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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 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 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 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 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!
  • 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 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 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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."
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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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BEST 1:1 NEURODIVERSE-FRIENDLY ELEMENTARY MATH TUTORS IN NYC

BEST 1 1 NEURODIVERSE FRIENDLY ELEMENTARY MATH TUTORS IN NYC

BEST 1:1 NEURODIVERSE-FRIENDLY ELEMENTARY MATH TUTORS IN NYC

BEST 1 1 NEURODIVERSE FRIENDLY ELEMENTARY MATH TUTORS IN NYC

Serving Families Across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and the Bronx

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Finally, Elementary Math Tutoring That Clicks

Many young students face challenges in developing strong mathematics problem-solving skills. These difficulties may manifest as struggles with basic concepts, fact fluency, or anxiety during test prep. Some children may also experience math-related stress or require additional support for conditions like dyscalculia or other neurodiverse math needs. Finding a skilled math tutor who understands these specific challenges is key to unlocking a child’s potential.

The expert tutors we connect with at Brooklyn Letters specialize in identifying and addressing these struggles early, providing tailored interventions that promote growth. Early support is crucial for building a strong foundation in mathematics, setting the stage for long-term academic success.

At Brooklyn Letters, we connect families with in-person and online tutoring services for preschool and elementary school students. Our personalized, one-on-one tutoring is designed to meet your child’s unique learning needs, whether they’re grappling with basic math skills or more complex problem-solving tasks. The tutors we work with utilize effective strategies to support academic progress and boost confidence in math.

Why Our Math Tutoring Goes Deeper: Math Skills + Executive Function Coaching

At Brooklyn Letters, we believe that true math mastery requires more than just understanding content. Many math struggles are linked to Executive Function (EF)—the brain-based skills that help students plan, organize, and execute tasks. Our integrated approach combines math tutoring with EF coaching, helping students build essential skills that go beyond the classroom.

Our expert tutors incorporate EF coaching into every math lesson, focusing on essential skills such as:

  • Organization & Task Breakdown: We teach students how to break down complex, multi-step problems and organize their work, reducing careless errors and preventing overwhelm.
  • Working Memory Boost: Strategies for improving memory retention, such as remembering formulas, tracking steps in long division, and enhancing mental math abilities.
  • Goal-Oriented Planning: We guide students to move from completing homework to planning their study sessions, managing their time, and applying math concepts independently.

By connecting organization, memory, and planning to math learning, we don’t just teach the material—we teach your child how to learn it for life. Our approach supports students of all skill levels, helping them challenge themselves while reinforcing foundational concepts.

Math Specialists

We travel to you and we also offer remote services. Our Math Specialists work on number lines, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, order of operations, fractions, word problems, and more! We also assist children on the autism spectrum.

Common Core Math Standards & Worksheets (Kindergarten- 5th Grades)

Explore these simple activities for kids to build early math skills at home, as well as helpful information for parents and educators to help kids thrive in math.

For engaging and educational math practice, check out the best math apps for elementary students in 2023 to foster deeper learning and math skills development.

Give your child a fun way to practice math with Monster Math, a K–5 math program that combines exciting games and storylines with offline math activities. Struggly offers an online platform for grades K–8, encouraging growth through creative, visual learning.

See how our dedicated Executive Function Coaching can help your child master all their subjects.

Our Comprehensive Approach: Personalized Learning for K–5 Students

Our Comprehensive Approach Personalized Learning for K–5 Students

At Brooklyn Letters, we begin with a detailed math assessment to understand your child’s current math level. From there, we design a personalized learning plan that ensures every tutoring session is impactful. Our private tutors use their own curriculum tailored to meet each child’s specific math needs, providing targeted practice and interventions for students in grades 1 through 5.

Core Math Concepts We Master

We focus on building a strong foundation in essential elementary math skills, using targeted practice and intervention:

  • Foundations: Fact Fluency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), Place Value (the bedrock of all mathematics).
  • Concepts: Mastering Fractions, Decimals, and Measurement.
  • Application: Developing strong Problem-Solving skills and mastering Multi-step Word Problems.

Neurodiverse-Friendly Methods in Our Classes

Our tutors employ multisensory math instruction and concrete strategies to make abstract math concepts more accessible for all students. These methods include:

  • Multisensory Math Instruction: Combining visual, tactile, and auditory elements to cater to diverse learning styles, making math both engaging and accessible.
  • Targeted Interventions: Focused tutoring for specific topics like multiplication or fractions to help students close learning gaps.
  • Math Fluency Practice: Repeated exercises to reinforce basic math operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Math Anxiety Support: Creating a stress-free learning environment that supports children dealing with math anxiety and helps them overcome their fears.
  • Interactive Games: Using fun games and activities to keep children engaged while improving their math skills.
  • Homework Help and Test Prep: Supporting students with math homework and test preparation, helping them feel confident for school assessments.

Parent Outcomes and Better Grades

When your child works with a Brooklyn Letters tutor, you can expect:

  • Increased confidence and reduced anxiety around math.
  • Endless homework struggles replaced with effective support.
  • Improved problem-solving and critical thinking skills, leading to better grades.

From mastering fractions to tackling multi-step word problems, our comprehensive approach ensures lasting understanding and renewed confidence for your child.

Trainings/Certifications

TESTIMONIALS

Ethan was very happy with the sessions.
I could see his increased confidence in Math classes at school. Ethan’s grades were generally improved in his IB maths assessments and his MAP percentile ranking increased from 78 to 87%. During this time, Ethan missed 2 of his 5 school Math classes each week for tennis training. Sam provided the math support we needed at home to cover the curriculum but also worked well to fill gaps in his knowledge from previous years.

Caroline B.

We’ve been working with Maddie on English and math for our daughter. It’s been great and Maddie has been absolutely amazing.

Ilan B

Chris has been wonderful working with U on math for the past few months, she adores him!

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

Craig’s professional journey is marked by his extensive experience in school and home settings, where he has consistently built lasting relationships with clients of all ages and developmental profiles. His approach is flexible and adaptive, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs, which has earned him a strong reputation in the field.

Under Craig’s leadership, Brooklyn Letters has become a trusted provider of speech-language therapy, multisensory literacy, and math instruction in the NYC metro area. He is widely recognized for his expertise, having spoken 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 has been featured in top organizations like the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance.

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

In response to the educational challenges posed by the pandemic, Craig launched the Craig Selinger Podcast, where he interviews professionals in education, therapy, and medicine, further cementing his role as a thought leader in the field.

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Assessing Math Needs and Improving Grades

Where Do We Begin: At-Home and Remote Assessments

Before tutoring begins, we conduct a thorough math assessment to evaluate your child’s strengths and areas for improvement. This assessment enables us to create an individualized learning plan that matches your child’s learning style and incorporates strategies for overcoming math anxiety and addressing specific challenges.

Signs Your Child Needs Targeted In-Person and Online Math Tutoring

If you notice any of the following signs, it may be time to consider targeted one-on-one math tutoring:

  • Struggling with Math Homework: Frequent avoidance or constant need for help completing assignments.
  • Falling Behind in Class: Difficulty keeping up with classwork or poor grades.
  • Math Anxiety: Stress, frustration, or fear when faced with math problems.
  • Special Learning Needs: Diagnosed conditions like dyscalculia or other learning differences.

Don’t wait—early intervention through a thorough assessment is the best way to set your child up for long-term academic success.

Our Expert Tutors & Local Relevance

We proudly offer NYC tutoring services for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. If you’re located in Brooklyn, Long Island, or Westchester, our professional tutors can travel directly to your home or provide expert online math tutoring.

Our network includes highly qualified educators and learning specialists, experts in early math development. Many of our tutors hold advanced degrees and have extensive experience. Our specialized Math + EF coaching model sets us apart, providing long-term, effective tutoring solutions.

No matter where you are in the tri-state area, our dedicated professionals are ready to deliver the highest standard of personalized math support for your child’s needs.

We also offer specialized Literacy Tutoring to build a strong foundation for all learning.

Our hourly rate includes both travel and instructional time (you only pay for instructional time!).

Manhattan, Connecticut, Westchester, & New Jersey Rates
Literacy & Math Tutoring Rates

  • $160-$195 Per Hour

  • $140-$175 for 45 minutes

  • $110-$140 for 30 minutes (online only)

Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, New Jersey rates
Literacy & Math Tutoring Rates

  • $145-$180 Per Hour

  • $120-$155 for 45 minutes

  • $100-$120 for 30 minutes (online only)

Ready for Math Confidence? Explore Our Math + EF Coaching Together Program

Ready for Math Confidence Explore Our Math + EF Coaching Together Program

FREE INTAKE PROCESS

All reports and communications are stored securely in a HIPAA-encrypted system, ensuring your information remains confidential. We require written consent before releasing any confidential information, giving you peace of mind about the privacy and security of your data.

  1. Initial Contact and Consultation: You can reach us via email, text, or phone, and we’ll respond promptly, any day of the week. We’ll arrange a phone call within one business day to discuss your needs.
  2. Comprehensive Review: We thoroughly review previous reports, evaluations, and report cards to fully understand the client’s background and the family’s needs.
  3. Personalized Assessments: Clients can undergo a detailed at-home and remote literacy and math assessment performed by a qualified professional to identify strengths and areas that need attention. This allows us to customize sessions for the best possible outcomes. Additionally, our speech-language pathologists provide thorough evaluations for individuals across all age groups.
  4. Selecting the Best Match: We collaborate closely with clients to understand their requirements and facilitate connections with professionals from our exclusive network. We provide detailed profiles of these candidates to help clients make informed decisions. Professionals in our network also provide free remote meet-and-greet sessions.

EXPERT NETWORK

Our network comprises highly qualified educators and learning specialists, experts in early math development for preschool and elementary students. We support children with a range of learning needs, including those with learning differences and neurodiverse needs. Our local network of professionals is highly recommended for its reliable, community-centered approach to helping young learners succeed in math.

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Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward transforming your child’s math experience.

Prefer to call or email? Text or call (917) 426-8880 or email [email protected]

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