Vikas Gupta is the founder of Sovereign Minds Academy, a growing community of dedicated home tutors serving students across New York and surrounding areas. Vikas Gupta earned his Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Educational Psychology from Baylor University, Texas. His academic journey at Baylor strengthened his understanding of cognitive development, motivation, and the psychology of learning—principles that he now applies to inspire independent and critical thinking in students through his educational work. With over 15 years of experience in teaching Mathematics and Chess, Vikas has worked with students aged 5 to 18, guiding them from foundational concepts to advanced skills. As a 2100+ rated chess player on Chess.com and a competitor in numerous tournaments, he has helped many of his students achieve success at school, district, county, and national levels.

Vikas’s journey as an educator began with a simple realization — that real learning doesn’t happen in crowded classrooms or through screens. As a student himself, he noticed that growth was limited in group settings but accelerated dramatically in personal, one-on-one learning environments. That experience shaped his philosophy and ultimately inspired the creation of Sovereign Minds Academy.

Under his leadership, the academy promotes a deep belief in in-person, face-to-face tutoring, where education goes beyond academics. His students not only learn critical subjects like Math and Chess but also gain discipline, focus, and values that stay with them for life.

Today, Vikas continues to teach and mentor, while expanding his network of like-minded educators who share his passion for real, human connection in learning.