13 Jun Summer Reading Accelerator for Middle & High School Students
Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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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 -
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!
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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!
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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
Both were very knowledgeable and got our system back up and running.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
SUMMER READING ACCELERATOR FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Powered by Readable English® + One-on-One Instruction from Themba Tutors
Limited Summer Enrollment
The Themba Tutors Summer Reading Accelerator is designed specifically for middle school and high school students who read accurately but inefficiently.
Many students understand material when given enough time. The challenge is that reading may still be slow, effortful, inconsistent, or mentally exhausting. As coursework becomes more demanding, these inefficiencies become harder to compensate for.
The Summer Reading Accelerator combines the Readable English platform with individualized instruction from a Themba Tutors reading specialist to help students improve reading efficiency, fluency, stamina, comprehension, and academic confidence.
- Learn more about Themba Tutors Summer Reading Program.
- Learn more about Readable English.
Enrollment & Early Registration Discount
Program Access Fee:
A one-time $100 Program Access Fee is required upon enrollment. This fee provides your family with access to the Readable English platform and related program materials throughout the summer. The Program Access Fee is non-refundable and is separate from session tuition.
Early Registration Discount – Save 10%
Families who pay their selected program package in full by June 26, 2026 will receive a 10% discount on tuition for the Lite, Plus, or Premium package.
The 10% discount applies only to program tuition and does not apply to the $100 Program Access Fee.
Examples:
- Lite Package ($2,000) → $1,800 with early payment
- Plus Package ($2,500) → $2,250 with early payment
- Premium Package ($3,250) → $2,925 with early payment
Space is limited and enrollment is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Build Reading Efficiency, Speed, and Comprehension Before the School Year Starts
Students who improve how they read are often able to:
- Complete assignments more efficiently
- Improve comprehension
- Reduce rereading
- Keep up with reading-heavy coursework
- Increase academic independence
- Build confidence across subjects
This program is designed to strengthen the reading skills that support success in English, history, science, social studies, foreign languages, and standardized testing.
Why Reading Becomes a Problem in Middle & High School
As students enter middle school and high school, academic demands increase dramatically. Students are expected to:
- Read longer assignments
- Process more complex vocabulary
- Handle denser academic texts
- Complete reading more independently
- Manage larger workloads
Many students struggle not because they lack intelligence, but because reading still requires more effort than it should. Common signs include:
- Reading takes significantly longer than expected
- Frequent rereading
- Difficulty completing assigned reading
- Avoidance of reading-heavy classes
- Falling behind despite strong effort
- Difficulty sustaining attention while reading
Who Is This Program For?
This program may be a good fit for students who:
- Are entering grades 5–12
- Read below grade level
- Read accurately but slowly
- Struggle with reading stamina
- Have difficulty completing reading assignments
- Have dyslexia or suspected dyslexia
- Need support with reading efficiency and comprehension
- Are preparing for a more demanding academic year
Minimum Reading Requirement
Students should be reading at approximately an end-of-first-grade to beginning-of-second-grade reading level or higher. Students with dyslexia are welcome, provided they have established foundational reading skills and are able to participate meaningfully in the program. Students who require intensive foundational decoding intervention may be better served through a dedicated reading intervention program.
Included With Every Program
Full Access to Readable English and the Web Reader
All Summer Reading Accelerator students receive full access to the Readable English platform, including the browser-based Web Reader.
The Web Reader allows students to apply Readable English supports to many types of online text, helping them practice reading skills using real-world academic material.
Students may use the Web Reader to:
- Work through assigned summer reading
- Practice with online articles
- Read school-related materials
- Improve fluency using self-selected texts
- Strengthen reading independence outside tutoring sessions
Students may work independently or review their reading during tutoring sessions with their reading specialist. This allows instruction to extend beyond tutoring sessions and gives students opportunities to apply their skills to authentic academic content throughout the summer.
What Skills Are Targeted?
Depending on the student’s needs, instruction may focus on:
- Multi-syllabic word decoding
- Reading fluency
- Reading efficiency
- Reading stamina
- Word recognition
- Reading accuracy
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary development
- Academic reading strategies
- Independent learning skills
As reading becomes more automatic, students are often able to complete schoolwork more efficiently and with less frustration.
How the Program Works
Students are paired with a Themba Tutors reading specialist. The program includes:
✓ 10 weeks of support
✓ 20 live online sessions
✓ Unlimited access to Readable English
✓ Full access to the Web Reader
✓ Use Readable English supports with summer reading assignments and online texts
✓ The same reading specialist throughout the program
✓ Flexible summer scheduling
✓ Individualized instruction
✓ Structured reading plan
Sessions are typically scheduled twice per week. Because summer schedules often change, we strive to provide flexibility whenever possible. Schedule adjustments may be accommodated when alternate times are available and work for both the family and instructor.
Choose Your Program
Reading Accelerator Lite
$2,000
20 sessions
30 minutes per session
Includes:
- 30 minutes of Readable English instruction
- Unlimited Readable English access
- Full Web Reader access
Ideal for students who primarily need support with:
- Reading efficiency
- Fluency
- Word recognition
- Independent practice
Reading Accelerator Plus
$2,500
20 sessions
45 minutes per session
Includes:
- 30 minutes of Readable English instruction
- 15 minutes of individualized reading instruction
- Unlimited Readable English access
- Full Web Reader access
Ideal for students who need:
- Reading efficiency support
- Comprehension strategies
- Fluency development
- Individualized coaching
Reading Accelerator Premium
$3,250
20 sessions
60 minutes per session
Includes:
- 30 minutes of Readable English instruction
- 30 minutes of individualized reading instruction
- Unlimited Readable English access
- Full Web Reader access
- Mid-program progress update
- End-of-program recommendations
Ideal for students with:
- Dyslexia
- Significant reading inefficiencies
- Academic reading challenges
- More intensive support needs
Need More Intensive Support?
The standard Summer Reading Accelerator includes two sessions per week for ten weeks. Some students may benefit from additional weekly sessions depending on their goals and needs. Additional sessions may be available based on tutor availability and are billed at the same per-session rate as the selected program tier.
Free Parent Q&A Session
The creator of Readable English will be hosting a free live online Q&A session for families considering the Summer Reading Accelerator.
Tentative Date: June 24 or June 25, 2026
Final date, time, and registration information will be announced shortly. Topics may include:
- How Readable English works
- How the Web Reader works
- Which students benefit most
- Reading efficiency and comprehension
- Dyslexia and structured literacy
- Questions from parents
- Open Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does my child need a reading evaluation?
No. A formal reading evaluation is not required.
2. Is this program appropriate for students with dyslexia?
Yes. Many students with dyslexia benefit from structured literacy approaches that target reading accuracy, fluency, efficiency, and comprehension.
3. Can my child use the program with assigned summer reading?
Absolutely. Students can use the Web Reader with assigned summer reading, online articles, and other digital texts. Reading specialists can also incorporate school-assigned reading into instruction when appropriate.
4. Will my child work with the same tutor all summer?
Yes. Whenever possible, students remain with the same reading specialist throughout the program.
5. Can my child practice between sessions?
Yes. Students receive unlimited access to Readable English and the Web Reader throughout the program and are encouraged to practice independently.
6. When can my child begin?
Students may begin as early as late June, depending on tutor availability.
7. When does the program end?
The Summer Reading Accelerator is designed to conclude by late August or early September.
8. Can my child join after the program has started?
Yes. Enrollment is offered on a rolling basis based on availability.
9. Is online instruction effective?
Yes. Online instruction can be highly effective when sessions are structured, consistent, and delivered by experienced instructors.
10. Can we continue after summer?
Yes. Many students continue working with Themba Tutors during the school year after completing the Summer Reading Accelerator.
Why Families Choose Themba Tutors
✓ Reading specialists experienced with middle and high school students
✓ Flexible online scheduling
✓ Personalized instruction
✓ Individualized pacing
✓ Unlimited Readable English access
✓ Full Web Reader access
✓ Support with assigned summer reading
✓ Structured support and accountability
✓ Trusted by families throughout the NYC metropolitan area
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