Reading Tutor in Honolulu, HI: Online 1-to-1

Reading tutoring in Honolulu, in short

TaleemSquare offers live, one-to-one online reading tutoring for Honolulu students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Tutors follow the Hawaii Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and help children prepare for Smarter Balanced ELA tests.

Each lesson is 45 minutes on Zoom with a shared whiteboard, scheduled in Hawaii time (HST) after school or at weekends. There's no commute, and plans start at $85 a month after a free assessment.

Curriculum: Hawaii standards
Lesson times: Hawaii time (HST)
Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Price: From $85 a month

Reading and English in Honolulu schools

Standards: Hawaii Common Core Standards for English Language Arts
Tests your child may take: Smarter Balanced ELA tests in Grades 3-8 and 11
Worth knowing in Hawaii: The Smarter Balanced ELA test used in Hawaii assesses reading, writing, listening and research skills.

All public schools in Hawaii, including Honolulu's, belong to one statewide school district run by the Hawaii State Department of Education.

School systems serving Honolulu

Hawaii State Department of Education

School year: Early August to late May

Lessons scheduled in Hawaii time (HST)

Help for every grade

Elementary

Middle school

High school

Skills and programs

Phonics Reading comprehension Vocabulary Spelling Grammar Essay writing Dyslexia support ELA

Try the free reading test

Online one-to-one vs local options in Honolulu

TaleemSquare onlineLocal learning centerPrivate in-home tutor

AttentionTaleemSquare: One tutor, one child, the whole lessonLearning center: Often shared between several studentsIn-home tutor: One-to-one

TravelTaleemSquare: None, lessons are at homeLearning center: Drive there and backIn-home tutor: Tutor travels to you

PriceTaleemSquare: From $85 a month (about $10.63 a lesson)Learning center: Varies; often a monthly membership plus feesIn-home tutor: Varies; often charged by the hour

Parent updatesTaleemSquare: WhatsApp summary after every classLearning center: Varies by centerIn-home tutor: Varies by tutor

ScheduleTaleemSquare: After school and weekends in Hawaii time (HST)Learning center: Center opening hoursIn-home tutor: Depends on the tutor

A local center can suit children who like working alongside others. If your child needs focused one-to-one teaching, the free assessment lets you try it first.

Mother and daughter using a laptop together — Lessons run live on Zoom from home, with a parent welcome to sit in.

Father reading a book with his son on the couch — Reading together, then talking about what happened and why.

After each class you get a WhatsApp note: what was read, what clicked, and one thing to practise at home.

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one reading and English lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Reading tutoring in Honolulu: questions

Are your reading tutors based in Honolulu?

No. TaleemSquare tutors teach online, so Honolulu families get one-to-one reading lessons without travelling to a center. Lessons are scheduled in Hawaii time (HST) and follow the Hawaii curriculum your child uses at school.

Do you follow the Hawaii English curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the Hawaii Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and with your child's own school work. Share homework, worksheets or the topic list and the tutor will match it.

Can you help my child prepare for Smarter Balanced ELA tests?

Yes. Local tests include: Smarter Balanced ELA tests in Grades 3-8 and 11. Tutors build the underlying reading skills first, then practise questions in the right format as the test approaches.

How much does a reading tutor in Honolulu cost?

TaleemSquare plans start at $85 a month for two 45-minute one-to-one lessons a week, about $10.63 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost $119 and four cost $149. There is no contract, and the first assessment is free.

What times are lessons available in Honolulu?

Lessons are scheduled in Hawaii time (HST), usually after school on weekdays or at weekends. Your child keeps the same tutor and weekly slots, which you agree after the free assessment.

Do you work with Honolulu schools?

No. TaleemSquare is an independent online tutoring service: we aren't affiliated with any school or district in Honolulu, and we don't have a local office. Children from any public, private or charter school can join. Lessons follow the Hawaii Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, and the tutor also works from the homework your child's teacher sets. Schools in Hawaii usually run early August to late May, and you can start lessons at any point in the year.

Reading Tutors in Honolulu, HI