Zakaria Shenwari
Ace the SAT Math, Reading & Writing with a skilled Amherst College grad | Personalized Lessons to Boost Your Score!
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Zakaria Shenwari
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Zakaria - Get to know your SAT tutor
I am a Bachelor’s graduate from one of the most prestigious liberal arts colleges in the United States, with a passion for helping students achieve their academic goals. I specialize in SAT Math, Reading, Writing, and Verbal preparation, providing personalized instruction tailored to each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and learning style. My teaching focuses on building a strong understanding of core concepts rather than memorization, allowing students to improve both their scores and their overall academic confidence. I create customized study plans designed to maximize progress, whether you’re aiming for your first SAT or striving for a top score. During our sessions, we work through practice questions, full-length practice tests, and real exam-style problems while developing effective test-taking strategies, time management skills, and critical thinking techniques. I also provide detailed feedback, identify areas for improvement, and adjust lessons to ensure steady progress. My goal is to make every student feel prepared, confident, and capable on test day. I am committed to helping you reach your target SAT score and supporting you every step of the way toward your academic success.
Zakaria graduated from Amherst College
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SAT concepts taught by Zakaria
Student and Tutor reviewed SAT mathematics concepts including geometry formulas, arc measure, inscribed angles, and sphere volume calculations. They also practiced interpreting graphs by deriving linear equations from plotted data and clarified definitions of mathematical terms like domain, x-intercept, and y-intercept. The session concluded with a problem on polynomial summation, where the Student demonstrated an effective strategy for solving it.
Special Right Triangles (30-60-90 & 45-45-90)
Inscribed Angle Theorem
Volume Scaling for Spheres
Graph Reading Strategy
Deriving Linear Equations & Density from Graphs
Polynomial Summation by Substitution
The Student and Tutor practiced solving two SAT-style math problems, focusing on simplifying algebraic equations and setting up and solving inequalities from word problems. They also briefly discussed key geometry concepts relevant to the SAT, with the Student expressing a need for a refresher on geometry, especially circle-related problems. The Tutor and Student agreed to schedule a follow-up session for Monday to continue with geometry and make up for time lost due to technical difficulties.
Solving Two-Variable Inequalities with Minimums
Translating Word Problems into Compound Inequalities
Simplifying Fractional Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (when c=0)
The Student and Tutor reviewed algebraic concepts, focusing on isolating variables within equations. They worked through an SAT-style problem involving a formula with a square root, practicing the steps to solve for a specific variable. The Tutor plans to bring similar questions in the next session to reinforce the Student's foundational understanding and encouraged the Student to bring any relevant questions from their school classes.
General Inverse Operations for Variable Isolation
Understanding Roots and Their Relationship to Exponents
Eliminating Roots with Exponents
Isolating Variables in Algebraic Equations
The tutor and student worked through several algebra problems, including solving a system of equations leading to a quadratic, manipulating inequalities, and identifying the equation of a horizontal line from its graph. They also practiced solving a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula. The tutor provided notes and encouraged the student to review the material.
Solving Systems of Equations
Interpreting Graphs of Linear Equations
Quadratic Formula Application
The Tutor and Student reviewed specific questions from a diagnostic mathematics test, covering concepts such as graphing lines (vertical, horizontal, x-intercepts, y-intercepts), solving algebraic equations, and understanding systems of equations with infinitely many solutions. The Tutor also provided feedback on the Student's strengths and areas for improvement, outlining a plan for covering foundational topics and practicing problem types. The Student agreed to send the second diagnostic test and review the session notes.
Intercepts on the Coordinate Plane
Equations of Vertical and Horizontal Lines
Isolating Variables Using Inverse Operations
Systems with Infinitely Many Solutions
Zero Exponent Rule
Finding and Using the Constant of Proportionality
The Student and Tutor reviewed key concepts of quadratics, including standard, intercept, and vertex forms, as well as the quadratic formula and discriminant. They practiced identifying forms and solving factoring problems. For homework, the Student was assigned three quadratic practice questions and the second part of a diagnostic test that allows for calculator use.
Quadratic Equation Forms
Factoring Quadratic Equations
The Discriminant (b² - 4ac)
Quadratic Formula: Universal Solver
Vertex of a Parabola: Min/Max Points
Systems of Equations: Graphical Solutions
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