Abiraam (Abi) is a graduate from the Honours Psychology (B.A.) program at Concordia University. He has more than five years of experience working as a math and English tutor and is passionate about guiding students and seeing their eyes light up when they understand a new concept! He believes that every student has unique strengths waiting to be discovered, developed, and celebrated!

Angie is in her final year at McGill University majoring in International Development Studies and Sociology. With a keen understanding of global issues and a commitment to fostering learning, Angie brings a unique perspective to her tutoring, helping students not only excel academically but also develop a broader understanding of the world around them!

Antoine holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature, from Concordia University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Teaching and Learning at McGill University. Antoine is beginning his journey as a high school teacher and has worked as a sailing coach and instructor for over 5 years, helping youth of all ages achieve their sport and personal goals. Antoine is passionate about learning, creating, and connecting. He loves to work closely with students and equip them with the best tools possible so they can succeed in school and in life.

Christina holds a B.Ed. from McGill University and has extensive experience in the field of education. She has been working with students with executive functioning difficulties, ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and those struggling with self-confidence, for more than 10 years. A former classroom teacher, Christina began her career in the public school system, where she recognized that many students were in need of individualized support to build crucial skills for personal and academic success; something that is often not addressed in the classroom. Through coaching, Christina aims to deliver comprehensive support through the development and implementation of strategies that enable students to understand, develop and identify their own strengths so that they can unlock their full potential.

Laura is the Administrator at Brightside. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Concordia University and has worked for numerous years in the financial services industry. Her extensive background in customer service allows her to efficiently anticipate and respond to the varying needs of the clients she worked with and to ensure that all Brightside's students and families are well taken care of!

Liam holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology, from McGill University and is currently pursuing a BFA Honours in Screenwriting at York University. He has many years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults with learning disabilities and neurodivergence. He also has experience coordinating camp programs and coaching youth basketball. When working with students, Liam places a strong focus on providing exactly the right amount of support so that they can reach the next level as independently as possible!

Madelynn completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Honours History, and a minor in English Literature and Indigenous Studies. Currently, she is enrolled in the Masters of Education, program at McGill. She has always loved working with kids and is extremely passionate about the work she is doing at Brightside! 

Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University, and is currently pursuing a second degree in psychology. She has more than 13 years of experience working in the fields of education and health, and loves supporting students to better understand the concepts they are learning at school. Melissa is also passionate about finding tools and techniques that work best for each individual student and helping them apply these into their academic and everyday lives!

Reem holds a Bachelor of Arts from Grant Macewan University and has many years of dedicated experience supporting children and families with ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum and more. Reem is creative, passionate and takes pride in the work she does. She loves helping students succeed by finding the right tools that work best for them. Reem believes in the importance of finding the strengths of each student and supporting them by understanding their unique needs, learning styles and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History, from Western University and is currently a vice-principal at a Catholic Secondary School in Ontario. He has many years of teaching experience, working with students ranging from K-12. Along with being a former teacher, he also worked as a program resource teacher, providing support and programming for a range of exceptional students. When working with students, Ryan is committed to building strong relationships in order to understand their individual needs and provide them with the perfect level of support to help them achieve independence.