Elite Tier Tutors

A Summit tutor since 2020, Aubrey turns test anxiety into structure and confidence with step-by-step planning, pacing, and problem-solving while building executive-function habits that last beyond test day. An adjunct professor at Dean College and Stonehill College, she brings college-level expectations and actionable feedback to her tutoring sessions. She holds an MFA from Florida Atlantic University and a BA from USC. A professional actor, her restorative-yoga training informs the calm, focused test-day routines she coaches.

“Aubrey is the best thing that has happened to my daughter academically. She connects well with our daughter, who has great respect for her. She is able to guide and motivate her in ways that I cannot. I wish we had met Aubrey a few years ago.”

Jonathan is one of Summit’s most experienced tutors, working with students since 2008. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at MIT in meteorology, hydrology, and earth science. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a genuine passion for helping students succeed, he brings a broad, empathetic perspective shaped by years living overseas and traveling on foot, by bike, and by kayak. When he isn’t tutoring, Jonathan works as a cartographer.

"Jonathan developed a solid prep plan for my son’s late-March SAT and quickly pivoted when he needed to take the test sooner than planned. From the first session, he built an easy rapport with our son and taught him concepts in English that were entirely new to him. I also appreciated Jonathan’s thoughtful, detailed post-session summaries - they kept me informed while letting my son take the lead between sessions.”

Marvin has been a Summit tutor since 2004 and spent 12 years as a Senior Program Director, guiding families through the standardized-testing landscape. A former attorney focused on estate and business planning, he graduated magna cum laude from Boston University with a degree in English Literature and holds a JD from Suffolk University Law School and an LLM in Taxation from Boston University. Outside tutoring, he values time with his family—including four grandchildren—has completed 25 marathons, and is active in his synagogue’s adult education programs.

"Marvin has been great in helping our son with AP US History. Our son was feeling overwhelmed by the amount of material, but Marvin’s calm explanations and his ability to map out a study plan has made all the difference. My son is actually starting to enjoy the class now and is feeling much more confident.”

A strengths-based, methodical tutor, Megan joined Summit in 2013 and builds a close rapport with families while keeping sessions engaging and results-focused. She earned a BS in Psychology/Biological Bases of Behavior from Duke, then spent five years in clinical research at Tufts while completing post-baccalaureate pre-medical work at Harvard. Choosing education over patient care, she now tutors full time and loves helping students reach their goals. Outside of work, she follows sports and travels widely—22 countries and counting—with highlights like Denali base camp, Mt. Fuji, and the Great Barrier Reef.

“Megan was a terrific fit for our son. She understood the challenge of preparing for the ACT while juggling a busy junior year and struck the perfect balance of serious and professional yet fun and empathetic—it felt like being tutored by a smart, savvy cousin. She encouraged us, welcomed our input on how best to prepare, and kept our son engaged after long school days. We always felt she was ‘all in’ with her work to support our son.”

Michael graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors from Johns Hopkins University, earning a B.A. in sociocultural anthropology. He has been a tutor and teacher with the company since 2016. Known for his patient, supportive style, Michael helps students build metacognitive awareness and strong logical-reasoning skills. Before joining the company, he worked in community organizing and researched community-based public health programs. Outside of tutoring, he’s an avid reader and crossword puzzler, a language and math enthusiast, and he enjoys biking and hiking.

"My daughter has really enjoyed working with you. Thank you for all your help with her SAT prep and her calculus and physics classes. We greatly appreciate your positive support throughout the year. Every time she finishes a session with you, she says, ‘Now I understand it!’"

Originally from Scotland, Tessa moved to the U.S. in 2001 after earning a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Aberdeen. She completed postdoctoral research at Boston University and worked as a research scientist at Tufts Medical Center. Tessa spent ten years as an educator at the Museum of Science, where she honed a knack for breaking complex topics into simple, engaging pieces. She joined Summit as a tutor in 2015 and makes sessions productive and enjoyable, using a touch of humor to ease test prep. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, biking, camping, skiing, and traveling.

"Tessa, we had a fantastic experience with Summit—and with you. We could tell you had an instant rapport with our daughter and got on task immediately—exactly what we had hoped for. We’re now eagerly waiting for the test score; regardless, the tutoring experience itself was extremely valuable, and for that we’re very thankful.”

In addition to her role as an Elite Tutor, Zdenka serves as Summit’s Assistant Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Training. She joined Summit in 2007 and has contributed in multiple roles, including Adjunct Instructor in Biology at Cambridge College. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Harvard, where she received the Detur Prize and a Center for European Studies grant. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring abstract algebra and number theory.

"I got my ACT results back, and I got a 34! My individual scores were 30 in Math, 34 in Science, 36 in English, and 35 in Reading. Thank you so much for all your help. I couldn’t have done it without you!"