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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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Brooklyn Letters owns and operates four Letters websites, providing the best tutoring services across the Tri-State area. We travel to you in BrooklynManhattanThe BronxQueensStaten Island, Yonkers, Long IslandConnecticut (CT)Westchester, and New Jersey (NJ) for offering
private pay literacy and math tutoring for school-aged students.
Math Specialists

We travel to you and remote services are also available. Our network of 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.

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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.

We hired Natalie for summer bridge math tutoring for our son. Natalie was great. She was punctual, friendly, and quickly put our son at ease. We asked her to work on reinforcement of the math concepts our son just finished in 5th grade and she was very knowledgeable of the grade-level material. From my observations, she helped him understand the math concepts better. She worked with us on scheduling around conflicts and was very flexible to schedule sessions so he wouldn't have too much time between sessions. Overall, we were pleased with Natalie and her work with our son. Would certainly recommend her to others and request her services again.

- Staten Island parent-Roberto G.

Alissa was really wonderful and we hope to work with her again in the fall. Our daughter loved her and their work together really helped turn around our daughter’s performance in Algebra.

- Kate & Andrew
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Comprehensive At-Home and Online Math Assessments at Brooklyn Letters

At Brooklyn Letters, we offer a comprehensive suite of at-home and online math assessments and interventions tailored to students at different developmental stages, including younger children who need early support. Our evaluations focus on essential math skills such as number sense, computation, problem-solving, and math fluency so families gain a clear understanding of a child’s current performance, strengths, and areas of need.

Addressing Parent Concerns and Clarifying the Next Step

Many parents are not sure whether their child’s math skills are aligned with school expectations or whether a struggle reflects a temporary gap or a larger pattern. Assessment can help clarify those questions. Thoughtful testing identifies strengths and weaknesses, shows whether a child is performing in line with peers, and helps track progress over time. Assessment also helps families understand when a student is ready to move forward and when more practice is needed before introducing new concepts. Every learner develops differently, and testing can help parents better understand that path and make more informed decisions. We also offer specialized support for children on the autism spectrum, with assessments adapted to meet individual learning needs.

Customized Math Assessments

Experienced math specialists use a range of tools to assess number sense, computation, problem-solving, and math fluency. These evaluations are designed to identify specific challenges, clarify how a student is approaching math, and provide a practical roadmap for improvement. We assess a child’s understanding of numbers, ability to perform basic operations, and readiness for more advanced calculations. We also look at how the child solves mathematical problems, including whether they are building the reasoning skills needed to apply concepts across settings. Math fluency is another key area of focus, since speed and accuracy with foundational operations often affect overall confidence and classroom performance.

Assessment Content by Grade

Our math assessments are designed to align with Common Core Standards and evaluate the skills typically expected at each grade level. Below is an overview of the major areas we assess by grade.

Preschool:

Early math skills evaluation assesses foundational skills such as number recognition, counting, basic arithmetic, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving strategies. We also consider the child’s attention span, motivation, and developmental stage, incorporating input from parents or caregivers to provide a holistic understanding of the child’s early math abilities.

Preschool:

Early math skills evaluation focuses on foundational abilities such as number recognition, counting, basic arithmetic, spatial reasoning, and early problem-solving. We also consider attention span, motivation, and developmental stage, and we incorporate parent or caregiver input to build a fuller picture of a young child’s early math development.

Kindergarten:

  • Counting and Cardinality: Understanding number names, counting sequences, and number comparisons to build a strong foundation in number sense.
  • Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Introducing early addition and subtraction concepts to support emerging problem-solving skills.
  • Number and Operations in Base Ten: Building early place-value understanding with numbers 11–19.
  • Measurement and Data: Comparing measurable attributes and classifying objects to develop an understanding of size, length, and quantity.
  • Geometry: Identifying and composing basic shapes to strengthen spatial reasoning and early geometry skills.

1st grade:

  • Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Developing addition and subtraction problem-solving and working with equations within 20.
  • Number and Operations in Base Ten: Deepening place-value understanding, which is essential for later math success.
  • Measurement and Data: Measuring length, telling time, and working with money to introduce practical math applications.
  • Geometry: Building reasoning skills through the study of shapes and their properties.
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2nd grade:

  • Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Strengthening addition and subtraction problem-solving while introducing early multiplication concepts.
  • Number and Operations in Base Ten: Applying place-value understanding to larger numbers.
  • Measurement and Data: Measuring length and interpreting data to support real-world math application.
  • Geometry: Expanding reasoning about shapes, their properties, and their relationships.

3rd grade:

  • Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Introducing multiplication and division and developing problem-solving skills using the four operations.
  • Number and Operations in Base Ten: Strengthening multi-digit arithmetic skills.
  • Number and Operations—Fractions: Understanding fractions as numbers is a critical step in developing proportional reasoning.
  • Measurement and Data: Exploring area and perimeter to connect geometry with real-world applications.
  • Geometry: Developing a deeper understanding of shapes and their properties.

4th grade:

  • Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Using the four operations in more complex situations and understanding factors and multiples.
  • Number and Operations in Base Ten: Applying multi-digit arithmetic to larger numbers.
  • Number and Operations – Fractions: Building on fraction equivalence and introducing decimal notation.
  • Measurement and Data: Solving measurement problems involving real-world scenarios.
  • Geometry: Understanding volume and its relationship to space and shape.

5th grade:

  • Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Developing algebraic thinking with numerical expressions and patterns.
  • Number and Operations in Base Ten: Mastering whole numbers and decimals to prepare for more advanced math concepts.
  • Number and Operations – Fractions: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions to solidify proportional reasoning.
  • Measurement and Data: Graph data and understand volume to prepare for higher-level math concepts.
  • Geometry: Converting measurement units and understanding complex shapes and their properties.

These math assessments are designed to identify strengths and areas for improvement at each important stage of development, helping families understand whether a child is progressing as expected. Whether your child is struggling with specific concepts or you simply want a clearer picture of current performance, a comprehensive evaluation provides useful information for next-step planning.

Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disorders

If your child struggles with math because of a learning disability such as dyscalculia, licensed specialists we work with can assess and treat those challenges. We also coordinate with other professionals when appropriate so families receive a more complete and integrated plan of support.

Post-Neuropsychological Evaluation Support

For students who have already completed a neuropsychological evaluation, we also offer supplemental assessments focused on math-specific skills such as number sense and computation. These follow-up evaluations can help clarify areas that were not fully explored and support more targeted goal-setting.

Testing: A Valuable Tool for Understanding Your Child’s Math Development

Math testing helps families understand where a child stands, what skills are solid, and what needs closer attention. With the right assessment, parents can make more confident decisions about instruction, intervention, and progress monitoring.

Types of Assessments We Offer:

  • Formative Assessments: Informal tools such as discussion, observation, and math games that help guide instruction based on real-time student needs.
  • Criterion-Referenced Assessments (CRA): Formal measures used to evaluate whether a student has mastered specific math skills or concepts.
  • Norm-Referenced Assessments (NRT): Standardized tests that compare a child’s performance to that of a larger norm group, offering broader context without a simple pass/fail result.

Standardized Tests:

Standardized assessments may be fixed, meaning all students answer the same questions, or adaptive, meaning the difficulty adjusts based on the student’s responses. Adaptive assessments are often especially helpful for obtaining a more precise understanding of a child’s math level.

Choosing the Right Test:

Important factors when selecting the right assessment include:

  • Norm Date: Helps ensure percentile rankings are based on current comparison data.
  • Timed vs. Untimed: Untimed testing can provide a clearer measure of skill when processing speed or anxiety may affect performance.
  • Fixed vs. Adaptive: Adaptive tests adjust the difficulty level and can provide a more individualized picture of student performance.
  • Test Format: Online assessments can offer convenience, fast scoring, and accessibility features for some students with learning differences.
In-Person Math Assessments at Your Home

Brooklyn Letters offers flexible in-person math assessments conducted by professional math specialists in the comfort of your home. Services are available in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Westchester, and Long Island (Nassau County). This option allows for focused, individualized evaluation in a familiar setting and is especially helpful for families seeking personalized insight into a child’s math profile.

We offer two primary in-home assessment options:

  • Math Skills and Fluency Assessments: Approximately $300 for a one-hour in-home visit, with a detailed report delivered within ten business days.
  • Comprehensive Math Assessment: Approximately $500 for a 90-minute in-home visit, including a thorough report within ten business days.

These in-home assessments give families a convenient way to gather meaningful information about a child’s math development and receive tailored recommendations for next steps. Contact us to schedule an in-person math assessment and begin building a clearer plan for academic growth.

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At-Home Math Assessments (Self-Administered on a Computer)

We also offer flexible computer-based testing that families can administer from home for just $40. This option includes a comprehensive math assessment with detailed results. The third-party system provides valid and reliable data, making it a strong option for homeschoolers as well as for parents who want an accurate snapshot of a child’s math skills without scheduling an in-person visit.

Target Audience: Designed for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Adaptive Testing: Our assessments adjust in difficulty based on student responses, providing a more accurate picture of current performance. Results include RIT scores, percentile rankings, and a detailed breakdown of mathematical abilities.
Home-Based Testing: Families can complete assessments from home, giving parents and educators useful information to shape instruction around a student’s needs.
Focus Areas: Assessments measure foundational math skills, including computation, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.
Benefits: Results provide actionable information that can help identify strengths, highlight gaps, and guide targeted support.

Comprehensive Reporting and Recommendations

After the assessment, we provide a detailed report that includes performance data, professional impressions, recommendations, and specific goals to support stronger math skills. When appropriate, we also recommend additional consultation or evaluation so families can make informed next-step decisions.

Additional Options for a Formal Diagnosis:

Neuropsychological Evaluations: We recommend neuropsychological evaluations, typically starting at $6,000, when families need a formal diagnosis. We can connect you with highly regarded local neuropsychologists for consultation. Alternatively, here’s more information on lower-cost neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluation options.

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Free Consultation and Guidance

We understand that sorting through reports, scores, and school concerns can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer a free consultation to review report cards, prior assessments, and your child’s math goals with you in a clear and practical way.

Take the Next Step Toward Your Child’s Math Success

Ready to better understand your child’s math strengths and challenges? Schedule a comprehensive math assessment with Brooklyn Letters today. Whether you prefer an in-person evaluation at home or a convenient online option, our team can help you gain clarity and plan the right next step.

MEET OUR BROOKLYN MATH TUTORS WHO TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME

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Dan B.
M.S. ED., NYS
Certified Childhood
General And Special Education (Grades 1-6)
Lyndsey
Lynsey
Bachelors Degree in Childhood Education (1-6), Masters of Science Degree in Literacy (Birth-6)
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Brian
MAT in Early Childhood Education,
Certificate in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
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Rebecca M.
M.S. . ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Grades 1-6 )
Julia B
Julia
M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education (Grades 1-6), Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1-6)
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Janeese C.
Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education
and Master’s Degree in
Special Education

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