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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 1:1 SOUTH BROOKLYN TUTORING SERVICES

Best in-home South Brooklyn tutoring services for all ages. Personalized lessons for math, literacy, and more. Achieve academic success!

South Brooklyn Tutor

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Themba Tutors: A Tradition of Trust and Excellence in 1:1 Tutoring

 

South Brooklyn Tutor

Our private tutors in South Brooklyn, offer specialized support across a range of subjects, including South Brooklyn math tutoring, science, reading, writing, and test preparation. Our private math tutors in South Brooklyn, as well as our science tutors in South Brooklyn, serve school-age and college students across Brooklyn, NYC. We provide customized learning sessions with immediate feedback, fostering academic and personal growth. We also offer executive functioning ADHD coaching in South Brooklyn.

Whether it’s K-12 or college-level support, our private academic tutoring in South brooklyn, Brooklyn offer include South test prep tutors, South homework help, and thorough educational assistance across nearly all subjects, including Math (K-12, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Exeter Math), Sciences (High School Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science), Writing (Grades 1-8, Grades 9-12, College, and Adult), Reading (Grades 1-12, College, and Adult), English Language Arts (ELA), Literature, History, Social Studies, Psychology, Foreign Languages, Test Prep, Special Education, Homeschooling, Handwriting, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Engineering Design.

Beyond Grades: Personalized Learning

Our approach focuses on identifying and harnessing each student’s individual strengths and learning styles. With a holistic framework, we implement strategies designed to support and empower neurodiverse learners. Our aim is to foster academic success, boost self-confidence, and encourage personal development. In a nurturing and engaging environment, we inspire a love for learning while equipping students with valuable skills that go beyond the classroom.

Whether you’re searching for one-on-one tutors, private teachers, or in-person tutors, Themba Tutors, a trusted tutor organization, offers home education tutors and local tutoring near me options tailored to your child’s schedule and goals.

Elementary School Tutors:

Looking for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade elementary school tutors near me? We provide expert one-on-one tutors, private teachers, and in-person tutors. Our home education tutors offer customized support in the comfort of your home.

Middle School Tutors:

Find 6th-grade, 7th-grade, or 8th-grade middle school tutors near me to help your child excel in challenging subjects like math, science, and English. Our one-to-one personal tutors offer at-home tutoring.

High School Tutors:

Our high school tutors near me specialize in supporting students in 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th Grade with advanced coursework, college prep, and standardized test preparation.

Customizing the Tutoring Experience

We take pride in our customized approach, treating each student individually. This ensures highly personalized and comprehensive South educational support, particularly for neurodiverse learners and those with specific learning or attentional challenges. We focus on skill-based learning and setting SMART goals to monitor progress while prioritizing privacy and confidentiality.

Does Themba Tutors provide a combined academic tutoring and executive functioning coaching service?

Themba Tutors provides a comprehensive blend of tutoring and executive functioning (EF) coaching, designed to support elementary, middle, high school, and college students. Our services focus on enhancing academic performance while developing essential skills such as organization, time management, and emotional regulation. Focusing on key executive function skills, such as flexibility, task initiation, time management, sustained attention, remembering/studying, response inhibition, emotional control, and more, Themba Tutors provides a holistic approach that helps students excel in their studies and effectively manage their daily responsibilities, fostering academic success and personal growth.

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We Travel To You!

South Brooklyn Tutoring Locations

We travel to you and offer private tutoring throughout South Queens. Looking for tutoring in a different neighborhood? Explore our locations for more options.

TESTIMONIALS

Working with Jill at Themba Tutors for the past year has been life-changing! As a dyslexic adult, I’ve struggled for years with decoding words, which has created many challenges in social environments and work. She is very knowledgeable, passionate about helping others improve, and patient. Sometimes during our tutoring sessions I become frustrated with myself, but Jill always finds another method to help me understand the concept and keeps encouraging me until I know. I’m glad I have Jill as a tutor. She is very professional, positive, and friendly.

-AMW 

Stephen was amazing! Our 5th grade daughter’s reading and writing improved so much, but more importantly her confidence improved. It was also surprising that every week she looked forward to her tutoring sessions! Stephen was friendly, always on time and communicative. I’m not sure what middle school needs will be but I want you to know how very satisfied we were with Themba and Stephen!! We will definitely recommend it to others! Thanks so much

 

-Jen

Jacob is a great tutor who worked with my son over the course of two years providing much-needed guidance on his executive functioning and organizational skills and overcoming a variety of challenges posed by my son’s learning disabilities. His patience in learning about my son’s disabilities provided him with insight into developing the best strategies possible to overcome my son’s multifaceted obstacles. He built up a great rapport with my son and I would recommend him highly to other parents seeking specialized tutoring services.

 

-JB & AK       

We were very pleased with Samara tutoring service. Lindsay said she really enjoyed working with Samara. Lindsay finished her math class with a B, which is a great tribute to the support and guidance that Samara provided. Lindsay has completed her math requirement and she will graduate this weekend.

We would definitely recommend Samara, especially for any student struggling with math anxiety and/or dyscalculia. Thanks to Samara and you for your help!

 

-Anthony Gould  

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.

Customizing the Tutoring Experience in South Brooklyn

High-Impact 1:1 NYC Tutoring Services

We are committed to providing individualized support through interactive lessons, customized assessments, and real-time goal and note sharing. With parental consent, we also work in collaboration with schools to help manage assignments effectively.

Here’s How We Can Help:

  • Engaging Lessons: Our tutors create dynamic, hands-on learning experiences tailored to each student’s needs.
  • Personalized Evaluations: We perform detailed assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Effective Learning Techniques: We use test-enhanced learning strategies to reinforce understanding and boost memory retention.
  • Real-Time Progress Updates: We share live goals and notes with parents to ensure transparency and reduce home stress.
  • Standards-Aligned Resources: Our library includes pre-built assessments and practice tests aligned with educational standards.
  • School Collaboration: With parental permission, we coordinate with schools to manage assignments and support academic progress.

Highly Qualified Tutors and Coaches

  • Expert Educators: Over 90% of our team hold master’s degrees in specialized education or related fields.
  • Local and Compassionate: We employ skilled and empathetic tutors from the local South community.

Proven Success and Client Testimonials

  • Established Track Record: Since 2012, we have successfully supported students from over 100 schools and worked with more than 1,000 individuals.
  • Client Praise: Our effectiveness is reflected in numerous positive testimonials from satisfied clients.
  • Professional Endorsements: We are frequently referred by top professionals and schools, acknowledging our expertise and success.

Take the First Step Towards Success: Schedule a Free Consultation Today!

Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Support

At Themba Tutors, we work closely with families, schools, and external providers, such as therapists, to ensure a well-rounded support system. Our extensive network allows us to facilitate referrals and receive many recommendations from schools.

Exceptional Standards and Results

About Us

South Brooklyn Tutors In-Home Tutoring Services
JACQUESE

Literacy Specialist

DANNY
DANNY

Certificate in Teaching Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

MONICA F.
MONICA

Master’s in Special Education

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LEIGH

Master’s in Special Education

PHILL
PHILL

Master’s in Comparative Literature, Master of Science in Teaching (MST)

BRIAN F.
BRIAN

M.S. in Education

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HOLLY

MS in English Education, and a 6th-year Professional Diploma in Reading Consultancy and Educational Leadership

South Brooklyn Tutors In-Home Tutoring Services
SUSAN H.

Master’s in Math Education

Themba Tutors provides support for a diverse range of learners, including children, college students, and adults in South Brooklyn, with a focus on students with learning differences. Our team of expert tutors and NYC learning specialists delivers personalized educational support, builds meaningful relationships, and offers comprehensive assistance. Known for our flexibility, we are dedicated to meeting our clients’ unique needs through a collaborative and client-centered approach.

Our Free Intake Process

We take pride in our thorough and free intake process:

  1. Initial Call: Contact us to speak with our intake coordinator, who will evaluate your family’s needs.
  2. Document Review: Our CEO, Craig Selinger, will review previous reports, psychological evaluations, and school documents.
  3. Specialist Matching: Craig will match your student with a suitable specialist and provide their bios for your review.
  4. Free Consultations: We offer online meetings with several tutors or coaches to ensure the best fit before the first session.
  5. Selection and Scheduling: You choose a tutor or coach, schedule the first paid session, and make payment after the session.

Building a Team

Themba Tutors began its journey in the summer of 2012 under the leadership of Craig Selinger, an Educational Specialist and Executive Function Coach. Craig’s extensive educational consulting and executive function coaching background has been pivotal in developing the personalized and comprehensive approach that defines Themba Tutors. Our team members, often referred to us through word of mouth, are carefully matched to meet your child’s specific needs once we connect with you.

Craig Selinger’s Accomplishments

Craig Selinger, the CEO and owner of Themba Tutors, brings over 20 years of experience in working directly with students and families and managing our staff. He has contributed to renowned journals and platforms, including the Journal of Brain Research, Momtastic, NYMetro Parents, Healthline, About.com, Psych Central, Tiny Beans, and ADHD Online. He has been interviewed live on WPIX 11 and Insider. Craig has lectured at prestigious institutions, including Bard High School Early College (BHSEC), NYU Langone, Mount Sinai Hospital, and the Educational Alliance. He has been a featured speaker at the Everyone Reading Conference and the New York City Parents’ Primer Round Table Discussion for Dyslexia. Craig’s leadership and contributions have cemented his status as a leading expert in education and executive function coaching.

With Themba Tutors, you can trust that your child, college student, or young professional will receive the best 1:1 tutoring services. Our commitment to excellence and individualized attention makes us the top choice for families seeking specialized educational support.

  • Interactive Math and Science Lessons – 
    • Engaging math and science lessons that promote self-paced learning and critical thinking.
    • Students learn six times more effectively with our immersive tool.
    • Keeps education exciting and enjoyable.
    • Math Courses: Foundational Math, Data Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Specialized Topics.
    • Science Courses: Scientific Thinking, Advanced Physics, Special Topics.
  • Customized Learning Management
    • Tailored learning experiences with assessments, assignments, tests, and practice exercises.
    • Manage all educational activities from one convenient platform.
    • Monitor student progress and adjust strategies instantly with data-driven instruction.
    • Seamlessly integrates with Google Classroom and other LMS tools for smooth assignment distribution and progress tracking.

Assessment Options and Pricing

Subjects Covered: Math, Reading, Language Usage, and Science (various grade levels).

Adaptive Testing:

  • Custom Difficulty: Adjusts based on student responses.
  • Reports: Includes RIT scores, percentile rankings, and Lexile levels.

Home-Based Testing:

  • Flexible: Conducted at home for a personalized curriculum.

Reading Skills Assessment:

  • Focus Areas: Phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
  • Purpose: Identifies reading difficulties (e.g., dyslexia) for tailored instruction.

Pricing:

  • Math or Reading Assessments (K-12): $40 each.
  • ELA and Math Bundle: $60.

Science Assessments (Grades 2-12): Additional $20 per subject, available in paper and digital formats.

High-Impact 1-1 NYC Tutoring Services in South Brooklyn

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What makes Themba Tutors stand out from other tutoring and coaching services?

  • Themba Tutors is unique in its personalized, holistic approach to tutoring and coaching, going beyond just academic support. Over 90% of our team holds advanced degrees in education or psychology, and we place a strong emphasis on building essential life skills, enhancing organizational abilities, and promoting overall well-being. This comprehensive approach helps foster both personal growth and academic success.

What qualifications do your tutors and coaches have?

  • More than 90% of our tutors hold a master’s degree in specialized education or a related field. They are compassionate professionals with deep ties to the local community, offering expert, empathetic support to help students succeed.

What are your rates?

  • Our rates vary based on the type of service, the tutor’s qualifications, and the frequency of sessions. Remote tutoring starts at $125 per hour for tutors with a bachelor’s degree and $150 per hour for those with a master’s degree. In-person sessions are $25-50 more per hour, depending on the tutor. Rates for tutors with PhDs are higher. We offer single, paid trial sessions, and payment is due per session. Please note that we do not accept credit cards and require a 24-hour cancellation notice. For more details, check out our rates.
  • We provide both in-person and online tutoring options. Our services are not covered by insurance or third-party reimbursements, and payment is due immediately after the first session. We offer a thorough, free intake process, including introductory meetings with our staff. Contact us to discuss your needs and schedule a consultation.

How long are your sessions, and how often are they scheduled?

  • Sessions usually last 60 minutes, though they can be extended as necessary. Most families schedule 1-2 sessions per week, but this frequency can be adjusted according to individual student needs.

How do you tailor tutoring and coaching sessions?

  • We conduct tailored assessments to determine each student’s strengths and areas for improvement. Our local South tutors and coaches then develop customized lesson plans that address these needs, ensuring effective and enjoyable learning experiences.

Do you support students with learning differences and ADHD?

  • Our South tutoring for neurodiverse learners specialize in assisting neurodiverse learners and students with specific learning and attentional challenges. Our services include executive function coaching, skill-based learning, and personalized tutoring to help these students succeed.

Can you provide in-home tutoring, and what areas do you serve?

  • We offer in-home tutoring in South and nearby neighborhoods, in addition to remote services that are available nationwide and internationally.

What services do you offer for college students and adults?

  • For college students and adults, we offer services such as executive function coaching, social skills training, and specialized support for learning differences, including dyslexia and ADHD. Our goal is to help clients build practical skills and realize their full potential.

How do you foster inclusivity and support neurodiverse individuals?

  • We are dedicated to fostering inclusivity and embracing diversity in all forms, including LGBTQ+ identities. Our neuro-affirmative approach creates a supportive and welcoming learning environment for all, ensuring each student feels valued and empowered.

What evidence demonstrates your success?

  • Since 2012, we have helped students from over 100 schools and have worked with more than 1,000 individuals. Our success is highlighted by positive client testimonials, features in respected publications such as PsychCentral and Business Insider, and consistent referrals from top professionals.

How do you address issues like working memory and procrastination?

  • We implement research-based, practical strategies to help students develop productive habits, improve working memory, and combat procrastination. These techniques lead to sustainable, long-term success.

Contact us today to discover how our services can support your educational journey!