ABOUT US

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.

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 a place on the Dean’s list, honors and an advanced placement curriculum. She attended Claremont Mckenna College in California and graduated from the 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 excellent 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 nine years.

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 over fifteen years, teaching a variety of subjects.

Ms. Meghan is a patient and bright tutor who has been an asset to Quick Stars for over twelve 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.

Ms. Erin is a lively and highly requested tutor who is 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, and she has been with Quick Stars for eight years.

Ms. Kris is an enthusiastic and mature tutor who has taught at Quick Stars for over twelve years. She received a B.A. in art and a professional diploma in elementary education from the University of Hawai’i. Her specialty subjects are phonics and beginning reading.

Mr. Vi is an animated and creative 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 the University of Hawai’i Manoa 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, and math from elementary to high school. He has been with Quick Stars for six years.

Ms. Linda is a dedicated and nurturing tutor. She has a bachelor of science and a master of business from University of Phoenix in San Jose, California. She earned a Certificate of Completion for Career and Technical Education from Leeward Community College, and also obtained her teacher’s license. She has extensive business and technical experience, both in the U.S. and in Asia. Her specialty subjects are Japanese, English, finance and technology and she has tutored at Quick Stars for seven 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 Manoa.  For the past 24 years, she has taught English at Mililani High School.  She has been with Quick Stars for seven years, and is eager to help students with writing, reading, English, Japanese, and test prep.

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 four years.

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. He teaches algebra, geometry, algebra II, and math SAT prep. He has been with Quick Stars for three years.

Ms. Val is an eloquent and upbeat tutor who has great rapport with her students.  She holds degrees of bachelor of science in business management and master of business administration from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Val has been with Quick Stars for two years, and her specialty is reading and writing for elementary students.

Ms. Sam is a fresh and energetic tutor who has a bachelor of science in early childhood education from Grand Canyon University.  She has training with special education students who have autism. Ms. Sam tutors pre-k to middle school and has been with Quick Stars for two years.

Ms. Adrienne is an encouraging and positive tutor who is popular with pre-k to middle school students. She holds a degree in business administration from the University of Hawai’i West O’ahu and has been with Quick Stars for two years.

Ms. Skye is an adored and fun tutor who graduated with a place on the Dean’s list from the University of Hawai’i, West O’ahu, majoring in education with a concentration in elementary education. She is highly requested with pre-k to high school students. Ms. Skye is also a teacher at Waipahu Elementary.

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 tutors pre-k to grade six.

Mr. Don is an ingenious and humble tutor who has taught AP calculus AB/BC, trigonometry/pre-calculus, and algebra 2 at Aiea High School for 23 years. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Post Baccalaureate Certification in Secondary Education from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. He also has a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on secondary education at Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Ms. Rena is an outgoing and skilled tutor who has a B.S. in business administration from the University of Phoenix. She is proficient in teaching reading and writing, but her specialty subject is math through algebra 1.

Mr. Edmar is a kind and genius tutor who has taught math including algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus AB and BC at Waipahu High School over the last 20 years. He also served as the mathematics curriculum specialist for the school and district.  Mr. Edmar graduated with distinction with a bachelor of education in secondary mathematics from the University of Hawai’i.