Jennifer W.
Bowie, MD
Patient, Thorough, and Knowledgeable Chemistry, French, and Math Tutor
Drew University
chemistryAbout Jennifer
One of Top 100 Wyzant Tutors of 2015
As a former chemist for the Justice Department, the U.S. Air Force, Biospherics, and AT&T as well as a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Drew University, I would very much enjoy tutoring any student having difficulty with the concepts in their chemistry, including AP Chemistry and college-level general
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Travel Radius
Travels within 15 miles of Bowie, MD 20715Jennifer offers online lessons
Jennifer is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
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"Knowledgeable and patient"
- IRENE, Lanham, MD on 3/29/17Problem solving techniques and she is very detailed oriented. She has enough resources combined with her intelligence to solve challenging and technical problems.
Thank you for your generous feedback. I enjoyed working with you very much and enjoyed the opportunity to help with your studies. Thank you for being so easy to tutor.
"Helpful, patient, and knowledgeable"
- Althea, Upper Marlboro, MD on 7/12/17Ms.Jennifer tutored me on Columb's Law. She taught me the formula and shows you how to answer the question. Then, she'll give you a chance to answer the question on your own. This was very helpful.
"Great Tutor! Very patient."
- Leona, Upper Marlboro, MD on 7/10/17I have two boys, one entering second grade and the other entering fourth grade. Jennifer is able to help both boys understand math topics pertaining to their grade level easily, providing them with ways to solve an equation that they are able to retain and recall when needed. She also challenges and encourages them to go beyond their grade level to prepare them for future topics in math. She is awesome!
"Patient tutor"
- Meijing, Bowie, MD on 6/30/17This is my daughter first time tutor of Jennifer.jennifer is knowledgeable and patient tutor.jennifer teaching my daughter reading is very patient.i hope my daughter she can understand a lot late.i still working with Jennifer.i hope Jennifer teaching more knowledgeable for my daughter.
"Knowledgeable and patient tutor"
- Jaden, Bowie, MD on 6/1/17Ms. Jennifer is helping me with SAT prep. We are working on both reading and math. She breaks down the information so it's easy for me to understand. I enjoy working with her.
Thank you for your kind feedback and for the opportunity to aid you with your SAT skills. I enjoy working with you as well.
"Great Tutor"
- Tiara, Bowie, MD on 5/21/17I reviewed over my old PSAT score in order to prepare me for my SAT. I like how she showed the little things you can miss on the simplest question, also broke everything down to where i can understand. She's great
"Very personable, and friendly. Easy to work with"
- Michelle, Bowie, MD on 5/1/17She was able to help with her homework and review other math skills. Her instruction was very clear. Laila felt comfortable with the way she explained things. We look forward to working with her in the future.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I enjoy very much working with your daughter. Thank you for the opportunity to assist her in attaining her goals.
"Patient and very knowledgeable"
- Rashawnda, Glenn Dale, MD on 4/10/17Jennifer figures out how to connect with each child/student and makes a concerted effort to meet them at their level. For my youngest, I can see (and hear) the comfort level not seen with other tutors.
Thank you for your kind comments. I am looking forward to aiding both of your daughters in their studies of French and math. It is enjoyable to see students' confidence levels grow as they learn new skills and begin to understand challenging concepts.
"Knows the material and able to teach it well"
- Kathryn, Millersville, MD on 3/14/17Jennifer coordinated with me before the lesson in order to specifically target my problem areas. She reviewed concepts in soluability and buffers- very helpful. My only regret is not finding her sooner.
Thank you for your kind feedback. I enjoyed working with you as well. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to teach a subject I enjoy so much.
"Great teacher...makes material easy to understand!"
- Tennille, Bowie, MD on 3/9/17My son enjoyed his session. He indicated that Jennifer made the material easy to understand and he felt confident in the material.
Thank you for your generous review. It is much appreciated.
"Wonderful, Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor"
- Deborah, Fort Washington, MD on 3/9/17Jennifer has been tutoring my daughter and I'm very please just with two session. Her knowledge of Math is impeccable and my daughter enjoys the sessions. Jennifer knowledge in so many subject is a huge benefit for my daughter and I'm encouraged that she will assist my daughter to excel above my expectations.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I very much enjoyed working with you as well.
"Patient and Kind"
- Marquita, Bowie, MD on 3/3/17I am so impress with Jennifer. My daughter enjoys her tutoring sessions. My daughter has learn so much in such a short period of time. Jennifer was patient, kind and explained concepts and equations with such ease and clarity so my daughter could grasp it. This has really given my daughter the boost of confidence she needed. Glad I was able to find Jennifer here on Wyzant.
"Super patient and very encouraging."
- Sarena, Upper Marlboro, MD on 2/25/17This is my daughters second lesson with Jennifer and she has encouraged my daughter with loving comments and great easy to understand concepts of elementary math. Jennifer has taken my daughter from adding and subtracting to multiple number multiplication problems fractions and dividing in just 2 lessons. Jennifer is nothing but Awesome thus far and we LOVE her for all she is doing with our daughter.
"Very patient and knowledgeable"
- Manaar, Bowie, MD on 2/20/17I always enjoy the sessions Jennifer has with my daughter. Her patience is out this world and I feel like a part of the family
"Excellent Tutor"
- Daphne, Lanham, MD on 2/11/17Jennifer is an excellent tutor for Intermediate Algebra. She is a patient and a kind instructor. She has a pleasant tutoring environment. She is very knowledgeable about her subject. I would recommend her to anyone. I plan on using her services more. I hope you have more tutors like her available.
"Knowledgeable and patient. My son loves interacting with her."
- ALICIA, Bowie, MD on 2/6/17Jennifer tutors my son in 5th grade math. He struggled originally, but know he feels very comfortable completing any problems. I truly believe it can be attributed to the way she explains problems and when they are wrong, how she works with him to fix it. He absolutely adores her and so do I. She explains everything to me so that I can work with him during the week.
Thank you very much for your kind words. They are very much appreciated. I enjoy tutoring your son immensely, and I am glad he is enjoying our sessions.
"Patient and very knowledgeable"
- Monica, Upper Marlboro, MD on 12/17/16Jennifer has worked with my child off and on for over a year and tutors her in both French and Math. She is patient and kind. My child feels very comfortable working with her. We have tried both in person and online tutoring and both work well.
"Patient tutor"
- Kathy, Beltsville, MD on 12/13/16My 17 year old son said that Jennifer explained the physics concepts well, and stuck with it until he understood. He appreciated her patience and knowledge, and asked to continue with Jennifer. A very positive experience!
"PSAT 8/9 prep"
- Sara, Bowie, MD on 12/7/16The preparation work Jennifer did was very helpful for my child. The guidance she gave was instrumental in my child's performance and perceptions about the test.
"Experienced and patient"
- Taylor, Glen Burnie, MD on 11/9/16Jennifer's patience is invaluable. I wish we started with her sooner. My daughter has learned so much from from her after only a few sessions. My daughter and I highly recommend her!
Thank you for your review. I very much enjoy working with your daughter; she is so receptive to learning and attentive. Truly a joy to work with.
"Customized approach and results driven"
- Melissa, Jessup, MD on 11/7/16Jennifer took her time to listen to the needs of my son and his challenges. I was immediately comfortable with sharing personal information about my son's educational journey to-date and specific grade information. She asked all the right questions and made sure that I was receptive to her approach. I am looking forward to her being an active part of my son's journey.
"Patient, easy going, and nice!"
- Lagundo, Washington, DC on 10/25/16Jennifer has taught me how to multiply decimals and whole numbers, and she has also taught me how to solve math problems in better ways. She's full of wonderful tips and advice and provides an excellent environment she calls "Nerd Land" to study/ do work in. I appreciate all of your time Jennifer and I hope that I learn so much within these 30 days that I am able to get a 50 or more on that ASVAB and ship out!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I enjoy working with you due to your easy-going nature and your high motivation to succeed on the ASVAB. You would make an excellent addition to our armed services, and I will endeavor to help you reach your goal.
"Very knowledgeable and patient"
- Tennille, Bowie, MD on 9/30/16Jennifer really is good at explaining multiple ways to master the concepts of Algebra 2. My son left her feeling confident and was excited and looking forward to going to class the next day. She really is patient and understanding and does a great job of adjusting her methods based upon your child's learning style. We are very pleased with her.
"Patient and quite knowledgeable"
- Kristina, Upper Marlboro, MD on 9/24/16Jennifer is such a pleasant person to work with. My 7 year old daughter loved her and is looking forward to future sessions.
Thank you for your kind feedback. I very much enjoyed working with your daughter. She was very attentive during our session.
"Knowlegeable and patient tutor"
- Shanay, Bowie, MD on 9/19/16Jennifer helped show multiple ways of solving a problem and explains in detail and in a way that makes sense to the student. Very versatile and diverse in knowledge base.
Thank you for your generous feedback. I very much enjoyed tutoring your sons as our sessions were able to combine two subjects I love: French and math. They are both very intelligent and easy to tutor.
"Very helpful and patient tutor."
- Ann, Odenton, MD on 9/3/16Jennifer worked with my daughter to help her with Algebra 2. She was patient and explained systems of equations so my daughter could thoroughly understand and confidently solve word problems. Very impressed and grateful for Jennifer's assistance!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It is much appreciated. Your daughter was very attentive during our session and was able to pinpoint any concepts for which she needed further clarification. Her thoughtful questions helped our lesson proceed smoothly. I enjoyed very much working with her.
"Good Experience"
- George, Silver Spring, MD on 8/19/16It was a pleasure meeting her face to face since she was able to go step by step of the topics and she showed me various steps and procedure to solve multiple kind of different mathematical question.. It was fun having her for that 2 hours period and I will definitely be going back..
"Great teacher"
- Awais, Gambrills, MD on 8/9/16Miss Jennifer was very help full and I really liked her way of teaching. I recommend her for others who are preparing for ASVAB or other subjects.
"Excellent Tutor"
- Abiodun, Bowie, MD on 6/25/16Very kind teacher that is well-versed in numerous fields. She is very interested in the material that she teaches and this opens the door for interesting sessions.
Thank you for your kind feedback. I very much enjoy working with your son and am glad he found our sessions and my stories interesting. While studying grammar through passages about various history and science topics, we discussed the Cuban missile crisis and Fleming's haphazard discovery of Penicillin, two very different yet fascinating moments in history.
"Put My Son At Ease"
- Karyn, Bowie, MD on 6/20/16Our first meeting with Jennifer was very inviting and her demeanor and approach put my son at ease. She had a wealth of materials to use and sent my son with a lesson and tools to help for the next time. We look forward to seeing her again.
Thank you for your generous feedback. I enjoyed working with your son. During our session, he was very attentive and motivated to master the material.
"Algebra 1 concepts"
- Judy, Hyattsville, MD on 5/21/16Jennifer helped our daughter review some Algebra 1 concepts that were causing some difficulty and helped her to prepare for an upcoming test. She is patient, attentive and great at explaining concepts so that they are understandable. We were very pleased and will likely use her again.
Thank you for your kind feedback. I enjoyed very much working with your daughter. She was very attentive and enjoyable to tutor and was able to pinpoint the exact concepts on which she wanted to focus.
"Gaining confidence in math!"
- Mari, Bowie, MD on 3/21/16My daughter has been working with Jennifer since fall 2015. Jennifer has helped my daughter gain a better understanding of the 6th grade common core math. Jennifer is patient and very knowledgeable in the subject matter. Thanks to Jennifer's encouragement and approach to tutoring, my daughter is gaining confidence with math. Her math grade has improved over the past few months from "C" to an "A".
Jennifer also does a good job of coordinating with the parent, student and teacher to identify gaps in learning and provide the best approach for the student to learn the necessary skills. She also periodically performs assessment tests to monitor the students progress.
Thank you for your supportive feedback. I enjoy very much working with your daughter. She has a sweet personality and takes time to consider her responses before giving answers. Her careful consideration serves her well as she shows that she understands each common core concept. We will continue covering 6th grade concepts as well as more challenging above grade level concepts; your daughter especially enjoys the "adventure" of attempting more challenging 7th and 8th grade exercises.
"Humble Personality"
- Joanne, Greenbelt, MD on 3/17/16Initially, my son was hesitant to be tutored, so I told him if he was not comfortable with her that he did not have to go back, however, as we walked out the door, he said that he enjoyed the lesson, understood everything that they reviewed and would like to keep her as his tutor. I look forward to continued tutoring with Jennifer.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I enjoyed working with your son and am pleased he found the session helpful. He is a quick learner which allowed the session to proceed smoothly.
"Great Tutor!"
- Kimberly, Bowie, MD on 3/13/16Jennifer is very patient and has a way of helping my son learn math that neither myself or his teacher can.
"Phenomenal tutor"
- Korron, Bowie, MD on 3/10/16Very thorough and provides multiple ways of solving problems. My child's overall confidence and grades have already improved significantly. I would highly recommend Jennifer.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I enjoyed very much working with your son. He asks very helpful questions and has such a ready smile. Truly a joy to work with.
"Jennifer was patient with my daughter"
- Andrea, Luther, MI on 2/9/16Jennifer went over math concepts with my daughter that she needed help in. We were having a difficult time with our camera, but she was very kind and eager to assist us however she could. She was very flexible and patient. We are looking forward to dealing with her again!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I very much enjoyed tutoring your daughter and working on fractions, percent, and slope. We had a lot of fun today.
"Awesome Tutor!"
- Nicole, Upper Marlboro, MD on 1/16/16Jennifer has been working with my 10th grader and she is awesome! My daughter loves working with her. She explains the material very well.
"Patient and Knowledgeable"
- Marie, Bowie, MD on 1/12/16Ms. Jennifer is patient, supportive, and very knowledgeable. Ms. Jennifer has a way to help an anxious student feel at ease which helps with the learning process. My child is feeling better about school already. Thank you!
"Excellent Honors Geometry Tutor"
- Andy, Edgewater, MD on 11/20/15Jennifer thoroughly prepares prior to student arrival. She is very patient and explains the material so that the student understands the material. Will continue to use Jennifer's services for Honors Geometry.
"Great first session!"
- Nicole, Hyattsville, MD on 11/5/15My daughter is 6 years old and Jennifer is her first tutor. Jennifer was engaged and very patient with my daughter. It was a great first experience! We are coming back weekly!
"Great Teacher and Mentor"
- Kenneth, Bowie, MD on 10/22/15She worked with my son patiently and diligently ensuring that he understood SAT test taking strategies. I am very impressed with her knowledge and advocacy with my son ensuring he has access to all of the online information, etc.
Thank you for your kind comments and for the opportunity to work with your son. He is very attentive and easy to work with, and I enjoy helping him sharpen his algebra skills.
"Patient, smart, and fun!"
- Mike, Gambrills, MD on 10/21/15Always approachable, knowledgeable, and you can tell she enjoys teaching. A few extra minutes to get the lesson taught correctly is never an issue for Jennifer.
"Patient tutor"
- Ngardie, Bowie, MD on 9/12/15She was great and I enjoyed working with her. She explained the topics very well. I'm glad i found her.
Thank you for your kind words. You are a quick learner; I enjoyed explaining some of the more detailed concepts, especially the anomalous electron configurations. Thank you for your hard work.
"Great"
- Julie, Davidsonville, MD on 8/27/15Son was very happy. She did a fantastic job of explaining the thought process and made it easy for him to pick up.
I very much enjoyed tutoring your son as well. I especially enjoyed the insightful math questions he would bring to our session.
"Patient tutor"
- Peagan, Hyattsville, MD on 7/13/15Mrs. Jennifer taught me how to workout each problem. She was extremely helpful and very patient with me. Gave me lots of tools to use along with notes and programs to use at home. Highly recommended!
I enjoyed working with you as well. Thank you for being so attentive and enjoyable to tutor.
"Helpful and kind"
- Iliana, Greenbelt, MD on 7/9/15She helped me to review algebra and also helped by teaching me geometry so that I wouldn't start geometry not knowing anything.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I very much enjoy working with your daughter and introducing her to the joys of learning a new subject. We especially enjoy taking quizzes online and working together on more challenging problems.
"Resourceful and patient"
- Denise, Upper Marlboro, MD on 6/26/15Jennifer is patient, knowledgeable and caring. She takes the time necessary to make sure her students comprehend the topic they are studying. And she's versatile. My daughter does Chemistry, Math, and SAT topics. She's great.
Thank you for your kind words. They are much appreciated. I've very much enjoyed working with your daughter.
"Very Knowledgeable and patient"
- Sheryl, Washington, DC on 6/2/15Jennifer was very kind and a patient. She simplified the problems making it easier to understand. She was very prepared and organized in her lesson. She appears to be a very knowledgeable tutor.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I've enjoyed helping your daughter with Algebra 2 and Precalculus , and I appreciate the opportunity you have given me to aid her in her academic journey.
"Fantastic Tutor"
- Jennifer, Davidsonville, MD on 4/27/15Jennifer is great with young elementary age as well as High School. Extremely smart and patient! so lucky to have found Jennifer!
"Very Knowledgeable And Detailed"
- Nichole, Upper Marlboro, MD on 11/28/14Thank God I came across Jennifer! She is extremely knowledgeable of Algebra II to say the least and is very patient. There were times I needed an explanation in more than one way and it was never a problem. She is eager to go the extra mile and is willing to provide workbooks, video, tutorials, websites, etc. to have you grasp a concept. I have worked with other tutors through WyzAnt, but Jennifer's approach to simplifying math is unparalleled.
"Jennifer is EXCELLENT"
- Gary, Bowie, MD on 11/14/14My daughter is very happy at the level of work and commitment for excellence Jennifer displays. Glad I was able to find her.
"Very Focused"
- Greta, Crofton, MD on 9/22/14Jennifer W. is very knowledgeable in determining what area of the SAT my child should put extra focus. She is patient and her explanations are thorough.
"So Committed!"
- Tia, Bowie, MD on 8/29/14Jennifer was incredibly committed to assisting my daughter in preparing for her honors geometry and trigonometry exams this summer. Not only did she reference the text books we provided but Jennifer researched other texts to reinforce what lessons my daughter may have challenges grasping. She was very responsive when contacted and worked with us as our schedule changed. We will definitely call her again if my daughter needs additional support.
"Amazing tutor"
- Nuri, Bowie, MD on 8/16/14Jennifer W. is such a great resource. We are very grateful to her for her support. I appreciate that she teaches my child multiple ways to tackle mathematical concepts. She is an amazing tutor.
"Very passionate and knowledgeable!"
- Anny, Silver Spring, MD on 3/23/14Jennifer is a very dedicated tutor and pushes the student to make sure he is learning and understanding his lesson.
"Wonderful Tutor!"
- Bianca, Severn, MD on 3/6/12Jennifer is a very patient tutor with new ideas on how to explain the information so not to overwhelm the student. My daughter has gained a lot in just a few sessions with Jennifer. I would recommend her to others!
"Excellent Tutor"
- Lou, Bowie, MD on 2/26/12Jennifer is a very committed tutor. She relates well with her student and she genuinely cares if the student understands the material. She allows time for followup and review. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a tutor.
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Algebra 1
I enjoy teaching both math and science very much. I especially enjoy teaching Algebra 1 and seeing a student's skill level rise throughout the course of their study as the Algebra 1 course material builds upon the firm foundation at the beginning. As a chemistry major and scientist, I found that a thorough grasp of algebra and mathematics in general served me well throughout my career. As far as Algebra I specifically, I enjoy explaining word problems with systems of equations and showing how they can be related to everyday life as well as showing how to reduce polynomial fractions by cancelling out terms.
Algebra 2
I am knowledgeable about all aspects of Algebra II, including solving systems of equations with three variables, matrices, complex numbers, permutations and combinations, radical and rational functions, conic sections, and periodic functions. When teaching algebra, I enjoy seeing a student understand a concept he or she has been struggling with.
Chemistry
As a former forensic chemist and lab technician as well as a phi beta kappa graduate of Drew University with a degree in chemistry (and a French minor), I am qualified to tutor high school chemistry (including AP chemistry) as well as college-level general chemistry. I very much enjoy spreading an enthusiasm for learning, especially for the study of chemistry. I also enjoy witnessing first-hand the feeling of pride a student experiences when he or she has mastered a concept and seeing the progress that each individual student makes.
Fitness
I am currently an AFPA certified personal trainer, having passed my certification exam in March, 2013. "AFPA" is an abbreviation for the American Fitness Professionals and Associates. In addition, I am certified by NCCPT, the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers, as a kickboxing instructor. I have also taught Hula Hooping for Fitness and Performance at my local community center.
Geometry
I enjoy tutoring all aspects of geometry, starting with the foundations of deductive and inductive reasoning, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence, and the classification of quadrilaterals, to the calculation of area of polygons, the surface area and volume of polyhedra, the properties of circles along with chords and arcs, and finally to the study of transformations. I especially enjoy working on complex problems involving circles with tangents, secants, and chords. However, the most enjoyable aspect of tutoring geometry is seeing a student's knowledge expand and watching his or her confidence grow while mastering more difficult problems.
MCAT
Currently, I tutor four subject areas heavily emphasized on the MCAT: physics, chemistry, biology, and reading. In addition, I received scores of A in each of three Sociology and Psychology courses I took as an undergraduate at Drew University (The current MCAT includes a Social Sciences section). Furthermore, I took the MCAT exam in September of my senior year in college and received a 64 composite score, which translates or converts to approximately a 32 on more current scales; this score is roughly in the 90th percentile, with scores closer to 93 to 94% on each of the physics, chemistry, and science problems sections. My tutoring of high school and college chemistry and physics has aided me in staying abreast of science concepts in addition to the independent review of MCAT concepts I have conducted.
Organic Chemistry
As a chemistry major at Drew University, I completed courses which covered college-level organic chemistry and synthesis and graduated magna cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors. Specifically, the fall of my sophomore year, I took the course, Reactions and Mechanisms, which was a precursor to the spring course, Synthesis, I completed. I also completed several laboratory courses involving organic reactants and products as well as functioned as a teaching assistant for freshmen and sophomore students who needed extra support to comprehend the more challenging concepts in their chemistry classes. In addition, I worked at Allied Chemical Corporation as a laboratory technician carrying out organic syntheses for research purposes.
Prealgebra
I especially enjoy teaching pre-algebra as it is interesting seeing a student start to understand how to represent numbers as variables and build on this foundation by manipulating variables through properties of equality. It is also gratifying to watch a student progress to solving linear equations, inequalities, systems of equations, and then quadratic equations by various methods, including graphing, substitution, elimination, completing the square, and by using the quadratic formula. I understand that each student may require a different pace or approach while learning pre-algebra concepts.
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