Student Success Coaching That Builds Skills and Confidence
Academic Coaching for K-12 Students in Portland
Overdue work.
Missing assignments.
Growing stress.
It’s difficult to see your child work hard and still struggle to stay on top of school.
For many students, the challenge is not their ability to learn the content. It is keeping track of responsibilities, prioritizing what needs to be done, and managing their time across multiple classes. Over time, these difficulties can lead to mounting stress, inconsistent grades, and a gnawing sense that school will always feel this hard.
Through personalized academic coaching, Strive helps Portland students create practical systems, manage school more effectively, and become more autonomous and independent.
Why Is Keeping Up With School So Hard?
- Your child is capable but frequently falls behind on assignments.
- They have difficulty keeping track of deadlines across classes.
- Large projects quickly become overwhelming.
- Your child relies on frequent reminders to stay on track.
- You want them to develop stronger habits and greater independence.
Academic Coaching May Be a Good Fit if...
Set meaningful academic goals, track progress, and build the habits needed for long-term success.
Goal Setting
Learn how to prioritize responsibilities, manage a busy schedule, and use time more effectively.
Time Management
Build confidence by cultivating a growth mindset and celebrating victories.
Growth Mindset
Learn research-backed study strategies that make school feel easier.
Effective Academic Habits
Break down large projects into small, clear steps.
Academic Planning
Create simple systems for tracking grades, assignments, and deadlines.
Organization
How We Help Students with Academic Coaching
Your child receives support from experienced educators with specialized training in supporting neurodivergent learners.
The Strive Difference:
• Most tutors hold master's degrees or higher.
• All tutors have at least 5 years of experience.
• Advanced training in Orton-Gillingham, ADHD, and learning differences.
Specialized Expertise
We take the time to carefully match each student with a tutor whose expertise, personality, and experience align with their unique needs.
The Strive Difference:
• Comprehensive family consultation.
• Intentional tutor placement process.
• Matching based on expertise, personality, and logistics.
Thoughtful Tutor Matching
We use assessments and progress monitoring tools to identify learning gaps, create personalized learning plans, and measure growth over time.
The Strive Difference:
• Assessments to identify learning gaps.
• Personalized learning roadmaps.
• Regular progress updates.
Data-Driven Growth
We partner with families, teachers, and other professionals to ensure students receive consistent support both inside and outside the classroom.
The Strive Difference:
• Regular family communication.
• Teacher and school collaboration.
• Participation in IEP meetings when appropriate.
Collaborative Support
What Sets Strive Apart
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Why Families Choose Strive
- Personalized systems for managing assignments and deadlines.
- Practical strategies for planning ahead and prioritizing tasks.
- Support that strengthens consistency and follow-through.
- Coaching that helps students take greater ownership of school.
- Habits that reduce stress and support long-term independence.
Student Success Coaching in Portland That Works
Rebecca's story is proof that children with dyslexia can become confident, skilled readers if they receive the right support.
Rebecca’s Rise as a Reader
It only took three months for Sam to gain over a full grade level in both reading and spelling.
Sam’s Dyslexia Breakthrough
From dropping out to making the Dean’s List, Alex’s story shows how the right academic support can change everything.
From Dropout to Dean’s List
See what's possible with the right support
Student Success Stories
Success Stories
We monitor progress and adjust support to help students grow in confidence.
05 Measure & Refine
Your child receives expert support tailored to how they learn best.
04 Support
We use data to identify learning gaps and create a personalized roadmap for growth.
03 Assess & Roadmap
We learn about your child's strengths, challenges, goals, and learning profile.
01 Understand
How We Help Students Grow
We thoughtfully pair your child with a tutor who aligns with their unique needs.
02 Match
With the right support, your child will build skills, confidence, and independence.
Watch Your Child Thrive
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We’ll carefully match your child with the right tutor and create a personalized plan.
Get Matched with your Tutor
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We’ll discuss your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals.
Connect With Us
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How To Get Started
$125 / hr
Specialized Tutoring Includes:
• Free consultation
• First session free
• Quarterly Progress Reports
• Parent and teacher collaboration
• IEP support (when appropriate)
• Flexible scheduling in-home, at a library, or online
Best For:
Dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, autism-related tutoring, executive functioning coaching, academic coaching, and other learning differences.
Tutor Expertise:
Expert educators with advanced degrees, specialized training, and experience supporting neurodivergent students.
Pricing for Specialized Tutoring
Strategies and support to help students with ADHD improve their focus, organization, and motivation.
ADHD coaching
Specialized, neurodiverse-affirming support for students with diagnosed or suspected learning differences.
Neurodivergent Tutoring
EF coaching that helps students become more independent.
Executive Functioning Coaching
Orton-Gillingham instruction to help students with dyslexia become confident, capable readers.
Dyslexia Tutoring
Explore Strive’s Other Services
Getting started begins with a consultation. We'll learn about your child's academic strengths, current challenges, school responsibilities, and goals, answer your questions, and recommend the type of support that best fits your family. From there, we'll thoughtfully match your child with an experienced academic coach serving the Portland area.
How do I get started with academic coaching in Portland?
Yes, many students feel overwhelmed because they lack systems for managing increasing academic demands. Academic coaching helps students create structure, prioritize responsibilities, and develop greater confidence, often reducing stress for both students and their families.
Can academic coaching reduce stress around school?
Academic coaches help students develop personalized routines for studying, preparing for tests, taking notes, managing long-term projects, and reviewing material effectively. Students learn strategies that fit their learning style so they can study more efficiently and retain information more effectively.
How can academic coaching improve study habits?
Yes, many students understand classroom content but lose points because of missed assignments, poor planning, inconsistent study habits, or difficulty managing deadlines. Academic coaching helps students develop practical systems that allow their knowledge and abilities to be reflected more consistently in their academic performance.
Can academic coaching help students who know the material but struggle to earn the grades they’re capable of?
Yes, Strive provides in-person academic coaching for families throughout Portland and nearby communities, including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn, Milwaukie, and surrounding areas. We also offer online academic coaching for students across Oregon and nationwide.
Does Strive provide academic coaching throughout Portland?
Strive provides personalized academic coaching for middle school, high school, and college-bound students. Our experienced coaches help students build sustainable systems for managing school, developing effective study habits, and becoming more confident learners. Rather than focusing only on short-term academic success, we help students develop skills they can use throughout high school, college, and beyond.