PhD Student & Tutor | ELA, Writing, SAT/ACT, College Essays/Prep

Eugenia Z.

Hi, I'm Eugenia! I'm a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at LIU Brooklyn (GPA 3.94), and I hold a BS in Psychology (Neuroscience track) from Yale University and an MA in Educational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. I've been tutoring and teaching students of all ages for over ten years, working one-on-one and in small groups across a wide range of subjects — from SAT/ACT prep and high school ELA to college essay coaching, math, reading comprehension, and introductory psychology. Honestly, I'm happy to work with students on pretty much any subject-- I pick things up quickly and love to re-learn subjects in order to help service students.

My approach is always individualized. I start by getting to know each student's specific strengths, gaps, and learning style, and I build from there-- adjusting pacing, methods, and material to what actually works for them. I believe academic confidence and genuine skill-building go hand in hand, so I work on both simultaneously. One of my recent ACT students raised their ACT English score from 24 to 35 over the course of our work together. I also have extensive experience supporting neurodiverse learners, including students with ADHD, ASD, mood disorders, and twice-exceptional profiles, and I bring a clinical and developmental lens to everything I do.

I'm available in-person throughout NYC and remotely, and I'm bilingual in English and Russian. Whether you're looking to raise a test score, strengthen writing skills, tackle a college application, or build foundational academic habits, I'd love to connect-- feel free to reach out to schedule a first session!