Targeted academic support for specific academic areas, standardized test preparation, and foundational skills building
Hilltop Tutoring Center offers one-on-one tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Subject tutoring in all levels of math, science, and language arts
Standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and others
College essay coaching and application support
Study skills, organization, and executive functioning assistance
Whether students require reinforcement, enrichment, or guidance during important academic transitions, Hilltop tutors engage with students’ specific learning styles and needs and provide the support and mentorship they need for academic success.
Founded by educators who understand the classroom and the student
Hilltop Tutoring Center was founded by educators with classroom instructional experience at the middle school, high school, and college levels. We’ve worked with students across learning styles, academic levels, and abilities.
Our philosophy is simple: students thrive with structured, personalized instruction delivered by educators who genuinely understand how learning works.
More than tutoring. Trusted academic mentorship.
At Hilltop, tutoring is about building relationships that
Improve academic performance
Strengthen foundational skills
Build confidence and independence
Our tutors are academic mentors who take the time to understand each student’s needs and abilities while developing a positive relationship with them to support and encourage their progress. Hilltop tutors are neither parents applying pressure nor classroom teachers with rooms full of students to manage. That unique position allows Hilltop tutors to build positive relationships that champion the students and provide steady, unbiased support to help them achieve their goals.
A simple, thoughtful path forward.
A clear plan makes the hard work manageable, and you don’t have to do it alone.
1. Start with a conversation
We learn about your child’s academic experience, challenges, goals, and strengths.
2. Create a personalized tutoring plan
Sessions are tailored to your child’s needs, subject areas, and learning style.
3. Reach your peak
Through one‑on‑one instruction, students develop skills, strategies, and self‑assurance that carry into the classroom.
Hilltop Tutoring Center excels at delivering subject-specific tutoring in
Math: AP Calculus (AB/BC), Pre-calculus, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, core math, middle school math
English/Language Arts: AP Literature and Composition, AP Language and Composition, high school and middle school English and essay writing, reading comprehension enrichment
History: AP United States History, AP World History, AP European History, AP United States Government, AP Human Geography
Science: All AP science subjects, including AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, and AP Computer Science. All regular high school and middle school science subjects.
College Essays with Dave Lemmon
Stand out from the pack
Crucial to college applications, the personal essay is a key component to making an application stand out—one of the only ways in which students can “pop” off the page and distinguish themselves.
Dave Lemmon has been assisting students with college essays and supplements for nearly twenty years. He has helped hundreds of students gain acceptance to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Stanford. More often than not, Dave’s students are accepted to their top choice schools, even when these schools may have been considered “reaches.” On several occasions, Dave’s students have received hand-written notes from college admissions officers complimenting their essays.
Dave’s inimitable approach to the college essay allows students to create unique pieces that truly represent their interests, experiences, and passions. Based on the acceptance rate of his students as well as the overwhelmingly positive feedback he receives, there is simply no one better at assisting students with their college essays than Dave Lemmon.
The college essay process comprises 5 sessions: brainstorming, planning, first draft, full edit, and final edit. The summer before senior year is an ideal time for students to focus on creating a solid piece of writing before having to deal with homework, fall sports, and other aspects of the college application process.
What Families Say About Working with Hilltop
