Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Leadership & Service Highlights
Professional Traits
Certification
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Chauncey May

Desoto,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator and leader with a proven track record in secondary education, military service, and program development. CPI Blue Card Certified, specializing in instructional coaching, student engagement, academic intervention, and team leadership. Currently holding roles as High School Computer Science & Engineering Teacher, CTE Lead, and eSports Coach at Uplift Education. Passionate about equity, innovation, and preparing students for post-secondary success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Computer Science & Engineering Teacher | ESports Coach | CTE Lead | CTL | Math Instructional Coach

Uplift Education
07.2024 - Current
  • Teach Computer Science and Engineering courses aligned with TEKS and IB frameworks.
  • Serve as CTE Lead and High School Computer Science CTL, providing mentorship and content support.
  • Coach eSports teams; led Super Smash Bros. varsity team to Championships for the first time in school history.
  • Act as 10th Grade Chair and 6th–9th Math Instructional Coach, supporting academic growth campus-wide.
  • Organized and led field trips to Walmart Drone Facility, COSM Dallas, UTA, UTD, Dallas Mavericks Day, and Meow Wolf.
  • Hosted the first annual Tech Expo on campus in partnership with Career Services.
  • Designed superhero-themed t-shirts with a cybernetic twist for Uplift’s CTE Department1.

Middle School Math Teacher

Desoto ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Taught 6th–8th grade math, consistently surpassing academic growth goals.
  • Honored in 2023 for exceeding 4.2 GPM (district benchmark for student mastery).
  • Implemented student-centered strategies with measurable achievement results.
  • Built strong relationships and led interventions for struggling learners.

Field Engineer

TrueNet Communications (Fujitsu Company)
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Provided technical engineering support and field services for communication projects.
  • Conducted site evaluations, installations, and infrastructure assessments.

Sales Representative

GoDaddy
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Excelled in high-volume outbound sales with a consultative approach for small business clients.
  • Recognized as a top-performer for consistently exceeding conversion goals.

Restaurant Manager

Pappas Restaurants, Inc.
11.2016 - 05.2019
  • Supervised team operations, staffing, scheduling, training, and inventory.
  • Improved customer satisfaction and reduced labor costs through strategic team deployment.

Texas Army National Guard
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Supported equipment readiness and emergency response missions.

Premise Technician

AT&T
01.2014 - 02.2017
  • Installed and serviced U-verse products, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high satisfaction ratings.

Quartermaster/Chemical Equipment Repairer (63J)

U.S. Army (Active Duty)
05.2006 - 12.2012
  • Completed two combat deployments to Afghanistan.
  • Maintained and repaired military-grade chemical and water purification equipment.
  • Served as Unit Armorer managing high-value equipment; led and developed a team of 16 soldiers.

Education

B.S. - Information Technology

American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates
01.2013

Skills

  • Certifications: CPI Blue Card Certified
  • Experienced with School City and ALEKS platforms
  • Professional Development: Enrolled in CS50 Introduction to Computer Science, Harvard University (2025)
  • Adaptability to change
  • Online teaching tools
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Mentoring and coaching

Leadership & Service Highlights

  • Hosted inaugural campus Tech Expo in collaboration with industry partners.
  • Led multiple high-impact field experiences for students focused on STEM exploration.
  • Provided peer mentorship and curriculum alignment for CTE and math departments.
  • Advocate for student-centered learning environments and culturally responsive instruction.

Professional Traits

  • Relationship-Driven | Mission-Oriented | Solutions-Focused | Collaborative | Culturally Aware
  • References available upon request

Certification

  • TEA Business and Finance, Grades 6–12
    Texas Education Agency | Issued: May 1, 2024 | Expires: May 31, 2027
  • CPI Blue Card Certified
    Crisis Prevention Institute | Issued: April 9, 2025 | Expires: April 9, 2027

Timeline

High School Computer Science & Engineering Teacher | ESports Coach | CTE Lead | CTL | Math Instructional Coach

Uplift Education
07.2024 - Current

Middle School Math Teacher

Desoto ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024

Field Engineer

TrueNet Communications (Fujitsu Company)
01.2020 - 08.2022

Sales Representative

GoDaddy
07.2019 - 01.2020

Restaurant Manager

Pappas Restaurants, Inc.
11.2016 - 05.2019

Premise Technician

AT&T
01.2014 - 02.2017

Texas Army National Guard
01.2013 - 12.2017

Quartermaster/Chemical Equipment Repairer (63J)

U.S. Army (Active Duty)
05.2006 - 12.2012

B.S. - Information Technology

American Intercontinental University