Lina graduated from the University of Wollongong with both a BSc and MSc in Chemistry, achieving a High Distinction average. She began her career working in the pharmaceutical industry, where she applied her chemistry knowledge in a real-world setting before transitioning into education. Since 2004, Lina has been a dedicated chemistry educator with extensive experience teaching international curricula including IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge AS Level, Cambridge A Level, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (HL/SL), and Advanced Placement Chemistry.

With over two decades of teaching experience, Lina has developed an extensive collection of resources and exam-focused materials to help students master challenging concepts and perform confidently in their assessments.

Lina’s teaching philosophy focuses on helping students understand the “why behind the why” so they truly grasp concepts rather than memorizing them blindly. Her lessons typically begin by checking students’ prior understanding, followed by clear modeling of concepts, guided practice, and finally independent problem-solving. She also provides additional practice questions for students to work on outside lesson time to reinforce learning.

Because chemistry can be highly abstract, Lina emphasizes visual explanations and real-world connections to make ideas clearer and more intuitive. She creates a supportive and safe learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and building confidence in their abilities.

Outside of teaching, Lina enjoys traveling and staying active through outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and jogging.

Lina’s tutoring style is structured, supportive, and exam-focused. She first identifies a student’s existing knowledge and any gaps in understanding before tailoring the lesson to their needs. She explains concepts clearly using visuals, analogies, worked examples, and real-life applications, helping students understand the “why” rather than simply memorising facts.Her lessons typically progress from concept explanation and teacher modelling to guided practice and independent problem-solving. She places strong emphasis on Cambridge examination technique, helping students understand how to interpret questions, apply their knowledge, and write answers that meet mark-scheme expectations. Lina also encourages students to ask questions, learn from mistakes, and gradually become more confident and independent learners.