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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 Reading and Writing Tutors in Queens, NYC

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Best Queens Reading and Writing Tutors

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Our Reading and Writing Tutors Specialists Travel To Your Queens New York City Home! Best At-Home 1:1 Reading and Writing Tutoring | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

Many students struggle with reading comprehension, decoding words, phonemic awareness, and reading fluency. Struggling with grammar, punctuation, spelling (encoding), and paragraph construction are also common. These obstacles can affect academic performance and confidence.

At Queens Letters, our reading and writing tutors in Queens use evidence-based techniques such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, and Fundations to address these issues, supporting students at every stage of literacy development.

Serving Queens NYC Neighborhoods

Our Queens tutoring services travel to your home across neighborhoods like Arverne, Astoria, Bayside, Belle Harbor, Bellerose, Breezy Point, Douglaston, Elmhurst, Floral Park, Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Glen Oaks, Hillcrest, Jackson Heights, Jamaica Estates, Jamaica Hills, Kew Garden Hills, Kew Gardens, Little Neck, Long Island City, Neponsit, Oakland Gardens, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, Rockaway, Rockaway Beach, Rockaway Park, Roxbury, Sunnyside, Utopia, Woodside, and more. We offer in-home tutoring in Queens as well as remote services, ensuring every family can access the best literacy support.

Why Choose Queens Letters for Your Child?

Brooklyn Letters opened in 2010, and to better serve our clients in Queens, we created a sister website, Queens Letters. We offer in-home and online speech-language pathology, literacy, test prep, math tutoring, and SEIT services, showcasing our dedicated Queens staff.

  1. Customized Literacy Tutoring: At Queens Letters, we believe in a tailored approach. Each student has unique learning needs, and our personalized private tutoring plans ensure lessons are relevant, engaging, and effective. We assess students’ strengths and weaknesses to create a focused curriculum that resonates with them.
  2. Reading and Writing Specialists: Our reading and writing tutors are highly trained experts in literacy instruction. With deep knowledge of various teaching methodologies, including Structured Literacy and Balanced Literacy, they provide evidence-based strategies that are effective for all learners, particularly those facing challenges.
  3. Multisensory Instruction: We incorporate engaging, multisensory techniques into our lessons. Methods like Handwriting Without Tears and Orton-Gillingham promote a deeper understanding of language concepts, making learning enjoyable and interactive. This approach helps reinforce skills and keeps students motivated.
  4. Flexible Services: We offer in-person services and online literacy tutoring, allowing maximum flexibility to accommodate your family’s schedule. This ensures that your child can receive support whenever and wherever they need it, whether in the comfort of their home or through remote sessions.
  5. Experience with Neurodiverse Learners: Our tutors are well-equipped to work with students with diverse learning needs, including those with dyslexia or other learning differences. We provide literacy tutoring for special needs students and Queens tutoring for neurodiverse learners, creating a supportive and understanding learning environment.
  6. Proven Results: We focus on achieving tangible outcomes, prioritizing academic growth, and boosting confidence. Our students often significantly improve their literacy skills, helping them become more self-assured learners and better prepared for academic challenges.
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TESTIMONIALS

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 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’s literacy growth. Thank you Queens Letters!

Mario Costa

Gretchen was amazing and our daughter’s reading and writing really improved while working with her.

Rebeca M

We were happy with Michelle’s services and 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.

She’s absolutely wonderful and we are grateful to have found her!
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.

Vassiliki
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Where Do We Begin: At-Home and Remote Assessments

We start with an educational assessment evaluating early literacy skills, reading fluency, comprehension strategies, and writing mechanics. This thorough evaluation helps us design a personalized learning plan with targeted goals. Our tutors work with families in Queens to set up at-home or remote assessments, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each student’s literacy needs.

How Reading and Writing Skills Impact Academic Success

Strong literacy skills are crucial for academic achievement across all subjects. Students with solid foundations in reading comprehension, phonics instruction, and writing skills excel in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, as these subjects often require comprehension skills of written texts. For instance, understanding a math word problem is essential for success in that area.

Additionally, proficient writing skills enhance a student’s ability to express ideas clearly, supporting success in essays and research papers. Our literacy tutoring for elementary students builds key skills such as decoding strategies, vocabulary development, and sight word recognition, contributing to overall academic support and fostering a love for learning.

Reading and Writing Milestones (by Age)

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Understanding reading and writing milestones is essential for tracking a child’s literacy development. Here are the key milestones by age:

  • Ages 3-4:
    • Recognition of letters and their sounds.
    • Begin to understand the concept of print (reading left to right).
    • Start to develop vocabulary through conversations and storytelling.
  • Ages 5-6:
    • Begin to read simple texts with guidance.
    • Writing simple sentences and their names.
    • Mastery of basic sight words.
  • Ages 7-8:
    • Read fluently with expression.
    • Write stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
    • Understand basic grammar and punctuation rules.
  • Ages 9-10:
    • Develop the ability to analyze texts and understand deeper meanings.
    • Write multi-paragraph essays with a coherent structure.
    • Increase vocabulary through reading diverse texts.

We track progress in handwriting mechanics, grammar, and punctuation to ensure students reach these goals. Our tutors guide students through each stage of their literacy journey, whether through phonics instruction or reading intervention strategies.

Who Needs Tutoring?

Our reading and writing tutoring services benefit students of all ages, including those struggling with dyslexia, students needing preschool tutoring, and those requiring literacy intervention programs. Our tutors also specialize in working with students with learning differences, providing literacy support for struggling readers and those who need academic support beyond the classroom.

Importance of 1:1 Reading and Writing Tutoring Services

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Personalized, one-on-one support helps students who need extra guidance. A reading specialist tailors sessions to each child’s strengths and weaknesses, offering literacy coaching to boost reading comprehension, encoding, and writing skills. This focused approach builds confidence and ensures faster progress.

In contrast to traditional classroom settings, 1:1 tutoring allows for immediate feedback and adjustment of teaching strategies, ensuring that each child is engaged and comprehending the material effectively. The personal connection formed between tutor and student fosters a positive learning environment, making students more comfortable and willing to ask questions.

Literacy Techniques Our Writing and Reading Tutors Use

We employ a variety of effective literacy techniques to enhance learning:

  • Orton-Gillingham Approach: A multisensory learning method designed for students with dyslexia that focuses on structured phonics.
  • Wilson Reading System: A structured literacy program emphasizing word study, comprehension, and writing.
  • Fundations: A program for early literacy that teaches phonics and handwriting skills through engaging activities.
  • Handwriting Without Tears: A systematic approach to teaching handwriting, emphasizing proper mechanics and ease of writing.
  • Phonics Instruction: Teaching students the relationship between sounds and letters to improve decoding skills.
  • Reading Fluency Strategies: Techniques to enhance speed, accuracy, and expression in reading.
  • Comprehension Strategies: Teaching methods like summarization and questioning to deepen understanding of texts.
  • Vocabulary Development: Focusing on word meaning and usage to improve both reading and writing skills.
  • Sight Word Recognition: Teaching high-frequency words to increase reading fluency.
  • Multisensory Literacy Instruction: Engaging multiple senses to reinforce learning, a core strategy for effective dyslexia diagnosis intervention.
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.

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

  • Initial Contact and Consultation: Contact us via email, text, or phone, and we will respond immediately, seven days a week. We will schedule a phone call with you within one business day. Review: We examine previous reports, evaluations, and report cards to understand the client’s background and family’s needs comprehensively to find the right tutor.
  • Initial and Customized Assessments: Clients may opt for comprehensive at-home and remote literacy and math assessments to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement, helping to tailor sessions for optimal results. Our speech-language pathologists offer comprehensive evaluations for all ages.
  • Choosing the Right Fit: We work closely with clients to understand their needs and filter through our selective list of professionals. We provide detailed profiles of these carefully chosen candidates to help clients make an informed choice for themselves or their children. All of our team members offer free remote meet-and-greets!
  • Expert Team: 100% of our staff are dedicated professionals specializing in reading and writing tutoring, with extensive experience supporting young learners, including neurodivergent children. Skilled in addressing reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, writing fluency, and literacy development, our tutors provide tailored strategies to enhance reading and writing skills.

HIPAA Encryption and Confidentiality: All reports and communications are stored in a HIPAA-encrypted email system, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality. We do not release any confidential information without your written consent.” This will reassure clients about the security and privacy of their information.

Get Started With Queens Letters

We offer a free consultation and remote meet and greet with one of our experienced reading and writing tutors. This allows families to learn more about our customized literacy tutoring in Queens. Whether you need Queens educational support, Queens tutoring for neurodiverse learners, or general academic support, we’re here to help your child succeed. Reach out today to schedule your consultation!

MEET OUR QUEENS READING AND WRITING TUTORS WHO TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME

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Jill M.

M.S., Literacy Specialist

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Lynsey W.

M.S. Literacy

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Lauren T.

Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist

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Julia B.

M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education (Grades 1-6), Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1-6)

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Jurga C.

Special Education Teacher, Certified Orton-Gillingham Literacy Specialist

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Ashley M.

Master’s Degree in Humanities and Elementary Education, Literacy Specialist,  Associates in Orton-Gillingham

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

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