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College Tutoring

Freshman year is an exciting, but often challenging time. Summit’s expert tutors provide the support your student needs to excel in their college courses. Whether they're tackling introductory subjects like English, Calculus, and History, or diving into more specialized courses such as Economics, Statistics, and various Science fields, we have them covered.

Here is a list of our many college tutoring programs. Please note that availability may be limited for some subjects.

Summit offers 1:1, personalized tutoring with expert tutors, available in-home or online, on your student’s schedule. Our targeted support helps fill learning gaps and equips students with valuable study and organizational skills to succeed. Whether for a few sessions to adjust to college-level work or ongoing support throughout the year, our tutors are here to help every step of the way.

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Supporting College-Level Success with Executive Function Coaching

College courses present unique challenges, and students may need additional support beyond traditional tutoring. Summit’s Executive Function coaches specialize in helping students develop critical skills like time management, organization, and task prioritization. Learn more about how they can support your student.

Executive Function Coaching

“Summit has become a wonderful resource for me. Our tutor helped me develop a testing plan for my daughter. I have already recommended Summit to many friends.”

Chris S., Parent

“The Program Directors are excellent. They educated me on best practices and looked at my son’s specific situation to make recommendations tailored to him.”

Evelyn S., Parent

“Our tutor was patient and thoughtful. He was clear and took the time needed to work with our son. He was also very accommodating with our schedules.”

Gail K., Parent

"My son's tutor was terrific. He helped him with test taking strategies that made a big difference in his scores."

Christy, H., Parent

“My husband and I want you to know how grateful we are for the extraordinary support and professionalism we've experienced since we started working with Summit last summer. Our son thinks the world of his tutor. He has been extremely helpful in easing our son's anxiety about taking standardized tests, and has equipped him with countless strategies to dissect any test he takes.”

Polly B., Parent

“Our tutor connected with my daughter beautifully and kept her on track and learning. Even at late hours of the night. My daughter really felt good about her ability to learn.”

Julianne P., Parent

Meet Some of Our Top Tutors

Lily Gordon
Lily Gordon

With a B.A. in Literature from Williams College, Lily tutors SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, as well as Biology, and English. A Select Tutor since 2020, she is passionate about education and creating a supportive learning environment.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

Academic: Biology, English

Paige Guarino
Paige Guarino

A Middlebury College graduate, Paige specializes in test prep and academic tutoring, supporting students with anxiety, confidence, and perfectionism. She is pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology at Fordham, researching mental health in the workplace.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: Psychology

Academic: Algebra, Geometry, English, US History

Marvin Wolfert
Marvin Wolfert

A tutor since 2004, Marvin is a history subject expert specializing in test prep and AP and academic history. He graduated magna cum laude from Boston University and holds a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School.

Areas of Expertise

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

AP: World History, US History, European History

Academic: Algebra, English, History

Kevin Sun
Kevin Sun

A Summit Tutor since 2019, Kevin specializes in SSAT, ISEE, SAT, ACT, AP Biology, and academic tutoring in math, science, English, and Chinese. He tailors his approach to each student’s learning style, creating a supportive, stress-free environment.

Areas of Expertise

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

AP: Biology

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

Leslie Greene
Leslie Greene

A Select Tutor since 2016, Leslie specializes in SAT, ACT, SSAT, and ISEE prep. A former attorney, she helps students build confidence and master test-taking strategies. She holds degrees from Williams, UChicago Law, and Fairfield University.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

Luke Holtzman
Luke Holtzman

A Select Tutor since 2020, Luke specializes in math, science, and test prep. With over a decade of experience, he helps students master complex concepts and boost scores and confidence. He's currently pursuing a PhD at Columbia University.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT

AP: Chemistry, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus AB & BC, Physics C

Academic: Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trig/Precalculus

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