Math tutoring

Online math tutor for K–12, live and 1:1

Math gets easier when someone finds the exact step where it stopped making sense. That's what a session is for.

Try one hour for $25. Pick a time on the calendar and tick “first session” when you pay. After that it's $35/hour, or $130 for a 4-hour bundle.
Book the $25 first hour Free 15-min consult

How a first session works

Before: you email the grade, the topic, and a photo of a recent assignment or test if you have one.
First 10 minutes: a few short problems, worked aloud, so I can see where the reasoning breaks. Usually it's one missing skill (place value, fraction sense, negative numbers, distributing) causing several visible problems.
Middle 40: we rebuild that skill with drawings, number lines, or a shared whiteboard, then practice until your child can explain it back.
Last 10: I write a short note for you: what we did, what to practice, and whether more sessions make sense. Sometimes one hour is enough.

What I tutor

Elementary: counting, addition and subtraction strategies, times tables, place value, early fractions, word problems
Upper elementary: multi-digit multiplication and long division, fractions and decimals
Middle school: ratios, percents, integers, expressions, equations, pre-algebra
High school: Algebra 1, geometry basics, test prep and homework help

Pick a grade

3rd grade math · 5th grade math · 7th grade math · Algebra 1

Homeschool or public school, both fine

Many families who book are homeschooling, but plenty use me for regular school homework. I can follow your child's textbook or worksheets, or use the Life Academy lesson for that week.

Who you'll work with

I'm David Clifford, the one person behind Life Academy. I've tutored for 8 years, worked as a substitute teacher for Pasco County Schools (including long-term assignments), and hold a BAS degree, cum laude. Every session is live, 1:1, with me, on Zoom or Google Meet. No AI tutor, no handoff to someone else.

Price

$35/hour. Your first full hour is $25. A 4-hour bundle is $130. Book at least 24 hours ahead; a free 15-minute consult is available first. Tutoring is sold separately from the homeschool plans. See the refund policy.

Not ready to book? Two free ways to see how I teach: free Math Office Hours (grades 2–8, a 30-minute live drop-in every Tuesday at 8 PM ET) and the free Week 1 of every grade in the Life Academy classroom, no card needed.

Questions parents ask

How much does online math tutoring cost?

$35 per hour. The first full hour is $25, and a 4-hour bundle is $130.

What grades do you tutor in math?

Kindergarten through high school Algebra 1 and beyond, plus some college math. Grade pages: 3rd, 5th, 7th, and Algebra 1.

Is it really a person, not an app?

Yes. Every session is live with me, David Clifford, on Zoom or Google Meet. There is no AI tutor.

Can my child just drop in once to try it?

Yes. Join the free Math Office Hours on Tuesdays at 8 PM ET (grades 2–8), or book the $25 first hour.

Can Arizona ESA pay for tutoring?

Arizona ESA families can pay for tutoring through ClassWallet. Email me before booking and I'll walk you through it.