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Anthony Christien McCray Sr.

Anthony Christien McCray Sr.

Monroe,USA

Summary

Experienced and dedicated educator with a strong background as a administrative assistant, classroom instructor, and in student support seeking to transition into an assistant principal role.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Riser Middle School
West Monroe, LA
09.2012 - Current

Classroom Teacher 2022-Present

  • Certification Area: 6-12 English and Special Education Mild to Moderate
  • Self-Contained 7-8 grade
  • Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student’s needs
  • Adapt curriculum materials and teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs
  • Track and document student progress toward IEP goals
  • Participate in eligibility determinations, reevaluations, and IEP review meetings
  • Work closely with general education teachers to support inclusion in the classroom
  • Collaborate with related service providers (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists).
  • Develop and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as needed
  • Use positive behavior support strategies to promote student engagement and self-regulation
  • Maintain organized and accurate student records and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with federal (IDEA), state, and local special education regulations
  • Supervise and direct paraprofessionals or instructional aides working with students
  • Advocate for appropriate accommodations, modifications, and services for students

Administrative Assistant 2016-2022

  • Assist the principal and other administrators with various tasks
  • Handle disciplinary issues and maintain student conduct
  • Providing administrative support to teachers and staff
  • Collaborate with counselors, teachers, and parents to address to address behavioral concerns
  • Enforce all school rules and issue out the appropriate consequences.
  • Contact parents to inform them what has taken place.
  • Mediate conflicts between students, between students and staff, or staff and parents
  • Supervise arrival, dismissal, lunch periods, and transitions
  • Student Advocate
  • Counsel and assist students through their problems- in school and out
  • Assist students with household and personal items needed
  • Assist parents by connecting them with outside agencies.
  • Extracurricular administrative duty
  • Ensure the school environment is safe and secure for all students and staff

ILT Team Member 2024-2025

  • Promote and model high-quality, research-based instructional practices in your content area
  • Support the implementation of school-wide instructional strategies (e.g., differentiated instruction)
  • Analyze student performance data (benchmarks, classroom assessments, standardized tests) to identify trends and need
  • Use data to help inform planning, interventions, and professional development priorities
  • Help ensure curriculum and pacing are aligned with standards and assessments
  • Serve as a bridge between administration and teaching staff, sharing updates and gathering input
  • Advocate for inclusive teaching practices that meet the needs of diverse learners
  • Led by example with strong classroom practices and professionalism

Para Professional 2012-2016

  • Assist the teacher with lesson preparation and delivery
  • Working with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning
  • Assisting students with disabilities in accessing the curriculum
  • Supporting students with physical needs (mobility, toileting, diaper change)

Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach/Assistant Football & Soccer Coach 2012-Present

  • Schedule meets/games and organizes my school’s tracks meets.
  • Drive bus to and from games/meets
  • Plan and organize practices
  • Teach fundamental techniques, plays, and rules
  • Ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed
  • Train my team and put them in the best position for success.

Reviewer

LouisianaEnvironmental Education Impact Initiative
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conducting independent and asynchronous project work, contributing my perspective, experience, and skills toward defining and understanding the following problem statement: Louisiana public school students do not have adequate access to robust environmental education that prepares them to tackle the complex, socio-ecological environmental issues that are shaping-and will continue to shape their lives
  • Identifying potential strategies and solutions
  • Collaborating with committee members and other stakeholders to advance common goals and priorities
  • Serving as a public ambassador and champion for the initiative to build momentum for future phases of the project.

Owner/Head Designer

Christien Kollection/Christien Konsulting
Monroe, LA
01.2013 - Current
  • CKollection
  • Design and manufacture high end custom collections.
  • Market the company/designs by producing and participating in fashions. Creative directing photo shoots.
  • Managing company websites and social media.
  • Presenting collections to buyers.
  • Negotiating prices with 3rd party companies.
  • Assisting clients with designing and producing their design ideas.
  • CKonsulting
  • Assist companies with branding and marketing.
  • Helping build the company’s notoriety. Build customer engagement through social media, events, & websites.
  • Look at an overview of the company’s operation and help organize it to run more efficiently.
  • Identify how the company compares to its competition.
  • Putting companies in contact with 3rd parties to help accomplish their goals and assist with negotiating a price for services.
  • Assist with lunching their business and/or product.
  • Help identify their goals and assist with the steps to accomplish them.

Education

Master’s Degree - Ed Leadership

Louisiana State University in Shreveport
07.2024

Alternative Teacher Education Program - 6-12 English, Special Education Certification

ITeach Louisiana
05-2023

B.A. - General Studies Concentration Business

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA
05.2021

High School - undefined

Ferriday High School
Ferriday, LA
05.2006

Skills

  • Communications
  • Negotiating
  • Strategic & Business Planning
  • Partnership development
  • Profit and loss
  • Decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Delegating
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Organizing
  • Marketing

Timeline

Reviewer

LouisianaEnvironmental Education Impact Initiative
06.2024 - 06.2024

Owner/Head Designer

Christien Kollection/Christien Konsulting
01.2013 - Current

Teacher

Riser Middle School
09.2012 - Current

B.A. - General Studies Concentration Business

University of Louisiana at Monroe

High School - undefined

Ferriday High School

Master’s Degree - Ed Leadership

Louisiana State University in Shreveport

Alternative Teacher Education Program - 6-12 English, Special Education Certification

ITeach Louisiana