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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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1:1 HOMESCHOOL TUTORS IN THE NYC METRO AREA (K-5)

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1:1 HOMESCHOOL TUTORS IN THE NYC METRO AREA (K-5)

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Our 1:1 Homeschool Tutors For Elementary Students (K-5) Travel To Your Home! We Offer Free Consultations And Meet-And-Greets With Our Network Of Dedicated Professionals.

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Finding the right homeschool tutor NYC metro area families can rely on can make a meaningful difference in a child’s education. At Brooklyn Letters, we understand that every student learns differently. The dedicated homeschool teachers we connect families with provide personalized, live instruction tailored to your child’s pace, strengths, and academic goals—so learning feels achievable, structured, and motivating.

Learning Comes First When Access Comes First

Some capable students struggle to demonstrate what they know in traditional classrooms. Group environments can feel overwhelming, fast-paced, or high-pressure—making it difficult for certain learners to participate, stay engaged, or fully express their understanding. Others may withdraw, mask confusion, or hesitate to participate when classroom expectations don’t match their learning style.

Homeschooling creates a calmer and more flexible learning environment where students can access instruction at a pace that works for them. When learning begins from a place of predictability, understanding, and individualized support, many children are better able to build confidence, strengthen academic stamina, and reconnect with curiosity.

Why New York City Families Choose a Private Teacher for Home Education

If you are considering homeschooling, you are not alone. Thousands of families across the NYC metro area are choosing personalized education for their children. Many families step outside the traditional school system in order to create a more flexible academic schedule while still leaving time for extracurricular activities, friendships, and family routines.

Starting homeschooling in New York State is relatively straightforward. If your child is currently enrolled in school, you may withdraw them at any point during the academic year. After beginning homeschooling, families have a 14-day window to submit the required paperwork. This process ensures that your homeschool program remains compliant with state regulations while allowing a smooth transition to home-based education.

It is important to note that homeschooling laws in New York are determined at the state level. While Queens and other boroughs offer strong educational communities, the regulations are consistent statewide. Reviewing New York State’s homeschooling laws will help you confidently navigate the process.

Homeschooling has grown significantly in New York City since the pandemic. According to a Chalkbeat analysis, homeschooling increased dramatically across grade levels. Students in grades K-5 saw a 119% increase since the 2019–2020 school year, while middle school increased by 74% and high school by 64%.

Traditional classrooms do not work for every learner. Some students need more time, individualized pacing, or quieter environments to engage with instruction. Homeschool education can provide the structure and one-to-one attention that allows students’ strengths to emerge.

At Brooklyn Letters, we connect families with private teachers and tutors who provide individualized homeschool instruction. The educators we work with support a wide range of learners—including students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, twice-exceptional (2e) learning profiles, speech-language differences, and other learning variations. Many of the students we support are bright and capable but benefit from instruction delivered in a way that aligns with how they process information.

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Michelle was great she exceeded my expectations and was extremely
professional as well as easily engaged my daughter in the exercises.

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Our Tutoring Services: Comprehensive Support for Students

Our Tutoring Services Comprehensive Support for Students

The one-to-one private tutors we work with provide comprehensive academic support designed to strengthen both learning outcomes and student confidence. Our educators focus not only on academic performance but also on building skills, independence, and motivation.

Our tutors support students in the following areas:

  • Core Academic Subjects: Reading, writing, math, science, and social studies instruction tailored to your child’s level.
  • Confidence Building: Personalized encouragement helps students rebuild confidence and develop a positive relationship with learning.
  • Critical Thinking Development: Tutors strengthen problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills that support long-term academic success.
  • Engaging Learning Experiences: Instruction is designed to keep students motivated and curious while fostering a genuine love of learning.

This holistic approach helps students not only improve academically but also grow in confidence and independence.

Why Choose Our Private Tutors for Your Homeschool Experience?

Specialized Teaching for Neurodiverse Learners

We support neurodiverse learners including students with speech-language differences, literacy delays, ADHD, autism, and other learning profiles. The tutors we connect families with adapt instruction to your child’s learning style using structured teaching methods, supportive routines, and individualized strategies.

Homeschooling for Learning Differences

Some students thrive when instruction is flexible, paced carefully, and responsive to how they process information. Homeschool education allows educators to adapt presentation style, pacing, and learning expectations in real time.

Homeschooling for Speech-Language Delays

Students with speech-language delays often benefit from slower pacing, clearer instruction, and additional opportunities to process and respond. One-to-one homeschool instruction allows teachers to support communication skills within academic lessons.

Individualized Academic Support

One-on-one tutoring allows educators to focus exclusively on your child. Tutors provide targeted support for reading comprehension, decoding, spelling, writing, math concepts, and executive functioning skills. Many tutors are experienced working with IEPs and 504 plans.

Access to Experienced Homeschool Teachers

Many tutors have training in evidence-based programs including Orton-Gillingham and Wilson/Fundations. These approaches are especially effective for students who struggle with reading, writing, and spelling.

  • Homeschooling & Dyslexia: Tutors use structured literacy techniques to strengthen decoding, spelling, and fluency.
  • Homeschooling & ADHD: Lessons are structured, engaging, and designed to support focus and follow-through.
  • Homeschooling & Autism: Instruction is individualized to match each student’s sensory and learning profile.
  • Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners: Teachers balance intellectual strengths with targeted academic and executive function support.
  • Learning Differences: Instruction adapts to each student’s processing style and learning needs.
  • Speech-Language Delays: Educators integrate communication-friendly teaching approaches to support comprehension and expression.
Flexible Teaching Schedules

Homeschool schedules vary from family to family. Tutors offer flexible daytime and evening options as well as remote instruction so families can maintain a consistent learning routine without added stress.

The 1:1 private tutors we work with offer comprehensive support to enhance your child’s academic journey. They provide more than just academic help; they foster growth, confidence, and a genuine love for learning.

Our tutors offer support in the following areas:

  • Core Academics: Specializing in reading and writing, math, science, and social studies to ensure your child catches up or excels.
  • Building Confidence: Nurturing self-esteem by providing personalized encouragement, fostering a positive learning attitude and a belief in their abilities.
  • Developing Critical Skills: Focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, equipping your child with essential tools for academic success and beyond.
  • Engaging and Enjoyable Learning: Most importantly, tutors make learning enjoyable, igniting your child’s passion for lifelong education and exploration.

With this holistic approach, we empower your child not just to learn, but to thrive in all aspects of their development.

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The Benefits of Homeschooling
The Benefits of Homeschooling

Homeschooling offers meaningful benefits for students and families, especially when learning is personalized and supported by experienced educators.

  • Academic Flexibility: Education can be tailored to your child’s learning style, pace, and strengths.
  • Personalized Attention: With a 1:1 student-to-teacher ratio, students receive focused instruction—particularly beneficial for learners with unique needs.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Families can create healthier routines that reduce stress and allow time for movement and rest.
  • Fosters Autonomy: A supportive environment helps reduce pressure and promotes emotional well-being.
  • Increases Family Time: Customized learning strengthens family connections and daily engagement.
  • Potential Tax Benefits: In some cases, homeschooling may offer financial advantages as part of a holistic approach to education.

Together, these benefits create a nurturing learning environment that supports both academic growth and overall well-being.

Even if you’re outside of New York City, we can still support your family. For elementary students (K–5), the steps below outline how to begin homeschooling in several nearby states.

New York State
  1. Submit a Notice of Intent to Homeschool: File with the district superintendent by July 1, or within 14 days of starting your homeschool program.
  2. Create an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP): Submit by August 15 or within four weeks of receiving approval. The IHIP includes student details, curriculum materials, and reporting dates.
  3. Maintain Attendance Records: Meet required instructional hours (900 per year for grades 1–6; varies for kindergarten).
  4. File Quarterly Reports: Submit progress reports to the superintendent as scheduled.
  5. Comply with Subject Requirements: Teach required subjects by grade level, including citizenship and health education.

Note on NY Homeschooling: Students do not receive credits, transcripts, or diplomas through homeschooling, and virtual schools are not officially recognized. Online programs may still be used to fulfill requirements. For special education services, contact your Committee on Special Education. For D75 students, email Kalvin Lubin at [email protected].

Connecticut
  1. Formally Withdraw Your Child (if enrolled): Notify the current school of withdrawal.
  2. Notify the Superintendent (optional): Optional notification may help avoid truancy concerns.
  3. Select Curriculum and Materials: Choose programs that align with your child’s needs.
  4. Begin Homeschooling:
New Jersey
  1. Formally Withdraw Your Child (if enrolled): Complete withdrawal from the current school.
  2. Select Curriculum and Materials: Choose resources that best support your student.
  3. Begin Homeschooling:

Always consult your state education department or a local homeschool association for current regulations and updates.

Compulsory School Age in New York

In most areas, children must begin schooling or comply with homeschooling requirements by the school year in which they turn six on or before December 1. Education must continue until the end of the school year in which the student turns 16, unless extended by local boards.

Who We Are: The Brooklyn Letters Approach
Who We Are The Brooklyn Letters Approach

Since 2010, Brooklyn Letters has earned a strong reputation across the NYC metro area for its commitment to high-quality educational support. Founded by Craig Selinger, our organization has grown into a community of nearly 200 experienced tutors and therapists.

  • Innovative, Multidisciplinary Approaches: We prioritize research-backed strategies that support students with learning challenges.
  • Exceeding Expectations: Our services include math and literacy tutoring, SEIT therapy, and individualized academic support.
  • Early Intervention for Long-Term Success: We emphasize early, targeted support to strengthen speech, language, math, and literacy development.

These guiding principles have made Brooklyn Letters a trusted partner for families seeking expert educational support.

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Our Process and Approach for Matching Students with Homeschool Teachers

Brooklyn Letters follows a thoughtful, selective process when matching families with educators. We prioritize relationship-building as the core of the educational experience.

  • Tailored Matching: We look for an educator whose personality and teaching style align with your child’s temperament.
  • Empathetic Mentorship: Educators act as knowledgeable guides, using responsive strategies to keep students engaged without using pressure.
  • Starting Slow: We emphasize building a foundation of safety first, ensuring the student is comfortable before increasing academic rigor.
  • Expert Guidance: Our network includes professionals who understand how to translate complex curriculum into accessible, 1:1 moments.
Free Consultations and Remote Meet & Greets

Explore the right fit for your child through our free consultations. Our Lead Educators for elementary students (K–5) are available to discuss personalized plans that support academic growth and genuine engagement. Take the first step toward a learning experience designed entirely around your child’s needs.

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

You’re Not Alone—We’ll Guide You Through Every Step

Parents often feel unsure about why their child is struggling to show their true abilities in a classroom. Our specialists will walk you through the entire process—from reviewing prior school experiences to creating targeted, research-backed learning goals. We make the transition to homeschooling clear, thoughtful, and stress-free.

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