Denver-area reading and math tutor

about strive

✓ Reading
✓ Math
✓ Science
✓ Social Studies
✓ English

✓ Neurodivergent Learners
✓ DYSLEXIA Tutoring
✓ Test Prep
✓ Academic coaching

✓ Personalized Learning Software

✓ THE SELF-DIRECTED STUDENT
✓ 1:1 Consultations

✓  Dyslexia
✓ COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS

That’s why we provide high-quality reading and math tutoring to help our students grow in their confidence and achieve their goals.

We know you are passionate about your child’s success. The problem is many children do not get the individualized instruction they need to be successful.

It truly is heartbreaking to see students struggle, lose their confidence, and ultimately lose their love for learning.

WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT, EVERY CHILD CAN LEARN.

DANYEL W

“Our son has ADHD and Dyslexia. He was significantly behind in school despite having services and tutoring ever since 6 months old. After bouncing from tutor to tutor, service to service we finally found the perfect match in Brian.”

danice r

“My 14 year old has dyslexia and needed help with executive functioning skills and needed to get on track with an ongoing medical problem. Brian was amazing with him! Communication with us was excellent and very helpful. Very grateful for his help. Definitely highly recommend."

Laura B

"If your child is struggling with reading and spelling, look no further! Brian with Strive Learning Solutions provides high quality tutoring using Orton Gillingham principles. My daughter continues to improve her spelling, reading fluency, comprehension and overall reading confidence thanks to Brian's expertise."

salma a

“Brian understands his students and helps them. He helped my daughter work through her test anxiety.”

molly r

"My son grew 2 grade levels in reading with Brian as my son’s reading intervention teacher!”

diana g

"Our daughter struggles with math and gets frustrated easily, but Brian always makes her feel at ease and more confident at the end of their sessions. We are forever grateful for him in helping our daughter better understand math and reading."

kelly f

“My niece was severely behind in math and reading when she started working with Brian. By the end of the year, she was on grade level in math and reading! She made tremendous improvements. We cannot recommend him enough!"

 Tiffiney M

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Brian to support my son, who has dyslexia, and I couldn’t be more impressed. He is incredibly patient, engaging, and knows how to make learning fun. What used to be a struggle has turned into something he enjoys, thanks to Brian’s creative approach and understanding of his unique needs. I highly recommend Brian for anyone looking for a tutor who is not only skilled but also truly cares about their students’ success.”

A. ARLANDER

“Brian has been terrific, his observations and suggestions have been super-helpful, and we are armed with the knowledge we need to continue in a growth pattern for the rest of high school."

cs

“Fantastic Tutor! Our experience with Brian has been exceptional. He is patient, engaging, and has a knack for making learning fun. Our Child's confidence and reading level has improved significantly since working with him.”

Stacy A

“Brian has climbed into this rollercoaster car that is my children's education journey fearlessly! Once my daughter saw how much my son was enjoying his session with Brian, she insisted on meeting him. They both find so much value in their time with him. I value his positive energy, dedicated progress monitoring and creative thinking for each of their individual needs!”

erika W

“If your child is struggling in the classroom, I can't recommend Strive Learning Solutions enough. This business is built with warm hearts, empathy, and a passion for meeting kids where they are, no shaming, in order to develop a love of learning.”

julian t

“My 7 year old loved working with Strive and Kelley. He jumped 2 reading levels in just a few short months. They built his confidence back after struggling at school. Highly recommend!”

carly o

“I am incredibly grateful to have found Strive when searching for dyslexia specialists to support my kiddo! Brian is patient and committed to seeing his students excel, no matter what roadblocks might be in the way. He is creative and adapts lessons to meet my child exactly where she is! We have seen incredible growth in her reading and writing skills over the last nine months working with Brian. He's also an excellent communicator and stays in touch not just with scheduling, but with progress and best next steps. I can't recommend him and his team enough.”

SCHEILA F

“My daughter needed some intervention in reading, and Brian made a huge difference. I highly recommend Brian. He is a great teacher and tutor.”

Danyel W

“Brian has been working with our son for the last year. Our son went from barely being able to read a word to this morning reading a chapter.”

testimonials

It is crushing to see your child struggle, fall behind, and lose their love for learning. 

That’s why we want you to feel confident that your student is getting the best academic support possible.

We don’t pair your student with just any tutor.

All of our learning specialists have their Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience in their area of expertise.
**With the Premium Package

Why Strive Learning Solutions?

Truthfully, you can find cheaper tutoring services out there than Strive Learning Solutions.

Strive charges higher rates because we pride ourselves on hiring (and generously paying) expert educators to provide your student with the best possible 1:1 academic support.

Great tutors lead to Great Results

  • High school and college students looking for extra cash

  • Aimless solutions leading to stagnant growth

  • Large chain based out of state (or even country)

  • Educated and experienced experts looking to make a difference

  • Purposeful, data-driven interventions leading to impressive growth

  • Colorado-owned

What makes Strive Learning Solutions different?

This includes learners with ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, processing disorders, executive functioning, autism, and other learning disabilities.

Strive also specializes in supporting neurodivergent learners.

SCHEILA F

“My daughter needed some intervention in reading, and Brian made a huge difference. I highly recommend Brian. He is a great teacher and tutor.”

Danyel W

“Brian has been working with our son for the last year. Our son went from barely being able to read a word to this morning reading a chapter.”

DANYEL W

“Our son has ADHD and Dyslexia. He was significantly behind in school despite having services and tutoring ever since 6 months old. After bouncing from tutor to tutor, service to service we finally found the perfect match in Brian.”

danice r

“My 14 year old has dyslexia and needed help with executive functioning skills and needed to get on track with an ongoing medical problem. Brian was amazing with him! Communication with us was excellent and very helpful. Very grateful for his help. Definitely highly recommend."

Laura B

"If your child is struggling with reading and spelling, look no further! Brian with Strive Learning Solutions provides high quality tutoring using Orton Gillingham principles. My daughter continues to improve her spelling, reading fluency, comprehension and overall reading confidence thanks to Brian's expertise."

salma a

“Brian understands his students and helps them. He helped my daughter work through her test anxiety.”

molly r

"My son grew 2 grade levels in reading with Brian as my son’s reading intervention teacher!”

diana g

"Our daughter struggles with math and gets frustrated easily, but Brian always makes her feel at ease and more confident at the end of their sessions. We are forever grateful for him in helping our daughter better understand math and reading."

kelly f

“My niece was severely behind in math and reading when she started working with Brian. By the end of the year, she was on grade level in math and reading! She made tremendous improvements. We cannot recommend him enough!"

 Tiffiney M

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Brian to support my son, who has dyslexia, and I couldn’t be more impressed. He is incredibly patient, engaging, and knows how to make learning fun. What used to be a struggle has turned into something he enjoys, thanks to Brian’s creative approach and understanding of his unique needs. I highly recommend Brian for anyone looking for a tutor who is not only skilled but also truly cares about their students’ success.”

A. ARLANDER

“Brian has been terrific, his observations and suggestions have been super-helpful, and we are armed with the knowledge we need to continue in a growth pattern for the rest of high school."

cs

“Fantastic Tutor! Our experience with Brian has been exceptional. He is patient, engaging, and has a knack for making learning fun. Our Child's confidence and reading level has improved significantly since working with him.”

Stacy A

“Brian has climbed into this rollercoaster car that is my children's education journey fearlessly! Once my daughter saw how much my son was enjoying his session with Brian, she insisted on meeting him. They both find so much value in their time with him. I value his positive energy, dedicated progress monitoring and creative thinking for each of their individual needs!”

erika W

“If your child is struggling in the classroom, I can't recommend Strive Learning Solutions enough. This business is built with warm hearts, empathy, and a passion for meeting kids where they are, no shaming, in order to develop a love of learning.”

julian t

“My 7 year old loved working with Strive and Kelley. He jumped 2 reading levels in just a few short months. They built his confidence back after struggling at school. Highly recommend!”

carly o

“I am incredibly grateful to have found Strive when searching for dyslexia specialists to support my kiddo! Brian is patient and committed to seeing his students excel, no matter what roadblocks might be in the way. He is creative and adapts lessons to meet my child exactly where she is! We have seen incredible growth in her reading and writing skills over the last nine months working with Brian. He's also an excellent communicator and stays in touch not just with scheduling, but with progress and best next steps. I can't recommend him and his team enough.”

testimonials

Strive Learning Solutions provides the academic support I wish I had growing up.

I struggled in school all the way from Kindergarten until Freshman year of college, making it easy for me to empathize with many of the students I work with.

I believe all children can learn with the right support. The problem is so many students fail to get the support they need to be successful. I created Strive Learning Solutions to offer the highest quality academic services possible for our community.

FOUNDER & Learning Specialist

About Brian

KELLEY LEDDEN

Kelley Ledden is a passionate educator with over 11 years of teaching experience. She has her Master’s in Reading and Writing Curriculum from UCDenver. She received her teaching license and reading endorsement through that program and has been teaching ever since! She has taught K-6 Literacy Intervention, English Language Development, and has tutored, both virtually and in-person, for the past three years. 

Throughout the past few years, she has received training in Wilson Reading, Read Act certification, and has a certification in the Slingerland Dyslexia program. When Kelley’s not teaching, she’s playing outdoors, riding her bike, camping, gardening, and exploring new places around the world. She makes learning fun and engaging by empowering learners to be excited, curious, and confident. She looks forward to working with your children and supporting their growth!

LEIGH ANN KUDLOFF

Leigh Ann served Denver Public Schools as Interim Director of Mathematics. Most of her career was enjoyed in Jefferson County Public Schools where she taught middle school math, science, and social studies, as well as high school math. Her favorite role in Jeffco was as the High School Math Content Curriculum Specialist which allowed her to work with all of the Jeffco high schools and represent the district on state committees/projects. As a teacher, Leigh Ann worked with both gifted students and at-risk students. Most recently, her work focused on SAT preparation classes. Leigh Ann served nine years on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics and also chaired the annual math conference. She was a Noyce Math Mentor for the University of Colorado at Denver and is a former adjunct professor at the University of Denver. She also taught Math Methods at Regis University.

During the pandemic, Leigh Ann earned a second Master’s degree—this one in Data Science. She coached teachers and helped improve instruction, especially in an online environment. For the last several years, she has not only tutored students but has also helped new teachers prepare for the PRAXIS test. In addition to helping students understand and explain mathematics, Leigh Ann's passion is to improve and ensure quality instruction and engagement in math classrooms.

Meet our Learning Specialists

Core Values

Partnering with Parents

Every child benefits from a team of support.

Empowering Students

Every child can learn with the right support.

First-Rate Intervention

Every child deserves a high-quality education tailored to their needs.

Ready to Partner Together in Supporting Your Student?