Frequently asked questions:

How do I find a tutor?

Browse the menu on the left. Start with "Find a Tutor" and choose the subject in the sub menu. If there is more than one tutor, another submenu will pop up for you to choose the tutor. Read the tutors "About Me" page and / or the "Services and Rates" page, it should tell you all you need to know.

There is no tutor for the subject I need.

We have tutors who are still undecided or in the process of being added, so email us at info@kauaitutors.com. If we really don't have a tutor for a topic, we can add your name to a waiting list. If we get multiple requests for a certain subject, we will look for a tutor in that particular field.

How much does a tutor cost?

There are no rules or guidelines on what a tutor should charge. Each individual has taken into account their expenses for materials and transportation, actual time devoted to tutoring, and personal worth to determine an appropriate rate for their services.

Generally the more experience a tutor has, the more they will charge. That doesn't mean you have to pay top dollar to get a good tutor, but a tutor with proven results may cost more than the "average."

You will have to assess for yourself what your tutoring requirements are and determine what you can afford.

I can't find a tutor on my side of the island.

While our goal is to have tutors for most subjects in each area, we are still recruiting. We ask our tutors to be flexible, so send them an email or call them to see if you can arrange a meeting. Try to schedule time when you run errands in Lihue, or maybe you can meet half-way at a library or park pavilion, or maybe pay them a little extra for gas. You could also double your hours every-other meeting to reduce travel.

I can't afford a tutor, what do I do?

Here are some suggestions, most are geared to high school or college students but may be helpful for others as well.

Ask the teacher for help, many will see you outside of class-room time to help out. If you find your teacher unapproachable, try asking another teacher in the same department or one that you like.

Join a study group, or start one. Try asking your lab partner, or just be brave and ask the person sitting next to you if they want to get together to study later, or announce to the class you want to form a study group. Be prepared to organize a time and location for meeting.

Search for help online. There are many resources and self directed tutorials online for specific subjects.

Get the solutions manual for your text book. They often include complete solutions with added explanations. If you can't afford yet another text book, check for it at the library, try the school library first, and then the public library. There may be other books that explain things differently so you can understand the concepts better. Check used book stores, previous editions of text books with solutions manuals can often be found at rock bottom prices.

Finally, ask a tutor in the listing if they might help for a reduced rate or work trade. Or if you have a study group, ask if the tutor would be willing to teach a small group so everyone can split the cost. You'll have more luck if you don't leave it until the night before your exam, and be flexible to meet on their schedule.

What qualifications do tutors have?

We seek qualified teachers and native speakers of foreign languages, but rely on the word of the individual, rather than verify their credentials. We want students to be satisfied with our service, so we encourage you to give us feedback about your tutors, whether positive or negative.