Teaching
At City, University of London
MA1201: Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE (2) (2024 - present)
At the University of Greenwich (2017 - 2023)
MATH1187: Calculus and Mathematical Analysis (2021- 2023)
MATH1188: Vector Calculus (2022-2024)
MATH1135: Graph Theory and Applications (2018 - 2024)
MATH1167: Techniques of Calculus and Linear Algebra (2018 - 2021)
MATH1148: Foundations of Mathematics A (2017 - present)
MATH1104: Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics (2017-18)
MATH1103: Mathematical Technology and Thinking (2017-18)
Recognition for Teaching
Over the last few years at Greenwich I have been nominated for several Student Led Teaching Awards. These include:
Personal Tutor of the Year 2019, 2020
Faculty Star Award, 2019
Extra Mile Award, 2019
"Neil is a great lecturer, truly inspirational. The way he shows such enthusiasm and goes at a pace that fits everyone is refreshing"
"I'd like to highlight Neil's brilliant effort in supporting us and helping us throughout the term and providing the best teaching experience"
"Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Saunders' teaching methodology and the course he has created. The use of technology and his dedication to creating a well-organized and engaging course made the learning experience much more enjoyable and effective."
-from recent student evaluations
From 2005 to 2016, I have lectured and tutored a ranged of courses at The University of Sydney & the EPFL Switzerland
At the EPFL (2015-2016)
MATH-314 Répresentations linéaires des groupes finis, EPFL, printemps semestre, 2016
At The University of Sydney (2005-2012)
ENVX1001 Introductory Statistical Methods, Semester 1, 2012
ENVX2001 Applied Statistical Methods, Semester 1, 2012
MATH1014 Introduction to Linear Algebra, Semester 2, 2008-09, 2012
MATH1011 Applications of Calculus, Semester 1, 2009-12
MATH1001 Differential Calculus, Semester 1, 2010 & Summer School 2008-11
MATH1003 Integral Calculus and Modelling, Semester 2, 2010, 2012
MATH1013 Mathematical Modelling, Semester 2, 2011
The following courses I have tutored:
MATH1901 Differential Calculus (Advanced), Semester 1, 2009-11
MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced), Semester 1, 2007-08, 2010
MATH1004 Discrete Mathematics, Semester 1, 2007
MATH1002 Linear Algebra, Semester 1, 2005-06, 2008
MATH2986 Algebra (Advanced), Semester 2, 2008
Mentoring and Pastoral Care
From January 2011 to August 2012, I was the Dean of Studies at St Andrew's College (a residential college within the University of Sydney). There I coordinated the tutorial program with the Senior Tutor and assisted the Senior Fellow in organising cultural activities in the Senior Common Room.