Meet Asha: The Strive Teacher Who Makes Students Feel Like a Boss
"He was pretty kicked about being able to do a quadratic equation. He said he felt like a boss."
That's Richa, the parent of Krishnav, writing in after a session with Asha. It's the kind of message that arrives when something has gone right on every level: academically, and in how a child feels about themselves in the moment of working something out.
Asha is one of Strive's coding and maths tutors for kids, and messages like Richa's are a recurring thread in her students' stories.
What Asha Brings to Every Session
Asha has over 14 years of experience in computer science and holds certifications from Intel® and Microsoft. She's worked with students across a wide range of subjects and skill levels, from first introductions to HTML and Python through to complex problem-solving and mathematical concepts including quadratic equations.
The breadth matters less than what she does with it. Asha builds each lesson around where a student actually is, rather than where a curriculum says they should be. She adjusts her pace, content, and approach until something clicks.
Parents notice. "Sophia said she enjoyed today's lesson a lot," wrote Elaine, parent of Sophia. "Appreciate you tailoring it to her interests!"
The Confidence That Comes From Feeling Seen
A lot of tutoring focuses on getting the answer right. Asha's sessions focus on something adjacent but distinct: making sure the student feels capable of getting the answer right in the first place.
Students in her classes are encouraged to take risks and learn through trial and error. They can be uncertain without penalty and stuck without shame. They try things, get stuck, try again, and gradually build a picture of themselves as people who can work through hard problems.
Marc, father of Ingo, put it plainly after two years with Asha on Strive's Python and computer science course: "He is so well-prepared with your Python and CS course and Asha's guidance over the past two years."
Two years is a long time for a child to stay committed to something. Children tend to stay with what makes them feel genuinely capable.
What Students Take Away
Krishnav solved a quadratic equation and felt proud enough to tell his parent about it right away. Beyond the academic progress, he was building a healthier relationship with challenge, the kind that will serve him long after any individual lesson.
Parents and colleagues who work with Asha describe the same quality: she raises the bar while making sure students feel genuinely valued in the room. That combination tends to produce students who go after harder things than they otherwise would.
If you'd like your child to experience that kind of learning, take a look at Strive's Coding course or Math course.