1:1 Peak Math

Customized Math Programs for Grades 4–10

At Summit, we provide 1:1 instruction to help students build strong math skills and cultivate a love for the subject. Our Peak Math program offers:

  • A nationally-recognized curriculum designed to strengthen foundational math skills
  • Tailored instruction based on your student’s unique personality, strengths, and needs
  • Expert math tutors who engage and support students at every level
  • Focused lessons that challenge students while fostering a love of math

Our goal is to ensure that every student not only meets but exceeds their math potential with a program built just for them.

1:1 Peak Math

For students strong in math and eager to grow: Summit’s one-on-one Peak Math programs offer personalized curricula and expert mentorship to help them reach their full potential.

We offer six math courses: Grade 4 Math, Grade 5 Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.

Our immersive 1:1 programs inspire confidence in math, eliminating frustration. Peak Math equips students with the skills to improve grades and master content, paving the way for success in higher-level math courses.

A Rewarding, Rigorous Curriculum

Confidence, problem-solving ability, curiosity, and determination are key traits of successful math students. In our Peak Math program, students are empowered to approach challenging questions and puzzles with confidence, embracing the opportunity to develop their skills. Through perseverance, they experience the satisfaction of overcoming obstacles and celebrating small victories along the way.

Expertly Tailored Courses for Success

Our skilled tutors design each math course with your student’s specific strengths and needs in mind. This personalized approach ensures that students build a solid foundation while advancing toward greater challenges, ensuring their success in mastering mathematical concepts.

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Customized 1:1 Peak Math Courses

Building a Strong Foundation (Grades 4-6)

Grades 4-6 are a critical time for students to develop a strong mathematical foundation and intuitive problem-solving skills. Instead of rote memorization, our program focuses on fostering a deep understanding of key concepts. By building fluency in essential topics, students gain the confidence and skills needed for success in their current math classes and future algebra courses.

Grade 4 Math

Students explore foundational math concepts through lessons and games, covering shapes, multiplication, exponents, counting, division, and logical reasoning.

Students learn by discovering the rules and concepts behind factors, fractions, integers, decimals, and probability.

Grade 5 Math

Students are engaged in discovery about solids, integers, expressions, equations, statistics, factors, multiples, and fractions.

Students develop a deep understanding of sequences, ratios & rates, decimals, percents, square roots, and exponents.

Grade 6 Math

PreAlgebra 1
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Students build a strong foundation in fractions, exponents, and decimals while exploring number theory and algebra. Topics include common divisors and multiples, primes and prime factorizations, basic equations and inequalities, and ratios.

PreAlgebra 2
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Students expand on concepts from Pre-Algebra 1 as they explore percents and square roots, develop geometric tools and strategies, and gain a foundation in discrete mathematics and statistics. The course also strengthens general problem-solving skills.

Customized 1:1 Peak Math Courses

Grades 7-10: Mastering Concepts

Students in grades 7–10 take a deep dive into algebra and geometry, sharpening their focus and problem-solving skills. This strong foundation not only helps them excel in their current math classes but also prepares them for the more advanced math they’ll encounter later in high school.

Grade 7 Math

Intro to Algebra Part 1
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Students explore fundamental concepts of algebra, including exponents and radicals, linear equations and inequalities, ratio and proportion, systems of linear equations, factoring quadratics, complex numbers, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.

Intro to Algebra Part 2
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Building on Part 1, students deepen their understanding of quadratics, systems of equations, advanced factorizations, complex numbers, functions, graphing, sequences and series, special functions, exponents, and logarithms.

Grade 8 Math

Intro to Geometry Part 1
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Students explore the fundamentals of geometry, focusing on angles, triangle similarity and congruence, complex area problems, mastering the triangle, and properties of quadrilaterals and polygons.

Intro to Geometry Part 2
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Expanding on Part 1, students tackle advanced concepts, including the power of a point, three-dimensional geometry, transformations, analytic geometry, basic trigonometry, and geometric proofs.

Grade 9/10 Math

Intermediate Algebra Part 1
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Students explore advanced quadratics, polynomials, conics, general functions, and more.

Intermediate Algebra Part 2
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Students deepen their mastery of algebra by exploring logarithms, clever factorizations and substitutions, systems of equations, sequences and series, symmetric sums, advanced factoring methods, classical inequalities, functional equations, and more.

Meet Some of Our Top Tutors

Lily Gordon
Lily Gordon

A Summit tutor since 2020, Lily creates a supportive and encouraging environment while challenging students to reach their full potential. She earned her B.A. in Literature from Williams College and is a fluent Spanish speaker who aspires to work with bilingual children. In her free time, she enjoys expressing her creativity through art, dance, and reading plenty of books.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

Academic: Biology, English

Paul Broderick
Paul Broderick

A Summit tutor since 2017, Paul specializes in math and science, as well as standardized test preparation. Known for his relaxed approach and high standards, he helps students build confidence while mastering challenging material. Paul holds a PhD in Philosophy from Boston University and teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Clark University and The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys rock climbing, reading, and the continued pursuit of truth.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: Precalculus, Calculus, Physics

Academic: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Trig/Precalculus, English, US History, European History

Aubrey Elson
Aubrey Elson

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 Assistant Professor of Acting, Voice, and Speech at Illinois Wesleyan University, she brings college-level expectations and actionable feedback to her tutoring sessions. With perfect GPAs from high school through graduate school, she has tutored over 3,000 hours with more than 200 students. She holds an MFA from Florida Atlantic University and a BA from USC. A professional actor who has performed in two national tours and at Madison Square Garden, her restorative-yoga training informs the calm, focused test-day routines she coaches.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT

AP: US History

Academic: Algebra, Calculus, English, French, Geometry, US History

Executive Function Coaching

Gerry Casadei
Gerry Casadei

Gerry joined Summit in 2022 and specializes in AP test prep, particularly for AP Chemistry and AP Environmental Science, as well as SAT and ACT prep. He holds a B.S. in Natural Resources from Cornell University and an M.S. in Education from the University of Bridgeport. With 20 years of experience teaching high school Chemistry and Environmental Science, including at the AP level, Gerry has earned a reputation for his expert knowledge, engaging teaching style, and ability to connect with students.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT,  PSAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: Chemistry, Environmental Science

Academic: Algebra, Biology, Chemistry

Megan Erickson
Megan Erickson

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.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE

Academic: Algebra, Biology, English

Kevin Sun
Kevin Sun

A Summit Tutor since 2019, Kevin works with students in grades 4–12. He creates a supportive, stress-free environment where students build confidence, master key concepts, and develop lifelong learning skills. By tailoring his teaching approach to each student’s unique learning style, he makes lessons both engaging and effective. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, attending live music events, cooking, and hiking.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, PSAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: Biology

Academic: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trig/Precalculus, Biology, Chemistry, English, Chinese

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