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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • Avatar Emily Matles ★★★★★ a week ago
    We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
    ~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old
  • Avatar T Ainsley ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
  • Avatar Natalie Levon ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
  • Avatar Colin Peters ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
  • Avatar Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
  • Avatar Heather Liljengren ★★★★★ a year ago
    We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
  • Avatar Brigid Bower ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
  • Avatar Duygu Başaran ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Brooklyn Letters was recommended to me through a friend's speech therapist friend in NJ. The articulation evaluation for my daughter went well. We were pleased with Kristin's services.
  • Avatar Kelley Peters-Patel ★★★★★ a year ago
    Melissa was wonderful. Our daughter warmed to her immediately and by the time she left, had already started "practicing" some of the techniques Melissa had shown her. I will not hesitate at all to reach out to Melissa again, should … More the need arise.
  • Avatar R Elmore ★★★★★ a year ago
    Aileen was INCREDIBLY helpful to us, both in assessing possible origins of my grandson's food aversions, as well as informing us of various available interventions to consider.
    I can’t thank you and Brooklyn Letters enough for connecting
    … More us with Aileen. In all our feeding therapy journey we have not gotten anything near the kind of benefit that we did from her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness have put us on the path of progress with my grandson and has also made us feel genuinely well cared for.
  • Avatar Christine Weiher ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    We were amazed with Allison! She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. … More I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.
  • Avatar Andrea Saffady ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    My sessions with Karen have been extremely helpful. My speech has improved tremendously. In fact, I just finished 2 hours of conducting interviews with a consulting client via MS Teams and I have an upcoming conference call. Both my … More neurologist and neurosurgeon remarked about how good my speech is. Much of the day it is perfect, although I still have some rough spots when I get tired or speak too quickly. One of my granddaughters is a speech pathology student at Ithaca College. She sat in on 2 sessions while she was home for winter break, and she was very impressed with Karen.
  • Avatar Jacob B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were delighted with Christie. First, and most importantly, our son made great strides under her guidance. So great, that we felt he no longer needed help! She was incredibly patient and kind with him and our son really responded to … More her. Christie was also great with me and my wife. She provided thorough and informative updates on our son's progress and which exercises she was using with him, so we could reinforce what she was teaching him. All in all, we had a fabulous experience with Christie and would highly recommend her.
  • Avatar Jessica C ★★★★★ a year ago
    Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
  • Avatar Melissa Stevens ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Highly recommend Jill. She is a total pleasure to work with. After a few months working with Jill, my son is reading above grade level and LOVES to read. Mission accomplished!
  • Avatar Demet Evren ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Paige was great and we had been really happy with her. I would highly recommend her! I recommend Brooklyn Letters to whomever asks for a speech therapist.
  • Avatar Jeizel Rosenthal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
  • Avatar Lesley Duval ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Theo was fantastic with our 4yo son. We were very worried that his progress would fall off when we had to switch to remote sessions, but Theo kept our son happy and engaged through the screen. Highly highly recommend!
  • Avatar Samantha Packard ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    We've been working with Theo from Brooklyn Letters for close to 4 months now and the results are apparent; our daughter has vastly improved her speech in a relatively short amount of time. We make "Theo Day" a celebration … More in our house with pancakes for breakfast, and the enthusiasm is matched in the sessions. Theo is fun, patient, professional, and caring, and he gives us the tools to take the lessons beyond the session. Thank you Theo, and Brooklyn Letters, for helping our daughter express herself.
  • Avatar Travis Ricca ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I worked with Alina to enhance my pronunciation, tone, and pacing while communicating socially and in a work environment. She was great to work with and clear about goals and learning objectives. The improvement from day 1 has been tremendous! … More
  • Avatar Enrico Bermudez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Cathy has been excellent with us and our son. We will sorely miss her. He has improved significantly with Cathy’s help. Cathy was a true partner with us, especially as we pursued additional help through our son’s school system.
  • Avatar Kayne Elisabeth Wilk ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We really loved working with Alina, she is so fantastic. Patient yet firm, and determined the best course of action very clearly and succintly for us. And it all transitioned so well to Zoom as well. I will definitely be back in touch for … More services for our other child after summer break!
  • Avatar Jen S ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
  • Avatar susie tofte ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    The work that Allison P. did with our daughter over the years has been invaluable to us. Our daughter had such a good relationship with Allison, and it allowed them to work really well together - even remotely these past 6 months. This … More year, Allison went above and beyond by helping us throughout the neuropsych eval we did, trying to re-open our daughter's IEP at her school, and eventually landing her at our chosen school. She was in contact with our daughter's teachers, with the neuropsychologist, and made herself available as a reference to speak on behalf of our daughter's learning differences.
    Allison stopped by our house last week to give our daughter cupcakes and say goodbye, and I literally cried with appreciation for what an amazing speech therapist she has been. She has been our daughter's biggest champion. The new families that she will work with this year are lucky to have her.
  • Avatar Alicia Perez-Katz ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Sydney was great! Our son was sad to end his sessions with her, which says a lot. We appreciated her honest assessment of his skill level, and he now has materials to self monitor and practice. Thank you!
  • Avatar Kristin Ames ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Our experience with Theo was terrific. Theo was great with my son. He developed a positive relationship with him based on sincerity, respect, trust and a deep personal connection. In their lessons, Theo was encouraging, creative and kind. … More He helped our son understand how to differentiate the sounds he made when he spoke, and gave him great exercises to practice every week between lessons. Our son was sorry to have the lessons come to an end, but recognized that Theo had helped him as much as possible and it was time for him to stop. Theo explained to him (and us) how to keep working to get the last 5%, and encouraged him to keep working on the exercises on his own. I have recommended Theo to another parent who noticed my son's improvement and inquired for her own son.
    We are all grateful to have gotten to know Theo, and we greatly appreciate all the work he did to help our son.
  • Avatar Aisha Holder ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    "I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Michelle Macroy-Higgins. We are extremely pleased with her work with our daughter. I was so grateful for my daughter to have a speech therapist who is a researcher (specialty in late … More talkers), graduate professor and practitioner. Her expertise was clearly evident in our conversations and work with our daughter. She was very responsive to my questions and often sent articles and other materials about language development that I found helpful. Thankfully, my daughter's speech improved tremendously. Michelle developed such a warm relationship with my daughter. My daughter was always excited to see Michelle and would greet her at the door with a big hug. Lastly, I would add that Michelle always demonstrated empathy with me as a mother who was initially worried about her daughter's language development. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with Michelle's work."
  • Avatar Andrea Peartree ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Theo is a wonderful Clinton Hill speech therapist. We were really pleased with him. Our son showed drastic improvement, not only in his speech but in his confidence.
  • Avatar mario costa ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Alexa has been an enthusiastic, reliable, well prepared and caring teacher for our 6 year old daughter. She has been able to improve and increase our daughter's confidence lesson by lesson with patience and competence; through varied … More and productive didactic practice. Alexa has engaged our daughter in several activities that always kept her motivated and eager to learn literacy. My wife and I, both of us are educators, feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Alexa's pedagogical skills. Alexa has had a big impact on our daughter literacy growth. Thank you Brooklyn Letters!
  • Avatar Lily Alt ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Marsha's services. She was wonderful. We found her to be kind, fun, engaging, very knowledgeable. She provided us with clear instructions and additional written handouts each week. She engaged our … More son with different techniques and toys, and showed us how to use her techniques when we were interacting with him. I actually just texted her on Saturday - Our son finally said "more" - one of the target words we had been working on with her. It was a total joy to hear, and I had to share it with her - she wrote back immediately to congratulate us. I am so appreciative of her expertise, and wish we could have seen her for longer. I recommended her to another family in our neighborhood who is looking for a speech therapist.

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BEST 1:1 PRESCHOOL TUTORS IN WESTCHESTER NY

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BEST 1:1 WESTCHESTER NY PRESCHOOL TUTORS

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Our Preschool Tutors Travel To Your Westchester, New York Home! Best At-Home 1:1 Preschool Tutoring Services | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

At Brooklyn Letters, we understand how crucial early childhood education is for laying the foundation of a child’s future success. As your local experts in preschool tutoring in Westchester, NY, we offer personalized tutoring services that come to your home, allowing your preschooler to learn comfortably in their familiar environment.

Serving Westchester NY Neighborhoods

We are proud to offer preschool tutoring services throughout Westchester, NY.

Cities: Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye, White Plains, Yonkers

Towns: Bedford, Cortlandt, Eastchester, Greenburgh, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Ossining, Pelham, Pound Ridge, Rye Town, Scarsdale, Somers, Yorktown

Villages: Ardsley, Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Buchanan, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Katonah (part of the Town of Bedford), Larchmont, Mamaroneck (shared by the towns of Mamaroneck and Rye), Mount Kisco (shared by the towns of Bedford and New Castle), Pelham, Pelham Manor, Pleasantville, Port Chester, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe

Hamlets and Census-Designated Places (CDPs): Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Bedford Hills, Chappaqua, Crompond, Goldens Bridge, Granite Springs, Jefferson Valley, Lincolndale, Millwood, Mohegan Lake, Rye Neck (shared by the villages of Mamaroneck and Rye Brook), Shenorock, Shrub Oak, South Salem, Thornwood, Valhalla, Waccabuc, West Harrison

Our tutors are ready to come to your home or meet with your child remotely. No matter where you are in the Westchester area, we provide top-notch preschool tutoring for school readiness.

Why Choose Our Private Tutors?

  1. One-on-One Attention: With one-on-one preschool tutoring at home, your child receives undivided attention tailored to their unique learning style and pace. This personalized approach ensures they get the support needed to excel in early literacy, math, and social skills.
  2. Qualified Tutors: Our tutors are specialists in early childhood education, equipped with the knowledge and techniques to engage preschoolers effectively. They use proven teaching strategies that foster academic and emotional growth in young learners.
  3. Tailored Lesson Plans: Every child has different learning needs, and we develop customized lesson plans based on individual strengths and areas for improvement. This personalized approach ensures your child’s progress is tracked and celebrated.
  4. Convenience: We offer private in-home tutoring for preschoolers, eliminating the hassle of commuting to a physical office. Your child learns in a comfortable, familiar environment, making the sessions more effective and enjoyable.
  5. Proven Methods: Our tutors use research-backed strategies that cater to preschoolers’ cognitive development. From play-based learning to early reading and math instruction, we ensure your child receives high-quality education designed to prepare them for school.
  6. Flexible Scheduling: We understand the demands of busy families, so we offer flexible scheduling options, including remote sessions. This makes it easy to fit preschool tutoring into your routine without added stress.

Why Early Childhood Education Matters to Your Child?

Many parents wonder, “Does my preschooler really need a tutor?” The truth is that private preschool tutoring can offer significant advantages, especially regarding individualized attention. Each child has unique learning needs, and one-on-one tutoring ensures that your child’s strengths are highlighted and areas needing improvement are addressed.

Early childhood education is the bedrock of all future learning. During these formative years, children rapidly develop critical cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Studies show that children receiving early childhood education tutoring are better prepared for kindergarten and beyond.

Our preschool home tutors specialize in helping young learners acquire foundational skills like early reading, math, and language. Whether your child needs support with preschool readiness or to sharpen their developmental skills, our tailored tutoring services ensure every child gets the attention and instruction they need.

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TESTIMONIALS

My daughter had a very difficult end of preschool year and Julia was awesome with working with her during a difficult time. She was always super patient and kind and knew when to push and when to pull back. My daughter’s speech has improved tremendously since working with Julia. Her confidence in speaking has also improved a lot. Also, she has become a lot less frustrated when speaking.

- Joeann, mom of a 4 year oldJulia was amazing with daughter.

She always tries to find ways to improve my daughter’s learning. I’m happy with her work.

- NicolaHonestly, Valarie is amazing.

Alara had a good year overall – her organizational skills improved and she showed nice progress in reading and writing. Michelle and her teachers were a key part in helping to make this happen, so much appreciated.

Michelle worked very well with Alara and we appreciate it!

- Mark S.We were happy with Michelle’s services.

She 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 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!

- Heather L.We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher.

When we first found Craig, our son's vocabulary was vast, however, his articulation needed lots of help. My son is now speaking in sentences and is able to articulate his thoughts. Also when he turned five years old, I was totally at a loss of how to proceed with his education. Craig provided us with an abundance of his resources and placed us on the right track. He truly cares about your child's progress. I highly recommend him as an SLP.

- Latoya, mom of TristianThis review cannot express the extreme amount of gratitude that my family has toward Craig
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Best 1:1 At-Home Early Childhood Tutors in NYC – Brooklyn Letters

At Brooklyn Letters, learning should be fun, engaging, and tailored to your child’s unique strengths and needs. Our one-on-one sessions are designed to feel like play while building essential early reading and academic skills. For children in Pre-K and Kindergarten, our approach blends research-backed instruction with joyful, personalized experiences.

Play-Based Learning

Incorporating play into learning helps children grasp concepts in a fun and natural way. Our local NYC preschool tutors use games, songs, and interactive activities tailored to each child’s interests and developmental stage. Activities like treasure hunts for letters, counting games with colorful blocks, and singing educational songs make learning something your child will look forward to.

Phonics and Early Reading Support

Strong reading and writing skills are the foundation of academic success. Our tutors focus on:

  • Phonemic awareness (understanding sounds in words)
  • Letter-sound relationships and phonics
  • Sound blending and segmenting
  • Early vocabulary and comprehension

We use phonics-based approaches and fun reading activities like storytime sessions and interactive books to make reading an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Our structured literacy techniques are always adapted to be age-appropriate, multisensory, and engaging.

Hands-On Math Activities

Math can be challenging — but it doesn’t have to be! We use manipulatives, visual aids, and real-life scenarios to make math concepts clear and exciting for young learners. Math tutoring for preschoolers includes playful number games, hands-on shape recognition, and activities that spark curiosity and confidence.

Social-Emotional Learning

We believe academic learning and emotional development go hand in hand. Our tutors incorporate social-emotional learning into each session, teaching children how to manage emotions, practice empathy, and build strong relationships through role-play games and thoughtful interactions.

Carryover Activities for Home

To help reinforce learning outside of sessions, we provide simple, no-pressure carryover activities that families can use at home. These include fun games and language-rich interactions that align with your child’s goals — no worksheets necessary!

Getting Started: Baseline Assessment

During the first session, your child’s literacy or academic specialist will gently assess their current skills to gather baseline data. This helps us understand what your child already knows and where support is most needed. From there, we create a fully personalized plan to guide future sessions for maximum impact.

What Preschoolers Can Learn

Preschool Tutor Westchester in New York

Preschoolers can absorb a wide range of knowledge and skills through personalized tutoring. At Brooklyn Letters, our Westchester preschool tutors focus on early literacy skills, numeracy, and emotional development. With our early childhood tutors, your child will begin developing critical pre-reading skills, such as letter recognition, phonics, and word formation. Our tutors also introduce basic math concepts, including counting, shapes, and patterns, ensuring your child is well-prepared for the challenges of formal education.

In addition to academic skills, we emphasize the importance of social and emotional development. We guide preschoolers in learning to interact positively with others, build empathy, and express their emotions healthily. This holistic approach ensures that your child teaches facts and grows in emotional intelligence and independence, setting a strong foundation for academic and personal success.

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.

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.

Where We Begin: At-Home and Remote Assessments

Preschool Tutor Westchester in New York

We start with a personalized at-home or remote assessment to identify your child’s current skill level and learning style. This assessment helps us craft a preschool and kindergarten tutoring plan perfectly suited to your child’s needs.

If you’re in Westchester, our home tutoring for preschoolers in Westchester begins with a full review of your child’s academic and developmental progress. From here, we develop a personalized action plan.

At Brooklyn Letters, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. That’s why we offer free consultations and meet-and-greets, which allow you to get to know your child’s tutor before committing. Whether you’re looking for the best preschool tutor in Westchester or a private in-home tutor, we’re here to help.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and discuss how we can support your child’s learning journey!

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

Email: [email protected]
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