The team at MICAA Kindergarten Prep and Tutoring Services is made up of passionate, collegiate educators who work collaboratively to strengthen each student’s academic skills and confidence. Honolulu’s education environment is highly competitive, especially when it comes to private school admissions, which is why our approach goes beyond tutoring. We stay current with effective educational tools and resources to create personalized lesson plans that address individual learning differences, while balancing encouragement with structure to support consistent, long-term academic growth.
We believe students learn best when they understand how academic concepts apply to their daily lives. When learning feels meaningful, children begin to enjoy thinking through problems, recognizing patterns, and reasoning logically to find solutions.
Our approach focuses on building both academic skills and learning confidence, helping students grow into independent, motivated learners.
We partner closely with families who value progress, preparation, and strong academic foundations.
A Thoughtful, Student-Centered Tutoring Approach
Applying concepts to real-life situations
Building problem-solving and reasoning skills
Encouraging independence and confidence
Creating positive learning experiences
Applying concepts to real-life situations
Building problem-solving and reasoning skills
Encouraging independence and confidence
Creating positive learning experiences
Applying concepts to real-life situations
Building problem-solving and reasoning skills
Encouraging independence and confidence
Creating positive learning experiences
Applying concepts to real-life situations
Building problem-solving and reasoning skills
Encouraging independence and confidence
Creating positive learning experiences
Our students benefit from a completely personalized educational program that increases engagement, fosters academic improvement, and develops critical thinkers.
Working individually with each learner, our tutors guide students through challenges step by step, helping them build habits of success and a genuine love of learning.
We focus on:
How We Help Children Learn and Thrive
Personalized Learning,
Not One-Size-Fits-All Tutoring
Miss Cari, RBT
Tutor
Miss Gina,
Tutor
Miss Kylie,
Tutor
Miss Denise, RBT
Tutor
Miss Gina, RBT
Tutor
Early education support families can trust
Founded by Alissa Katada, MICAA Kindergarten Prep and Tutoring Services was built from a deep passion for education and whole child development. Alissa is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in the State of Hawaiʻi, and a dual-certified General and Special Education teacher with over 20 years of experience supporting diverse learning needs. She holds degrees from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Chaminade University, and the Florida Institute of Technology, with specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Through MICAA and its sister company, AK Applied Behavior Analysis, Alissa blends academic instruction with behavioral science to provide individualized, evidence-based support rooted in ethical, data-driven practice. MICAA’s team includes Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), trained professionals who work directly with students under BCBA supervision. This ensures consistent, structured support that strengthens learning, behavior, and classroom readiness while building confidence and independence.
Our team
Miss Toni, RBT
Tutor
Miss Celeste,
Tutor
Miss Tia, RBT
Tutor
Miss Lynn, Administrative Assistant
Miss Brianna, SLP/BCBA
Tutor
Miss Crystal,
Tutor
Miss Liann,
Tutor
Miss Veronica, BCBA/Tutor
Miss Almie
Tutor
Miss Anne
Tutor
Our team in the news
We love, MICAA! Our son is a fifth grader and has been working with their tutors for six months now. They are all kind, compassionate and caring. They have incredible patience, and a wealth of knowledge to help their students.
"We are lucky to have found them!"
We have seen significant improvement overall with her confidence and ability to work on her own without getting frustrated or struggling everyday with homework. She is willing to learn, motivated, and hasn’t given up.
"She enjoys going to tutoring every week "
We always talk about our day at the end of the night before bed. And I just have to share with you what Tytus said. He said “ mom, I feel good when I go to aunty Cari. I feel like I’m really learning stuff. Like I feel it in my brain. Not like Kumon that I already know and not like school.” Thanks guys for making my lil guy feel good!
"I feel like I’m really learning stuff."
When schools closed at the beginning of the pandemic, I ambitiously bought a bunch of homeschooling material for my 4 year old but after a couple of months, everything went down hill! That is when I found MICAA who took over throughout the pandemic and he enjoyed his tutoring sessions. Now I want MICAA to assist my son with executive function skills.”
"We are so grateful for the approach!"
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Comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Programs
AK ABA Services offers comprehensive, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children across all developmental levels, from early intervention, to intensive day programs, individual therapy, and social skills groups.
Every program is individualized, BCBA-supervised, and grounded in data-driven strategies that build real-world skills in communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, and functional independence.
What sets us apart is our whole-child, whole-family approach. Parents receive hands-on training and coaching, and as the sister company to MICAA Independent Educational Tutors, we bridge behavioral and academic support to reinforce growth across every environment. Whether services are delivered in-center, at home, or in the community, our mission is the same: early, proactive intervention and the long-term confidence and independence every child deserves.
We accept HMSA, Kaiser, UHA, HMAA, and QUEST.