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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 7 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!
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Duygu Başaran ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Brooklyn Letters was recommended to me through a friend's speech therapist friend in NJ. The articulation evaluation for my daughter went well. We were pleased with Kristin's services.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Kelley Peters-Patel ★★★★★ a year ago
    Melissa was wonderful. Our daughter warmed to her immediately and by the time she left, had already started "practicing" some of the techniques Melissa had shown her. I will not hesitate at all to reach out to Melissa again, should … More the need arise.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters R Elmore ★★★★★ a year ago
    Aileen was INCREDIBLY helpful to us, both in assessing possible origins of my grandson's food aversions, as well as informing us of various available interventions to consider.
    I can’t thank you and Brooklyn Letters enough for connecting
    … More us with Aileen. In all our feeding therapy journey we have not gotten anything near the kind of benefit that we did from her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness have put us on the path of progress with my grandson and has also made us feel genuinely well cared for.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Christine Weiher ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    We were amazed with Allison! She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. … More I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Andrea Saffady ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    My sessions with Karen have been extremely helpful. My speech has improved tremendously. In fact, I just finished 2 hours of conducting interviews with a consulting client via MS Teams and I have an upcoming conference call. Both my … More neurologist and neurosurgeon remarked about how good my speech is. Much of the day it is perfect, although I still have some rough spots when I get tired or speak too quickly. One of my granddaughters is a speech pathology student at Ithaca College. She sat in on 2 sessions while she was home for winter break, and she was very impressed with Karen.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Jacob B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were delighted with Christie. First, and most importantly, our son made great strides under her guidance. So great, that we felt he no longer needed help! She was incredibly patient and kind with him and our son really responded to … More her. Christie was also great with me and my wife. She provided thorough and informative updates on our son's progress and which exercises she was using with him, so we could reinforce what she was teaching him. All in all, we had a fabulous experience with Christie and would highly recommend her.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Jessica C ★★★★★ a year ago
    Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Melissa Stevens ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Highly recommend Jill. She is a total pleasure to work with. After a few months working with Jill, my son is reading above grade level and LOVES to read. Mission accomplished!
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Demet Evren ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Paige was great and we had been really happy with her. I would highly recommend her! I recommend Brooklyn Letters to whomever asks for a speech therapist.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Jeizel Rosenthal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Lesley Duval ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Theo was fantastic with our 4yo son. We were very worried that his progress would fall off when we had to switch to remote sessions, but Theo kept our son happy and engaged through the screen. Highly highly recommend!
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Samantha Packard ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    We've been working with Theo from Brooklyn Letters for close to 4 months now and the results are apparent; our daughter has vastly improved her speech in a relatively short amount of time. We make "Theo Day" a celebration … More in our house with pancakes for breakfast, and the enthusiasm is matched in the sessions. Theo is fun, patient, professional, and caring, and he gives us the tools to take the lessons beyond the session. Thank you Theo, and Brooklyn Letters, for helping our daughter express herself.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Travis Ricca ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I worked with Alina to enhance my pronunciation, tone, and pacing while communicating socially and in a work environment. She was great to work with and clear about goals and learning objectives. The improvement from day 1 has been tremendous! … More
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Enrico Bermudez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Cathy has been excellent with us and our son. We will sorely miss her. He has improved significantly with Cathy’s help. Cathy was a true partner with us, especially as we pursued additional help through our son’s school system.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Kayne Elisabeth Wilk ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We really loved working with Alina, she is so fantastic. Patient yet firm, and determined the best course of action very clearly and succintly for us. And it all transitioned so well to Zoom as well. I will definitely be back in touch for … More services for our other child after summer break!
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Jen S ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters susie tofte ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    The work that Allison P. did with our daughter over the years has been invaluable to us. Our daughter had such a good relationship with Allison, and it allowed them to work really well together - even remotely these past 6 months. This … More year, Allison went above and beyond by helping us throughout the neuropsych eval we did, trying to re-open our daughter's IEP at her school, and eventually landing her at our chosen school. She was in contact with our daughter's teachers, with the neuropsychologist, and made herself available as a reference to speak on behalf of our daughter's learning differences.
    Allison stopped by our house last week to give our daughter cupcakes and say goodbye, and I literally cried with appreciation for what an amazing speech therapist she has been. She has been our daughter's biggest champion. The new families that she will work with this year are lucky to have her.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Alicia Perez-Katz ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Sydney was great! Our son was sad to end his sessions with her, which says a lot. We appreciated her honest assessment of his skill level, and he now has materials to self monitor and practice. Thank you!
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Kristin Ames ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Our experience with Theo was terrific. Theo was great with my son. He developed a positive relationship with him based on sincerity, respect, trust and a deep personal connection. In their lessons, Theo was encouraging, creative and kind. … More He helped our son understand how to differentiate the sounds he made when he spoke, and gave him great exercises to practice every week between lessons. Our son was sorry to have the lessons come to an end, but recognized that Theo had helped him as much as possible and it was time for him to stop. Theo explained to him (and us) how to keep working to get the last 5%, and encouraged him to keep working on the exercises on his own. I have recommended Theo to another parent who noticed my son's improvement and inquired for her own son.
    We are all grateful to have gotten to know Theo, and we greatly appreciate all the work he did to help our son.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Aisha Holder ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    "I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Michelle Macroy-Higgins. We are extremely pleased with her work with our daughter. I was so grateful for my daughter to have a speech therapist who is a researcher (specialty in late … More talkers), graduate professor and practitioner. Her expertise was clearly evident in our conversations and work with our daughter. She was very responsive to my questions and often sent articles and other materials about language development that I found helpful. Thankfully, my daughter's speech improved tremendously. Michelle developed such a warm relationship with my daughter. My daughter was always excited to see Michelle and would greet her at the door with a big hug. Lastly, I would add that Michelle always demonstrated empathy with me as a mother who was initially worried about her daughter's language development. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with Michelle's work."
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Andrea Peartree ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Theo is a wonderful Clinton Hill speech therapist. We were really pleased with him. Our son showed drastic improvement, not only in his speech but in his confidence.
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters mario costa ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Alexa has been an enthusiastic, reliable, well prepared and caring teacher for our 6 year old daughter. She has been able to improve and increase our daughter's confidence lesson by lesson with patience and competence; through varied … More and productive didactic practice. Alexa has engaged our daughter in several activities that always kept her motivated and eager to learn literacy. My wife and I, both of us are educators, feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Alexa's pedagogical skills. Alexa has had a big impact on our daughter literacy growth. Thank you Brooklyn Letters!
  • Best 1:1 Bronx NY Orton-Gillingham Tutors | Brooklyn Letters, Brooklyn Letters Lily Alt ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Marsha's services. She was wonderful. We found her to be kind, fun, engaging, very knowledgeable. She provided us with clear instructions and additional written handouts each week. She engaged our … More son with different techniques and toys, and showed us how to use her techniques when we were interacting with him. I actually just texted her on Saturday - Our son finally said "more" - one of the target words we had been working on with her. It was a total joy to hear, and I had to share it with her - she wrote back immediately to congratulate us. I am so appreciative of her expertise, and wish we could have seen her for longer. I recommended her to another family in our neighborhood who is looking for a speech therapist.

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Our Orton-Gillingham Tutors Travel To Your Bronx, NYC Home! Best 1:1 At-Home Orton-Gillingham Reading Tutoring | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

Many children face challenges like dyslexia, impacting reading fluency, decoding, and comprehension. Others struggle with phonemic awareness, making it hard to identify sounds, or encoding (spelling) due to letter-sound confusion. Writing issues, including handwriting mechanics, grammar, and punctuation, are also common. Our Orton-Gillingham tutors are trained to address these challenges and help students overcome learning barriers.

At Brooklyn Letters, we specialize in providing personalized literacy tutoring tailored to the unique needs of each student. Our 1:1 Bronx Orton Gillingham tutoring offers a structured and multisensory approach, ensuring that children struggling with reading, writing, and literacy skills receive the support they need to thrive.

Serving Bronx NYC Neighborhoods

We proudly offer in-home tutoring in the Bronx, including Highbridge, Morris Heights, University Heights, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, Marble Hill, Pelham Bay, Country Club, Throgs Neck, City Island, Morris Park, Parkchester, Soundview, Castle Hill, Mott Haven, Melrose, Port Morris, Hunts Point, Longwood, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Co-op City, Eastchester, Pelham Gardens, Woodlawn Heights, Tremont, Crotona Park East, Mount Eden, Mount Hope, Belmont, and Concourse. Our local Bronx tutors are dedicated to providing convenient and accessible educational support tailored to the community’s unique needs.

Why Choose Brooklyn Letters?

  1. Customized Learning Plans: Each student receives a tailored personalized learning plan to address their specific needs effectively.
  2. Experienced Tutors: Our reading tutors specialists are trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach, with extensive experience working with neurodiverse learners.
  3. Multisensory Instruction: We utilize multisensory literacy instruction techniques that engage students and enhance their learning experience.
  4. Flexible Scheduling: We offer both in-person services and online literacy tutoring, providing maximum flexibility for families.
  5. Free Consultations: We provide free consultations and remote meet-and-greets to discuss your child’s needs and our approach.
  6. Proven Results: Our methods have shown significant improvements in literacy development milestones, reading comprehension, and overall academic growth.

Where Do We Begin: At-Home and Remote Evaluations

To ensure your child receives the best support possible, we start with a thorough educational literacy assessment. This evaluation can be conducted in-home or remotely, allowing us to identify specific areas of need and tailor our tutoring accordingly.

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TESTIMONIALS

An advocate for special needs children through and through, and amazing in her dedication and practice.
Cassie is a reading specialist who has worked one on one with our 6-year-old son for the last 9 months (Aug 2016-May 2017). Our son brings challenging avoidance behaviors and impulsivity to their sessions. Cassie uses the Orton-Gillingham approach and improvises with clever multi-sensory ideas to engage him. Through practice, she learned that if she uses gentle squeezes on his arm corresponding to syllables/letter sounds, it allows him to stay engaged. She is always very flexible, while firm, and creative in adjusting or rearranging tasks based on his needs and attention level. She makes a point of creating success for her students and having the session ended on a positive note. He has made incredible progress in his phonology and reading, which he then applies in school, using the specific tools Cassie has taught him. He loves reading and is very proud of his skills. She has provided detailed reports after each session, along with strategies and activities to practice. She is an advocate for special needs children through and through, and amazing in her dedication and practice.

Emily, mother
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Understanding the Orton-Gillingham Approach

The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, systematic, and multisensory method designed to help students with reading difficulties. It emphasizes phonics instruction, decoding strategies, and reading intervention strategies that align with each student’s unique learning style.

Key Components of the Orton-Gillingham Method

  1. Structured Literacy: Focuses on explicit instruction in phonics and language structure, ensuring a solid foundation for reading.
  2. Multisensory Learning: Engages students through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities, reinforcing concepts and aiding retention.
  3. Individualized Instruction: Adapts lessons to meet the specific needs of each learner, ensuring effective and meaningful learning experiences.
  4. Continuous Assessment: Regularly monitors student progress, allowing for timely adjustments to instruction as needed.

Benefits of Orton-Gillingham for Struggling Readers

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The Orton-Gillingham method provides numerous benefits for struggling readers, including improved reading fluency and comprehension. Students develop greater phonemic awareness and stronger decoding skills, leading to increased confidence in their reading and writing abilities. Additionally, the structured approach fosters effective reading and writing tutoring strategies that promote long-term academic success.

Who Can Benefit from Orton-Gillingham Tutoring?

Our Orton-Gillingham tutoring is suitable for a wide range of students, including those with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. It is ideal for children, including dyslexic students struggling with early literacy skills, those needing support in reading, writing, grammar, punctuation, and paragraph construction, as well as anyone looking to strengthen their writing and reading skills through a personalized learning plan.

With over 20 years of experience in New York City, Craig Selinger is a New York State licensed speech-language therapist and educational specialist who serves as the CEO of Brooklyn Letters. His expertise is deeply rooted in his academic training in Communicative Disorders and his specialization in childhood development and language-based learning issues.

Craig’s professional journey is distinguished by his extensive work in school and home settings, where he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering long-term relationships with clients of various ages and developmental profiles. His approach, characterized by flexibility and adaptability, is designed to meet each client’s unique needs, making him a trusted resource.

Under Craig’s leadership, Brooklyn Letters has become a respected provider of speech-language therapy, multisensory literacy, and math practices in the NYC metro area. Craig’s expertise is recognized widely, leading him to speak at prestigious conferences and institutions, including the Everyone Reading Conference, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, and Bard High School Early College Queens. His work is also closely associated with esteemed organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance. These affiliations with leading organizations and educational institutions underscore his authority in the field.

Craig has been interviewed by NBC News, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and PIX 11 News. Brooklyn Letters has been mentioned by the New York Times and Yahoo.com, further cementing his reputation as a leader in speech-language therapy and learning services. His research has been published in the Journal of Brain Research, and his insights have been featured in outlets like Healthline, NYMetro Parents, Momtastic, Psych Central, and About.com.

In response to the educational challenges posed by the pandemic, Craig hosted the Craig Selinger Podcast, interviewing professionals in education, therapy, and medicine, further establishing his role as a thought leader.

Free Intake Process

  • Initial Contact and Consultation: Contact us via email, text, or phone, and we will respond immediately, seven days a week. We will schedule a phone call with you within one business day. Review: We examine previous reports, evaluations, and report cards to understand the client’s background and family’s needs comprehensively.
  • Initial and Customized Assessments: Clients may opt for comprehensive at-home and remote literacy and math assessments to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement, helping to tailor tutoring sessions for optimal results. Our speech-language pathologists offer comprehensive evaluations for all ages.
  • Choosing the Right Fit: We work closely with clients to understand their needs and filter through our selective list of professionals. We provide detailed profiles of these carefully chosen candidates to help clients make an informed choice for themselves or their children. All of our team members offer free remote meet-and-greets!
  • Expert Team: 100% of our Orton-Gillingham tutors are dedicated professionals with extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including neurodivergent learners. Our skilled tutors specialize in key areas such as reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, and decoding strategies, providing personalized instruction to help students thrive.

HIPAA Encryption and Confidentiality: All reports and communications are stored in a HIPAA-encrypted email system, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality. We do not release any confidential information without your written consent.” This will reassure clients about the security and privacy of their information.

Orton-Gillingham vs. Other Reading Programs

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The benefits of the Wilson Reading System extend to all students, including those from diverse backgrounds. Key advantages include:

  • Tailored support for meeting literacy development milestones is essential for early readers and students with unique learning needs.
  • Effective strategies that cater to different learning styles, particularly in literacy tutoring for special needs students.
  • Enhanced confidence and academic performance through one-on-one support, allowing students to progress at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed.

By addressing each child’s individual needs, the Wilson Reading System promotes inclusivity in literacy education.

Wilson Reading System vs. Other Reading Programs

While many reading programs exist, the Orton-Gillingham approach is unique in its multisensory and structured methodology. Unlike balanced literacy programs that may not emphasize explicit instruction, Orton-Gillingham focuses on essential reading components, providing students with the necessary tools to succeed.

Getting Started with Brooklyn Letters

Ready to take the next step? We offer free consultations to discuss how our Bronx tutoring services can benefit your child. Whether you prefer in-home tutoring or remote services, our team of local Bronx tutors is here to provide the support your child needs for academic success.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation and learn more about our customized literacy tutoring in the Bronx!

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