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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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NYC READING AND WRITING TUTORS

NYC READING AND WRITING TUTORS

NYC READING AND WRITING TUTORS

NYC READING AND WRITING TUTORS
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Our Reading Writing Tutors Travel To Your NYC Metro Area Home! Best 1:1 At-Home Reading and Writing Tutoring | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

In the bustling city of New York, where opportunities are endless and education is paramount, ensuring your child excels in reading and writing is crucial. Brooklyn Letters, a trusted name in NYC, offers top-tier, personalized reading and writing tutoring services at home and remotely. Our mission? To empower every child with the literacy skills they need to succeed academically and beyond.

Where We Begin: At-home and Remote Assessments

At Brooklyn Letters, every tutoring relationship begins with an at-home and  remote literacy assessment. We assess your child’s reading and writing abilities, identify areas of strength and areas that need improvement, and discuss specific goals with you. This educational literacy assessment allows us to create a customized tutoring plan that addresses your child’s needs.

Why Choose Brooklyn Letters?

Our Tutoring Services - Comprehensive Support for Students

At Brooklyn Letters, we understand that every child’s learning journey is unique. That’s why we specialize in offering tailored 1:1 tutoring sessions designed to meet each student’s specific needs. Whether your child is just starting to read, struggling with writing, or looking to advance their skills, our expert NYC reading writing tutors are here to help.

  1. Personalized Tutoring Services. We offer the flexibility of in-home tutoring NYC, allowing your child to learn in a comfortable, familiar environment. For families preferring remote options, our online literacy tutoring services provide the same level of personalized attention, ensuring consistent progress regardless of location.
  1. Expert Literacy Tutors. Our team comprises highly qualified NYC reading writing tutors specializing in early literacy, reading comprehension tutoring, and writing skills development. With backgrounds in education, special education, and literacy intervention programs, our NYC reading writing tutors bring a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of how to make learning engaging and effective.
  1. Evidence-Based Tutoring Techniques. Brooklyn Letters NYC reading writing tutors employ proven, research-based methods to ensure that each session is impactful. We utilize structured literacy approaches such as Orton-Gillingham and Wilson/Fundations to cater to diverse learning styles. We also incorporate Handwriting Without Tears to improve handwriting mechanics, grammar, punctuation, and paragraph construction.
  1. Comprehensive Literacy Support. Brooklyn Letters offers a range of services, including:
  • Phonics Instruction and Early Literacy Skills: Building a strong foundation in phonemic awareness for young readers.
  • Reading Comprehension Tutoring: Strategies to improve understanding and retention, including comprehension strategies and sight word recognition.
  • Writing Skills: We guide students through all aspects of writing, from decoding and encoding (spelling) vocabulary development to paragraph construction and punctuation.
  • Dyslexia and Learning Differences Support: Specialized tutoring for children with dyslexia or other learning challenges, using evidence-based multisensory literacy instruction.
  1. Customized Learning Plans. Each child receives a personalized learning plan tailored to their strengths, challenges, and academic goals. Our personalized approach ensures that every session is relevant and beneficial, keeping your child engaged and motivated.
  1. Progress Tracking and Communication. We believe in transparent communication. Brooklyn Letters provides regular progress updates and collaborates closely with parents and teachers to ensure that our NYC reading writing tutoring aligns with your child’s school curriculum and learning objectives.
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Testimonials

Miss. Shelley has changed our son's life in a way we never thought possible. She is patient and kind, but most
of all, effective. Our seven-year-old has been working with Miss. Shelley for almost a year. During that time, our
son has gone from below average to exceeding expectations. He's more confident and fluid in his reading and
writing and continues to make excellent progress. Most importantly, Miss. Shelley deals extremely well with our
son's periodic lack of focus. She manages to bring him "back" to the table with her techniques and patience. I
would urge any parent whose child struggles with reading to jump on the opportunity to work with her. Miss.
Shelley appears to use just the right mix of tools in her lessons. Repeating the basics, introducing new
concepts, some games to keep things interesting, and finally, some reading and writing. We are truly grateful
for Miss. Shelley and continue to look forward to working with her in the future.

- VassilikiShe'S absolutely wonderful and we are grateful to have found her!

Amy is a fantastic speech therapist, reading strategist, and confidence-builder! MY now 7-year-old son was having difficulty with
enunciation, and, perhaps relatedly, hesitating to try reading aloud. I was concerned about taking him to a speech therapist because
I did not want to make him (more) self-conscious. A year ago, craig at Brooklyn Letters recommended Amy, and the whole family has
come to rely on her. MY 7-year old's speech is much clearer than it was, and Amy has taught htm a bunch of different strategies to try
if he is unsure how to make a sound or read a word, which greatly reinforced his reading learning at school. Amy saw immediately
how to win my shy son's confidence (ask htm to explain how to play chess to her), and targeted her strategies to his strengths
(numbers and sports!) so that he could work on the new skills while feeling good about himselt MY son looks forward to Amy's weekly
visits immensely (tt is also really helpful that she comes to our house!). Amy recently told me that she thought he was ready to
graduate from their sessions, and I immediately felt like this would be a real loss for him and for me as a parent because I have so
come to value Amy's advice. so I persuaded her to work with him once a week on Spanish (Amy is bi-lingual), which he has just
begun at school, and on homework strategies. I am so grateful to her.

- DeidreI am so grateful to her.

Kate worked with my 7-year-old son for a period of about 6 months, helping him not only with speech therapy but also with phonics and writing. During his time with Kate, he improved his speech annunciation, gained confidence and endurance in writing, and improved his ski Is in phonics. She always walked in with a huge smile on her face and brought an amazing energy to their session. Kate did a great job guiding a child who doesn't like to sit still through an hour-long lesson, always ending with a game or a fun activity. MY little guy looked forward to his time spent with Kate and never complained that she was coming, which ts a huge help to a parent. She was always punctual and super professional.

- Jennifer, mother of JosephKate is a fantastic therapist and teacher and I highly recommend her services.
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The Benefits of Literacy Tutoring

The Benefits of Literacy Tutoring

Investing in literacy tutoring offers numerous benefits for your child: 

  • Improved Academic Performance: Strong reading and writing skills are the foundation of success in all subjects.
  • Increased Confidence: As your child’s literacy skills improve, so will their confidence in their academic abilities.
  • Enhanced Critical Thinking: Literacy tutoring fosters critical thinking, comprehension, and analytical skills crucial for lifelong learning.
  • Individualized Attention: Unlike a crowded classroom, 1:1 NYC reading writing tutoring allows your child to receive the personalized attention they need to thrive.

Effective Literacy Tutoring Techniques

Our NYC reading writing tutors employ a variety of effective, research-based techniques tailored to each student:

  • Orton-Gillingham Approach: A multisensory literacy instruction method effective for students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
  • Wilson Reading System: A structured literacy program to improve decoding, reading fluency, and comprehension strategies.
  • Fundations: A phonics-based program focusing on phonemic awareness, decoding strategies, and encoding (spelling).
  • Handwriting Without Tears: A program that improves handwriting mechanics, including grammar, punctuation, and paragraph construction.
  • Guided Reading: Encouraging students to read at their level, with targeted support to build skills and confidence.
  • Writing Workshops: Focused sessions that develop skills in sentence structure, vocabulary development, and creative writing, fostering a love for writing.

Who Can Benefit from Brooklyn Letters?

Brooklyn Letters caters to a wide range of students, including:

  • Young Readers: Children just beginning their literacy journey need foundational support in early literacy skills.
  • Struggling Readers: Students must catch up in reading and writing and require specialized attention.
  • Advanced Learners: Children who excel and wish to enhance their literacy skills further.
  • Students with Learning Differences: Those with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning challenges benefit from our tailored approaches.
  • Preschool Tutoring: Young children preparing for kindergarten with a focus on early literacy skills.
  • Literacy Tutoring for Elementary Students: Personalized support for elementary-aged children needing help with phonics instruction, reading fluency, and writing skills.
  • Literacy Tutoring for Special Needs Students: Customized programs for students with special educational needs, ensuring they receive the support required to succeed.
  • Test Preparation: Students preparing for standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, or state exams, can gain essential reading and writing skills.
Meet our CEO
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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 who serves as the CEO of Brooklyn Letters. His expertise is deeply rooted in his academic training in Communicative Disorders and his specialization in childhood development and language-based learning issues.

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

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

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

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

FREE INTAKE PROCESS

HIPAA-Compliant Security

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.

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.

Comprehensive Review: We thoroughly review previous reports, evaluations, and report cards to fully understand the client’s background and the family’s needs.

Personalized Assessments: Clients can undergo a detailed at-home and remote literacy and math assessment to identify strengths and areas that need attention. This allows us to customize our sessions for the best possible outcomes. Additionally, our speech-language pathologists provide thorough evaluations for individuals across all age groups.

Selecting the Best Match: We collaborate closely with clients to understand their requirements and choose carefully professionals from our exclusive network. We offer detailed profiles of these candidates to help clients make informed decisions. Our team members also provide free remote meet-and-greet sessions.

Expert Team: 100% of our staff are full-time educators, and learning specialists are experts in reading and writing, including areas such as literacy development, comprehension, phonics, and writing skills. We work with individuals with developmental delays, learning differences, and neurodiverse needs. Our local team is highly recommended for its reliable, community-centered approach.

NYC Reading Writing Tutors 1-1 Reading & Writing Tutoring

Serving NYC

No matter where you are in NYC—Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, or the Bronx—Brooklyn Letters is there for you. Our NYC reading writing tutors can travel to your home, making finding the right literacy support for struggling readers easier.

Get Started with Brooklyn Letters Today

Ready to give your child the gift of literacy? Contact Brooklyn Letters today to schedule a consultation. Whether you prefer at-home tutoring in NYC or the convenience of remote sessions, we’re here to help your child succeed.

Empower your child’s reading and writing skills with Brooklyn Letters—NYC’s trusted choice for personalized, expert literacy tutoring. Let’s make learning an adventure together!

How to Select a Qualified Tutor

MEET OUR BROOKLYN LITERACY SPECIALIST WHO TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME

Peter e1729577392233

Peter W.
K–4th Grade Structured Literacy Tutor, 3rd–8th Grade ELA & Common Core Tutor, Advanced Research and Writing Coach for College and Graduate Students, M.S., Ph.D.

Dan

DAN B.

M.S Ed. NYS

Certified Childhood General and Special Education (Grade 1-6)

Brian

Brian

MAT in Early Childhood Education Certificate in Childhood Education (Grade 1-6)

Anastasiya K. e1730003924335

Anastasiya K.

NYS Certified (Birth-Grade 2)

General And Special Education

Sophia R e1729577478225

Sophia R.

Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Certificate in Special Education

Janeese

Janeese C.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Master’s Degree in Special Education

Call: (347) 394-3485,
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