Math tutoring

Online Algebra 1 math tutor

Algebra 1 is a gatekeeper course. It decides a lot about the math path through high school, and it's where many students first feel stuck.

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

Topics I help with most

Solving linear equations and inequalities, including variables on both sides
Slope, graphing lines, slope-intercept and point-slope form
Systems of equations (graphing, substitution, elimination)
Exponent rules and polynomials
Factoring and solving quadratics
Functions, domain, and range
Word problems: turning sentences into equations

Fixing the real gap

When a student struggles with factoring, the problem is often integer arithmetic or the distributive property from earlier grades. I check that first, so we're not just patching tonight's homework.

Homework help vs. steady support

Some families book one hour before a test. Others book weekly. Both work. If your teen is behind, a weekly slot for a few weeks usually beats cramming.

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

Can you help with Algebra 1 test prep?

Yes. Send the study guide or topic list ahead of time and we'll focus on what's on the test.

Do you tutor homeschool Algebra 1?

Yes, with any curriculum, or with the Life Academy Algebra lessons.

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.