This document provides a summary of Roger Crawford's qualifications, skills, experiences and education. He has over 20 years of experience working as a school social worker and crisis intervention specialist in NYC elementary schools. He has various certifications in therapeutic crisis intervention, bullying prevention, suicide prevention, and special education. His skills include creating behavior plans, counseling students, supporting teachers and families, and managing crises. He has a master's degree in social work and education and is a licensed social worker in NY.

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Roger A. Crawford, B.S., LMSW, MS.ED
48 Normandy Village #3
Nanuet, NY 10954
917-968-0532
Rcrawford3@schools.nyc.gov
R2liquidators@yahoo.com
Qualifications Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) Certified
OSYD Peer Mediation Certified
Respect for All, Bullying Prevention, and Child Abuse Liaison Trained
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Response Trained
ASD Nest Institute & Classroom Interventions Trained
SESIS and FBA/BIP Trained
NYS Licensed School Social Worker, Permanent Certification.
NYS LMSW Certification.
Spanish Language Communication Skills
Skills/Abilities Special Education Services & Pre-Referral Supports
Proficient in CSE/CPSE Referral, Observation, Evaluation, & Placement Steps
Proficient in RTI Pre-referral Assessments and Classroom Interventions
Expertise with creation of positive reinforcement behavior plans
Experience with student needs surveys and tailored classroom strategies
Experience with SESIS, Classifications, Annual Goals, & Progress Reporting
Experience with PBIS & RTI Behavioral Tiered Interventions
Assistive Technology Evaluation knowledge
Therapeutic Interventions & Community Resources
Crisis intervention prevention, de-escalation, and management skills
Individual Crisis Management Plan & Behavior Intervention Plan proficient
Suicide & Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Assessment and Safety Plan supports
Bereavement and Grief Counseling CBT Intervention Modalities
Trauma Assessments and Student-Family CBT therapeutic Interventions
Knowledge of clinical assessment scales (Connors, Vanderbilt, C-CCRS, CDRS)
Mobile Crisis, ACS Preventative Services, Psychiatric Hospital, & MH Programs
Day Treatment and Alternative Educational Settings
Data Reporting & Progress-Accountability Tracking
At-Risk/Indirect Counseling Service Reporting Logs
Mandated Counseling and Interventions Reporting Logs
Student, Parent Conference, Teacher Consultation Daily Reporting Logs
FBA Observation Tracking and Progress Monitoring Charts
Group Counseling Pre & Post Intervention Student/Teacher Feedback Reports
School Operational Protocols & Chancellors Regulations
Child Abuse Prevention & Mandated Reporting A-750 Regs.
Peer Sexual Harassment (A-831) and Intimidation, or Bullying (A-832) Regs.
Behavioral Crisis De-Escalation/Intervention and Contacting 911 (A-411) Regs.
Students in Temporary Housing (STH)/McKinney Vento Act Protocols
Respect for All Guide, Bias Harassment, & Sexual Harassment Reporting
Revised DOE Discipline Code, Progressive Discipline & Restorative Approach
School Safety Plan & Building Response Team protocols proficient
Crisis Response Team formation and operational steps proficient
Training Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (D75) Certificate May, 2015
Peer Mediation Training (OSYD) April 2015
Child Abuse Liaison Training (CFN 109) Sept. 2015
ASD Nest Classroom & Behavior RTI Training Nov. 2014
Education City College of NY, Ms. Ed.-Educational Leadership. 2004-2006
Queens College, Intensive Bilingual Special Ed. Teacher Institute. 2002-2003
Yeshiva University, MSW-Clinical Social Work. 1996-1998

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Brooklyn College, BS-Psychology & Biology 1985-1989
Experiences PS10X 396 Elementary School, Bronx Sept. 2014-Present
School Social Worker/Crisis Intervention Specialist
Mandated Counseling, IEP Team, & Student Support Roles
 Provided daily individual and group mandated Solution Focused Short Term & CBT
counseling for K-5th grade caseload.
 Provided push-in Respect for All themed, conflict resolution, and bullying prevention
classroom whole group mini lessons.
 Provided At-Risk screening and RTI Tier II & III counseling to parental or Student
Intervention Team referrals.
 Conducted student needs analysis, progress reports, and teacher feedback logs.
 Recorded SESIS counseling service logs, counseling goals, and IEP PLOP social
emotional development, and parent progress reports.
 Scheduled and completed monolingual Family Social History Evaluations.
 Scheduled and conducted student informal and formal Classroom Observations.
Student Crisis Intervention Roles
 Conducted student crisis de-escalation and prevention using TCIS approaches.
 Completed all OORS reports and student or parent complaint forms.
 Conducted suicidal ideation or behavior assessments, physical abuse interviews, and
ACS mandated reporting protocol.
 Supervised student in-school detention and participated in disciplinary student-parent
meetings.
 Collaborated with and supervised 1:1 Paraprofessional aides assigned to ED classified
students.
 Scheduled and facilitated upper grade peer medication conflict resolution meetings.
Teacher & Parent Support Roles
 Provided direct classroom crisis support and intervention for select students.
 Conducted student needs assessments and teacher consultations for targeted students.
 Guided and supported teachers with FBA and BIP implementation.
 Supported teachers with parent-teacher conferences and parent outreach.
 Supported attendance teacher and administration with parent outreach for chronic
absentee student lists.
 Supported parents with student resources and community mental health referrals.
 Guided and supported parents during the CSE referral and classification process.
 Guided and supported parents in co-creating home based behavior modification plans
 Facilitated PTA workshops on child discipline, bullying prevention, behavior
management and family health.
Westchester BOCES, Westchester NY Sept. 2011-June 2013
Assistant Director Alternative/Supplemental Programs
Direct Supervisory Roles
Provided district wide K-8th grade special education instructional staff supervision.
Supervise Home & Hospital Instruction instructors and related service providers.
Project Management & Leadership Roles
Managed district wide K-8th grade student placement, assessments, and support
services.
Coordinated and monitored district wide alternative educational programs and
outcomes.
 Evaluated classroom Mental Health & Behavioral Intervention Best Practice
models.

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Ives School Lincoln Hall, Lincolndale NY Sept. 2007-June 2011
School and Mental Health Social Worker-Middle School
Prevention & Intervention Roles
 Conducted student/youth intake psychosocial assessments, Functional Behavioral
Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
 Implemented and evaluated Positive Behavioral Intervention Support curricula models
such as CAPSLE: Creating a Peaceful School Learning Environment, Peaceful
Alternatives to Tough Situations (PATTS), & Reconnecting Youth: A Peer Group
Approach to Building Life Skills.
 Facilitated individual and group counseling addressing anti-violence/bullying
(Aggressors, Victims, and Bystanders: Thinking and Acting to Prevent Violence),
substance abuse/alcohol prevention, interpersonal peer conflicts, stress management
issues.
Special Education, Staff Training, & Family Support Roles
 Oversaw monthly IEP Student Transitional Planning meetings, annual reviews, and
educational evaluations.
 Facilitated multiple in-service staff workshops addressing behavioral interventions,
special education classifications, and social-emotional cultural/linguistic responsiveness.
 Maintained weekly contacts and scheduled appropriate family/parent meetings on
campus to address student progress, significant infractions, and home-school transitions.
PEARLS Elementary School. Yonkers, NY Sept 2002-Aug. 2007
School Social Worker
Prevention & Intervention Roles
 Conducted student/youth intake psychosocial assessments, Functional Behavioral
Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
 Implemented and evaluated Positive Behavioral Intervention Support curricula models
such as Al’s Pals: Kids Making Health Choices, AMIkids Personal Growth Model,
I Can Problem Solve (ICPS), & Families & Schools Together (FAST).
 Facilitated individual and group counseling addressing anti-violence/bullying,
(Understanding & Intervening in Bullying Behavior Curriculum), substance
abuse/alcohol prevention (All Stars), interpersonal peer conflicts, & stress management
issues (The Children of Divorce Intervention Program).
Special Education, Staff Training, & Family Support Roles
 Monitored appropriate CSE/Section 504 mandated service delivery and IEP classroom
accommodations or modifications for special needs students.
 Coordinated all necessary steps as a CSE Liaison to facilitate efficient CSE Annual
Review meetings for all children receiving special education and SETTS.
 Facilitated staff workshops (Center for Evidence Based Practice: Young Children
with Challenging Behavior, Pyramid Model for Teaching Social-Emotional
Competence, & Classroom Routine Support Guide) addressing 2nd-5th grade
instructors in the application of differentiated instruction and classroom management
supports.
 Supported the PTA with the conduction of quarterly parent workshops addressing
effective parenting skills (Active Parenting, Teaching Important Parenting Skills:
TIPS for Great Kids), fatherhood (Dadventures), parent-school relationships, child
development norms/concerns, CPSE/CSE process, and academic supports.

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