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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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Our In-Person and Online Math Tutors Travel To Your Long Island, NY Home! Best At-Home 1:1 Math Tutoring for Preschool and Elementary Students | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

Many preschoolers and elementary students face challenges with math, including building math fluency and mastering foundational concepts such as addition, subtraction, and fractions. Some children experience math anxiety, while others struggle due to dyscalculia or learning differences. Our one-on-one math tutoring services and targeted math intervention programs are designed to address these challenges directly—helping children build skills, confidence, and long-term academic success.

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We offer personalized in-person tutoring and online math tutoring services across Long Island. Whether you live in Nassau County or Suffolk County, our experienced math tutors provide expert one-on-one instruction in your home or through secure remote sessions. We support both general education and neurodiverse learners, ensuring each child receives targeted, effective math instruction with flexible scheduling options for busy families.

Why Choose Our Private Math Tutors?

Brooklyn Letters opened in 2010, and to better serve families on Long Island, NY, we created a sister website,
Long Island Letters. We provide in-home and online speech-language pathology, literacy, math tutoring, and SEIT services through a dedicated Long Island-based team.

  1. Personalized Learning Plans: Each student receives a custom math learning plan that targets specific skill gaps while reinforcing strengths, from math fluency to curriculum-based support.
  2. Multisensory Math Instruction: Our Long Island math tutors use visual, auditory, and hands-on strategies to improve understanding and retention of math concepts.
  3. Targeted Support for Struggling Students: We provide individualized instruction for students experiencing math anxiety, learning differences, or persistent difficulty with math.
  4. Experienced Educators: Our tutors are skilled in elementary math instruction and know how to break down complex topics into manageable, engaging lessons.
  5. Support for Neurodiverse Learners: We specialize in tutoring students with ADHD, dyscalculia, and related learning differences using structured, adaptive instruction.
  6. Flexible In-Home and Online Options: Families can choose in-person tutoring on Long Island or convenient online math tutoring without sacrificing instructional quality.

Where Do We Begin: At-Home and Remote Assessments

We begin with a comprehensive math assessment conducted in-home or remotely. This assessment identifies your child’s strengths, areas of difficulty, and instructional priorities such as math fluency, number sense, or problem-solving skills. Based on these results, we create a clear, goal-driven learning plan to guide instruction and track progress.

Training/Certifications

TESTIMONIALS

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

Z.K.

Ethan was very happy with the sessions and 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.
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Elementary Math Concepts Every Child Should Know

Strong foundational math skills are essential for success in elementary school and beyond. Our tutors ensure students understand key concepts, including:

  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division: Core operations that support all future math learning.
  • Place value: Understanding how digit position determines numerical value.
  • Fractions: Recognizing parts of a whole and how they relate to numbers.
  • Time and money: Applying math skills to everyday situations.

Mastery of these concepts improves classroom performance and prepares students for more advanced math in later grades.

Essential Elementary Math Skills

Successful elementary math learning depends on developing several core skills:

  • Math fluency: Performing calculations accurately and efficiently.
  • Problem-solving: Applying math concepts to new and real-world situations.
  • Number sense: Understanding relationships between numbers.
  • Math vocabulary: Using and understanding math-specific language correctly.

Effective Math Tutoring Techniques We Use

Elementary Math Tutor in Long Island

At Long Island Letters, we use research-informed instructional strategies to make math learning effective and engaging, including:

  • Multisensory instruction: Combining visuals, manipulatives, and verbal explanations.
  • Personalized problem sets: Assignments tailored to each student’s instructional level.
  • Incremental learning: Breaking complex topics into clear, manageable steps.
  • Math fluency practice: Structured repetition to build confidence and speed.
  • Real-world applications: Connecting math concepts to everyday experiences.

Who Needs 1:1 Math Tutoring?

One-on-one math tutoring is especially beneficial for students who:

  • Struggle with basic math operations or problem-solving.
  • Experience math anxiety or avoidance.
  • Are falling behind in class or need extra reinforcement.
  • Require focused preparation for math assessments.
  • Have learning differences such as dyscalculia or ADHD that impact classroom learning.

Through individualized elementary math tutoring, we provide the structure, practice, and support students need to build confidence and achieve measurable progress.

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 Long Island Letters. His expertise is grounded in academic training in Communicative Disorders and a specialization in childhood development and language-based learning challenges.


Craig’s work spans both school and home settings, where he prioritizes long-term, collaborative relationships with clients across a wide range of ages and developmental profiles. His flexible, responsive approach helps ensure each family receives support that matches their goals, learning style, and timeline.


Under Craig’s leadership, Long Island Letters has become a trusted provider of speech-language therapy, multisensory literacy instruction, and math practices throughout the NYC metro area. Craig has presented at leading 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 connected to organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance. These affiliations reflect his authority and ongoing contributions to the field.


Craig has been interviewed by
NBC News, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and PIX 11 News. Long Island Letters has been mentioned by the New York Times and Yahoo.com, further strengthening the organization’s credibility in speech-language therapy and learning services. Craig’s research has been published in the Journal of Brain Research, and his insights have been featured in outlets such as 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 across education, therapy, and medicine and 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 promptly seven days a week. We will schedule a phone call within one business day. Review: We examine previous reports, evaluations, and report cards to understand the client’s background and the family’s goals.
  • Initial and Customized Assessments:

    Clients may choose comprehensive at-home or remote literacy and math assessments to identify strengths and priority areas for growth. Our speech-language pathologists also provide comprehensive evaluations for all ages.
  • Choosing the Right Fit:

    We learn about your needs and match you with a carefully selected professional from our team. We share detailed profiles so you can make an informed decision for yourself or your child. All team members offer free remote meet-and-greets.
  • Expert Team:

    100% of our staff are dedicated professionals with extensive experience in elementary math tutoring and supporting students with diverse learning needs, including neurodivergent learners. Our tutors address foundational math skills, problem-solving, number sense, and fluency using structured, personalized strategies.

HIPAA Encryption and Confidentiality:

All reports and communications are stored in a HIPAA-encrypted email system to protect your privacy. We do not release confidential information without your written consent.

How 1:1 Tutoring Can Boost Elementary Math Skills

Elementary Math Tutor in Long Island


One-on-one math tutoring provides focused, individualized instruction, allowing a tutor to target the exact skills a child needs to strengthen. This personalized approach supports deeper understanding, steady progress, and improved performance in school.

Here’s how it works:

  • Immediate feedback: Tutors provide real-time guidance so misconceptions are corrected before they become habits.
  • Targeted instruction: Sessions focus on specific needs—such as fractions, fact fluency, or word problems—without rushing through key steps.
  • Increased confidence: With consistent support and achievable goals, students often feel more comfortable tackling math independently.
  • Skill-building: We strengthen math fluency and problem-solving skills so students build lasting tools for future learning.

Getting Started with Long Island Letters


We offer free consultations and remote meet-and-greets so you can feel confident choosing the right tutor. Whether you prefer in-home tutoring on Long Island or online math tutoring, we’ll help you find the support that fits your child’s learning needs and your family’s schedule.


To learn more about our Long Island tutoring services—including support for neurodiverse learners and math tutoring for special needs students—contact Long Island Letters today. Our experienced math tutors are ready to help your child strengthen elementary math skills and build confidence for the years ahead.

Check out our full roster of math tutors!

MEET OUR LONG ISLAND ELEMENTARY MATH TUTORS WHO TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME

Madia L.

Madia L.

Orton Gillingham and S.P.I.R.E. certified, Wilson/Fundations experienced, reading and math intervention for special education student, Twice Exceptional students, and students with ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Language Processing Disorder, and Dyslexia.

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Michelle C.

M.S. Special Education, Certificate in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-2nd grade)

Danielle F.

Danielle.

Master’s Degree in Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6), Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grades 6), and Health Education (Grades K-12)

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Sohayla.

M.S. Elementary and Special Education

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Melissa A.

Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Masters of Science degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages K-12), NYS certified in Early Childhood, Childhood, Special Education and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Call: (347) 394-3485,
Text: (917) 426-8880

Email: [email protected]
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