Austin · Texas

Online tutoring for families in Austin

Live 1:1 math, reading, and homework help for students in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander and Central Texas. Fully online, so there's no drive.

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

Scheduling from Austin

Austin is on Central time. Tuesday Office Hours at 8 PM ET is 7 PM in Austin.

What families book

Math from early elementary through Algebra 1
Reading and ELA: phonics, comprehension, essays
Homework help and test prep for any school, public, private, or homeschool
Some college courses, nursing prerequisites, and GED

Austin families

Central Texas has many homeschool and hybrid-school families, plus public-school students who need a boost in a specific class. I follow whatever curriculum or textbook you use. New to Texas homeschooling? See the Texas homeschool guide. Families pay directly for now.

Not in person

I'm based in Florida and teach only online. That keeps the price at $35/hour instead of learning-center rates, and it means sessions don't depend on traffic.

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

Do you work with hybrid or microschool students?

Yes. I can follow the program's materials, or use Life Academy lessons for extra practice.

Do you tutor in person in Austin?

No. Every session is live online on Zoom or Google Meet.

What does it cost?

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

Is there a free way to try?

Yes. Free Math Office Hours on Tuesdays (grades 2–8) and the free Week 1 of every grade in the classroom.