MEET THE TEAM
Jared Sais
CEO & Founder
Jared, a native New Yorker, became an entrepreneur at the age of 20 as he created Wiz + Kid Tutoring to help students on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the neighborhood he so fondly grew up in. Today, Wiz + Kid Tutoring serves schools and students not only throughout the tri-state area, but worldwide, virtually and in-person. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Jared dedicated his adult life to revamping education to enhance the effectiveness of educators and ultimately making it easier and more inviting for students to learn.
Utilizing his expertise in the art of teaching and non-verbal communication, Jared's years of complex research resulted in a masterfully crafted teaching philosophy that combines multi-dimensional learning with unique strategies specially designed to help every child fulfill his or her potential. Jared's revolutionary techniques empower and encourage students by facilitating the comprehension of rather complex and lengthy academic material in a decreased amount of time. Jared utilizes stress-reducing techniques to make learning enjoyable rather than another chore for the student. Wiz + Kid Tutoring services revolve around these techniques that both compliment and supplement traditional education to improve test scores, school acceptance rates and overall student confidence. In addition, students have experienced reduced school-related anxiety and depression creating a positive ripple effect in the lives of their families as well. Jared's students have reached incredible educational achievements, but what leaves Jared with the greatest source of pride is seeing his students excited to learn and grow as brilliant individuals that will help make the world a better place for everyone.
Max Ventura
Wiz + Kid Education specialist
Max Ventura is a NYC-born songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, videographer, and producer of his own music. He went to LaGuardia High School as an instrumental major, and graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2018 with a BA in music performance and minor in mathematics. Max takes an intense interest in the sciences, psychology, and philosophy. He loves animals, nature, drawing, making funny videos, watching anime, forming theories with his friends, and he is hopelessly incapable of not thinking about space and the explanation for the universe.
Max has worked as a STEM teacher for younger children, and has established himself as a music teacher on various instruments including piano, clarinet, and saxophone. Currently, he is the lead Wiz+Kid tutor at Hunter Elementary School, as well as a private tutor for students. Max takes both an intellectual and intuitive approach to everything he learns and teaches, and aims to inspire the deep curiosity and excitement that he has about the world inside us and around us.
Esther Cohen
Camp Director & Business Manager
A cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (B.A. in Politics, Philosophy and Economics) and Phillips Academy Andover, Esther is a theatre director by day and an educator by night. She is a patient and enthusiastic teacher committed to helping kids tackle their biggest challenges and tap into their confidence and independence. Esther attended a beloved sleep-away camp in the Poconos for 8 summers, and she can't wait to curate a similarly nurturing, creative experience with Camp Wiz + Kid. In her free time, Esther can be found sipping iced coffee year-round, binging science podcasts, and dog-watching in Central Park.
Harry Lopez
IT & Ops Specialist
Harry Lopez is our Information Technology/Operations Specialist. He graduated from The University at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Harry currently works at a Consulting Firm, specializing in the creation of websites, applications, and custom business solutions. There he supports the staff with day to day operations as well as supporting and maintaining their IT Infrastructure. The skills he's acquired have made him a unique asset to our company, allowing him to fulfill various roles for our corporation. Harry is enthusiastic and energetic, working hard to help the individuals he meets in both his professional and personal life.
Tim Megna
SAT/ Testing Specialist
Tim Megna grew up a resident of Long Island, New York. During high school, he attended the Summer Institute for the Gifted at Princeton and Yale. Tim graduated Case Western Reserve University with a BA in English. As a writer, musician, and creative, Tim’s passion for passing on the gifts of knowledge come from the incredible individuals who gave that knowledge to him. Tim has an active mind that loves to find new solutions from the outside. From traditional tea-ceremonies to Mathematical Logic, Tim’s interests in the world of our minds motivates him to connect with others. His motivation seeps past barriers.