Meet the Team

Zainab Abdus-Saboor
Radiance Teacher | Owner
Certified NC Professional Educator, Orton-Gillingham Reading Specialist and Montessori Teacher Assistant. Has been tutoring since 2009 and teaching Elementary since 2013. Designed My Literacy Center with the vision to provide students with motivational and engaging mentors. Passionate about education and ready to embark on the journey at Radiance!
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Halyma Magee
Radiance Teacher
NC State Alum with a BS in Nutrition. Experience as a Teaching Aid and has worked with children for many years. Currently studying Hifdz Qur'an, Tafseer and Arabic. Before Corona, enjoyed regular trips to the library, Kid's Museum, and thrift stores with 2 year old daughter. Looking forward to cultivating and nurturing solid foundations for students!

Shatha Alzouby
Spanish and English Tutor
Currently at UNC Chapel Hill pursuing a Bachelor’s in Clinical Laboratory Science. Plans to attend PA school after graduating and is passionate about education and helping young students grasp difficult concepts. Hopes to help her students gain confidence in subjects they’re struggling in.
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Sobiya Salman
K-12 Tutor
Currently at NC State University majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Business Administration. Previously tutored kids at Kumon from the grades K-12 for 2 years and has worked as a general chemistry lab Teacher Assistant at NC State.

Inayyanoor Jawad
Radiance Teacher
Current student at NC State University studying Business Administration and Biology. Enjoys reading books in free time. Has been tutoring for MLC for 2 years and enjoys it immensely. Previously worked with children at Little Medical School and babysat in local community. Compassionate, understanding, and believes all children deserve equal opportunities and care. Very excited to get to know everyone at Radiance!

Hiba Alzouby
K-12 Tutor
Fourth year of pharmacy school at UNC Chapel Hill, with the hope to positively impact future patients’ lives. Tutored students of all ages since 2013 and loves when students have shown confidence in their skills and abilities. Encourages curiosity in students and helps them develop critical thinking skills that carry over to other aspects of life!

Zahra Fatima
HS/College Science and Math Tutor
Currently at NC State University, majoring in biochemistry. Enjoys tutoring during free time to help students get a better understanding of subject matter. Believes sharing knowledge with guidance benefits everyone involved!

Kasim Azhar
Business Manager
San Jose State University Graduate in Civil Engineering. Enjoys math and exploring how structures and systems function. Believes in cultivating young minds to pursue their passions!

Samia Usmani
Radiance Teacher | Media Specialist
Currently at NC State University majoring in Fashion and Textiles Management with a concentration in Product Development and minor in Business Administration. Enjoys graphic design and reading. Has previous daycare, tutoring and babysitting experience and loves working with kids. Has been working with MLC for 2 years and excited to meet ad foster the growth of our children at Radiance!

Iman Usmani
Math and English Tutor
NC State University Graduate in Statistics and Economics University of Manchester Graduate in Business Analytics. Has been tutoring since 2014 and greatly enjoys teaching math.

Sarah Ahmad
K-12 Tutor
NC State University Graduate in Psychology with a Minor in Biology. Has experience tutoring middle schoolers and working with preschool-ages children. Passionate about allowing kids to further their education to help them be successful later in life.