Special Education Inclusion Teacher and Department Chairperson
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Tonya Avery Mays is a dedicated professional with extensive experience across education, military, and technical fields. Residing in Beaumont, TX, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to her roles, emphasizing effective communication, organizational skills, and a focus on student and customer success.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher and Department Chairperson - Beaumont Independent School District, Blanchette Elementary - Beaumont, TX
(2015-01)
Responsibilities encompass designing and executing tailored lesson plans for students with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, speech impairments, and learning disabilities. Teaches core subjects such as English, mathematics, social sciences, and citizenship, aligning instruction with each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Role involves continuous collaboration with parents, administrators, and service providers to foster student success both academically and socially, ensuring a comprehensive support system within a self-contained classroom environment.
Morale, Welfare & Recreation Coordinator - KBR - Houston, TX
(2009-10 - 2011-12)
Responsibilities involved administrative support to the department supervisor, planning and coordinating recreational activities, and maintaining detailed records. Demonstrated professionalism in customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints empathetically. Technical skills included operating PC and RF dispatch systems with high accuracy, managing government property, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
Oversaw document control and maintained accountability for all government-owned assets, contributing to efficient facility management and operational compliance.
Special Education Teacher - Beaumont ISD - Beaumont, TX
(2004-08 - 2009-10)
Duties mirrored current role, emphasizing individualized instruction and collaboration with stakeholders to support student development within a self-contained classroom setting.
Correction Officer V - Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Beaumont, TX
(1994-08 - 2003-08)
Responsibilities included supervising inmate activities, maintaining custody, and ensuring orderly conduct. As a Recreation Officer, organized recreational activities such as basketball, volleyball, and weightlifting, fostering positive engagement among inmates. Additional duties involved inmate transportation, mailroom operations, switchboard management, and radio dispatching, demonstrating versatility and ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism.
Lead Production Lab Technician - Helena Laboratories - Beaumont, TX
(1989-07 - 1994-10)
Role involved supervising the production of Agarose Gel Plates used in medical diagnostics. Trained new employees, managed inventory, and maintained calibration and troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
Responsibilities extended to ensuring safety compliance, cleaning, and washing laboratory glassware, and maintaining detailed records to support production operations. Technical proficiency included equipment calibration, repair, and inventory management, contributing to the laboratory's operational efficiency.
Associate of Applied Science - Process Operating Technology - Lamar State College-Port Arthur (2019-08 - 2023-05)
Certificate - Process Operating Technology - Lamar Institute of Technology (2019-06 - 2022-12)
Master of Education - Educational Technology Leadership - Lamar University (2012 - 2013)
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Lamar University (2001 - 2003)
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice - Lamar State College-Port Arthur (2001 - 2001)
