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

“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 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 son's tutor was really helpful and has a gentle, relaxed demeanor. He pinpoints exactly what needs to be worked on and doesn’t waste time on the stuff that doesn’t.”

Darcy 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

“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

Meet Some of Our Top Tutors

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

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

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers

A Johns Hopkins graduate and Select Tutor since 2016, Mike specializes in test prep and AP/academic math and science tutoring. He helps students build logical reasoning and metacognitive skills with a patient, supportive approach.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, PSAT, ACT

AP: Precalculus, Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Academic: Math, Science

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

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

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

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