OUR TEAM

The Academic Resource Center assists with developing effective study strategies that will help you find the motivation needed to get the grade you want. There are also individual tutors in areas that many students find difficult including chemistry, math, biology, and economics. We provide study groups for these difficult courses, and conduct workshops to learn how to manage time, read more effectively, take better notes, and doing better on exams. If you think you may have a learning disability, we provide initial screening and support to cope with learning problems.

At times, course content needs to be discussed in a one-to-one, personalized session to help you develop clarity and conceptual understanding. Therefore, ARC tutors will not only help you understand the course material, they will also help you develop effective study strategies. Effective study strategies go beyond helping you learn course material and earn high grades; they enable you to tackle new and challenging material in your future coursework.

Director

Rosemary Woodruff

Her 40+ years at UHM includes taking a full-time position at the counseling center right after graduating with a bachelors in secondary education, earning a masters degree in counseling, becoming tenured faculty, earning a doctorate in educational psychology, working in testing, counseling, outreach, career placement, and finally learning assistance. She loves helping students achieve their academic goals with foci on finding the right career, developing effective learning strategies, and sustaining motivation. She finds service the focal point of her career. Besides serving students and faculty, she actively participates in faculty governance, holds leadership positions in national professional organizations and maintains a healing practice.

When she finds time to relax and have fun, she likes to practice calligraphy, sing (with others), dance, read a good book, play with poetry, go bowling, play a fun game of volleyball or softball, and watch football, movies or selected Korean drama.

Program Coordinator

Adam Pang

He earned his B.S. in English and M.A. in Second Language Studies. Helping people learn is his passion. He thrives on assisting people in achieving their academic goals, enhancing their writing skills and acclimating to academia. His academic interests include socio-cultural learning, writing instruction, and program evaluation and assessment.

Outside the ARC, he enjoys nature through biking and hiking. He travels more miles on his bike and on the hiking trails than in his car. He relaxes with dining on flavorful foods and trying to duplicate them in his kitchen. He rarely follows a recipe, so every meal he cooks is an experiment. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. Taste life!

ARC TUTORS

Adriel

Hello! My name is Adriel and I am majoring in Computer Science here at UH. This semester I will be tutoring MATH up to 242. I am also open to tutor PHYS 170 as well as ICS 111, 141, 211, 212, and 241. In my free time I enjoy playing chess, basketball, piano, and electric bass. Looking forward to working with you all!

Adam

Hi everyone! I'm Adam and I am majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology. In my free time, I like to cruise to a beach or hike. I also like to relax and watch anime or listen to music. If you need help with Math up to 242, Chem 161/2 or O-Chem 272, and labs, Phys 151/2, or Bio up to 275 I am happy to help out! Hope for a great semester!

Biscuit

Heyo, my name is Biscuit, my pronouns are they/them, and I am a bachelor's Marine Biology Major. I'm open for tutoring for Biology (171-265 and Lab) and General and OChemistry (161 to 272(OChem) and Lab)! Outside of class, I like spending time at the beach, swimming or with friends, and reading, but I like doing just about anything in the outdoors and am a huge Camp enthusiast! I hope that I can help you understand all of the information you need from your classes and get you where you need to be to succeed, hope to see you this semester!

Daria

Hi guys! My name is Daria and I am a biochemistry undergraduate in my junior year here at UH. I am originally from Russia and in my free time you can find me catching flights and travelling. If you struggle with any kind of chemistry (specifically general chemistry 161 & 162 or organic chemistry 272 & 273), I will be happy to help. I'm excited to work with you all this semester!

Emma

Ethan

Hi everyone! My name is Ethan and I am majoring in mechanical engineering. In my free time I enjoy hiking, going to the beach, and free diving. This semester I am tutoring MATH 241-244, CHEM 161-162, and PHYS 151/171. I look forward to working with you all.

Isaac

Hi! My name is Isaac and I am a graduate student studying tropical medicine. During my spare time I really enjoy going to the beach or on hikes, playing sports and hanging out with friends. I tutor chemistry 161 through 272. I hope everyone has a great semester and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Kyle

Aloha everyone! My name is Kyle and I am majoring in accounting. If you need help with BUS250, ECON130, ECON131, ACC200, BLAW200, BUS310, and BUS312, feel free to set up a tutoring appointment with me! In my free time, I love hiking, playing chess, and traveling around the world.

Lily

Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm a kinesiology and rehabilitation science major. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach and spending time with friends and family! This semester I will be holding a Supplemental Instruction for PHYL 141 and tutoring PHYL 141, BIOL 171, CHEM 161 and 162, and KRS 353. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!

Ona

Hey! My name is Ona and I'm majoring in Atmospheric Science. This semester I will be holding Supplemental Instruction for MATH242. I tutor MATH 242, 302 and SPANISH 101-202. Outside of class I enjoy climbing, hiking, and reading. Looking forward to working with you!

Owen

Hello everyone! My name is Owen and I am an accounting major. This semester I will be tutoring ECON 130, ECON 131, ACC 200, ACC 210, and ICS 101. I look forward to meeting with you all! In my free time, I enjoy lifting weights, hiking, and bodysurfing

Stephen

Hello everyone! I'm Stephen (he/him), and I'm an astrophysics major. I tutor MATH up to 242 as well as PHYS 151/170. In my free time, I love to read, watch movies, and go to cafes. Never be afraid to ask for help- us tutors want to provide guidance! No question is too small to come in for help for 🙂 See you around!

Yimin

Hi everyone! My name is Yimin and I am majoring in biological engineering. I'm open to tutor MATH 100-244, PHYS 151-272, CHEM 161-272, and BIOL 171-275, 275L. Other than that, I'm fluent in Chinese, feel free to ask for help if you need! I'm a foodie who also likes to hike, sing, play ukulele, read, and cook. Looking forward to working with you all 🙂