Natural Sciences Tutoring

Courses Managed

CHEM 105, CHEM 107, CHEM 108, BIOL 102, BIOL 209, BIOL 301, BIOL 309, BIOL 310, BIOL 313, BIOL 410, BIOL 423, BIOL 424, PHSC 100, PHSC 101

1. CHEM 105:  Intro to College Chemistry (Dr. Anderson)
2. CHEM 107:  General Chemistry (Dr. Abedi, Dr. Sbrockey, Dr. Ntamack)
3. CHEM 108 – General Chemistry II (Dr. Moharerrzadeh & Dr. Harris)
4. BIOL 102:  Introductory Biology (Dr. Gillette, Dr. Upadhyay, Dr. Battle, Dr. Igwe, Prof. Sesay)
5. BIOL 209:  General Genetics (Dr. Burks & Dr. Ferrer)
6. BIOL 301:  Heredity & Human Affairs (Dr. Burks)
7. BIOL 309:  Microbiology I (Dr. Chaverri, Dr. Ferrer)
8. BIOL 310:  Microbiology II (Dr. Ejeh, Dr. Ferrer)
9. BIOL 313:  Cell Biology (Dr. Santacruz)
10. BIOL 410:  Immunology (Dr. Gillette)
11. PHSC 100 - Physical Science (Dr. Sertsu)
12. PHSC 101 – Earth Sciences (Dr. Sertsu)
13. Success Coaching (All Students) 

Schedule

Center for Natural Science, Mathematics and Nursing, room 1122

• Monday: 1 - 5 p.m.
• Tuesday: 2 - 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: 1 - 5 p.m.

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All tutoring appointments are set on WC Online. Book a tutoring appointment.

Email

tananian@bowiestate.edu
or naturalsciencestutoring@bowiestate.edu

Professor Tigran Ananian is an educator with long-term expertise as an instructional designer, trained biotechnology and research/develo p.m. ent manager in STEM, EdTech, eLearning, content building, curriculum design, digital pedagogy, biotechnology, genetics, chemistry, marketing, law, and intellectual property.

His passion is teaching biology and chemistry in traditional and modern modalities, and his portfolio of teaching aids, manuals, and learning resources for these subjects is unmatched. a.m. ong other things, he enjoys creating computer-based training (CBT) modules and storyboards by ADDIE and identifying big-scope trends in education. He has worked previously for several institutions to modernize their biotechnology, chemistry, biology and genetics courses, and has adapted these for pre-medical students as well as non-majors.

You can always find Professor Ananian ready to tell a good story and to meet new people!

Courses Managed

BIOL 101, BIOL 102, BIOL 103, BIOL 311, BIOL 312, BIOL 402

1. BIOL 101:  Biological Science (Dr. Burks, Dr. Sheffield, Dr. Karnati, Dr. Santacruz)
2. BIOL 102:  Introductory Biology (Dr. Gillette, Dr. Upadhyay, Dr. Battle, Dr. Igwe, Prof. Sesay)
3. BIOL 103:  General Zoology (Dr. Wiley)
4. BIOL 311:  Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Dr. Dragon, Dr. Rayfield)
5. BIOL 312:  Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Dr. Dragon, Dr. Adams, Dr. Rayfield)
6. BIOL 402:  General Physiology (Dr. Rayfield)
7. Success Coaching (All Students)

Schedule

Center for Natural Science, Mathematics and Nursing, room 1122

• Monday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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All tutoring appointments are set on WC Online. Book a tutoring appointment.

Email

jsesay@bowiestate.edu
or naturalsciencestutoring@bowiestate.edu

Professor John Sesay graduated with a Master of Science Degree in neuropharmacology of opiates and memory in both rodents and non-human primates from Wake Forest School of Medicine. His research was on tracking the changes in hippoc a.m. pal population nonlinear dyn a.m. ics in rats learning a memory-dependent task. He furthered my education at St. George's University School of Medicine and gained a comprehensive understanding of basic and clinical sciences.

Since joining the faculty of Natural Sciences at Bowie State University, his research and teaching have been dedicated to enhancing students' experiments with scientific processes, nurturing their skills, and inspiring them to excel in biomedical and biotechnology fields and pursue higher education.

Teaching and laboratory research are his passions. At Bowie State University, Professor Sesay teaches various biological Science courses, including anatomy and physiology, and serves as a lead tutor.

Courses Managed

PHYS 251, PHYS 252, PHYS 271, PHYS 272

1. PHYS 251:  Principles of Physics I (Dr. Hailu, Dr. Goloubev)
2. PHYS 252:  Principles of Physics II (Dr. Hailu)
3. PHYS 271:  General Physics I (Dr. Hailu)
4. PHYS 272:  General Physics II (Dr. Goloubev)
5. Success Coaching (All Students)

Schedule

Center for Natural Science, Mathematics and Nursing, room 1122

• Monday: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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All tutoring appointments are set on WC Online. Book a tutoring appointment.

Email

hfokouchendjou@bowiestate.edu
or naturalsciencestutoring@bowiestate.edu

Hermann Fokou Chendjou is a graduate student in the Computer Science Progr a.m. . Landing the highly coveted Graduate Assistant position at BSU, he jointly serves the Department of Natural Sciences as a Lead Tutor in Physics and the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center. He also serves as a Progr a.m. Assistant for the Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) progr a.m. . 

Having moved to Maryland from Michigan, he was not quite sure of what to expect from such a transition, but he is now extremely grateful to have landed on Bowie soil for an extraordinary journey. Prior to joining Bowie, he was in the workforce where he worked as a product manager for a company called Hubject.

Hermann is a husband and a proud father of two. He thanks God every day for giving him and his f a.m. ily the opportunity to have Bowie State University as part of their story. When he is not spending time with his f a.m. ily or on c a.m. pus, you can spot Hermann on the soccer field, watching TV, and/or adding more value to himself by reading or learning a skill on Udemy or Coursera. Hermann also speaks French, so you can brush up on your French while practicing Physics problems.

Courses Managed

BIOL 105, BIOL 203, BIOL 303, BIOL 423, BIOL 424

• BIOL 105:  General Botany (Dr. Osano)
• BIOL 203:  Oceanus (Dr. Olebara, Dr. Sheffield)
• BIOL 303:  Molecular Biology (Dr. Ude)
• BIOL 423:  Applied Biotechnology (Dr. Igwe)
• BIOL 424:  Genetic Engineering (Dr. Uphadyay)
• Success Coaching (All Students)

Schedule

Center for Natural Science, Mathematics and Nursing, room 1122

• Monday:  2 - 5 p.m., Virtual by Zoom
• Tuesday:  2 - 5 p.m., Virtual by Zoom
• Wednesday:  2 - 5 p.m., Virtual by Zoom
• Thursday:  2 - 5 p.m., Virtual by Zoom
• Friday:  2 - 5 p.m., Virtual by Zoom

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All tutoring appointments are set on WC Online. Book a tutoring appointment.

Email

iconteh@bowiestate.edu
or naturalsciencestutoring@bowiestate.edu

Isata graduated from Bowie State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and brings a passion for scientific inquiry, student success, and community engagement. During her time at Bowie, she actively immersed herself in Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), presenting her work at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in 2023 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and again in 2024 in Long Beach, California — highlighting her dedication to advancing undergraduate research visibility.

Since 2022, Isata has served as a dedicated tutor at Bowie State University, helping students navigate challenging coursework and achieve their academic goals. She was a proud member of the Honors Program and also served as President of a campus-based organization, experiences that nurtured both her leadership and scholarly excellence.

With a deep passion for mentoring and sharing experiential knowledge, Isata continues to devote herself to uplifting others, making science approachable, and supporting student success in and beyond the classroom.

Courses Managed

CHEM 108, CHEM 201, CHEM 202, CHEM 305, CHEM 309, CHEM 402

1. CHEM 108:  General Chemistry II (Dr. Moharerrzadeh & Dr. Harris)
2. CHEM 201:  Organic Chemistry I (Dr. Anderson)
3. CHEM 202:  Organic Chemistry II (Dr. Bonsu)
4. CHEM 309:  Biochemistry I (Dr. Ray)
5. CHEM 402:  Physical Chemistry I (Dr. Moharerrzadeh)
6. Upper-Level Chemistry Courses

Schedule

Center for Natural Science, Mathematics and Nursing, room 1122

• Monday: 5 - 7  p.m., Virtual by Zoom
• Wednesday: 5 - 7 p.m., Virtual by Zoom

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All tutoring appointments are set on WC Online. Book a tutoring appointment.

Email

nkoissi@bowiestate.edu
or naturalsciencestutoring@bowiestate.edu

Dr. Niangoran Koissi comes to Bowie State University with extensive expertise in BioOrganic Chemistry, specifically on the chemistry of key intermediates that mediate the biological effects of mutagenic and carcinogenic nitros a.m. ines, Dr. Koissi received his PhD from the University of Turku, in Turku, Finland, and conducted postdoctoral studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. a.m. ong other very cool credentials, Dr. Koissi holds a certificate in International Bio Business Education for Scientists, pairing his scientific know-how with an entrepreneurial mindset. Dr. Koissi’s major contribution has been in the develo p.m. ent of new methods for various nucleoside crosslink standards synthesis, their characterizations and derivatizations. Dr. Koissi has also done extensive work in curriculum develo p.m. ent and several projects in STEM pedagogy and STEM education, entrepreneurship and other synergistic co-curricular activities. Dr. Koissi is always willing to chat with people and lend a helping hand. Teaching and making science come alive for students are two of his passions.

Courses Managed

• CHEM 105 – Intro to College Chemistry (Dr. Anderson) 
• CHEM 107 – General Chemistry (Dr. Abedi, Dr. Sbrockey, Dr. Ntamack) 
• CHEM 108 – General Chemistry II (Dr. Moharerrzadeh, Dr. Harris)  
• CHEM 201 – Organic Chemistry I (Dr. Anderson) 
• CHEM 202 – Organic Chemistry II (Dr. Koissi) 
• PHSC 100 - Physical Science (Dr. Sertsu) 
• PHSC 101 - Earth Science I (Dr. Sertsu) 

Email

hfokouchendjou@bowiestate.edu
or naturalsciencestutoring@bowiestate.edu

Joel Duah is a senior Biology Honors student with a strong passion for science, research, and helping others succeed. From working with the NIH on projects in drug development and genomics to presenting at national conferences, he has gained deep appreciation for how science connects to real-world impact. What excites him most is sharing that knowledge, breaking down complex concepts, and supporting others as they grow in confidence and understanding.