...My philosophy is that specific content areas must be related to the real world for my students. Not the world as I see it, but the reality they perceive as children, learning about the world around them. I have been tutoring for over 12 years and have had success K-12 and at the collegiate level. (read more)
...As a result, Lydia goes the extra mile to help you learn Pre-Calculus with ease. Trigonometry is a vital component of Pre-Calculus and Calculus studies. Lydia brings an understanding of the "bigger picture" of trig to help students build their math confidence and practical math sense. (read more)
...I love being able to see how my students arrive at their conclusions, even if the reasoning may be flawed. Once I understand their reasoning, I can point out what was wrong with their logic and guide them to the correct conclusions. I have a straight-forward approach toward teaching. (read more)
...My students have met with exceptional success on their AP exams averaging 4.8+ out of five. Additionally, I have had two dozen chemistry students place among the top 20 in the nation on the annual international chemistry Olympiad. Two of those in addition to placing first and second in the United States ended up placing the fifth and six in the world. (read more)
...I have been involved in tutoring programs in high school and in college, while on the soccer team at Lee I often led study sessions for my teammates struggling with chemistry. My favorite part of the tutoring process is seeing the breakthrough when someone finally understands a topic or problem. To tell you more about myself I am the oldest child of three and I love my brother and sister. (read more)