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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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SOCIAL STUDIES TUTOR NYC FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | IN-HOME & ONLINE TUTORING

Best 1:1 Social Studies Tutoring in NYC Metro Area  for Middle and High School Students | FREE CONSULTATIONS & MEET-AND-GREETS WITH OUR STAFF | WE TRAVEL TO:

New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island), Long Island, Westchester County, Northern New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Social studies tutor NYC services require more than memorizing dates and facts. We provide structured, in-home and online social studies tutoring across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the NYC metro area, helping students navigate demanding public schools, competitive private schools, and rigorous Regents or AP history coursework.

According to this study , students with learning disabilities experience significantly higher levels of academic anxiety, negatively impacting memory and performance.

We specialize in high-impact tutoring , providing personalized, evidence-based instruction for all learners, including neurodiverse students.

Our social studies tutors in the NYC area support middle school students studying ancient civilizations and American history, as well as high school students enrolled in global history, economics, and related courses. We also provide homework support and study skills tutoring , helping students stay organized, manage deadlines, and retain material more effectively.

Families receive regular progress updates and feedback, creating a collaborative support system that helps students move from frustration to confidence.

We provide social studies tutoring to students in public, private, and charter schools across NYC, Westchester, Long Island, Boston, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Over 90% of our educators hold advanced graduate degrees in education or psychology.

Our approach includes setting SMART goals tailored to each student’s needs, flexible scheduling, and collaboration with trusted professionals when appropriate.

With parental consent, we responsibly integrate AI-supported tools to enhance engagement, personalization, and mastery of social studies concepts.

Executive Function Coaches Tiers

Themba Tutors is a premier tutoring service in the NYC metro area, specializing in executive functioning coaching. We are renowned for our empathetic approach, proven success, and dedication to accommodating diverse learning styles while respecting family preferences.

Our tiered educational team is composed of:

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

We start our tutoring services with a comprehensive assessment to pinpoint areas needing extra support, ensuring a personalized learning plan that aligns with your child’s needs.

TESTIMONIALS

We were all delighted with Tohar’s services. She intuited early on how to work well with our daughter and responded in kind. Thanks, as always, to your team. 

-John K. 

Dusty is amazing!!! Seeking your services and connecting with Dusty has been life-changing for Harper. I have never met someone as talented, patient, helpful, and kind as Dusty; he is remarkable, and we feel so lucky to have him in our lives! We hope that Dusty will be working with Harper for many years. Thanks so much for making him available to us. I am forever grateful.

-Amy Don 

The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn helped our son academically and also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become 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!

-Frances Simpson

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.

-Nina Herman

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.

Social Studies
CAROLYN

New York State Certified Special Education Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, and Literacy Specialist

Social Studies
ALEXANDRA D.

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

OCTAVIA
OCTAVIA

Bachelor’s degree in English, currently pursuing a Master’s in Dramaturgy

Social Studies
JAMES

B.A. in History, Masters of Science in Education, Advanced Certification in Special Education: Adolescent (Grades 7-12), New York State teaching certification in Social Studies: 7-12

BRAD
BRAD

Master’s in Special Education

Why Choose Themba Tutors?

Multidisciplinary Team

Our social studies tutors are highly qualified, experienced educators who are passionate about their field and committed to student success. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes subject matter experts, educational psychologists, and learning strategists, allowing us to provide comprehensive, tailored support for each student.

Structured Social Studies Instruction That Builds Organization and Follow-Through

Strong social studies performance requires organized notes, structured essays, and consistent study routines. Our tutors teach systems for analyzing readings, organizing evidence, and completing assignments independently.

Social Studies Expertise

Our Social Studies tutors support middle and high school students across a broad range of subjects and provide structured homework support aligned with New York State learning standards.

Middle School

U.S. History

  • From early Native American cultures to Reconstruction, including colonization, the American Revolution, the Constitution, westward expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.

World History

  • Ancient civilizations through early modern history, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Age of Exploration.

Geography

  • Physical and human geography, map skills, ecosystems, population patterns, cultural regions, and economic activity.

Civics and Government

  • Government structures, the U.S. Constitution, branches of government, federalism, civic responsibilities, and community engagement.
High School

Advanced U.S. History

  • In-depth study from Reconstruction to the present, including industrialization, immigration, world wars, civil rights, the Cold War, and modern political developments.

World History

  • Global history from ancient empires through contemporary global issues, emphasizing cause-and-effect relationships and historical analysis.

Government and Politics

  • U.S. government, political systems, political theories, elections, and comparative politics.

Economics

  • Microeconomics, macroeconomics, personal finance, budgeting, investing, and economic policy.

Sociology and Psychology

  • Social structures, culture, group behavior, human development, cognition, and mental health.

Addressing Common Struggles

Our tutors use interactive, personalized strategies to improve reading comprehension, retention, critical thinking, and historical writing. We guide students in essay development, argument construction, and source analysis. To reduce anxiety, procrastination, and excessive screen time, we teach effective time-management strategies, including the Pomodoro Technique Timer .

Personalized Learning Plans

Every student receives an individualized learning plan based on their strengths, challenges, and academic goals. Instruction is continuously adjusted to ensure meaningful progress.

Proven Track Record of Success

Themba Tutors has a long-standing record of helping students succeed in social studies and beyond. Our tutors help students master course content while building analytical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills that support long-term academic growth.

By choosing Themba Tutors, families can feel confident that their child is receiving expert guidance, structured support, and compassionate instruction.

Who We Are?

Social Studies

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

  • Comprehensive Services: In-person and online tutoring throughout NYC, Long Island, Boston, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
  • Personalized Learning: In-home, location-based, and virtual tutoring options for neurodiverse learners and varied learning needs.
  • Qualified Professionals: Academic tutors, certified subject specialists, advanced learning coaches, and doctoral-level specialists.
  • Student-Centered Instruction: Focus on critical thinking, writing, test-taking, time management, and reducing academic anxiety.
  • Collaborative Network: Coordination with therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists when appropriate.
  • Family Support: Reducing household stress while improving academic confidence and independence.

Free Consultations and Remote Meet & Greets

Social Studies

We offer free consultations and remote meet-and-greets with our social studies tutors for middle, and high school students. These sessions allow families to discuss specific learning needs and goals directly with our experienced educators, ensuring a personalized approach to enhancing students’ understanding and engagement in social studies topics. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

Themba Tutors’ Process and Approach

Themba Tutors provides specialized Social Studies tutoring for students with academic challenges, including ADHD, executive function difficulties , and learning differences such as dyslexia , dysgraphia , dyscalculia , non-verbal learning disorder , and twice-exceptional (2e) .

Our Intake Process

  1. Initial Contact & Free Consultation: Families can contact us by phone, text, or email to schedule a consultation, typically within 24 hours. Our intake coordinator, Jerry, oversees the process under the guidance of CEO Craig Selinger.
  2. Initial Assessments: Students complete a free assessment before beginning tutoring to establish a baseline of Social Studies skills.
  3. Personalized Review: We identify strengths and areas for improvement and set clear, measurable goals.
  4. Tutor Selection: Families choose from a roster of highly skilled Social Studies tutors with detailed profiles available.
  5. Free Remote Meet-and-Greets: Students meet potential tutors through free online sessions to ensure a strong personal and instructional fit.
  6. Start of Sessions: Tutoring begins with a discovery session, free of long-term commitment, during which a personalized learning plan is established.

Themba Tutors emphasizes achieving goals through personal accountability and flexible tutoring strategies. We offer weekly customized sessions and ongoing motivation through preferred communication channels.

For Social Studies tutoring tailored to your child’s unique educational and personal development needs, contact Themba Tutors today for a free consultation and to arrange remote meet-and-greets with the best Social Studies tutors for middle, and high school students.

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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.