15+ Years Supporting Students
STEM & Instructional Design Background
Master's in Education
Academic Support
Personalized support in math, science, and other coursework.
Learning Strategies
Practical systems for planning, organization, studying, and managing academic demands.
Independent Learning
Build problem-solving skills, confidence, and strategies students can use on their own.
What Makes Encode Learning Different?
Build understanding, not just completed homework.
Students learn the why behind what they're doing so they can apply concepts independently.
Develop strategies that adapt.
We build practical approaches to problem-solving, studying, planning, and organization that can transfer between classes.
Creating lasting independence.
The goal isn't lifelong tutoring. It's helping students develop the confidence, skills, and self-awareness to navigate challenges on their own.
Students don't need more effort. They need an approach that works for them.
Meet Your Instructor
Chandler Gianattasio
Founder of Encode Learning
I'm an educator with a background in STEM and instructional design, focused on helping students build meaningful understanding and become more independent learners.
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I often work with students who are capable but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to approach their work. Rather than simply helping students finish assignments, I help them identify what's getting in the way, strengthen underlying skills, and develop strategies they can continue using independently.​
My experience includes working with neurodiverse learners, including students with ADHD, dyscalculia, and executive functioning challenges. My approach emphasizes flexibility, structure, and meeting students where they are.
Biology Degree
Chemistry Degree
Master's in Education
Dyscalculia Experience
15+ Years Experience
Local to Portland
The Encode Learning Method
How sessions are structured to build understanding, strategy, and independence.
Review coursework, materials, deadlines, and identify the top priority.
Organize & Prioritize
Connect concepts, visuals, vocabulary, equations, and prior knowledge.
Concepts & Connections
Create clear notes, examples, and steps the student can reference later.
Build Guided Notes
Practice with increasing difficulty until the student can work independently.
Focused Practice
Review strategies, choose next steps, and plan actions between sessions.
Reflect & Plan Forward
Specialized Support
Dyscalculia & Math Learning Differences
For students who struggle with number sense, math facts, calculation, or understanding how mathematical concepts connect, traditional instruction isn't always enough.
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Encode Learning uses multi-sensory, concept-focused instruction to make abstract math more concrete and help students develop stronger mathematical understanding, confidence, and strategies that make sense to them.