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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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Our Preschool Tutors Travel To Your Staten Island, New York City Home! Best 1:1 At-Home Preschool Tutoring | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets With the Professionals We Work With.

As parents, we all want the best for our children—especially when it comes to early education. Finding the right support can be challenging, particularly in fast-paced areas like Staten Island. That’s where Staten Island Letters steps in. We match families with independent providers offering personalized, in-home preschool tutoring and remote early childhood education, specializing in neurodivergent learners, including children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. Through our strength-based, multisensory approach, we help young learners build foundational literacy and math skills while fostering curiosity and confidence during these critical years of development.

At Staten Island Letters, we understand the unique educational needs of preschoolers and provide top-notch 1:1 tutoring to support their growth. We offer focused assistance in areas like math anxiety support, reading comprehension tutoring, and more to help your child overcome learning hurdles.

Serving Staten Island, NYC Neighborhoods

Our 1:1 preschool tutoring services extend across numerous neighborhoods in Staten Island, including Annadale, Arden Heights, Bay Terrace, Charleston, Dongan Hills, Eltingville, Great Kills, Huguenot, Lighthouse Hill, Mid Island, New Dorp, New Springville, North Shore, Oakwood, Pleasant Plains, Port Richmond, Prince’s Bay, Emerson Hill, Richmond Town, Richmond Valley, Rossville, South Beach, South Shore, St. George, Stapleton, Todt Hill, Tottenville, West Brighton, Westerleigh, Willowbrook, Woodrow, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for private tutors or in-home tutoring, we bring quality educational support right to your doorstep.

Why Choose Private Tutoring with Staten Island Letters?

Since 2010, Staten Island Letters has been dedicated to helping children succeed. To better serve our Staten Island clients, we created a sister site where we offer in-home and online speech-language pathology, literacy, math tutoring, and SEIT services, showcasing the dedicated professionals we work with.

  1. Personalized Learning: Our tutors customize each lesson to meet your child’s specific needs, whether it’s improving early math problem-solving skills or enhancing phonemic awareness for early reading.
  2. Fun Activities and Games: Our interactive, play-based approach makes learning enjoyable. From math games to literacy activities, our games strengthen skills while keeping kids engaged.
  3. Expert Tutors: The tutors we work with are specialists in early childhood education, trained to support various learning needs. We offer expert guidance in multisensory math instruction, structured literacy, and reading comprehension tutoring.
  4. Convenient In-Home Tutoring: We offer flexible scheduling and come to your home, eliminating the hassle of commuting. With no physical office, our focus is on bringing personalized support directly to you.
  5. Support for Diverse Learners: Whether your child has dyslexia, dyscalculia, or other learning challenges, we offer tailored educational plans, supported by specialized literacy and math intervention programs.
  6. Comprehensive Skill Building: From early literacy skills like decoding strategies to early math tutoring, we focus on building a solid foundation in reading, writing, and math.
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TESTIMONIALS

We could not be happier with Lynsey.
She’s wonderful with both of my children and has been a great help with their learning and organizational skills.

Carmen C.

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.

Alex is awesome with both of my sons!
He is wonderful and caring. Alex has been extremely successful in teaching my sons for how to approach studying and making them much more efficient, successful and, most importantly, more confident with their abilities! Thank you for your wonderful services!!!

Carmen M.
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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. The local NYC preschool tutors we work with 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. The tutors we work 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

tWe believe academic learning and emotional development go hand in hand. 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.

Where Do We Begin: At-Home and Remote Evaluations

Getting started with Staten Island Letters is easy! We offer free consultations and remote meet-and-greets to understand your child’s needs. Whether your child needs help with math test preparation, dyslexia, or early vocabulary development, we provide an initial evaluation to create a tailored learning plan.

Importance of Preschool Education for Early Childhood Development

Preschool education plays a pivotal role in shaping your child’s academic and social future. During these early years, children develop vital skills that impact their learning experiences for years to come. Quality preschool education promotes the development of early literacy skills, including reading fluency, handwriting mechanics, and writing skills, as well as math problem-solving abilities. This prepares them for elementary school and beyond.

Moreover, preschool education nurtures cognitive, social, and emotional development. It helps children gain a deeper understanding of concepts like vocabulary development, phonemic awareness, and early literacy comprehension. When paired with 1:1 math tutoring, children experience academic growth, ensuring they are well-prepared as they transition to formal schooling.

Key Milestones in Preschool Learning

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At Staten Island Letters, our tutors support preschoolers in achieving key learning milestones, preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. Here are some of the critical developmental benchmarks your child will reach with the help of our 1:1 tutoring:

  • Early Literacy: Mastering phonemic awareness, decoding strategies, and letter recognition.
  • Math Foundations: Understanding basic math concepts, learning to count, and developing problem-solving skills.
  • Social Skills: Learning to share, cooperate with others, and manage emotions.
  • Fine Motor Skills: Developing handwriting mechanics, cutting with scissors, and handling small objects.
  • Cognitive Skills: Enhancing memory, attention, and reasoning abilities.
  • Early Writing: Learning grammar, punctuation, and paragraph construction.

These essential areas provide the foundation for your child’s academic success and personal growth.

Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Benefits of Preschool Education

Preschool education fosters not only academic skills but also essential social and emotional growth. Through interactive learning and structured play, children develop important life skills such as:

  • Emotional Regulation: Preschoolers learn to manage their emotions and express themselves appropriately.
  • Social Interaction: They develop skills like sharing, taking turns, and working in groups, which are fundamental for building relationships.
  • Cognitive Development: Preschool lays the groundwork for critical thinking and problem-solving skills through activities that stimulate curiosity and exploration.

These benefits ensure a well-rounded learning experience that supports children’s overall development and prepares them for more formal schooling.

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 his academic training in Communicative Disorders and his specialization in childhood development and language-based learning issues.

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

Under Craig’s leadership, Brooklyn Letters has become a respected provider of speech-language therapy, multisensory literacy, and math support across the NYC metro area. His expertise is widely recognized, and he has been invited to speak at prestigious events and institutions, including the Everyone Reading Conference, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, and Bard High School Early College Queens. He is also affiliated with esteemed organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance, underscoring his authority in the field.

Craig has been interviewed by NBC News, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and PIX 11 News. Brooklyn Letters has also been featured in New York Times and Yahoo.com, solidifying 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 appeared 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 in the field.

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. Review: We examine previous reports, evaluations, and report cards to understand the client’s background and family’s needs comprehensively.
  • Initial and Customized Assessments: Clients may opt for comprehensive at-home and remote literacy and math assessments to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement, tailoring sessions for optimal results. The licensed speech-language pathologists we work with 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 the professionals we work with offer free remote meet-and-greets!
  • Our Network of Professionals: 100% of the preschool tutors are dedicated professionals with extensive experience supporting children with diverse learning needs, including neurodivergent students. The skilled tutors we work with specialize in areas like early literacy, math, and fine motor skill development. Using personalized, multisensory strategies, we tailor our approach to each child’s unique learning profile, fostering academic growth and building foundational skills for long-term success.

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 ensures the security and privacy of your information.

How Preschool Tutors Can Support Early Literacy and Math Skills

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The 1:1 preschool tutors we work with are trained to strengthen early literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, decoding strategies, and reading comprehension tutoring. Using a combination of structured and balanced literacy approaches, our tutors ensure that children develop the essential reading and writing skills necessary for future academic success.

In math, our tutors use multisensory instruction to enhance children’s understanding of numbers and problem-solving abilities. From counting exercises to hands-on tutoring, our lessons are designed to engage young learners and make math enjoyable. Tutors also provide focused math help for struggling students, including math intervention programs and test preparation, which help build confidence and reduce math anxiety.

How Preschool Tutoring Services Can Support Diverse Learning Needs

Every child is unique, and the tutors we work with are skilled in supporting diverse learning needs, including those of students with learning challenges such as dyslexia or dyscalculia. We understand that neurodiverse children require tailored teaching methods, so we offer customized literacy and math intervention programs to ensure their growth.

Our tutors utilize specialized approaches to support neurodiverse learners, including multisensory techniques that incorporate touch, movement, sight, and sound to help children better understand concepts. By offering individualized math instruction and early literacy skill development, we ensure that every child has the tools they need to succeed.

Getting Started with Staten Island Letters

Ready to begin? Contact Staten Island Letters for a free consultation and remote meet-and-greet. We’ll discuss your child’s needs, from reading specialist services to online math tutoring, and create a personalized plan that fosters long-term success. Whether you’re looking for in-home tutoring or online literacy tutoring in Staten Island, we offer flexible, high-quality educational support for your child.

With Staten Island Letters, your child will receive the best 1:1 preschool and kindergarten tutoring in the comfort of your home. From preschool tutoring to early literacy and math skills development, we ensure your child’s learning journey is both engaging and successful!

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

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