Meet our faculty - Ms. Valerie Cosimano, Math

We are excited to share with you a little about our newest faculty member, Ms. Valerie Cosimano.

Valerie Cosimano is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she received a B.S. in mathematics. Due to the lack of an education school at the university, she worked through the rigorous mathematics curriculum that was expected of all math majors.  In addition, she also had the benefit of taking classes at Saint Mary's College to obtain certification in teaching mathematics.  Prior to switching to the mathematics program, Ms. Cosimano was a biochemistry major, which gave her an extensive science background.  
Ms. Cosimano is certified to teach mathematics in grades 6-12 in North Carolina.  She has had experience teaching all levels of mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus AB) and has worked with students in grades 6-12, including two years of full-time and one year of part-time teaching experience. She has worked at the Hunting Learning Center doing SAT prep, New York Regent's Exam prep, and subject tutoring.

Currently, Ms. Cosimano is completing her master's project on state testing.  She will complete her master's degree in mathematics education from Buffalo State College by the end of the summer of 2012.