Skip to main content
search

Brooklyn Letters IconBrooklyn Letters

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.

Yelp (also view our 35+ filtered reviews)
Top

Best 1:1 Reading Writing Tutors in Staten Island, NYC

staten reading

1:1 Staten Island Speech Language Therapy

pic 65
As Featured In:

Our Reading and Writing Tutors Specialists Travel To Your Staten Island, NYC Home! Best 1:1 At-Home Literacy Tutoring | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

Many students face challenges that signal the need for literacy tutoring. From difficulty in reading comprehension to struggles with grammar, punctuation, and paragraph construction, we address each issue with a tailored approach. Dyslexia, poor reading fluency, and challenges with vocabulary development are common, but our tutors can perform a dyslexia diagnosis, and use evidence-based techniques like the Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System, as well as Fundations, to provide effective solutions.

At Staten Island Letters, we specialize in providing students with 1:1 reading and writing tutoring throughout Staten Island. Our approach is customized to meet each child’s specific literacy needs, ensuring academic growth and confidence in key areas like phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Whether your child struggles with decoding strategies or needs support in handwriting mechanics, our expert Staten Island NY reading writing tutors are here to help.

Serving Staten Island, NYC Neighborhoods

We proudly offer in-home tutoring 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 many more, bringing customized literacy tutoring to neighborhoods across the area. With no physical office, our private tutors in Staten Island travel to your home, making learning convenient and personalized for your child. We also offer remote options, providing online literacy tutoring for those who prefer virtual support.

Why Choose Our Writing and Reading Tutors?

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

  1. Expert Tutors with Proven Teaching Methods: Our literacy specialists are extensively trained in evidence-based programs such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, Fundations, and Handwriting Without Tears. These programs are particularly effective for struggling readers, including those with dyslexia and other literacy-related challenges.
  2. Personalized Learning Plans: Every child learns differently, and our team takes pride in designing individualized learning plans that cater to each student’s specific needs. Whether focusing on reading comprehension, phonics instruction, test prep, or writing mechanics, we ensure a tailored experience for every student.
  3. In-Home Convenience: We bring our tutoring services to you. There is no need to commute—our expert tutors come directly to your home, making learning more accessible and convenient. We also offer remote tutoring services, providing flexibility for busy families.
  4. Support for Neurodiverse Learners: Our tutors have experience working with students who have learning differences, including neurodivergent ones. We offer specialized literacy tutoring for special needs students using strategies that match their unique learning profiles.
  5. Comprehensive Literacy Skill Building: Our services encompass a wide range of literacy skills, from decoding strategies and reading fluency to spelling, vocabulary development, and writing skills. We cover all aspects of literacy, ensuring students are equipped for success.
  6. Flexibility and Accessibility: We offer in-person and remote services, making our private tutoring accessible to all families in Staten Island. Whether your child benefits from face-to-face interaction or online support, we adapt to your needs.
Training/Certifications/Organizations
Training/Certifications

TESTIMONIALS

We were happy with Michelle’s services.
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.

An advocate for special needs children through and through, and amazing in her dedication and practice.
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, mother

Rachel has been an amazing tutor for my daughter
She established a close relationship with her and helped her to jump several reading levels. Thanks to Rachel, my daughter is now a confident reader! I am very happy that I reached out to you and I will certainly recommend Long Island Letters in the future.

Joseph, father

My daughter loved working with Ericka and she looked forward to reading/playing with her every week.
Ana’s speech has improved a great deal over the year she has spent working with her. She learned to pronounce her words and speak slowly. Ericka was great at making the lessons fun and encouraging her to ask questions. We are so happy we found Long Island Letters! We talked about revisiting Ericka if we feel she may need some extra help in the future.

Alexandra, mother of Ana s
Check out other testimonials

Where Do We Begin: At-Home and Remote Evaluations

Every child’s literacy journey starts with an educational literacy assessment. We offer both at-home and remote evaluations to identify key areas such as decoding strategies, reading fluency, and writing skills. These assessments guide the development of a personalized learning plan, focusing on structured and balanced literacy approaches to ensure academic success.

Literacy Milestones: What to Expect at Every Age

Understanding literacy development milestones is crucial in supporting your child’s reading and writing skills. Below are key milestones for different age groups:

  • Preschool (Ages 3-5): Early literacy skills such as recognizing letters, rhyming, and beginning to understand that letters make sounds are critical at this stage. Phonemic awareness and the ability to recognize sight words start developing.
  • Elementary School (Ages 5-11): This is where children learn to read and write independently. Milestones include reading fluency, spelling, comprehension strategies, and paragraph construction. Children should also begin mastering grammar and punctuation and building their vocabulary.
  • Middle School (Ages 11-14): Reading comprehension becomes more complex, and writing assignments require critical thinking. Vocabulary development and reading comprehension skills are increasingly important, and students should be able to write structured essays.

By recognizing these stages, our tutors can provide the right support at the right time, ensuring that children meet or exceed literacy expectations.

Importance of Early Literacy Development to Your Child

staten reading. 1

Early literacy skills lay the foundation for a child’s future academic success. Starting at a young age, children who engage in literacy-rich environments develop stronger reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, and writing skills. Research shows that children who start learning to read and write early are more likely to excel in school and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Our tutors focus on fostering a love for literacy in younger students through fun, engaging activities designed to improve phonics, decoding, and early writing skills. The earlier we build these skills, the more confident your child will be as they continue their education

Signs Your Child May Need Literacy Support

Parents often wonder if their child is struggling with literacy, but certain signs are clear indicators that extra help may be necessary:

  • Difficulty recognizing sight words or decoding new words
  • Struggles with forming letters, handwriting mechanics, or punctuation
  • Inability to follow along with classroom reading or falling behind in reading fluency
  • Trouble constructing sentences or paragraphs in written assignments
  • Frustration during homework related to reading comprehension or spelling

If you notice any of these challenges, literacy tutoring can provide the extra guidance your child needs to get back on track.

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 righ 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 students with diverse learning needs, including those who are neurodivergent. Our skilled tutors are experts in addressing challenges such as reading comprehension, writing mechanics, spelling, and literacy development. We provide personalized strategies tailored to each student’s unique learning profile, ensuring progress and academic 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 will reassure clients about the security and privacy of their information.

Role of Literacy in Language Development and Communication

staten reading. 2

Literacy plays a critical role in both language development and communication. The ability to read and write directly impacts how a child expresses ideas, understands new concepts, and engages with the world around them. From expanding vocabulary to mastering grammar and sentence structure, literacy is intertwined with overall communication skills.

Our Staten Island tutors help students improve their communication abilities by focusing on essential literacy areas such as vocabulary development, sentence construction, and understanding how to communicate clearly and effectively through writing.

How Personalized Literacy Tutoring Services Benefits Students

Personalized literacy tutoring provides tailored, one-on-one support for each child’s needs. This individualized approach helps boost reading comprehension, decoding strategies, and writing fluency, offering the focused attention many students need to thrive. Our tutors build relationships with each student, helping them develop confidence and encouraging academic success.

With multisensory learning instruction and customized literacy intervention programs, our tutors help struggling readers and ensure they stay on track with their academic growth. Whether your child needs support with phonics instruction, sight word recognition, or more advanced writing and punctuation, we are committed to helping them reach their full potential.

Getting Started with Staten Island Letters

We offer free consultations to assess your child’s needs and determine the best path forward. These consultations are available remotely, so we can discuss how literacy coaching and reading and writing tutoring can help your child thrive academically. Reach out today to schedule a remote meet and greet with one of our Staten Island educational support specialists.

With literacy assessment tools and customized literacy tutoring in Staten Island, we provide the expertise and support necessary to help your child reach their full potential. Contact us to get started with a plan designed for their success!

MEET OUR STATEN ISLAND READING WRITING TUTORS WHO TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME

MEGAN

Megan S.

NYS Certified Educator with Master’s in Special Education/Childhood Education & Certification in Orton-Gillingham; Director of Roots Learning Center

Christine

Christine G.

Handwriting Specialist and an Occupational Therapist

agata m

Agata M.

M.S. ED., NYS Certified Early Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)

Kaitlyn R e1729670102119

Kaitlyn R.

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

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

Email: [email protected]
(we respond to email right away!) 

Close Menu