VALERIE L.

WILLIAMS
1 9 0 H I L T O N S T R E E T • B R E N T W O O D , N . Y. • 1 1 7 1 7
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Residential Support Counselor

• Individualized Daily Living Skills • Independent Behavior Mgmt

• Medical needs and Doctor visits • Individualized Service Plans
• Productive Living Community ● Advocating for Individuals

QUOTE ABOUT ME
“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.”

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Dowling College, Oakdale, New York
Dual Certification in Literacy Birth - 12
Certification Pending May 2010

Dowling College, Oakdale, New York

Bachelors of Science in Special and General Education
January 2008

Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood, New York

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts December 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

St. Christopher Ottilie Family of Services

Special Education Teacher 2009- Present

• Foster a safe and productive learning community for all students. Perform daily teaching
routines. Develop behavior management strategies.
• Conduct major teaching responsibilities for students. Construct lesson plans, assign projects,
create teacher made review worksheets. Use visual aids and hands on experience for learning
content.
• Evaluate student’s progress and instructional needs.
• Design and implement lesson plans for small and large group interaction and productivity of a
common goal.

St. Christopher Ottilie Family of Services

Residential Specialist 2008-2010

•Assist individuals with disabilities to perform their daily living skills.

•Assist individuals with medical needs and doctor appointments.
•Help foster a safe and productive living and learning community for all individuals.
•Consistently encouraging independent behavior management within living and community
surroundings.
•Continuously advocating for individuals with disabilities.
 Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center
Front desk receptionist/ Unit receptionist 2002- 2007

• Switch board operator: transferred calls, handle emergency situations, directed visitors and
filing.
• Performed clerical duties: assisted Head Nurse and Charged Nurse with doctor orders,
maintained patients charts, appointments setting, and resident assistance.
• Communicated residents needs to certified nursing assistances and/ or charge nurse.
• Lead and assisted in recreational activities and activities of daily living.

Suffolk County Community College: Children’s Learning Center

Early childhood/ Preschool Teacher/ Six weeks to Five years old, 2001-2005

• Implemented High Scope Philosophy- child centered approach.

• Created activities and lesson plans to stimulate physical and cognitive development.
• Actively engaged with students to promote fine and gross motor skills.

REFERENCES

Katherine Neris Friend 631-241-6355

Eva Terry Friend 631-835-3215

Shaneeka Johnson Co- Worker/ Friend 631-766-1539

Noel Campbell Co- Worker/ Friend 631-374-2194

Kathy Louis Co-Worker/ Friend 631-578-0232