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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • Avatar Emily Matles ★★★★★ a week ago
    We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
    ~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old
  • Avatar T Ainsley ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
  • Avatar Natalie Levon ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
  • Avatar Colin Peters ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
  • Avatar Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
  • Avatar Heather Liljengren ★★★★★ a year ago
    We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
  • Avatar Brigid Bower ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
  • Avatar Duygu Başaran ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Brooklyn Letters was recommended to me through a friend's speech therapist friend in NJ. The articulation evaluation for my daughter went well. We were pleased with Kristin's services.
  • Avatar Kelley Peters-Patel ★★★★★ a year ago
    Melissa was wonderful. Our daughter warmed to her immediately and by the time she left, had already started "practicing" some of the techniques Melissa had shown her. I will not hesitate at all to reach out to Melissa again, should … More the need arise.
  • Avatar R Elmore ★★★★★ a year ago
    Aileen was INCREDIBLY helpful to us, both in assessing possible origins of my grandson's food aversions, as well as informing us of various available interventions to consider.
    I can’t thank you and Brooklyn Letters enough for connecting
    … More us with Aileen. In all our feeding therapy journey we have not gotten anything near the kind of benefit that we did from her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness have put us on the path of progress with my grandson and has also made us feel genuinely well cared for.
  • Avatar Christine Weiher ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    We were amazed with Allison! She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. … More I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.
  • Avatar Andrea Saffady ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    My sessions with Karen have been extremely helpful. My speech has improved tremendously. In fact, I just finished 2 hours of conducting interviews with a consulting client via MS Teams and I have an upcoming conference call. Both my … More neurologist and neurosurgeon remarked about how good my speech is. Much of the day it is perfect, although I still have some rough spots when I get tired or speak too quickly. One of my granddaughters is a speech pathology student at Ithaca College. She sat in on 2 sessions while she was home for winter break, and she was very impressed with Karen.
  • Avatar Jacob B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were delighted with Christie. First, and most importantly, our son made great strides under her guidance. So great, that we felt he no longer needed help! She was incredibly patient and kind with him and our son really responded to … More her. Christie was also great with me and my wife. She provided thorough and informative updates on our son's progress and which exercises she was using with him, so we could reinforce what she was teaching him. All in all, we had a fabulous experience with Christie and would highly recommend her.
  • Avatar Jessica C ★★★★★ a year ago
    Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
  • Avatar Melissa Stevens ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Highly recommend Jill. She is a total pleasure to work with. After a few months working with Jill, my son is reading above grade level and LOVES to read. Mission accomplished!
  • Avatar Demet Evren ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Paige was great and we had been really happy with her. I would highly recommend her! I recommend Brooklyn Letters to whomever asks for a speech therapist.
  • Avatar Jeizel Rosenthal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
  • Avatar Lesley Duval ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Theo was fantastic with our 4yo son. We were very worried that his progress would fall off when we had to switch to remote sessions, but Theo kept our son happy and engaged through the screen. Highly highly recommend!
  • Avatar Samantha Packard ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    We've been working with Theo from Brooklyn Letters for close to 4 months now and the results are apparent; our daughter has vastly improved her speech in a relatively short amount of time. We make "Theo Day" a celebration … More in our house with pancakes for breakfast, and the enthusiasm is matched in the sessions. Theo is fun, patient, professional, and caring, and he gives us the tools to take the lessons beyond the session. Thank you Theo, and Brooklyn Letters, for helping our daughter express herself.
  • Avatar Travis Ricca ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I worked with Alina to enhance my pronunciation, tone, and pacing while communicating socially and in a work environment. She was great to work with and clear about goals and learning objectives. The improvement from day 1 has been tremendous! … More
  • Avatar Enrico Bermudez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Cathy has been excellent with us and our son. We will sorely miss her. He has improved significantly with Cathy’s help. Cathy was a true partner with us, especially as we pursued additional help through our son’s school system.
  • Avatar Kayne Elisabeth Wilk ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We really loved working with Alina, she is so fantastic. Patient yet firm, and determined the best course of action very clearly and succintly for us. And it all transitioned so well to Zoom as well. I will definitely be back in touch for … More services for our other child after summer break!
  • Avatar Jen S ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
  • Avatar susie tofte ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    The work that Allison P. did with our daughter over the years has been invaluable to us. Our daughter had such a good relationship with Allison, and it allowed them to work really well together - even remotely these past 6 months. This … More year, Allison went above and beyond by helping us throughout the neuropsych eval we did, trying to re-open our daughter's IEP at her school, and eventually landing her at our chosen school. She was in contact with our daughter's teachers, with the neuropsychologist, and made herself available as a reference to speak on behalf of our daughter's learning differences.
    Allison stopped by our house last week to give our daughter cupcakes and say goodbye, and I literally cried with appreciation for what an amazing speech therapist she has been. She has been our daughter's biggest champion. The new families that she will work with this year are lucky to have her.
  • Avatar Alicia Perez-Katz ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Sydney was great! Our son was sad to end his sessions with her, which says a lot. We appreciated her honest assessment of his skill level, and he now has materials to self monitor and practice. Thank you!
  • Avatar Kristin Ames ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Our experience with Theo was terrific. Theo was great with my son. He developed a positive relationship with him based on sincerity, respect, trust and a deep personal connection. In their lessons, Theo was encouraging, creative and kind. … More He helped our son understand how to differentiate the sounds he made when he spoke, and gave him great exercises to practice every week between lessons. Our son was sorry to have the lessons come to an end, but recognized that Theo had helped him as much as possible and it was time for him to stop. Theo explained to him (and us) how to keep working to get the last 5%, and encouraged him to keep working on the exercises on his own. I have recommended Theo to another parent who noticed my son's improvement and inquired for her own son.
    We are all grateful to have gotten to know Theo, and we greatly appreciate all the work he did to help our son.
  • Avatar Aisha Holder ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    "I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Michelle Macroy-Higgins. We are extremely pleased with her work with our daughter. I was so grateful for my daughter to have a speech therapist who is a researcher (specialty in late … More talkers), graduate professor and practitioner. Her expertise was clearly evident in our conversations and work with our daughter. She was very responsive to my questions and often sent articles and other materials about language development that I found helpful. Thankfully, my daughter's speech improved tremendously. Michelle developed such a warm relationship with my daughter. My daughter was always excited to see Michelle and would greet her at the door with a big hug. Lastly, I would add that Michelle always demonstrated empathy with me as a mother who was initially worried about her daughter's language development. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with Michelle's work."
  • Avatar Andrea Peartree ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Theo is a wonderful Clinton Hill speech therapist. We were really pleased with him. Our son showed drastic improvement, not only in his speech but in his confidence.
  • Avatar mario costa ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Alexa has been an enthusiastic, reliable, well prepared and caring teacher for our 6 year old daughter. She has been able to improve and increase our daughter's confidence lesson by lesson with patience and competence; through varied … More and productive didactic practice. Alexa has engaged our daughter in several activities that always kept her motivated and eager to learn literacy. My wife and I, both of us are educators, feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Alexa's pedagogical skills. Alexa has had a big impact on our daughter literacy growth. Thank you Brooklyn Letters!
  • Avatar Lily Alt ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Marsha's services. She was wonderful. We found her to be kind, fun, engaging, very knowledgeable. She provided us with clear instructions and additional written handouts each week. She engaged our … More son with different techniques and toys, and showed us how to use her techniques when we were interacting with him. I actually just texted her on Saturday - Our son finally said "more" - one of the target words we had been working on with her. It was a total joy to hear, and I had to share it with her - she wrote back immediately to congratulate us. I am so appreciative of her expertise, and wish we could have seen her for longer. I recommended her to another family in our neighborhood who is looking for a speech therapist.

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Best 1:1 Literacy Services in Westchester NY

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Best 1:1 Westchester NY Literacy Services

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Our Literacy Tutors Travel To Your Westchester NY Home! Best 1:1 At-Home Literacy Services | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

At Brooklyn Letters, we offer the best 1:1 at-home and remote Westchester literacy services. We aim to provide personalized, effective, structured literacy tutoring catering to each student’s unique needs. Whether you seek in-home tutoring in Westchester or online literacy tutoring, our team of private tutors in Westchester is dedicated to fostering academic growth through tailored instruction.

Serving Westchester NY Neighborhoods

We proudly offer our specialized literacy tutoring services to families across Westchester County, NY, including:

Cities:
Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye, White Plains, Yonkers

Towns:
Bedford, Cortlandt, Eastchester, Greenburgh, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Ossining, Pelham, Pound Ridge, Rye Town, Scarsdale, Somers, Yorktown

Villages:
Ardsley, Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Buchanan, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Katonah (part of the Town of Bedford), Larchmont, Mamaroneck (shared by the towns of Mamaroneck and Rye), Mount Kisco (shared by the towns of Bedford and New Castle), Pelham, Pelham Manor, Pleasantville, Port Chester, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe

Hamlets and Census-Designated Places (CDPs):
Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Bedford Hills, Chappaqua, Crompond, Goldens Bridge, Granite Springs, Jefferson Valley, Lincolndale, Millwood, Mohegan Lake, Rye Neck (shared by the villages of Mamaroneck and Rye Brook), Shenorock, Shrub Oak, South Salem, Thornwood, Valhalla, Waccabuc, West Harrison

Our local Westchester tutors bring high-quality, personalized education directly to your home, tailoring our literacy tutoring programs to meet the diverse needs of students throughout the region. Whether you’re seeking in-home tutoring in Westchester, reading and writing tutors in Westchester, or literacy support for special needs students, we are committed to serving your neighborhood with expert, customized instruction.

Mastering the Basics

Literacy tutoring forms the foundation of all academic learning. Mastering basic literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, decoding strategies, and sight word recognition is crucial for young learners. Our early literacy skills programs ensure that students build a strong foundation in reading and writing, setting them up for success in all areas of education.

Who Needs Literacy Tutoring?

Whether your child is struggling with reading, has been diagnosed with dyslexia, or simply needs extra support to enhance their writing skills and reading comprehension, literacy tutoring can be highly beneficial. We provide literacy tutoring for special needs students and those with neurodiverse learning profiles. Our Westchester tutoring for neurodiverse learners is customized to meet each student’s needs.

Why Choose Brooklyn Letters?

Choosing the right literacy tutoring service is crucial for your child’s success. Here are seven reasons to choose Brooklyn Letters :

  1. Personalized Learning Plans: We create a personalized learning plan tailored to each student’s unique needs, ensuring targeted and effective instruction.
  2. Experienced Reading Specialists: Our team consists of highly qualified reading specialists who are experts in various reading intervention strategies and structured literacy programs, such as Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System.
  3. Comprehensive Assessment: We use advanced educational in-person and remote literacy assessments to understand each student’s strengths and areas for improvement, allowing us to design the most effective tutoring approach.
  4. Flexible Learning Options: We offer in-person and remote services to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules, making it easier for families to access our tutoring programs.
  5. Proven Literacy Techniques: Our approach incorporates multisensory literacy instruction, phonics instruction, and other evidence-based methods proven to improve literacy skills.
  6. Focus on Academic Growth: We are committed to helping students achieve significant academic growth through consistent, one-on-one support that addresses both current challenges and long-term goals.
  7. Support for Struggling Readers: We specialize in literacy support for struggling readers, offering targeted interventions that build confidence and improve reading fluency, comprehension, and writing skills.
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TESTIMONIALS

Miss. Shelley has changed our son’s life in a way we never thought possible. She is patient and kind, but most of all, effective. Our seven-year-old has been working with Miss. Shelley for almost a year. During that time, our son has gone from below average to exceeding expectations. He’s more confident and fluid in his reading and writing and continues to make excellent progress.

Most importantly, Miss. Shelley deals extremely well with our son’s periodic lack of focus. She manages to bring him “back” to the table with her techniques and patience. I would urge any parent whose child struggles with reading to jump on the opportunity to work with her.
Miss. Shelley appears to use just the right mix of tools in her lessons. Repeating the basics, introducing new concepts, some games to keep things interesting, and finally, some reading and writing.

We are truly grateful for Miss. Shelley and continue to look forward to working with her in the future.

- VassilikiShe’s absolutely wonderful and we are grateful to have found her!

The writing was one of her least favorite activities and she was initially quite distressed to find out that she would be working with a tutor – but Jill immediately put her at ease and she now absolutely looks forward to their sessions.

I’ve seen my daughter’s confidence as a writer grow considerably – she now tackles school assignments with more focus and far less anxiety. Jill has also been working with her to improve reading comprehension and there’s been a notable difference in the types of books that our daughter now enjoys.

Jill has made a huge impact and has helped our daughter with these essential foundational skills – I’m so glad has she has been a steady, caring, and encouraging resource, especially given the recent and ongoing COVID challenges.

- MelJill has been a wonderful tutor to our nine-year-old daughter.

He’s made a lot of thoughtful suggestions that have helped him improve, such as having him do short free writing sessions each day to increase his stamina for writing.

Out of the blue yesterday he told us that he likes school! So that’s a marked change from where we were at in the fall!

- RogerClint has been a good fit for our son!

Samantha was the perfect match for our 9 yr. old son. After evaluation, Samantha prepared a plan with goals and within one month of services, Gregory was already showing improvements in his executive function abilities and writing. Samantha's positive energy and poise make a world of difference. Consequently, Gregory worked on his school assignments with pride and attention. The improvement was visible and we are thrilled with the results.

- Deborah (Greg's mom)Samantha is a true gem!

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.

- Mark S.We were happy with Michelle’s services.
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Effective Literacy Techniques We Use

At Brooklyn Letters, we employ a range of proven techniques to help students master literacy:

  • Orton-Gillingham: This structured, multisensory approach is designed for students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. It focuses on connecting letters and sounds, helping students improve decoding strategies and phonemic awareness.
  • Wilson Reading System: Similar to Orton-Gillingham, the Wilson Reading System is a structured literacy program that emphasizes phonics instruction and is particularly effective for students who struggle with decoding, encoding, and spelling.
  • Fundations: A phonics-based program used with Handwriting Without Tears to develop early literacy skills, handwriting mechanics, and spelling.
  • Multisensory Literacy Instruction: We incorporate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning activities to reinforce reading and writing skills, making learning more engaging and effective.
  • Phonics Instruction: Essential for developing strong reading skills, our phonics instruction helps students understand the relationship between sounds and letters, leading to better reading fluency and comprehension.
  • Comprehension Strategies: We teach students techniques to improve their reading comprehension through tutoring sessions, such as summarizing, predicting, and questioning, which help them understand and retain what they read.
  • Handwriting Without Tears: This program improves students’ handwriting mechanics, making writing more accessible and enjoyable.
  • Writing Instruction: We help students develop strong writing skills by focusing on grammar, punctuation, paragraph construction, and vocabulary development.

Importance of Literacy and Education

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Literacy is more than the ability to read and write; it is the cornerstone of academic and lifelong success. Our Westchester educational support services aim to cultivate academic proficiency and a love for reading and writing. Students can track their progress and celebrate their successes through literacy development milestones, leading to greater confidence and motivation.

Benefits of Literacy Services

Investing in literacy tutoring offers numerous benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. One-on-one support ensures that each student receives personalized attention, crucial for addressing their specific challenges and learning styles. Literacy coaching tailored to individual needs helps pinpoint and overcome reading and writing obstacles, leading to more significant academic growth. With access to specialized literacy intervention programs, students can close learning gaps and build foundational skills necessary for their educational journey.

Additionally, literacy support for struggling readers is designed to help students regain confidence, improve their reading fluency and comprehension, and develop strong writing skills, all contributing to their overall academic success and future opportunities.

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

HIPAA-Compliant Security

All reports and communications are stored securely in a HIPAA-encrypted system, ensuring your information remains confidential. We require written consent before releasing any confidential information, giving you peace of mind about the privacy and security of your data.

Initial Contact and Consultation: You can reach us via email, text, or phone, and we’ll respond promptly, any day of the week. We’ll arrange a phone call within one business day to discuss your needs.

Comprehensive Review: We thoroughly review previous reports, evaluations, and report cards to fully understand the client’s background and the family’s needs.

Personalized Assessments: Clients can undergo a detailed at-home and remote literacy and math assessment to identify strengths and areas that need attention. This allows us to customize our sessions for the best possible outcomes. Additionally, our speech-language pathologists provide thorough evaluations for individuals across all age groups.

Selecting the Best Match: We collaborate closely with clients to understand their requirements and choose carefully professionals from our exclusive network. We offer detailed profiles of these candidates to help clients make informed decisions. Our team members also provide free remote meet-and-greet sessions.

Expert Team: 100% of our staff are full-time educators, and learning specialists are experts in reading and writing, including areas such as literacy development, comprehension, phonics, and writing skills. We work with individuals with developmental delays, learning differences, and neurodiverse needs. Our local team is highly recommended for its reliable, community-centered approach.

Literacy Assessment

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Before beginning any tutoring program, it’s essential to understand a student’s current literacy level. Our educational literacy assessment tools are designed to identify strengths and areas for improvement in various literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, decoding strategies, encoding (spelling), and reading comprehension. These assessments allow us to create a personalized learning plan that targets specific needs, ensuring our literacy intervention programs are effective and efficient. With our comprehensive assessments, parents can be confident that their child’s academic support is customized to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The Role of Technology in Literacy Tutoring

Technology plays a significant role in education, including literacy development in today’s digital age. Our online literacy tutoring leverages the latest educational software and tools to enhance learning. Whether through interactive reading programs, structured literacy exercises, or digital comprehension strategies, we ensure that students engage with content educationally and enjoyably. This approach is particularly beneficial for literacy tutoring for special needs students, as it allows for a more tailored, flexible learning environment that can adapt to each child’s pace and preferences. Our commitment to integrating technology ensures that our Westchester educational support services are modern, accessible, and effective.

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