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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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Expert Remote Literacy Tutoring for NYC & International Families

Expert Remote Literacy Tutoring for NYC & International Families

Expert Remote Literacy Tutoring for NYC & International Families

Expert Remote Literacy Tutoring for NYC & International Families
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At Brooklyn Letters, we provide expert-led remote literacy tutoring for families in New York City and around the world. We believe every child can become a confident, capable reader with the right instruction. Reading is not a natural skill like walking—it is a complex neurological process that must be taught explicitly and systematically.

Our remote literacy program pairs families with New York–based learning specialists and speech-language pathologists through live, interactive online sessions. With structured, multisensory instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, we transform reading struggles into meaningful, lasting progress.

When Reading Feels Hard: Common Signs Your Child Needs Support

Struggling readers often show clear warning signs long before grades begin to drop. Early identification allows for targeted intervention before gaps widen.

Common literacy challenges include:

  • Homework battles: Reading assignments trigger avoidance, tears, or emotional shutdowns
  • Guessing instead of decoding: Relying on pictures or first letters rather than sounding out words
  • The “third-grade wall”: Difficulty keeping up once school shifts to reading for meaning
  • Low confidence: Anxiety, negative self-talk, or feeling “behind” peers

These patterns are not a lack of effort or intelligence. They are signals that a child needs explicit, expert literacy instruction.

Our Instructional Framework: The Science of Reading

Our Instructional Framework - The Science of Reading

All Brooklyn Letters tutoring is aligned with the Science of Reading, a research-backed framework explaining how the brain learns to read. Every session targets the five essential pillars of literacy.

The Five Pillars We Teach Explicitly

  1. Phonemic Awareness
    The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words.
  2. Phonics
    Direct instruction connecting sounds to letters and spelling patterns.
  3. Reading Fluency
    Developing accuracy, appropriate rate, and natural expression.
  4. Vocabulary
    Building word knowledge, including morphology and word roots, to support comprehension.
  5. Reading Comprehension
    Teaching strategies to understand, analyze, and retain what is read.

By addressing all five areas, we help students move beyond memorization into true literacy.

Specialized Remote Literacy Services

Our tutoring is never one-size-fits-all. We offer targeted literacy intervention based on each student’s learning profile, delivered live and remotely by trained specialists.

Early Childhood Literacy

We support pre-readers by strengthening foundational language skills such as:

  • Rhyming and sound awareness
  • Syllable segmentation
  • Letter–sound exposure

These sessions are engaging, play-based, and designed to prevent future reading difficulties before they emerge.

Dyslexia Tutoring

Our dyslexia intervention follows Structured Literacy, providing the explicit, sequential instruction dyslexic learners need. We focus on sound–symbol relationships and eliminate guessing strategies, helping students gain control over written language.

Orton-Gillingham Instruction

This multisensory, evidence-based approach integrates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning. In remote sessions, students actively engage through digital manipulatives and interactive tools, ensuring learning remains hands-on and effective.

Wilson & Fundations-Based Support

These highly structured programs follow a cumulative scope and sequence. Students master each skill fully before progressing, reducing gaps and strengthening long-term retention.

Decoding, Spelling, and Word Study

We teach the logic of English spelling through:

  • Syllable types
  • Morphology
  • Orthographic patterns

This integrated approach strengthens both reading and writing skills simultaneously.

Reading Fluency & Comprehension

We help students move from slow, effortful reading to smooth, meaningful comprehension by focusing on:

  • Phrasing and expression
  • Visualization strategies
  • Main idea and detail identification

Writing & Handwriting

Instruction includes both mechanics and composition:

  • Letter formation and handwriting fluency
  • Sentence structure and paragraph organization
  • Reducing writing fatigue and avoidance
Training/Certifications/Organizations

Testimonials

Cassie is a reading specialist who has worked one on one with our 6-year-old son for the last 9 months (Aug
2016-May 2017). Our son brings challenging avoidance behaviors and impulsivity to their sessions. Cassie uses
the Orton-Gillingham approach and improvises with clever multi-sensory ideas to engage him. Through
practice, she learned that if she uses gentle squeezes on his arm corresponding to syllables/letter sounds, it
allows him to stay engaged. She is always very flexible, while firm, and creative in adjusting or rearranging tasks
based on his needs and attention level. She makes a point of creating success for her students and having the
session ended on a positive note. He has made incredible progress in his phonology and reading, which he then
applies in school, using the specific tools Cassie has taught him. He loves reading and is very proud of his skills.
She has provided detailed reports after each session, along with strategies and activities to practice. She is an
advocate for special needs children through and through, and amazing in her dedication and practice.

- Emily, motherAn advocate for special needs children through and through, and amazing in her dedication and practice.

Finding the perfect therapist could not have been easter MY pediatrician recommended Brooklyn Letters and a few other places.
Other places didn't call me back or return emails; I heard back from craig within the hour. A few emails later, he found my son a
great therapist who was willing to travel to his daycare. MY child LOVES Amy and loves his therapies. I appreciate that she sends me
rundowns of all their sessions, gives me resources to continue his treatment at home, and ts available for questions. She also has
done an incredible amount of outside research and has taken time and energy to educate herself about my son's somewhat unusual
speech condition. Whenever I tell evaluators and other speech therapists about what she has done for my kid, they're amazed and
take pictures of the resources she created. And best of all, he ts improving by leaps and bounds. Finding Amy was the best thing I've
ever done for my kid.

- RebecaFinding Amy was the best thing I've ever done for my kid.

We hired Paige to work with our six-year-old daughter and our three-year-old son on their speech impediments. Our son had a speech delay because he couldn't make certain sounds; Paige helped him catch up to age level, and now he talks up a storm! Our daughter has a lisp, and Paige has helped her learn how to pronounce S properly and consciously correct herself.
Our kids love Paige and are always excited about her visits. Paige has a wonderful manner with the kids; she's playful and funny and incorporates a lot of games and toys into her therapy. She provides detailed reports to us on our kids' progress after each visit and concrete instructions on how to continue therapy between her visits.

- Sameer and MandiWe are very happy with Paige and recommend her with enthusiasm!
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Comprehensive Remote Literacy Assessment

Comprehensive Remote Literacy Assessment

Before tutoring begins, we conduct a detailed remote literacy assessment to identify the exact source of difficulty.

Our assessment process includes:

  • Targeted screening: Phonological processing, decoding, and oral reading accuracy
  • Data-driven planning: Clear goals based on identified gaps
  • Specialist matching: Pairing your child with the right expert for their needs

This ensures instruction is efficient, personalized, and effective from the very first session.

Why Families Choose Brooklyn Letters

Families choose Brooklyn Letters because we combine clinical-level expertise with a warm, highly personalized approach to literacy instruction. Our work goes far beyond general tutoring—we address the underlying language skills that drive reading success.

  1. Expert-Led, Not Generic Tutoring
    Our team is made up primarily of speech-language pathologists and advanced learning specialists with deep training in reading disorders, language development, and neurodivergence. This ensures that instruction targets the root cause of a child’s reading challenges, not just the symptoms.
  2. Grounded in the Science of Reading
    All instruction is aligned with the Science of Reading and structured literacy principles. We use explicit, systematic methods that teach students how the English language works, eliminating guessing strategies and building true decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills.
  3. Neurodiversity-Affirming and Strength-Based
    We support learners with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences in a way that honors how their brains work. Sessions are thoughtfully paced, emotionally safe, and designed to build confidence alongside academic growth.
  4. High-Quality Remote Instruction
    Our remote sessions are fully interactive and multisensory, using digital tools that keep students actively engaged. This allows families in NYC and around the world to access top-tier literacy support without sacrificing quality.
  5. Intentional Matching and Clear Progress Tracking
    Each student is carefully matched with a specialist who fits their learning profile and personality. Families receive clear, data-informed updates so they always understand how their child is progressing and why.

Together, these elements create an experience that is effective, supportive, and deeply trusted by families seeking meaningful, lasting literacy growth.

Meet our CEO
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With over 20 years of experience, 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 trusted leader in delivering in-home pediatric speech-language therapy to families in Tenafly throughout Bergen County. 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 NewsThe AtlanticNew 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 HealthlineNYMetro ParentsMomtasticPsych 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.

Take the Next Step Toward Confident Reading

Take the Next Step Toward Confident Reading

You don’t have to navigate your child’s literacy journey alone. Brooklyn Letters makes it easy to get started with expert, personalized support—no matter where you live.

We offer a free remote consultation to discuss your child’s needs, answer questions, and explain how our science-based approach works. Families can also schedule complimentary remote meet-and-greets to ensure the right match with one of our specialists.

Our flexible, pay-as-you-go model means there are no long-term contracts or hidden commitments. You stay in control of scheduling while your child receives consistent, high-quality instruction.

Schedule your free consultation today and see how remote, expert-led literacy tutoring can help your child build strong reading skills—and lasting confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you work with families outside New York City?

Yes. While our specialists are based in NYC, we work with families worldwide through live, remote tutoring.

2. Is remote literacy tutoring effective?

When delivered by trained specialists using multisensory methods, remote literacy tutoring is highly effective and supported by research.

3. What ages do you work with?

We support early childhood learners through middle school students, depending on literacy needs.

4. How often should my child attend sessions?

Most students benefit from 2–3 sessions per week, though recommendations are based on assessment results.

5. Do you support students with diagnosed dyslexia?

Yes. Our tutors are trained in Structured Literacy approaches specifically designed for dyslexic learners.

Prefer to call or email? Text or call (917) 426-8880 or email [email protected]

 

You’re Not Alone—We’ll Guide You Through Every Step

 

Parents often feel unsure about whether their child’s literacy challenges are typical or indicators of deeper decoding or spelling difficulties. Our literacy specialists will walk you through the entire assessment process—from reviewing prior evaluations to creating targeted, research-backed literacy goals. We make the process clear, supportive, and stress-free so you know exactly what your child needs next.

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