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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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Many students in Queens face literacy challenges such as dyslexia, difficulty with reading fluency, weak reading comprehension, and other specific learning disabilities. Students may struggle with phonemic awareness, decoding words, spelling, and building confident reading and writing skills. These obstacles can lead to frustration and lower confidence in school. The Wilson Reading System provides an evidence-based, structured literacy approach that helps students strengthen foundational skills and make steady progress—with support from experienced Queens Wilson Reading tutors.

Serving Queens NYC Neighborhoods

Our Queens tutoring services reach neighborhoods across the borough, including 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 so students can learn in a comfortable, familiar environment. We also provide remote services for families who prefer online support. No matter the format, our local Queens tutors deliver personalized, one-on-one instruction.

Why Choose Queens Letters?

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, math tutoring, and SEIT services—supported by a dedicated Queens-based team.

  1. Expertise in the Wilson Reading System:
    Our reading specialists and special education teachers are highly trained in the Wilson Reading System and know how to tailor instruction for dyslexia, decoding difficulties, fluency gaps, and comprehension needs.
  2. Personalized Learning Plans:
    Every student receives a customized learning plan that targets their specific skills (phonemic awareness, phonics/decoding, fluency, spelling/encoding, and comprehension) while building confidence and motivation.
  3. Flexible Tutoring Options:
    Our Queens Wilson tutors offer in-person and remote services so families can choose what works best. Consistent sessions—at home or online—help students maintain momentum.
  4. Focus on Academic Growth:
    We monitor progress regularly and adjust instruction to keep students moving forward. Our goal is lasting skill development that transfers to classroom reading and writing demands.
  5. Experience with Neurodiverse Learners:
    We specialize in Queens tutoring for neurodiverse learners and create supportive, structured sessions that meet students where they are—while helping them build independence.
  6. Comprehensive Assessments:
    We begin with an educational literacy assessment to identify strengths and pinpoint areas for growth. This ensures tutoring is targeted, efficient, and aligned with your child’s needs from day one.

Where Do We Begin: At-Home and Remote Assessments

Before tutoring begins, we complete an educational at-home or remote literacy assessment to understand each student’s strengths and challenges. We look at decoding, phonemic awareness, spelling/encoding, fluency, and comprehension to create a clear baseline. Then we build a customized plan—whether your family chooses in-home tutoring in Queens or remote services—so every session is purposeful and measurable.

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TESTIMONIALS

We are very lucky. our son, Logan, has been working with Cathy for just over a year now.
Logan’s twin sister, Audrey, has had the pleasure of Cathy’s care for a slightly shorter time than that. Through the last year, we have noticed a definite improvement in all areas of the twin’s communication skills including verbal comprehensibility, aural comprehension, and overall learning skills including reading. Some of this can be marked back to inherent developmental growth and change in schools, but a large part we believe to be due to Cathy’s good work. The twins worked with another SLP for years and, although a wonderful person and therapist in her own right, her play-based approach often made improvement in the kids hard to gauge. Cathy’s approach is much more traditionally pedagogic and started with her conducting many diagnostic tests to get a clearer baseline to read/picture of the kid’s abilities and issues. From there, she developed a very well-reasoned course of therapy for both Audrey and Logan and they continue to benefit from Cathy’s skills and experience. Beyond her obvious professional expertise, Cathy has proven to be a kind and caring therapist and has extended herself when asked to participate in team meetings with our son’s school. Cathy has also referred us most recently to an OT that we are beyond happy with, further proving her commitment to the overall well-being of her students. In summary, we consider ourselves very lucky to be working with an SLP of Cathy’s professional expertise and personal quality.

Toni & Tim

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!

Melissa S.

Thanks to Queens Letters, we found Colleen.
Colleen has made a huge difference in our daughter, Sophie’s ability to read and write. Sophie (8years old) has dyslexia and has struggled for years with reading. Thanks to Colleen she has learned invaluable ways to decode and break down words, making it much easier for Sophie to read. Not only has Sophie’s reading abilities improved but so has her self-esteem. Colleen is patient, reliable, thoughtful, dedicated and we will cherish her help with Sophie always.

Joanne F.

Joanne has been working with my seven-year-old son for a year now, and not only has she helped with his reading ability, but she is wonderful for his self-esteem as well.
She is very positive and has boundless energy, both for my son and for me. She is very responsive and takes the time to discuss my son’s progress, new ideas, or any concerns I might have. I really appreciate the role she has in my son’s life.

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Understanding the Wilson Reading System

The Wilson Reading System is a structured literacy program designed to provide explicit, systematic instruction in reading and spelling. It emphasizes phonics, word study, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies—making it especially effective for students with dyslexia and other learning challenges. With one-on-one guidance from Queens Wilson Reading tutors, students learn skills in a clear sequence and practice until concepts are mastered.

Components of the Wilson Reading System

The Wilson Reading System includes several key components that work together to strengthen literacy:

  • Word Study: Builds phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding strategies so students can read unfamiliar words with confidence.
  • Reading Fluency: Improves accuracy, pacing, and expression through structured practice that supports stronger comprehension.
  • Vocabulary Development: Expands word knowledge to help students understand grade-level text and participate more confidently in class discussions.
  • Comprehension Strategies: Teaches students how to summarize, ask/answer questions, make connections, and track meaning as texts become more complex.
  • Writing Integration: Strengthens spelling and sentence construction so students can express ideas clearly and confidently in writing.

Wilson Reading System vs. Traditional Methods: What’s the Difference?

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Traditional reading instruction may lean heavily on memorization or “whole language” strategies. In contrast, the Wilson Reading System emphasizes systematic, structured literacy instruction with explicit teaching of sounds, patterns, and word structure. Wilson also incorporates multisensory techniques so students learn through seeing, hearing, and doing—supporting stronger retention. This targeted approach is particularly helpful for students with dyslexia and other learning differences who need a clear, research-based pathway to reading.

Who Needs It?

The Wilson Reading System is ideal for students who struggle with reading comprehension, reading fluency, and those diagnosed with dyslexia. It’s also a strong fit for learners who haven’t made progress with traditional methods and need a more explicit, structured approach. Our expert tutors provide one-on-one support so each student gets the attention, pacing, and practice they need to thrive academically.

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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 grounded in academic training in Communicative Disorders, with a specialization in childhood development and language-based learning issues.

Craig’s professional journey includes extensive work in school and home settings, where he has built long-term relationships with clients across a wide range of ages and developmental profiles. Known for a flexible, practical approach, he adapts each plan to the client’s specific needs—earning a reputation as a trusted resource for families and professionals alike.

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 is frequently invited to speak at conferences and institutions, including the Everyone Reading Conference, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, and Bard High School Early College Queens. He is also closely associated with organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance, reinforcing 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. His research has been published in the Journal of Brain Research, and his insights have appeared in outlets including 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 within one business day to discuss your child’s needs and goals. We also review prior reports, evaluations, and report cards to fully understand the student’s profile and the family’s priorities.
  • Initial and Customized Assessments: Families may choose comprehensive at-home and remote literacy and math assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement, allowing us to tailor sessions for optimal results. Our speech-language pathologists also offer comprehensive evaluations for all ages.
  • Choosing the Right Fit: We work closely with clients to understand scheduling, learning style, and goals, then match families with a carefully selected professional from our network. We provide detailed profiles so you can make an informed choice, and all of our team members offer free remote meet-and-greets.
  • Expert Team: 100% of our staff are dedicated professionals specializing in the Wilson Reading System, with extensive experience supporting young learners, including neurodivergent children. Our tutors address key areas such as phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling/encoding, reading fluency, and comprehension—using structured, personalized strategies that build measurable skills and confidence.

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.

Benefits of the Wilson Reading System for Dyslexic Learners

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The Wilson Reading System offers meaningful benefits for dyslexic learners, including:

  • Improved Decoding Skills: Students learn clear, repeatable strategies to decode unfamiliar words more accurately and independently.
  • Enhanced Reading Fluency: With structured practice and targeted coaching, students develop smoother, more confident reading over time.
  • Increased Comprehension: Explicit comprehension routines help students understand, organize, and retain what they read—supporting stronger performance across subjects.
  • Supportive Learning Environment: Students learn in a structured, encouraging setting that celebrates progress, reduces frustration, and builds self-esteem and motivation.

Get Started with Queens Letters

Take the first step by scheduling a free consultation and remote meet-and-greet with our expert tutors. We’ll discuss your child’s needs, share how we build personalized learning plans, and outline how Wilson-based instruction can support steady growth. We’re here to provide trusted Queens educational support and help your child become a more confident, capable reader.

MEET OUR QUEENS WILSON TUTORS WHO TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME

Madia L.

Madia L.

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

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Tricia Z.

Master’s degree in English Literature, Master’s in Philosophy and Education

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Isabel F.

M.S. Education for General & Special Education, NYS Certified Educator of Childhood General & Special Education

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Kaitlyn R.

Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Master’s Degree in Special Education (Grade 1- Grade 6)

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Kara W.

Certified Elementary, Special Education Teacher

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Natalie H.

Special Educator; Certified ASD Teacher

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