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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
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  • 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.
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    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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Study Skills Tutoring in New York City

Feeling Confused About Study Skills or Executive Functioning?

Many parents contact us because their bright, capable child struggles with everyday school demands. These students may understand concepts, speak articulately, or perform well in certain areas—yet still struggle with organization, planning, or studying effectively.

Families commonly describe challenges such as:

  • Long hours spent studying with little retention
  • Missing or incomplete assignments
  • Meltdowns, anxiety, or avoidance around schoolwork

These struggles rarely reflect a lack of intelligence. They point to missing skills—skills that can be taught, strengthened, and practiced with the right support.

Why Families Across NYC Choose Themba Tutors

Families across NYC and beyond choose Themba Tutors because we combine research-based strategies with a warm, individualized approach. We customize every plan to the learner rather than relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all programs.

We serve families in:

  • NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)
  • Long Island & Westchester
  • Connecticut & New Jersey
  • Boston and nearby communities

Whether sessions happen in your home, online, or a local library, we create an environment where learning feels manageable and meaningful.

Understanding Why Students Struggle — It’s Not Lazy or Careless

Many students were never taught how to study, manage time, or break down assignments. Without these skills, effort alone cannot solve the problem.

The most common underlying barriers include:

  • Weak executive functioning (planning, organization, task initiation)
  • Ineffective study habits like rereading or highlighting
  • Difficulty retaining new information

With the right guidance, students replace frustration with structure, clarity, and confidence.

What Makes Our Study Skills Tutoring Different?

Traditional tutoring often focuses only on homework completion and subject content. Our study skills tutoring and executive function coaching go several layers deeper. We teach students how to learn efficiently and with intention, using evidence-based strategies that improve understanding, retention, and independence.

Our approach includes methods such as:

  • Successive relearning: Pairing spaced practice with active retrieval to strengthen memory.
  • Metacognition: Helping students understand how they learn best so they can adjust strategies.
  • Self-regulated learning: Teaching reflection, goal-setting, and progress monitoring.

These tools help students study smarter rather than harder.

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Integrated Tutoring + Executive Function Coaching

Academic success depends heavily on executive functioning. That’s why our approach blends content-based tutoring with coaching that teaches organization, planning, task initiation, and follow-through. Students don’t just learn material—they learn how to manage their learning.

We help students develop:

  • Weekly study routines and structured homework plans
  • Systems for organizing materials and digital tools
  • Step-by-step processes for managing long-term assignments

This integrated approach builds independence and confidence over time.

Support for All Learners, Including Neurodiverse Students

Our specialists have extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of learning profiles. We take a patient, respectful, and neurodiversity-affirming approach that meets students where they are.

We commonly support learners with:

  • ADHD and executive functioning challenges
  • Dyslexia, dysgraphia, and processing difficulties
  • Autism spectrum profiles or NVLD
  • Anxiety, perfectionism, or school avoidance

Our tailored methods help students succeed at a pace that feels achievable.

Study Skills We Teach

Students learn most effectively when strategies align with how their brains process information. We teach study skills through real assignments so students see immediate, practical results.

Note-Taking Skills That Improve Recall

Strong notes support strong understanding. We teach students how to extract key ideas, organize information visually, and create study materials they can actually use.

Students learn how to:

  • Using Cornell notes, outlines, and mind maps effectively
  • Highlighting selectively and annotating with purpose
  • Converting notes into clear, review-ready study tools

These strategies build comprehension, engagement, and confidence during class.

Test Prep Strategies That Reduce Stress

Test anxiety often stems from ineffective study habits. We help students prepare in ways that strengthen memory and reduce last-minute panic.

Test prep support includes:

  • Retrieval practice and spaced repetition
  • Predicting exam questions and practicing under timed conditions
  • Breaking units into manageable study cycles

Students walk into exams feeling prepared rather than overwhelmed.

Homework & Time-Management Skills

Homework becomes manageable when students have predictable routines and clear systems. Our tutors provide tools that simplify daily expectations and reduce stress at home.

Students practice:

  • Weekly planning and assignment scheduling.
  • Breaking larger tasks into small, doable steps.
  • Organizing materials and reducing distractions.

These habits turn chaos into consistency.

Active Reading & Writing Support

Reading and writing shape success across subjects. We help students read with purpose and write with structure, allowing them to express ideas clearly.

Support includes:

  • Summarizing chapters and identifying key ideas.
  • Annotating effectively for comprehension.
  • Planning essays with logical organization.

These strategies improve fluency, understanding, and confidence.

TESTIMONIALS

Rebecca is an awesome tutor, and I love her. She is very patient and wonderful at giving examples to a student with ADHD on how to study. She was very dedicated to me and made sure I understood the material. Thanks so much for recommending her.

 

-Sharon S.

Jake helped my child tremendously this year. He taught my child fundamental skills in studying and learning that have given them more confidence to show what they understand. It was a good match!

 

-Cassandra R.

Rhia has been a tremendous help with my personal and academic goals. Addressing task initiation and planning has been a primary focus for us. Although this is still a work in progress, Rhia’s strategies, like using a calendar or log to track tasks and timing and our weekly check-ins, have helped me hold myself accountable and reduce task paralysis and procrastination. We’re also working on exploring different study and retention techniques. Rhia helped me create a strategy for MCAT content review using videos and mixed learning styles that have been very effective! Beyond academics, Rhia has encouraged me to be more compassionate to myself and acknowledge and reward my progress, no matter the magnitude of my improvement. Rhia has also encouraged me to be more in tune with my emotions to understand the feelings that arise when I struggle with tasks and combat them. Rhia’s guidance and input have been invaluable, and I’m grateful to Themba for connecting us!

 

-M.U.

David was very helpful because he showed me new ways to study that I hadn’t even considered, and he also helped me understand how to approach different tests.

 

-Chase A.    

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.

BRAD
BRAD

Master’s in Special Education

CHARLES
CHARLES

Ph.D in Educational Leadership

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STEPHEN H.

Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support, Special Educational Needs and Postgraduate Diploma in Education

ALANA
ALANA

Master’s in Social Work, Bachelor’s in Psychology

ALEX R.
ALEX R.

PhD Candidate

CAITLIN K.
CAITLIN K.

Doctoral Candidate

How Themba Tutors Can Help Enhance Memory and Study Skills

Strong study skills rely on strong working memory—the ability to hold and manipulate information over short periods. This cognitive foundation affects everything from following multi-step directions to recalling information during tests. At Themba Tutors, we teach memory-based strategies that help students study more effectively and retain what they learn.

Our NYC study skills tutors use targeted instruction to strengthen recall, build cognitive flexibility, and help students feel more in control of the learning process.

Proven Strategies for Improving Memory and Recall

Memory improves when students use techniques that align with how the brain encodes and retrieves information. Rather than relying on passive review, we teach simple, powerful strategies that support durable learning.

Our instruction includes:

  • Mnemonic devices that transform abstract information into memorable cues
  • Active learning strategies that deepen understanding and engagement
  • Targeted cognitive exercises that strengthen focus and recall

Students begin to study with intention rather than memorizing blindly.

Acronyms and Acrostics

Acronyms and acrostics help students manage complex material by organizing information into memorable patterns. When students learn to create these tools independently, studying becomes faster and far less overwhelming.

We teach students how to:

  • Turning vocabulary lists into meaningful phrases
  • Using first-letter strategies to remember sequences and processes
  • Applying acronyms across math, science, history, and ELA

These techniques allow students to retrieve information quickly and accurately.

MOM Technique (Motivation, Observation, Mechanics)

The MOM Technique shifts studying from passive exposure to active engagement. Students learn how to stay motivated, notice critical details, and encode information using structure and imagery.

Students practice strategies such as:

  • Connecting material to personal interests to increase motivation
  • Training attention to identify key concepts and patterns
  • Using visualization and association to strengthen memory encoding

This method makes studying more intentional and effective.

Link or Story Method

The Link or Story Method strengthens recall by connecting ideas through narrative. By turning information into a story, students create strong mental “hooks” that make retrieval easier during tests.

We show students how to:

  • Creating imaginative stories that link related concepts
  • Turning lists or sequences into memorable narratives
  • Using storytelling to retain complex or abstract material

This method supports both comprehension and long-term retention.

Study Skills Tutoring in New York City

Mnemonic Techniques

Mnemonics use imagery, structure, and association to help information stick. Students who learn to design their own mnemonic tools often study more efficiently and with less stress.

Students learn to use:

  • Visual imagery for encoding challenging material
  • Rhymes and patterns that support recall
  • Location-based strategies such as memory palaces

These techniques make learning feel more intuitive and manageable.

Writing Things Down to Improve Recall

Writing strengthens memory by engaging multiple cognitive systems at once. Even students who prefer digital tools benefit significantly from written rehearsal.

We teach students how to:

  • Converting digital notes into handwritten summaries
  • Using written rehearsal as an active study strategy
  • Creating structured outlines that reinforce understanding

Writing becomes a bridge between reading and recalling information.

Spaced Repetition and Retrieval Practice

Spaced repetition and retrieval practice are among the most effective evidence-based strategies for long-term learning. Instead of cramming, students revisit material at carefully timed intervals.

Students practice:

  • Reviewing content across multiple days
  • Using flashcards to promote active recall
  • Self-testing rather than rereading notes

This dramatically improves memory retention and test performance.

Working Memory & Short-Term Memory Strategies

Working memory supports reading comprehension, problem-solving, and multi-step reasoning. When strengthened, students are better able to manage complex academic demands.

We help students practice:

  • Chunking information into meaningful units
  • Using attention and mindfulness techniques to reduce overload
  • Engaging in targeted memory-building activities

These strategies translate directly into improved classroom performance.

How Metacognitive Errors Affect Memory

Many students assume they have mastered material simply because it feels familiar. This is a metacognitive error. We teach students how to accurately assess what they truly understand.

Instruction includes teaching students to:

  • Evaluating recall honestly rather than relying on familiarity
  • Identifying gaps in understanding early
  • Using self-testing to guide study decisions

This builds self-awareness and more effective study habits.

Common Misconceptions We Help Parents Clarify

Many parents feel relief once they understand why common study advice hasn’t worked for their child. Well-meaning tips often fail because they don’t align with how students actually learn, process information, or manage cognitive demands.

Families often assume that:

  • Good grades automatically mean strong study skills. In reality, many students coast on intelligence until demands increase.
  • A planner alone will fix organization problems. Without executive function skills, planners go unused.
  • Motivation alone can overcome inconsistency. Missing systems—not effort—are usually the real issue.

We help families identify the true root causes behind academic struggles so they can support their child with clarity, confidence, and realistic expectations.

Why Families Choose Themba Tutors

Choosing the right academic support can feel overwhelming. At Themba Tutors, we focus on clarity, compassion, and measurable progress. We don’t just manage homework—we help students transform the way they learn.

1. Highly Qualified Educators With Advanced Training

Our specialists hold advanced graduate training in education, psychology, and learning science. They understand how students think, learn, and retain information—especially when learning differences or executive function challenges are present.

They specialize in:

  • Executive functioning and cognitive strategy development
  • Neurodiversity-informed academic support
  • Structured, patient, individualized instruction

This expertise ensures students receive meaningful, effective instruction.

2. Personalized 1:1 Instruction Tailored to Each Learner

No two students are alike. From the very first session, we design individualized plans that reflect each student’s learning style, personality, and academic goals.

Our personalized instruction includes:

  • Custom study systems and routines
  • Tools for managing assignments and long-term planning
  • Strategies that evolve as academic demands increase

3. Evidence-Based Strategies That Actually Improve Learning

We rely on research-backed methods—not generic tips—to improve academic performance and retention.

Our approach uses:

  • Retrieval practice and spaced repetition
  • Successive relearning techniques
  • Metacognitive reflection and self-assessment

Students become skilled, independent learners.

4. Support for Neurodiverse Learners and Complex Profiles

We support students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum profiles, NVLD, anxiety, and related challenges using a compassionate, flexible, and affirming approach.

We help students:

  • Understanding and embracing individual learning styles
  • Using strategies aligned with cognitive strengths
  • Building confidence through consistent, achievable progress

5. Holistic Collaboration With Families and Schools

Meaningful progress happens when everyone is aligned. We communicate with families and schools to ensure consistency and follow-through.

Our collaboration includes:

  • Clear progress updates and goal tracking
  • Coordination with teachers and counselors
  • Ongoing adjustments as expectations change

6. Flexible Scheduling and Multiple Service Locations

Our flexible structure supports busy family schedules and changing academic needs.

We offer sessions:

  • In-person sessions across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, CT, NJ, and Boston
  • Online tutoring for convenience and accessibility
  • Sessions at home, in libraries, or community spaces

7. A Warm, Relationship-Based Approach That Builds Confidence

Students learn best when they feel safe and understood. We prioritize trust and connection, creating a supportive relationship from day one.

This relationship-centered approach helps students:

  • Encouraging questions without fear of judgment
  • Developing a healthy academic identity
  • Building resilience and long-term confidence

This emotional foundation supports long-term success.

Who We Are?

Study Skills Tutoring in New York City

Founded in 2012 by CEO Craig Selinger, an educational specialist and executive function coach , Themba Tutors provides specialized study skills tutoring and academic coaching for students from elementary school through college. Our work is grounded in research on how children learn, organize information, and develop independence—skills closely tied to executive functioning as defined by the Harvard Center on the Developing Child .

  • Comprehensive Tutoring and Coaching: In-person and online services across the NYC Metro Area, Long Island, Boston, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut—available at homes, schools, libraries, or community spaces.
  • Expert Multidisciplinary Team: Academic tutors, certified subject specialists, learning specialists, and doctoral-level coaches trained to support students with diverse learning profiles.
  • Personalized Matching: Students are thoughtfully paired with tutors who understand their learning needs, personality, and goals.
  • Highly Qualified Professionals: Over 90% of our educators hold advanced degrees in education, psychology, or related fields.
  • Holistic Support: Collaboration with therapists, psychologists, and allied professionals when appropriate.
  • Learner-Centered Instruction: Customized learning profiles focused on skill mastery, executive function development, and positive study habits.
  • Motivation, Confidence, and Focus: One-on-one tutoring supports self-esteem, time management, and healthier family dynamics.
  • Proven Academic Results: Students internalize strategies that improve processing, retention, and communication between families and schools.

Our Intake Process and Approach

Themba Tutors specializes in study skills tutoring for students navigating challenges such as ADHD, executive function difficulties, and learning differences including dyslexia, dysgraphia, NVLD, twice-exceptional (2e), and other learning differences.

Our intake process is designed to be clear, supportive, and pressure-free:

  • Free Consultation: Families connect via phone, text, or email and are scheduled within 24 hours. Our intake coordinator works closely with CEO Craig Selinger to ensure continuity of care.
  • Initial Screening: A free pre-session assessment establishes a baseline of current study skills.
  • Personalized Assessment: Strengths and challenges are identified, and clear, measurable goals are set.
  • Tutor Selection: Families choose from detailed tutor profiles to ensure a strong fit.
  • Free Meet-and-Greets: Remote introductions allow families and students to build rapport before committing.
  • Discovery Session: The first session focuses on understanding needs and creating a customized improvement plan—without upfront commitments.

Sessions emphasize accountability, flexibility, and consistent progress through weekly customized instruction and ongoing communication.

For personalized academic support in NYC, contact Themba Tutors to schedule a free consultation and meet our expert study skills tutors.

The Themba Tutors Difference

At Themba Tutors, we believe students thrive when instruction is structured, compassionate, and grounded in research. Our approach blends expert teaching with personalized coaching to help students build skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Families trust us because we bring clarity, consistency, and hope to a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

Your child deserves support that is thoughtful, individualized, and effective. We’re ready to help.

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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.