Tutoring/Mentoring
Through faculty and staff referrals, each of our tutors/mentors have been interviewed and selected by the TRIO-SSS professional staff. In addition, they have been trained and have been found competent to provide effective assistance to our program participants.
The Tutoring/Mentoring Program has been designed to, guide and assist students with a particular subject or field of study, provide on going support, advice and encouragement, and share experiences that will assist students in their overall development. This service represents an important form of instruction that impacts students who are not only struggling with the academic and personal demands of college but to also encourage students to maintain, and stay on top of the demands to ensure good academic standings.
Furthermore, one of our greatest goals is to help students become independent learners. Our Peer Tutors are, not an information or answer dispenser. Students need to understand and be reminded that they are responsible for their own learning. It is the student’s responsibility to attend classes regularly, do the assigned work, projects, and readings.
These services are available during the Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions during TRIO-SSS normal working hours:
Monday through Friday (8:30 AM - 4:30PM)
Except for Weekends, Institutional Holidays, and Winter Break
Summer 2013 Services
| TUTOR | AVAILABILITY | SUBJECT |
| Travis | MWF 9:30am-1:30pm | MATH 9, 24, 25, 50, 53, 100, 135, 103, 140, 205, 206 CENT 110, 130, 131, 140, 228, 231, 240, 270, 280, 285, 293V, 310, 399V ICS 11 |
| Jiangli | MWF 9:30am-1:30pm | HIST 151, 152 MATH 9, 24, 25, 50, 53, 100, 103, 135, 140 SP 151, 251 CHEM 161, 161L, 162 HWST 107 |
| Kuhina | M-F 9:00am-3:00pm | ENG 18, 19, 22 MATH 9, 24, 25, 103 ICS 100 BOT 105 FAMR 100, 230 |
| Amber | MTR 8:00am-2:00pm WF 9:00am-1:30pm |
ENG 18, 19, 22, 100 POLS 120 SOC 214 SP 151 SOSE 21, 51, 55, 91v, 270 KLS 195 PHIL 110 FAMR 100, 141, 296 |
| Bobby | MW 8:30am-4:30pm TR 8:30-2:30pm F 8:30am-3:30pm |
HIST 151, 152 MATH 9, 24, 25, 50, 53, 100, 103, 135, 140, 205, 206, 243 OCN 201, PSY 100, ZOOL 200, FSHN 185 SP 151, 255 |
Where: TRIO-SSS Room: Building 3 (Located between the Essentials Curriculum Complex & Autobody)
Availability: Schedules vary for each tutor, please stop by the TRIO-SSS office to view tutoring schedules and/or make an appointment.
If there is a particular subject that you need tutoring in that we currently do not offer, you can fill out a tutor request form, and we will do our best to provide you with a tutor who specializes in your particular subject.
DVC Learning Style Inventory for College
This DVC online guide is designed to help you become a more successful student. It includes a Learning Style Survey that will help you identify your learning style. It also includes learning strategies that will help you study in a productive manner, one that matches your unique learning style.
Meet our Peer Tutoring & Mentoring Staff
Jiangli Guo
Hello! My name is Jiangli Guo. Three years ago I came to Hawaii from China. Currently I am a Tutor/Mentor at TRIO-SSS and majoring in Liberal Arts at HCC. After graduating from HCC, my hope is to receive a Baccalaureate degree in Civil Engineering at UH Manoa. Besides school, I like to spend my free time with my family. I have a two year old son whom I cherish dearly. We enjoy hiking, playing basketball, visiting the Honolulu Zoo, going to the beach and spending quality time with his great-grandma. If you need help with your academics, please do not hesitate to ask for my help. I look forward to seeing you folks at the TRIO-SSS office!
Travis Nakaji
Hi everyone, I'm Travis Nakaji. Currently I'm in my 4th semester here at HCC and majoring in CENT. After graduating from HCC, I plan to get a BAS at UH West Oahu and hopefully get a job in the government doing network / network security. I am really excited to be a part of TRIO-SSS and help anyone that needs assistance in math. I really enjoy math and computer repair so if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask for my help! See you all around on campus!
Kuhina Luis
Aloha, my name is Kuhina Luis and I am a student at Honolulu Community College majoring in liberal arts and minoring in Human Services. I plan to transfer to UH Manoa to pursue a Bachelor of Social Work degree. My ultimate goal is to obtain a Master's degree in Social Work. My career goal is to work in the Medical Social Work field as a licensed social worker. In my free time I love going to the beach, doing community service and spending time with my family. I appreciate going to school and learning about different subjects in my career field. I am a happy, outgoing and helpful person. I enjoy working and assisting others in achieving their goals in life. I am excited about being a part of the Tutor/Mentor program at TRIO-SSS. I am here to help, so don't be afraid to ask any questions. I look forward to seeing and working with each of you. Mahalo!
