Jerelyn Pimentel (she/her)
Assistant Professor College of Arts & Sciences Department of Mathematics Providence
Biography
After spending her childhood in upstate New York, Jerelyn Pimentel attended college at the University of Buffalo where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. She then moved to Rhode Island where she was employed as an engineer at General Dynamics Electric Boat Division and Honeywell. While employed as an engineer, she returned to college and earned an MBA in Operations Management. After 17 years, Pimentel left the engineering profession to pursue a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Upon completing her doctoral degree, Pimentel joined Johnson & Wales University as a mathematics instructor.
"Above all, don't fear difficult moments, the best comes from them."
Education
Ed.D., Johnson and Wales University
Educational Leadership
MBA, Rensselaer Polytechnic University
Operations Management
B.S., University of Buffalo
Mechanical Engineering
Mental Health First Aid Certification (2024-2100)
Mental Health First Aid
Secondary Mathematics Teacher (2023-2028)
State of RI Department of Education
National Board Certification in Mathematics (2017-2027)
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Mental Health First Aid Certification (2024-2027)
Mental Health First Aid
Gamechanger
JWU Ladies Ice Hockey
“Meet Bessie: Reimagining Pre-Calculus Through the REAL Initiative.” Pimentel, J. (April, 2026)
“Meet Bessie: Reimagining Pre-Calculus Through the REAL Initiative.” Pimentel, J. (April, 2026)
https://link.jwu.edu/search/ctl%20newsletter#all
“MATH1020 REAL Project on Regenerative Agriculture.” Pimentel, J. (November 20, 2025)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRSgrGkk27o/?img_index=1
MAA
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
AMATYC
National Association of Mathematicians
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
AMATYC
National Association of Mathematicians
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
AMATYC
National Association of Mathematicians
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
AMATYC
JWU Expo, “Evaluating the Role of Voluntary Supplemental Instruction in College Algebra,” Johnson and Wales Center for Teaching and Learning, Providence, RI, United States. (February, 2027).
Mathfest 2026, “Improving Entry Level Math Student Success: Strategic Interventions for Retention at Johnson & Wales University,” MAA, Boston, MA, United States. (August 5, 2026).
JWU Panel Presentation End of Year, “REAL Project Implementation,” JWU Center for Teaching and Learning, Providence, RI, United States. (May 11, 2026).
AMATYC Conference, “Improving Student Retention at Johnson and Wales University for Students taking MATH0010/Pre-Algebra,” AMATYC, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States. (April 24, 2026).
JWU Expo, “MATH0010 Pre-Algebra Common Course,” Center for Teaching and Learning, Providence, RI, United States. (February 14, 2025).