Meet the Sapience Team
At Sapience Tutoring, we are committed to assembling a team that embodies brilliance and dedication. We meticulously select top-tier talent, including PhDs from prestigious institutions like Harvard and Cornell, ensuring that our educators are not just qualified, but exceptional. Our investment in extensive and critical-training programs guarantees that our team is equipped to inspire and profoundly impact every student they mentor.
Advisory Board Members
Reuben D’Silva M.Ed.
Advisory Board Member
Holds Master‘s from the prestigious Yale University. Purple heart-awarded military veteran. Las Vegas Assemblyman. CCSD High School Teacher.
Principal Lana Roper
Advisory Board Member
Active CCSD Principal with 25 years of experience in multiple capacities serving all demographics of students.
Educators Team
Raffie Avakian
Tutor
Raffie Avakian Master's in Chemistry from California State University, Master's Business Administration from Woodbury University.
Robert Rodriquez
Tutor
Credentialed teacher with over 10 years of education experience at wide range of grade levels. Earning Masters Degree from UNLV 2024.
David Hickman
Tutor
Credentialed teacher with over 30+ years of teaching experience in Texas and Las Vegas school districts. BA in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University.
Naji Rhodes
Tutor
Former U.S. Air Force Fighter Jet electronic engineer. Holds BA in Computer Science. 8+ years of teaching experience.
Michael Accordino
Tutor
Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education (2014) & Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (ETA 2024).
Teacher at Pinecrest Academy-Inspirada
Victor Benvenuto
Tutor
Bachelor of Computer Science and Master of Science, Educational Leadership (ETA 2024). Teacher at Del Sol Academy, Las Vegas, NV
Mallory Levins
Tutor
Master’s in Education & nearly 20 years of tutoring experience. Former Nevada Virtual Charter School teacher and STEAM Coordinator dedicated to student success.
Judith Fuentes Retolaza
Tutor
Vanderbilt MS Finance graduate, Fulbright García-Robles Scholar, and UNLV Magna Cum Laude alum with double majors in International Business and Finance and a minor in Global Entrepreneurship.
Operations & Support Leadership
Vishal Chamaria
Founder & CEO
Visionary entrepreneur with 30 years of leadership. Pioneered innovative educational solutions, including Mental Math curricula. Integrates cutting-edge technology to transform global learning standards.
Puja Chamaria
Compliance Director
As Compliance Director, Puja Chamaria leverages 7 years in education and 10+ years in business to maintain the highest standards of regulatory and operational excellence at Sapience Tutoring.
Michael Soto
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Extensive C-level tech experience. Specialist in application, game, and animation development. 17 years of expertise in tech, distribution, edutainment, along with 10+ years in education.
