Teaching
2011-12
- Small group tutorials (Y3)
I meet weekly with a group of 4 students to discuss problems from the three "core" courses in 3rd year; Complex Variable & Differential Equations, Pure & Applied Analysis and Algebra. - Accelerated Algebra and Calculus (Y2)
A new course for students entering directly into 2nd year, covering the 1st year syllabus in a semester. I assisted the lecturer with tutorials and marking, as well as checking the exam. - Introduction to Linear Algebra (Y1)
Basic linear algebra, mainly in Rn. I tutored a group of 11 students. - Calculus and its Applications (Y1)
- Proofs and Problem Solving (Y1)
2010-11 and 2009-10
Two groups of 1st year Honours students, for the following courses:
- Solving Equations - complex numbers, matrices
- Practical Calculus - basic differentiation and integration methods
- Geometry and Convergence - vectors in 2D and 3D, proof by induction, formal "epsilon-N" proofs
- Group Theory - introduction to groups
I also assisted in the Mathsbase, which is a drop-in service for 1st year undergraduates, and helped with exam marking.
2008-09
Two groups of 1st year non-specialist (i.e. engineering and chemistry) students.
- Applicable Mathematics 1 - complex numbers, matrices
- Mathematical Methods 1 - basic differentiation and integration methods
Maple TA
During the summer of 2008, I worked as part of a team writing online assessment questions in Maple TA; these have since been used in tutorials and course assessments in the above 1st year courses (specifically AM1/MM1 and Practical Calculus).
I was also involved in a project to implement diagnostic testing of incoming undergradutes using Maple TA.
Private tutoring
I have tutored several students preparing for SQA exams in mathematics, including Higher and Advanced Higher.
