Phoenix · Arizona

Online tutoring for families in Phoenix

Live 1:1 math, reading, and homework help for students in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and the rest of the Valley. 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 Phoenix

Arizona doesn't use daylight saving time. Through Oct 31, Phoenix is 3 hours behind Eastern; from Nov 1 it's 2 hours behind. Tuesday Office Hours at 8 PM ET is 5 PM in Phoenix until Nov 1, then 6 PM. After-school slots from 3:30 PM Phoenix time are easy to book.

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

Paying with an Arizona ESA

Arizona has one of the largest ESA programs in the country. Arizona ESA families can pay for Life Academy tutoring through ClassWallet. Email me before you book so we set it up the right way. If you're new to homeschooling in Arizona, start with the Arizona homeschool guide (the affidavit goes to your county school superintendent).

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 pay for tutoring with my Arizona ESA?

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

Do you tutor in person in Phoenix?

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.