"Hi! I'm Lydia!

I graduated from UF with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2019 and passed my pharmacist licensing exams the same year. Though I planned to practice pharmacy, I realized my true passion is teaching.

I've been a private tutor since 2012 and have worked with students at multiple levels: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional.

My teaching experience includes several roles at Florida International University, where I served as a Chemistry Lab TA for two years, a Chemistry Learning Assistant and a Biology Peer-Led Team Learning Leader for one year each, and a volunteer Chemistry tutor for three years. I also worked with high school students in Chemistry as part of the Upward Bound program and with English and Math students as a volunteer tutor at SIATech High School. During pharmacy school, I was a pharmacy math peer tutor.

I have strong academic skills. I graduated from pharmacy school with a 3.9 GPA and received my campus's Academic Achievement Award three years in a row. I also passed the NAPLEX on my first attempt with triple digits. I completed my undergraduate studies with a 4.0 science GPA (3.98 overall) and scored in the 99th percentile on the PCAT. I am also an International Baccalaureate (IB) program graduate.

I believe tutoring should be a positive experience. I am often described as patient, friendly, hardworking and helpful. I strive to tailor tutoring to your needs. I take time to fully prepare for our sessions, and I'll send additional practice problems if needed because learning takes practice! During our sessions, I'll drop study tips and mnemonics. My aim is to help you achieve your goals and feel more confident about your skills.

If you'd like help with chemistry, math or pharmacy math (including NAPLEX math, dosage calculations for nurses and healthcare professionals, pharmacokinetics, and biostatistics for pharmacists), please don't hesitate to reach out. :)" less...