Meet Our Tutors
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Abigail Valdes
FOUNDER/ADMIN
Abigail founded Brighter Minds in 2023 with a passion for helping students grow academically and confidently. Since launching, she has supported over 50 students through the program, creating a positive, results-driven learning environment. Her mission is to empower every student with the tools and support they need to succeed.
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Lily Demiranda
Tutor
Grades: All grade levels
Subjects: Math, Science, English, Spanish Specialties: College Chemistry
Services: Davie, Plantation, Online -
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Rubi Valverde
Tutor
Grades: PreK - 3rd grade Subjects: All Subjects & Spanish Specialties: Emergent Literacy/Reading skills Services: Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Hollywood
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Craig Lazarus (Laz)
Homeschool Teacher • Tutor • Writing Coach
Grades: 1st–12th
Subjects: All subjects, HS writing
Specialties: College & Scholarship Essays
Services: Coral Springs, Lauderhill, Sunrise, Parkland, Coconut Creek, Margate (in-person or online) -
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Theresa Quintana
Tutor
Grades: Elementary
Subjects: Reading
Specialties: Reading Coach (Davie Elementary)
Services: Only in Davie -
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Kirsten Kustin
Homeschool Teacher • Tutor •
Grades: Elementary & Middle School
Subjects: Reading, Math
Specialties: Middle School Math
Services: Davie, Plantation, Weston, South West Ranches -
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Steve Robin
Tutor
Grades: All grade levels
Subjects: All subjects
Specialties: High School Math & SAT Prep
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Jodie Thakur
Tutor
Grades: Elementary & Middle School Subjects: All Subjects Specialties: English Language Arts, & Social Studies Services: Cooper City, Pembroke Pines, Davie
