Zina Ellis
ACT and SAT tutor and career coach, online
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Yale University alumna; National Merit Achievement Scholarship Winner |
Zina Ellis is an ACT and SAT tutor who also offers college and career coaching for students. She is a Yale University alumna and teaches live online test prep classes at Varsity Tutors. She also works as a research associate at Solomon Page, a search firm role, and as a career assistant at Sponsors for Educational Opportunity. She is an Equity actor who toured North America as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.
What Zina helps with
Zina helps students prepare for college entrance tests and plan for college and careers. She starts early, well before senior year.
- ACT test prep
- SAT test prep
- College applications
- Master's program preparation
- Career readiness
- Math and English lessons
- Understanding higher education and professional pathways
Who Zina works with
Zina works with students of all ages. She teaches groups of motivated students in live online classes. She also offers help with college applications, master's programs and career coaching.
How Zina works
Zina teaches live online classes in real time through video streaming. She uses chat and polls to keep students involved. She plans her own curriculum and builds lessons in math, English and SAT and ACT prep. She asks questions that help students grow as people, not only as applicants or test takers.
Background and qualifications
Zina studied at Yale University and won a National Merit Achievement Scholarship. She teaches livestream test prep classes at Varsity Tutors. Since June 2023 she has worked as a research associate at Solomon Page, where she finds candidates for open searches and writes client reports. Since February 2023 she has been a career assistant at Sponsors for Educational Opportunity. She is also an Equity actor and toured North America in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella.
Zina Ellis pricing
Programs and services
- ACT tutoring
- SAT tutoring
- College admissions help
- Master's program help
- Career coaching
- Live online group classes
Zina Ellis reviews
Zina Ellis has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Zina combines test prep teaching with hands-on work in executive search recruiting and career support.
Best for students who want ACT or SAT prep along with guidance on college and career paths.
Common questions
How much does Zina Ellis charge?
Coaching with Zina runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Zina from this page for an exact quote.
What does Zina Ellis help with?
Zina Ellis helps with ACT test prep, SAT test prep, college applications and master's program preparation.
Does Zina Ellis coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Zina Ellis have reviews?
Zina Ellis has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Zina Ellis certified?
Zina Ellis lists: Yale University alumna; National Merit Achievement Scholarship Winner.
Does Zina Ellis teach in groups?
Yes. She teaches online classes to groups of motivated students in real time through livestream.
How do I contact Zina Ellis?
Send Zina a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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