Strive provides the academic support I wish I had as a student.
I struggled in school up until college, helping me empathize with and best support many of the students we support.
I fundamentally believe that all children are capable of learning with the right support, and that’s why I created Strive: To offer expert tutoring to empower Portland students to grow in skill and confidence.
Meet brian allender, founder & tutor.
Our expert team delivers high-level support using research-backed methods.
Excellence
We handle the academics, so you can enjoy being your child’s parent, not their tutor.
Ease
We build confidence and academic skills that matter, inside and outside of school.
Whole Child Empowering
We celebrate neurodiversity and help students see their strengths.
Neurodiverse-Affirming
Every lesson is tailored to your child’s unique goals and needs.
Personalized
We collaborate with families, teachers, and professionals to support each student.
Partnership
What Makes Strive Different
Not all tutoring is created equal.
At Strive Learning Solutions, we provide high-level, personalized tutoring from experienced educators whose mission is to help students grow in both skill and confidence.
We believe your child deserves more than a generic, one-size-fits-all approach. They deserve great tutoring from great tutors.
No more battles over homework or uncertainty about their academic growth. We handle the academic side, so you can focus on being their parent, not their tutor.
You Might Find Cheaper Tutoring in Portland, But Not Better.
What families say about Strive
With the right support, your child will grow in their confidence and skills.
Watch Your Child Thrive
We’ll create a personalized plan tailored to your child’s needs, goals, and interests.
Create a Personalized Learning Plan
We’ll discuss your child’s strengths, goals, and how we can partner to support them.
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Here’s How It Works
Strive Learning Solutions was founded by Brian Allender, a former teacher who saw firsthand how many capable students with learning differences were falling through the cracks. After years of working closely with neurodivergent learners, he built Strive to provide personalized support for students with learning difficulties.
Who founded Strive Learning Solutions?
We believe every student is capable of growth when support aligns with how their brain learns. The problem is that much of traditional schooling is tailored to neurotypical learning patterns, leaving neurodivergent students undersupported. Rather than trying to “fix” students with learning difficulties, we take a strengths-based approach to provide neurodiverse-affirming instruction.
What is Strive Learning Solutions’ philosophy on learning?
Strive is guided by a commitment to personalization, partnership, and excellence. We believe every student deserves instruction that aligns with how they learn. We prioritize whole-child growth, combining structured, evidence-based instruction with a neurodiverse-affirming approach. We aim to make expert support feel easy for families.
What values guide Strive Learning Solutions?
Large learning centers often rely on standardized, one-size-fits-all programs. Strive is intentionally built to provide personalized tutoring, tailored to each individual student. Based on student data and student goals, we collaborate with parents and teachers to provide the most holistic academic instruction possible.
What makes Strive Learning Solutions different from large learning centers?
Countless students with ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences spend years in classrooms that don't explicitly teach to how their brains process information. These students are more than capable; they just need specialized instruction to thrive. We focus on neurodivergent students because all students deserve access to expert level support.
Why does Strive focus on neurodivergent students?
FAQs
Strive tutors are experienced educators with specialized training in areas such as Orton-Gillingham, executive functioning, and learning differences. Most hold advanced degrees and 5+ years of experience. Beyond credentials, we prioritize tutors who are reflective, collaborative, and are committed to growth.