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.

"He is a phenomenal tutor who helped our son achieve a score even better than we had hoped. He was methodical in breaking down the areas that needed improvement and coached our son how to overcome his weaknesses. We couldn't have asked for a better tutor."

Susan K., Parent

“Our Summit tutor was a great match for my son. Appropriately strict and understanding. My son made amazing progress and I never had to get involved!”

Lisa K., 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

“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 has been wonderful. She provided lots of incentive for my daughter to study hard – and Summit’s almost immediate feedback on the tests is a great help. For both of my daughters, the Summit tutors have proved to be mentors as well as instructors. It is a pleasure to work with your group.”

Deborah H., Parent

Meet Some of Our Top Tutors

Tessa Murray, PhD
Tessa Murray, PhD

A Select Tutor since 2015, Tessa specializes in test prep, AP, and academic tutoring in math and science. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Aberdeen and conducted postdoctoral research at Boston University.

Areas of Expertise

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

AP: Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB, Precalculus

Academic: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus

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

Dave Pyrch
Dave Pyrch

With 9+ years of experience as a tutor and high school math teacher, Dave specializes in test prep, AP, and academic math tutoring. Holding BS and MA degrees in Mathematics and Education from UConn, he helps students break down complex math concepts.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: Statistics, Calculus BC and AB, Precalculus

Academic:  Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trig/Precalculus, Statistics

Lauren Doolon
Lauren Doolon

A Select Tutor since 2012, Lauren specializes in test prep and English tutoring, helping students build confidence with her patient, encouraging approach. She holds a BA from Emerson College and an MFA from Sarah Lawrence.

Areas of Expertise

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

AP: English Literature, English Language

Academic: English

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

Gerry Casadei
Gerry Casadei

A Summit Tutor since 2022, Gerry specializes in test prep, AP Chemistry and Environmental Science, and academic tutoring. With 20 years of high school teaching experience, he holds a B.S. from Cornell and an M.S. in Education from the University of Bridgeport.

Areas of Expertise

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

AP: Chemistry, Environmental Science

Academic: Algebra, Biology, Chemistry

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