Dallas–Fort Worth · Texas

Online tutoring for families in Dallas–Fort Worth

Live 1:1 math, reading, and homework help for students in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, McKinney and the rest of DFW. 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 Dallas–Fort Worth

DFW is on Central time, one hour behind me. Tuesday Office Hours at 8 PM ET is 7 PM in Dallas. Weekday after-school and early-evening slots work well.

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

DFW homeschool and school families

North Texas has a large homeschool community and a lot of public-school families who want homework help without a drive across town. Texas homeschool rules are light. See the Texas homeschool guide. Texas's new education savings program isn't set up to pay for tutoring with us yet, so plan on paying 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

Can I use the Texas education savings program for tutoring?

Not with Life Academy yet. Tutoring isn't eligible for us right now, so families pay directly.

Do you tutor in person in Dallas–Fort Worth?

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.