Arjun Collins
Biology Tutor with Specialties in Genetics, Microbiology, and Zoology
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Arjun Collins
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Your biology tutor - Arjun
Arjun Collins works in education, the environment and social development. His experience ranges from the traditional classroom; where he teaches Environmental Science and Biology for the Boston Public School system, to the ecological fields of the Arctic Circle and Panama where Arjun researched climate change and the the evolutionary adaptations of tree frogs. Before becoming an educator Arjun earned a B.S. in Biology, a B.A. in Journalism, and an Master of Science in Education from the University of Massachusetts. Arjun also worked as a Conservation Ecologist and Naturalist for the Massachusetts Audubon Society. In the pursuit of social development using science as a tool, Arjun has worked with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and Boston University to develop curricula in Evolutionary Biology to be used for public outreach. Arjun has been as a research scientist with EarthWatch, studying the affects of climate change in Canada’s Arctic Region. Besides his work Arjun enjoys writing, reading, martial arts and the great outdoors. His motto: We live in a beautiful, beautiful world.
Arjun graduated from University of Massachusetts
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Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
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Biology class overview
I use science curriculum as a way for people to understand the vital importance of the natural world. In order to make this an applicable understanding I find it necessary to bring the world around us, all that can be touched, seen, experienced, into the classroom. This means examining our everyday experiences using the content we explore to make connections! My classroom utilizes virtual interactive tools, in depth readings, current events, manipulative and lab work (hands on or virtual) to bring science to the forefront of our minds. Despite these methods, I also understand the importance of test preparation and language acquisition in the realm of science. For this reason I also put an emphasis on practice test and vocabulary exploration in my classroom. With all this said, my main goal is to adjust to the needs of the student and work towards a learning methodology suited to them.
Your biology tutor also teaches
Biology
Botany
Cell biology
Genetics
Microbiology
Zoology
Biology concepts taught by Arjun
The Student and Tutor focused on understanding and applying the present progressive tense in English. They practiced forming sentences about personal holiday activities and then moved to reading comprehension of an article about presidential speechwriters. Homework was assigned to create present progressive sentences using verbs identified from the reading, describing a president's speech preparation.
Present Progressive Tense
Vocabulary for Describing Physical Activities & Improvement
Identifying and Applying Verbs in Context
Constructing More Complex Sentences with Prepositions
Targeted Pronunciation Practice
The Student and Tutor reviewed English grammar, specifically focusing on the past simple tense. They practiced forming positive, negative, and interrogative sentences with regular and irregular verbs. The Student was assigned homework to correct and expand upon sentences written in the past tense.
Past Simple Tense: Regular Verbs
Past Simple Tense: Irregular Verbs
Forming Negative Sentences in Past Simple
Forming Questions in Past Simple
The tutor and student practiced reading comprehension and rhetorical analysis skills, focusing on identifying tone, literary devices, and implicit meanings in provided passages. They worked through practice questions from "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" and a timed reading exercise for AP English Language preparation, with plans to review remaining questions in the next session.
Analyzing Author's Tone and Mood
Identifying Rhetorical Strategies: Parallelism
Understanding Irony
Decoding Figurative Language: Indirect Reference
Articles and Prepositions
Amplifiers (Adverbs of Degree)
Using 'There is' and 'There are'
The class focused on AP English Language and Composition exam preparation, specifically addressing multiple-choice strategies and Free Response Question (FRQ) techniques. The student practiced analyzing a speech for rhetorical devices and engaged in a timed exercise to develop a thesis and select evidence for an argumentative essay on urban rewilding initiatives, with the tutor providing feedback on argumentation, grammar, and vocabulary.
Synthesizing Information for FRQs
Paraphrasing vs. Direct Quotation
Contextual Clues for Setting and Audience
Rhetorical Analysis: Tone and Purpose
Identifying Rhetorical Appeals
The tutor and student reviewed sentence structure, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills. The student practiced summarizing an article about marathons and ultramarathons and answered comprehension questions. For homework, the student will answer six questions about the article in full sentences.
Ultramarathons: Types and Distances
Ultramarathon Terrain and Obstacles
Preparation for Ultramarathons
The Antarctic Ultramarathon
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