Foundations of SAT & ACT

Michael graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors from Johns Hopkins University, earning a B.A. in sociocultural anthropology. He has been a tutor and teacher with the company since 2016. Known for his patient, supportive style, Michael helps students build metacognitive awareness and strong logical-reasoning skills. Before joining the company, he worked in community organizing and researched community-based public health programs. Outside of tutoring, he’s an avid reader and crossword puzzler, a language and math enthusiast, and he enjoys biking and hiking.

Jane holds a BA in linguistics from Smith College. She has been tutoring and teaching classes with Summit since 2017; since 2024, she has also worked at the Five College Center for World Languages, where she coordinates courses in languages from Armenian to Zulu. An award-winning poet, Jane also makes collage art and is currently working on a pop-punk EP. She's a word game devotee with an 800+ clue streak on Minute Cryptic, and she inspires students to succeed with her playful approach to test-taking, which is really just puzzle-solving in the end.

Rob grew up in Northern California and earned a degree in Public Administration with a minor in Economics from Northern Arizona University. Coming from a family of educators, he has spent the past 20 years tutoring and mentoring students, helping them build confidence and reach their academic goals. Rob has been part of the Summit team since 2022 and spent two years as a Program Director, guiding families through the test prep process, before returning his focus to working one on one with students. Outside of work, Rob enjoys hiking, playing the drums, gardening, and challenging friends and family to board games.

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.

A Summit tutor since 2022, Nick brings decades of experience in test preparation and is known for his patient, engaging style. He helps students strengthen core skills, clarify challenging concepts, and build the confidence needed to perform at a high level. A graduate of Columbia University with a degree in literature, Nick has taught and tutored students around the world since 2003. His approach combines clear explanation with humor and encouragement, making complex material accessible. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys traveling and draws on his international experiences to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.

Graduating summa cum laude from Middlebury College, Paige has tutored with Summit since 2020. She takes a supportive and enthusiastic approach, especially with students facing anxiety, confidence, or perfectionism. Pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology at Fordham, she researches mental health in the workplace. In her free time, she enjoys singing, musical theater, video games, and winter beach visits.