Math tutoring

Online 7th grade math tutor

Seventh grade is the bridge to algebra: negative numbers, proportional relationships, percent problems, and solving equations. Gaps here show up loudly in 8th grade and Algebra 1.

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

What usually trips up 7th graders

Integer rules. “Two negatives make a positive” gets misapplied everywhere. We use a number line and money owed so the rules make sense.
Proportional reasoning. Unit rates, scale drawings, and tables. We connect them so it's one idea, not four.
Percent problems. Tax, tip, discount, percent change. We set up the same equation every time.
Two-step equations. Doing the same thing to both sides, and why it works.
Showing work. Many 7th graders can do it in their head but lose points. We practice writing clean steps.

Confidence matters at this age

A lot of middle schoolers decide they're “not a math person” right here. A patient adult, one to one, can change that quickly.

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

Is 7th grade math the same as pre-algebra?

Mostly. Seventh grade covers integers, proportions, expressions, and equations, which are the core of pre-algebra.

How many sessions does a 7th grader usually need?

It depends on the gap. Some students need one session on a topic; others do weekly sessions for a quarter. The 4-hour bundle ($130) is a good starting block.

What does it cost?

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

Is there a free option?

Yes. Free Math Office Hours run Tuesdays at 8 PM ET for grades 2–8, and Week 1 of every grade in the Life Academy classroom is free.