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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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It was great working with Queens Letters.
We contacted a number of tutors through the service and ultimately found the one who best met the needs of our son. Katie was terrific. We saw significant improvement in our son’s reading skills, and more importantly, saw his confidence blossom under her guidance. Thank you Highly, Katie and Queens Letters.

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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

Our daughter made a ton of progress in the short time she was seeing Rachel.
Rachel is a great teacher and was also patient and kind. She made the sessions fun and my daughter, who abhors homework, actually looked forward to them. Her time with Rachel was incredibly helpful! And Queens Letters was very responsive and helpful in matching us with a tutor quickly and effectively. Highly recommend.

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Any child would be fortunate to work with Kristine!
It is rare to find a tutor who exhibits the compassion and expertise for her job that Kristine does. She arrives at the front door with a smile on her face, loves her job and her calm and nurturing personality makes it easy for our son to want to work with her. Kristine has been successfully giving our son the tools he needs to find success in his classes. She structures her sessions to cater to his needs and keeps his interest for the full hour and sometimes more. Her post-session updates on his progress are extremely informative and helpful. Any child would be fortunate to work with Kristine!

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We hired Natalie for summer bridge math tutoring for our son.
Natalie was great. She was punctual, friendly, and quickly put our son at ease. We asked her to work on reinforcement of the math concepts our son just finished in 5th grade and she was very knowledgeable of the grade-level material. From my observations, she helped him understand the math concepts better. She worked with us on scheduling around conflicts and was very flexible in schedule sessions so he wouldn’t have too much time between sessions. Overall, we were pleased with Natalie and her work with our son. Would certainly recommend her to others and request her services again.

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When Traditional Classrooms Don’t Work

Traditional classrooms don’t work for every learner.

Some children struggle to participate in group settings, need more time to process information, or have difficulty demonstrating their understanding when instruction moves quickly or pressure is high. Others appear capable but disengage, withdraw, or shut down in school environments.

For these students, individualized pacing, consistent one-on-one instruction, and a flexible structure can make learning feel possible again.

Comprehensive Academic & Developmental Support

Our K–5 homeschool educators support students across four key areas:

Core Academic Mastery

Focused one-on-one instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies—often incorporating early childhood literacy intervention and reading support services to build foundational skills, comprehension, and confidence at an appropriate pace.

Building Confidence

Educators foster a supportive learning relationship that encourages persistence, independence, and trust in one’s abilities—without pressure or comparison.

Executive Functioning & Learning Skills

Instruction supports organization, attention, communication, and problem-solving skills, often reinforced through language development services that help students engage more fully with learning over time.

Love of Learning

Lessons are designed to be engaging and interactive, helping students reconnect with curiosity and enjoyment in learning.

Who This Works Well For

Homeschooling with Queens Letters works especially well for students who:

  • Struggle to engage in traditional classroom environments
  • Need one-on-one instruction to access their thinking
  • Benefit from flexibility, patience, and individualized pacing
  • Perform better when academic pressure is reduced
  • Need time and consistency to build learning stamina

Specialized Support for Neurodiverse Learners

Queens Letters is trusted by families seeking specialized tutoring for children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. Our tutors integrate multisensory, strength-based teaching that adapts to each learner’s profile.

  • Dyslexia Support: Certified Orton-Gillingham and Wilson-trained tutors build literacy skills through phonemic awareness, decoding, and reading fluency.
  • ADHD Strategies: Structured, hands-on lessons keep students engaged while managing attention and focus.
  • Autism Support: Flexible, sensory-aware learning plans encourage participation, comfort, and steady progress.
  • Twice Exceptional (2e) Learners: Instruction supports both advanced cognitive abilities and co-occurring learning, attention, or executive functioning challenges—so strengths are nurtured without overlooking support needs.
  • Learning Differences: Individualized instruction addresses varied learning profiles, including processing speed, working memory, and literacy skill gaps, often supported through early childhood literacy intervention and reading support services.
  • Speech-Language Delays: Tutors reinforce expressive language, receptive comprehension, and vocabulary development within academic lessons, often aligned with speech-language therapy Queens and structured language development services.

Each child receives a custom learning plan aligned with any IEP or 504 accommodations already in place.

Experienced, Certified Local Tutors

Every Queens Letters educator is a vetted professional—many hold advanced degrees in education, literacy, or special education. Tutors combine academic expertise with genuine empathy, ensuring every student feels supported, understood, and capable.

Our instructors travel throughout Queens neighborhoods, including Astoria, Auburndale, Bayside, Bayswater, Beechhurst, Belle Harbor, Bellerose, Breezy Point, Briarwood, Cambria Heights, College Point, Corona, Douglaston, East Elmhurst, Edgemere, Elmhurst, Far Rockaway, Floral Park, Flushing, Forest Hills, Forest Park, Fresh Meadows, Glendale, Hamilton Beach, Hillcrest, Hollis, Hollis Hills, Holliswood, Howard Beach, Hunters Point, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Jamaica Estates, Jamaica Hills, Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens Hills, Laurelton, Lefrak City, Lindenwood, Little Neck, Long Island City, Malba, Maspeth, Meadowmere, Middle Village, Neponsit, North Corona, Oakland Gardens, Ozone Park, Pomonok, Queens Village, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, Rockaway Park, Rosedale, Roxbury, South Jamaica, South Ozone Park, Springfield Gardens, Steinway, Sunnyside, Utopia, Whitestone, Willets Point, Woodhaven, and Woodside, bringing elite homeschool instruction directly to your doorstep.

Educational Leadership Through a Lead Educator Model

In some homeschooling placements, families are supported by a lead educator—a primary instructor who helps design the learning approach, provides direct instruction, and adjusts pacing and structure over time as the student’s capacity grows.

This role focuses on educational leadership, instructional planning, observation-based decision-making, and coordination with caregivers—not diagnosis, therapy, or clinical intervention.

Observation-Based Instructional Planning

Rather than relying on testing or formal evaluation, our educators use ongoing observation and instructional check-ins to guide planning. Engagement, stamina, skill development, and learning preferences are reviewed regularly to ensure instruction remains responsive and effective.

The goal is to understand how a child learns best—not to label or measure deficits.

Flexible Scheduling That Fits Your Family

We understand how busy Queens families are. That’s why we offer flexible day, evening, and remote tutoring options to fit your lifestyle. Whether you prefer consistent weekly sessions or adaptive scheduling, our tutors make integrating high-quality homeschooling simple and stress-free.

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Understanding New York State Homeschooling Requirements

If you’re new to homeschooling, we help you navigate NY State’s clear process:

  1. Submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) within 14 days of withdrawal or by July 1.
  2. Develop an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) listing subjects, materials, and quarterly report schedules.
  3. Maintain attendance (900 instructional hours per year for grades 1–6).
  4. File quarterly reports to your district superintendent.
  5. Comply with required subjects, such as literacy, math, science, citizenship, and health.

Our team can guide you in aligning your tutoring plan with state expectations while keeping the learning experience personalized and engaging.

The Queens Letters Difference

 Founded in 2010 by Craig Selinger, M.S. CCC-SLP, Queens Letters has grown into a leading educational resource across NYC. Our trusted reputation comes from consistent, research-driven results and family testimonials celebrating meaningful progress.

Our Approach Includes:

  • Multidisciplinary expertise across literacy, speech-language therapy Queens, and math instruction, supported by integrated language development services.
  • Early intervention philosophy rooted in evidence-based remediation.
  • Thoughtful tutor matching based on personality, goals, and learning style.

With over a decade of local impact, Queens Letters remains Queens’ trusted partner for homeschooling and private tutoring.

Our Matching Process

We take time to understand your child’s goals and learning profile. Through our free consultation and meet-and-greet, we introduce you to a tutor who’s the best possible match for your family—both academically and personally.

What You Can Expect

  • Tailored Instruction: Every lesson is built around your child’s strengths and academic plan.
  • Engaged Mentorship: Warm, supportive tutors who build lasting educational relationships.
  • Clear Progress Tracking: Ongoing communication ensures transparency and measurable growth.
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Get Started: Free Consultation and Meet & Greet

Take the first step toward an individualized homeschooling experience that helps your child thrive. Schedule your free consultation today and connect with a certified Queens homeschool tutor who can create a custom K-5 program that fits your family’s needs.

📞 Contact Queens Letters to match with a tutor who inspires learning, builds confidence, and brings world-class education home to you.

Queens Letters provides expert K-5 homeschool tutors across Queens, NYC—specializing in literacy, math, neurodiverse learning, and support aligned with speech-language therapy Queens, early childhood literacy intervention, and reading support services. Our certified educators travel to your home, offer free consultations, and design customized lessons aligned with New York’s homeschooling guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects do Queens Letters homeschool tutors teach?

Our tutors cover all K-5 core subjects: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, plus enrichment in executive functioning and study skills.

Do you offer support for students with IEPs or special needs?

Yes. Many tutors have backgrounds in special education and integrate IEP or 504 goals into daily instruction for full continuity.

Can tutoring sessions happen online?

Absolutely. We offer both in-home and remote tutoring options for flexibility and convenience.

How do I start homeschooling in Queens?

Submit a Notice of Intent to your district superintendent, create your IHIP plan, and track attendance and quarterly progress. We’ll guide you through the process.

What makes Queens Letters different from other tutoring services?

Our team is led by speech-language expert Craig Selinger and features certified, experienced educators who combine academic precision with genuine care and connection.

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

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