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.

“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

“Absolutely top-notch in terms of staff. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly! Perfect materials aimed at ensuring all critical areas are covered. Wonderful services in terms of students' abilities to take diagnostic tests in a testing environment at Summit's offices.”

Debbie N., Parent

"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 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

"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

Meet Some of Our Top Tutors

Paul Broderick
Paul Broderick

A Select Tutor since 2017, Paul specializes in test preparation, AP, and academic tutoring in math and science. With a relaxed yet high-standard approach, he holds a PhD in Philosophy from Boston University and teaches at Clark University and Holy Cross.

Areas of Expertise

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

AP: Precalculus, Calculus, Physics

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

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

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

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

Aubrey Elson
Aubrey Elson

A Select Tutor since 2020, Aubrey specializes in test prep, AP and academic tutoring in English, US History, Algebra, and Geometry. An adjunct professor, she holds an MFA from Florida Atlantic University and a BA from USC.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT

AP:  US History

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

Executive Function Coaching

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

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