Rasool Crawford, Sr.
Lanham,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Teacher
Samuel Ogle M.S.
Bowie, MD
11.2021 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Business Owner
Katalyst Safety Defense Services
Lanham, MD
07.2017 - Current
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
- Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
- Maintained evening or weekend hours to provide students with additional support.
Cluster Coordinator
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
08.2008 - 09.2015
- Developed mitigation strategies and prepared standard operating procedures.
- Managed school staff integration and program management & training
- Collaborated with building administrators, provided programmatic leadership, and cultivated relationships and liaise with various organizations.
- Mentored students, supervised staff and students (approximately 45 staff members at one time), conducted staff observation and evaluations
- Maintained payroll for facilitators and aides, facilitated the Chancellor’s mission to transform DC public schools through communication with various organizations, school leadership, staff as well as community investors
- Coordinating times and schedules for fourteen different community-based organizations and educational programs
- Conducted staff observation and evaluations & maintained all day-to-day activities and operations of a school day
Federal Police Officer/Senior Criminal Investigator
Department Of Defense
West Bethesda , MD
01.2001 - 08.2008
- Enforced all traffic and parking laws and ordinances & investigated traffic accidents and aid the injured.
- Collected physical evidence from accident scenes, administering first aid, attended meetings or ceremonies as the department’s representative
- Testified in case or hearings, conferred with prosecutors or state attorneys, provided accurate oral descriptions.
- Conducted surveillance of individuals and or locations, investigated complaints of drugs law violations.
- Documented chain of custody for evidence
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects in various cases, created reports based on facts gathered in an investigation as well as performed all law enforcement duties
- Provided presidential protection as well protection for other high-ranking dignitaries. Conducted executive protection escorts for government officials and world leaders.
- Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities.
- Monitored ongoing situations and conducted investigations to look for possible threats.
Education
CompTIA Security+
Train Ace
Greenbelt, MD07.2023
Cisco CCNA
Civic Assistance For Education
Fredericksburg, VA2023
Physical Security
Naval Physical Security Course
2007
Criminal Investigation Course
John E. Reed Street Crimes
2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Sociology
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05.2000
High School Diploma -
Lithonia High School
Lithonia, GA06.1995
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Positive Reinforcement
- Conflict Resolution
- Stakeholder Communication
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Excellent Time Management
- Performance Assessments
- CPR/First-aid Certified
- Supervision & Leadership
- Training & Development
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Resolution
- Team Building
- Computer Skills
- Reporting and Documentation
- Team Management
Highlights
- NRA Trained Instructor
- First Aid & CPR Instructor
- Advanced Youth Development Training
- Member of Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity Inc.
- 2016 Province Brother of the Year
- 2015 Prince George's County Small Business of the Year
- OST Spokesman for DCPS website
- Civilian of the Month award
- Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year
- Report writing CLEOC
- Stars Network & Thinklink
- QuickBooks & QuickBase
Timeline
Math Teacher
Samuel Ogle M.S.
11.2021 - Current
Business Owner
Katalyst Safety Defense Services
07.2017 - Current
Cluster Coordinator
District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2008 - 09.2015
Federal Police Officer/Senior Criminal Investigator
Department Of Defense
01.2001 - 08.2008
CompTIA Security+
Train Ace
Cisco CCNA
Civic Assistance For Education
Physical Security
Naval Physical Security Course
Criminal Investigation Course
John E. Reed Street Crimes
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Sociology
Delaware State University
High School Diploma -
Lithonia High School
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