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
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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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The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's PSAT scores and discussed strategy for SAT preparation, with the Student opting to focus more on English. They clarified the Digital SAT format, particularly the absence of an essay section, and had a detailed discussion on Ivy League admissions, including score expectations, holistic review, and test-optional policies. The academic portion of the class covered relative clauses, their identifying keywords, and corresponding comma placement rules, as well as an introduction to prepositional phrases.
Understanding Relative Clauses
Strategic SAT Prep & College Admissions
Identifying Prepositional Phrases
Comma Placement with Relative Clauses
The Student and Tutor reviewed Algebra 1 concepts, including linear equations, graphing from tables, finding slopes and intercepts, and converting between different equation forms. They practiced problem-solving techniques relevant to both school homework and standardized tests like the ACT. The Student will transition to studying English in the next session.
Understanding Linear Equation Forms
Systematic Math Problem-Solving Approach
Properties of Parallel Lines
Deriving Linear Equations from Data
Graph Intercepts: X-intercept and Y-intercept
The Student and Tutor reviewed several mathematical concepts crucial for the PSAT, including polynomial addition, exponent laws, finding the median of a number set, interpreting data graphs, and rearranging algebraic equations. They practiced specific problems from a test and discussed using the upcoming PSAT results to inform the focus of future sessions, potentially shifting more towards English Language Arts.
Adding Polynomials: Combining Like Terms
Essential Exponent Laws Refresher
Finding the Median of a Data Set
Strategic Graph Analysis for Data Comprehension
Analyzing and Rearranging Scientific Formulas
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.
Graph Reading Strategy
Polynomial Summation by Substitution
Deriving Linear Equations & Density from Graphs
Volume Scaling for Spheres
Inscribed Angle Theorem
Special Right Triangles (30-60-90 & 45-45-90)
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.
Simplifying Fractional Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (when c=0)
Translating Word Problems into Compound Inequalities
Solving Two-Variable Inequalities with Minimums
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.
Isolating Variables in Algebraic Equations
Eliminating Roots with Exponents
General Inverse Operations for Variable Isolation
Understanding Roots and Their Relationship to Exponents
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