1. Valerie S. Johnson
3416 Robey Terrace
Apartment 101
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Contact: 240-48-4431
Victory4valerie.75@gmail.com or siene102474@gmail.com
SUMMARY:
A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with broad-based proven experiences; highly articulate and
effective communicator; works well with individuals at all levels; recognized as a resource person, problem
solver and team player; profound expertise in developing plans for expansion, and utilization of intelligence
and facilities; efficient in identifying new opportunities; profound expertise in developing strategies,
possesses excellent interpersonal skills and cross-functional team interactions to collaborate with various
teams.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
December 2013 : Master of Arts (MA) Magna cum Laude (With Distinction)
The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida School of International Studies,
University of Liberia
November 2010 : Certificate, Development Education Net-Work Liberia (DEN-L)
Bong County, Liberia
July 2010 : Certificate, University of Liberia and American Association of
State Colleges and Universities
August 2008 : Certificate, Faculty Development institute,
University of Liberia
April 2007 : Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree, Political Science
Concentration: International Relations & Minor in Sociology
University of Liberia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2014 : Instructor/ Coordinator, Department of Political Science
University of Liberia
 Write all semesters/annual reports of the department
 Draft all course syllabi
 Coordinate all academic matters between department and administration
 Instruct and facilitate students’ learning

2.  Act as advisor to students’ research
 Supervised classes under my control
 Take on extra duties as assigned by Dean of college of Liberal Arts
 Take on extra duties as assigned by department chair
 Liaison Person
 Help plan courses for students of the department
 Monitor regular attendance of classes by faculty and students
 Help counsel students having difficulties in continuing their course of
study with the department
2006-2013 : Graduate Assistance, Department of Political Science
University of Liberia
 Instruct and facilitate students” learning
 Act as advisor to students” research
 Supervised classed under my control
 Take on extra duties as assigned by dean of the college of Liberal Arts
 Take on extra duties as assigned by department chair
 Liaison person
 Help plan courses for students of the department
 Help counsel students having difficulties in continuing their course of study
with the department
 Monitor regular attendance of classes by faculty and students
2011-April 2012 : Senior researcher, National Visioning Program (Vision 2030)
Ministry of Planning and Economics Affairs, Republic of Liberia
(Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning)
 Research and document Respective Analysis (baseline study)of Liberia
 Facilitate National District Consultation, Liberia
2003-2005 : Volunteer, Department of Political Science, University of Liberia
 Help with the registration of students of the department
1997-1999 : Head of Secretariat, Liberia Trauma Healing and Reconciliation Association

3. Gomoa, Buduburam, Ghana
 Control secretariat
 Design programs for implementation
 Keep all records for organisation, edit and finalise minutes
1995-1997 : Volunteer, Maternal Health in Africa, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
 Serve as supervisor for project
 Coordinate activities of the project
1993-1995 : Trauma Counsellor, Liberia Trauma Healing and Reconciliation Association
Gomoa, Buduburam, Ghana
 Counsel other refugees
 Help in the process of de-traumatising victims of the Liberian civil war
RESEARCH WORK AND PUBLICATION:
2013 : The impact of Donor Aid on Poverty Alleviation in Liberia (2006-2012)
Masters’ Thesis
2008 : Madame President, please see reason-A paper on girls education
2006 : Electoral Crisis in Africa’s Oldest Republic: Liberia, A Case study of the First
Republic
AWARDS :
2013 : Distinction, MA, University of Liberia
2012 : Political Science Students Association (POSSA)
2002-2006 : University of Liberia Honour Society
1995 : Earth Watch Europe, Maternal Health in Africa
REFERENCES:
Assistant Professor S. Tarnue Sherman
Chairman, Department of Political Science
University of Liberia
Contact: (+231)886576938
Email: tarnuesherman@yahoo.com
Mr. David K. Dahn
Assistant Minister of Defense for Public Affairs
Ministry of National Defense, Republic of Liberia
Contact: (+231) 886568666
Email: daviddahn63@yahoo.com
Velma Bakarr
9930 Gay Drive

4. Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772
240-441-3897
Velma085@yahoo.com