Test Prep Tutor | 300+ Students since 2017 | 1600 SAT & 35 ACT

Tharun K.

ACT Math

I have extensive experience tutoring ACT Math across the full range of topics tested, including algebra, functions, geometry, trigonometry, probability, and basic statistics, with an emphasis on the exact question styles ACT repeats year after year. I specialize in drilling students with targeted practice until accuracy and speed both rise. I’m also highly focused on test strategy—time management, educated guessing, and shortcut methods—so students score higher under ACT constraints.

Algebra 1

I have extensive experience tutoring Algebra 1, helping students build a rock-solid foundation in linear equations and inequalities, graphing, systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, and factoring. I specialize in breaking down confusing steps—like distributing correctly, combining like terms, isolating variables, and translating word problems—so students don’t just memorize procedures, they understand why each move works. I’m strong at diagnosing the exact point where a student’s logic breaks (setup vs. manipulation vs. arithmetic) and then fixing it with targeted practice that builds accuracy and confidence quickly. I also teach students how to check their work efficiently and catch common mistakes early, which is often the fastest path to higher grades and less frustration.

SAT Math

I have extensive experience tutoring SAT Math across both the calculator and no-calculator styles, covering the full spectrum of tested skills: linear equations and inequalities, functions, advanced algebra, problem solving/data analysis, and geometry basics. I’m strong at pinpointing the exact concept or “trap” behind a student’s misses—whether it’s algebraic setup, unit/percent logic, function interpretation, or careless execution—and then fixing it with targeted drills that build consistency. I also teach SAT-specific strategy: recognizing common question templates, choosing the fastest solution path, and using answer choices strategically (plugging in, back-solving, and estimation) to save time. I often create custom practice sets and review systems aligned to SAT pacing and difficulty so students can track improvement by topic and see predictable score gains.

SAT Reading

I have extensive experience tutoring SAT Reading across all passage types, with a strong focus on the specific question patterns the test reuses. I specialize in teaching evidence-first reading. I’m skilled at diagnosing why a student misses questions (misreading the claim, falling for extreme language, losing the author’s purpose, or missing logical transitions) and then fixing that with targeted drills by question type. I also coach timing and passage approach.

SAT Writing

I have extensive experience tutoring SAT Writing, covering both grammar/conventions (punctuation, verb tense, agreement, pronouns, modifiers, parallelism) and rhetoric (organization, transitions, precision, concision, and tone). I specialize in teaching what the question is actually testing, applying the relevant rule, and eliminating choices. I’m strong at diagnosing the exact error pattern behind a student’s misses (like comma splices, modifier traps, or transition confusion) and fixing it with targeted mini-drills until the rules become automatic.