Conveniently located in Waipio Gentry and with a new office in Honolulu, Quick Stars Tutoring has been locally owned and operated since 2004. We teach all subjects from pre-school to college level. All tutoring is one-on-one with a highly qualified tutor. Sessions are either 1/2 hour or 1 hour long, and we offer several flexible payment plans as well as free testing.

OUR MISSION

To ENCOURAGE

children to believe in themselves with the confidence to succeed.

To MOTIVATE

students to have a true desire to learn, grow and reach their highest potential.

To CREATE

shining stars with brilliant futures.

WHY QUICK STARS TUTORING?

Quick Stars Tutoring is 100% committed to your child’s success. Our one-on-one tutoring gives students the undivided attention that is not always available in the classroom. By designing an individualized program for each student, we are able to meet his or her specific needs. Children learn and build confidence while having fun. We give personalized attention not only to students, but to parents as well. We listen to your concerns and keep you in close communication regarding your child’s progress.

Quick Stars Tutoring is not only for remedial students, but for average and gifted students as well. We challenge students at all levels to go beyond expectations and achieve long-term success. At Quick Stars, it is our true desire to create shining stars. We are very proud of our success rate, as we consistently produce outstanding students and overjoyed parents.

MEDIA Q & A

I really appreciate when people ask that question, because it is truly a story worth telling. It is a testament to the power of dreams… what Quick Stars is all about.
We couldn’t be more grassroots. We started with nothing—no building, no start up, no credentials, no funding, not even a business loan. Nothing but a dream. But I had faith the size of a mustard seed, which is all you need to move mountains.
In 2004, I put up small yellow note on the free bulletin board in front of Foodland. I took my first client at Border’s bookstore in Waikele and tutored there for a few months. My aunty then let me use her basement as an office for about a year.
After that, I moved Quick Stars to my childhood home in Waipio and operated out of a small 100 square foot bedroom. I had a handful of students. Moving to commercial in 2015 was huge; at that time we had approximately 40 students. In 2018, we got a lease for a larger office space in the same building in Waipio.
Currently, we average about 140 students coming in weekly, with 18 incredible tutors. In January 2024, we celebrated 20 years and opened our second location in Honolulu!

I appreciate any company out there that exists to help children, as there are many excellent tutoring centers in Hawai’i. What I believe makes us special is the way we started, being a small locally owned company, and not a national franchise. We have the opportunity to give that personal touch, which clients really appreciate.
Our tutors are hand-picked. They have extensive educational and professional backgrounds, but more importantly, they are genuine people who care about their students and go above and beyond to help them succeed. The one-on-one sessions with our tutors is crucial.
We are a true local style company, from taking shoes off at door to talking story parents after the session. We exude the spirit of aloha that we all know makes Hawai’i so strong.

Yes! We are very grateful—to A & B for the opportunity to have a premier location in the community in which I grew up. It’s such a warm and small town feel in Waipio. I am so grateful for our clients—the best clients I could ask for. I am beyond thankful for our incredible staff who makes Quick Stars what we are. Last but not least, I am forever grateful to my family for their support.

I truly believe in the 80/20 rule. We rely on 20% academic teaching and book knowledge, which is definitely necessary. But why our students succeed and we have 100% five-star reviews on Yelp is because of the 80% aloha. It’s the warmth the tutors have—the connection and rapport with their students. We truly believe in them, when they may not believe in themselves. That’s what motivates them to learn—not only in the classroom but as lifelong learners, with good attitudes and character. All because we believe in them. Never underestimate the power of a dream!

OUR STAFF

Quick Stars Tutoring has an accomplished and unparalleled staff. Our tutors are simply the best. All Quick Stars’ tutors have bachelor’s degrees at minimum; many have master’s degrees. Our tutors are professional, motivating, highly skilled and well-trained with Quick Stars’ specific methods that are proven to work.

Ms. Tracy, owner and director of Quick Stars Tutoring, graduated from Punahou school with honors, a place on the Dean’s list, and an advanced placement curriculum. She attended Claremont Mckenna College and graduated from University of Hawai’i with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Ms. Tracy has tutored for over 30 years and opened Quick Stars in 2004.

Mr. Kyle is a brilliant and versatile tutor who currently teaches at Mililani High School. He graduated magna cum laude from Hawai’i Pacific University with a bachelor’s in communication. He has a master’s in secondary education from the University of Phoenix. While Mr. Kyle is incredible with students of all ages, his specialty subjects are high school math and test prep. He has played an integral role at Quick Stars for ten years.

Ms. Erin is a lively and fun tutor who is also an academic coach at Nanakuli Elementary. She has a bachelor’s in psychology and a master of education in teaching from the University of Hawai’i. Her specialty is elementary education. Ms. Erin is highly popular with students, and she has been with Quick Stars for nine years.

Ms. Joanna is an energetic and beloved tutor who holds a bachelor of education and a master of education from the University of Hawaiʻi. She taught K-6 in the Hawai’i DOE and has been a district resource teacher and induction program coordinator for the past 20 years. Her achievements include: teacher center certified trainer, math investigations program trainer, and Mililani Uka’s teacher of the year for Hawai’i State Teachers Association. She has been with Quick Stars for over a year and primarily tutors pre-k to middle school students.

Dr. Mike is an outgoing and genius tutor, who has a passion for helping students excel. He has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, minor in Japanese from Brigham Young University Hawaii, a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of California Riverside, and a Ph.D. in mathematics education, minor in mathematics from Oregon State University. Dr. Mike has taught at the University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu for over 10 years. He currently holds the position of full professor of mathematics, the highest faculty rank in the UH system. Dr. Mike’s specialty subjects are high school math up to calculus II, statistics, Japanese language and test prep.

Ms. Kris is an enthusiastic and mature tutor who we are grateful to have had at Quick Stars for 13 years. She received a B.A. in art and a professional diploma in elementary education from the University of Hawai’i. Ms. Kris is highly proficient at teaching many subjects, but her specialties are phonics and beginning reading.

Ms. Jenn is a charismatic and creative tutor who has a bachelor of education with a concentration in elementary education from the University of Hawai’i, West O’ahu. She has worked as a para-professional tutor, educational assistant and substitute teacher for the Hawai’i DOE. She can teach a wide range of subjects and has experience with special education students who have dyslexia, ADHD and autism. Ms. Jenn has tutored at Quick Stars for five years.

Ms. Sheila is a professional and effective tutor who enjoys helping students succeed.  She has a bachelor of arts in education from the University of Findlay and a master’s in curriculum studies from the University of Hawai’i.  For the past 24 years, she has taught English at Mililani High School.  She has been with Quick Stars for eight years, and is eager to help students with writing, reading, English, Japanese, and test prep.

Ms. Charline is a dedicated and nurturing tutor, whom students adore. She has a bachelor of elementary education from University of Hawai’i and is a retired kindergarten teacher from Ewa Beach Elementary. Ms. Charline has also tutored English Language Learners (ELL) for K-6 reading and writing. She has been with Quick Stars for over a year, and is proficient with pre-k to grade six.

Ms. Theta is an experienced and seasoned tutor who has over 35 years of tutoring experience. She has a degree in mathematics from Humboldt State University and successfully home-schooled her five children. Ms. Theta goes above and beyond to help her students succeed and has worked at Quick Stars for 16 years, teaching a variety of subjects.

Ms. Meghan is a patient and fun tutor who has been an asset to Quick Stars for 13 years. She attended the University of Oregon and obtained a B.A. in English from the University of Hawai’i. Her specialty subjects are English, writing and test prep.

Mr. Don is an ingenious and humble tutor who has taught AP calculus AB/BC, trigonometry/pre-calculus, and algebra II at Aiea High School for 25 years. He has a bachelor of science in mathematics and a post baccalaureate certification in secondary education from University of Hawai’i. He also has a master of education in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on secondary education from Chaminade University. Mr. Don has tutored at Quick Stars for seven years.

Mr. Vi is an animated and skilled tutor who taught high school chemistry, physics, biology, and earth science in the classroom for nine years. He has a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from University of Hawai’i and a master’s in physical chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Vi currently works as a chemist for the Department of Health. He specializes in science, but also teaches reading, writing, math, and test prep from elementary to high school. He has been with Quick Stars for seven years.

Ms. Ashlyn is an organized and friendly tutor who graduated with a B.S. in early-childhood education from Western Oregon University. She teaches kindergarten at Keone’ula Elementary and is Orton-Gilingham Certified. Ms. Ashlyn has been with Quick Stars for two years and tutors pre-k to grade six.

Ms. Kanoena is a dynamic and upbeat tutor who is adored by her students.  She holds a degree of bachelor of communications from the University of Hawai’i. Ms. Kanoena teaches prek to high school students and her specialty subjects are Hawaiian studies and English.

Mr. Cody is a highly qualified and bright tutor who has a bachelor of secondary education in mathematics from the University of Hawai’i and a master of education from Merrimack College. He is a full-time high school math teacher at University Lab School. His specialty subjects are algebra, geometry, algebra II, and math SAT prep. He has been with Quick Stars for four years.

Ms. Tracy, owner and director of Quick Stars Tutoring, graduated from Punahou school with honors, a place on the Dean’s list, and an advanced placement curriculum. She attended Claremont Mckenna College and graduated from University of Hawai’i with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Ms. Tracy has tutored for over 30 years and opened Quick Stars in 2004.

Mr. Kyle is a brilliant and versatile tutor who currently teaches at Mililani High School. He graduated magna cum laude from Hawai’i Pacific University with a bachelor’s in communication. He has a master’s in secondary education from the University of Phoenix. While Mr. Kyle is incredible with students of all ages, his specialty subjects are high school math and test prep. He has played an integral role at Quick Stars for ten years.

Ms. Erin is a lively and fun tutor who is also an academic coach at Nanakuli Elementary. She has a bachelor’s in psychology and a master of education in teaching from the University of Hawai’i. Her specialty is elementary education. Ms. Erin is highly popular with students, and she has been with Quick Stars for nine years.

Ms. Joanna is an energetic and beloved tutor who holds a bachelor of education and a master of education from the University of Hawaiʻi. She taught K-6 in the Hawai’i DOE and has been a district resource teacher and induction program coordinator for the past 20 years. Her achievements include: teacher center certified trainer, math investigations program trainer, and Mililani Uka’s teacher of the year for Hawai’i State Teachers Association. She has been with Quick Stars for over a year and primarily tutors pre-k to middle school students.

Dr. Mike is an outgoing and genius tutor, who has a passion for helping students excel. He has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, minor in Japanese from Brigham Young University Hawaii, a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of California Riverside, and a Ph.D. in mathematics education, minor in mathematics from Oregon State University. Dr. Mike has taught at the University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu for over 10 years. He currently holds the position of full professor of mathematics, the highest faculty rank in the UH system. Dr. Mike’s specialty subjects are high school math up to calculus II, statistics, Japanese language and test prep.

Ms. Kris is an enthusiastic and mature tutor who we are grateful to have had at Quick Stars for 13 years. She received a B.A. in art and a professional diploma in elementary education from the University of Hawai’i. Ms. Kris is highly proficient at teaching many subjects, but her specialties are phonics and beginning reading.

Ms. Jenn is a charismatic and creative tutor who has a bachelor of education with a concentration in elementary education from the University of Hawai’i, West O’ahu. She has worked as a para-professional tutor, educational assistant and substitute teacher for the Hawai’i DOE. She can teach a wide range of subjects and has experience with special education students who have dyslexia, ADHD and autism. Ms. Jenn has tutored at Quick Stars for five years.

Ms. Sheila is a professional and effective tutor who enjoys helping students succeed.  She has a bachelor of arts in education from the University of Findlay and a master’s in curriculum studies from the University of Hawai’i.  For the past 24 years, she has taught English at Mililani High School.  She has been with Quick Stars for eight years, and is eager to help students with writing, reading, English, Japanese, and test prep.

Ms. Charline is a dedicated and nurturing tutor, whom students adore. She has a bachelor of elementary education from University of Hawai’i and is a retired kindergarten teacher from Ewa Beach Elementary. Ms. Charline has also tutored English Language Learners (ELL) for K-6 reading and writing. She has been with Quick Stars for over a year, and is proficient with pre-k to grade six.

Ms. Theta is an experienced and seasoned tutor who has over 35 years of tutoring experience. She has a degree in mathematics from Humboldt State University and successfully home-schooled her five children. Ms. Theta goes above and beyond to help her students succeed and has worked at Quick Stars for 16 years, teaching a variety of subjects.

Ms. Meghan is a patient and fun tutor who has been an asset to Quick Stars for 13 years. She attended the University of Oregon and obtained a B.A. in English from the University of Hawai’i. Her specialty subjects are English, writing and test prep.

Mr. Don is an ingenious and humble tutor who has taught AP calculus AB/BC, trigonometry/pre-calculus, and algebra II at Aiea High School for 25 years. He has a bachelor of science in mathematics and a post baccalaureate certification in secondary education from University of Hawai’i. He also has a master of education in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on secondary education from Chaminade University. Mr. Don has tutored at Quick Stars for seven years.

Mr. Vi is an animated and skilled tutor who taught high school chemistry, physics, biology, and earth science in the classroom for nine years. He has a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from University of Hawai’i and a master’s in physical chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Vi currently works as a chemist for the Department of Health. He specializes in science, but also teaches reading, writing, math, and test prep from elementary to high school. He has been with Quick Stars for seven years.

Ms. Ashlyn is an organized and friendly tutor who graduated with a B.S. in early-childhood education from Western Oregon University. She teaches kindergarten at Keone’ula Elementary and is Orton-Gilingham Certified. Ms. Ashlyn has been with Quick Stars for two years and tutors pre-k to grade six.

Ms. Kanoena is a dynamic and upbeat tutor who is adored by her students.  She holds a degree of bachelor of communications from the University of Hawai’i. Ms. Kanoena teaches prek to high school students and her specialty subjects are Hawaiian studies and English.

Mr. Cody is a highly qualified and bright tutor who has a bachelor of secondary education in mathematics from the University of Hawai’i and a master of education from Merrimack College. He is a full-time high school math teacher at University Lab School. His specialty subjects are algebra, geometry, algebra II, and math SAT prep. He has been with Quick Stars for four years.