answer is unsupported by the available evidence.

Our academic execution system connects science instruction with the routines students need to apply what they know. Rather than treating every missed assignment or disappointing grade as an isolated event, we help students develop repeatable approaches to planning, practicing, reviewing evidence, checking their work, and preparing for assessments.

This coordinated approach supports both scientific understanding and the independent learning habits students need across courses.

These academic performance systems can also coordinate subject tutoring with broader academic demands. When organization, working memory, time management, attention, or task initiation affects school performance, families can explore our executive function coaching in NYC.

In-Home and Remote Science Tutoring

In-home science tutoring may be available in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Service depends on tutor location, scheduling, transportation, course level, subject expertise, and availability. Families can explore:

Remote tutoring is available when an appropriate in-home match is unavailable or when a student prefers online instruction. Service outside New York City should be described through the relevant regional page and remains subject to tutor availability.

Looking Ahead

High-school science often prepares students for college courses that require faster pacing, independent reading, longer laboratory reports, cumulative studying, and less day-to-day oversight.

Preparing for the collegiate execution gap? Explore how our college academic-support services help students manage demanding coursework, long-term assignments, and competing deadlines. Students who need targeted support with planning, organization, time management, or task initiation can also learn about our college ADHD and executive-function coaching.

College students and adult learners can use our professional performance systems to connect subject instruction with practical routines for studying, managing deadlines, and completing independent work.

Why Choose Themba Tutors for NYC Science Tutoring?

Themba Tutors provides individualized instruction based on each student’s coursework, goals, learning needs, and current areas of difficulty. Families choose our services for:

  • One-to-one instruction
  • Lessons aligned with current coursework
  • Review of prerequisite knowledge
  • Step-by-step approaches to quantitative problems
  • Support with scientific vocabulary and written explanations
  • Graph, table, model, and data interpretation
  • Homework, quiz, test, and cumulative-review preparation
  • Regents, honors, AP, and selected college-course support
  • Flexible in-home and remote options
  • Coordination with broader academic goals

Depending on the student’s needs, sessions may include direct instruction, guided practice, error analysis, retrieval practice, diagram interpretation, and strategies for checking work independently. With family consent, a tutor may communicate with teachers or other members of the student’s support team when that coordination is appropriate and available.

Support for Different Learning Profiles

Tutors may have experience supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, autism, language-processing difficulties, or other learning profiles. A suitable match depends on the student’s needs and the tutor’s training and experience. Science instruction may include:

  • Dividing complex material into manageable sections
  • Connecting vocabulary with diagrams and examples
  • Modeling how to organize calculations
  • Reviewing prerequisite mathematics
  • Identifying recurring misconceptions
  • Separating observations from interpretations
  • Practicing evidence-based written explanations
  • Developing routines for reviewing notes and preparing for tests

Tutoring is educational and does not diagnose or treat learning, developmental, or mental-health conditions.

A Practical, Student-Focused Approach

science tutors in NYC

Our tutoring is designed to be clear, structured, and effective:

  • Lessons tailored to each student’s learning style
  • Step-by-step explanations of difficult topics
  • Homework and test preparation support
  • Ongoing progress tracking

We focus on helping students become independent learners—not just completing assignments, but truly understanding the material.

 

When to Consider Science Tutoring

Parents often seek tutoring when they notice:

  • Grades beginning to decline
  • Difficulty keeping up with class pace
  • Frustration or lack of confidence
  • Avoidance of science-related assignments

Early support can prevent small challenges from becoming larger academic gaps.

The right tutoring arrangement depends on the student’s course, current difficulties, goals, schedule, location, and preferred instructional format. Use our Start Here page to tell us what kind of support you are seeking. We will review the information and consider available tutors whose scientific expertise, schedule, location, and delivery format align with the student’s needs.

Get Started with an NYC Science Tutor

Frequently Asked Questions – Science Tutor NYC

1. Which science subjects do you support?

Tutor availability may include general science, biology, Living Environment, chemistry, physics, Earth and space science, environmental science, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, and selected college-level courses.

2. Do you prepare students for Regents and AP examinations?

Tutor availability may include preparation for science-focused Regents examinations and AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and AP Environmental Science. Matching depends on the examination, course, testing date, schedule, and required expertise.

3. Is in-home science tutoring available throughout NYC?

In-home service may be available across the five boroughs, but availability depends on tutor location, transportation, schedule, subject expertise, and course level. Remote tutoring is available when an appropriate in-home match is unavailable.

4. Do tutors help with laboratory reports?

Tutors may help students understand data, organize an analysis, interpret results, and improve the structure of a report when permitted by the course. Tutors do not complete laboratory work or graded assignments for students.

5. Do you support college science courses?

Selected college-level courses may be supported when a tutor with the appropriate subject expertise is available. Families should provide the course title, syllabus, topics, and academic level during intake.

6. How are sessions structured?

Sessions may include review of current material, direct explanation, guided practice, error analysis, data interpretation, and preparation for upcoming assignments or assessments. The structure changes according to the student’s needs.

7. How quickly will a student improve?

Progress depends on the student’s starting point, attendance, course difficulty, practice between sessions, and other factors. A particular grade, score, timeline, or academic outcome cannot be guaranteed.

8. How much does science tutoring cost?

Rates depend on tutor qualifications, delivery format, location, and course level. Review our current tutoring rates for the latest information.

9. How do we get started?

Begin through our Start Here page. Include the student’s science course, grade or college level, current areas of difficulty, schedule, location, and preferred tutoring format.

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.

Our science tutoring approach is built around the inquiry-based learning methods recommended by the National Science Teaching Association , helping students strengthen scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and long-term subject confidence. Families ready to get started can also contact our NYC science tutoring team to discuss biology, chemistry, or physics support.