Bambi Hardesty
High School Science Teacher
DeRidder,LA
Summary
Dedicated Science Teacher with 18 years of experience teaching general science, biology, pre-biology, earth science, environmental science, physical science, forensics, physics and anatomy and physiology concepts to pupils. Plans and delivers science program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussion and student experiments to develop language, logic and problem-solving skills in classroom. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Knowledgeable educator with 18 years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to all students. Shifts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs. Caring and enthusiastic with demonstrated skills in delivery and empathy.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Beauregard Parish School Board
DeRidder, LA
07.2004 - Current
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Have impacted over 2700 students
- Mentored over 30 at-risk students to graduate
Terminal Management Team Officer in Charge
Unites States Army Reserve
Mobile , AL
04.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Enlisted Soldier/Commissioned Officer
Louisiana Army National Guard
DeQuincy, LA
06.2003 - 04.2020
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Rated job performance for over 10 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Attended required training sessions and seminars.
- Upheld Army dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Communicated with higher-ranking members of brigade and shared information with company.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Reported for duty in event of natural disaster and other serious incidents involving crowd control.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Completed Combined Logistics Captains Career Course upon receipt of Captain as part of leadership development.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Completed Officer Candidate School August 2010
- Maintenance Platoon Leader 08/2010-11/2013
- Company Executive Officer 11/2013-3/2015
- E/G Company Commander 3/2015-6/2017
- Battalion S4 6/2017-8/2018
- Instructor/Assistant S3 8/2018-4/2020
Education
No Degree - MDIV
Wesley Seminary Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2026
No Degree - MA Religion: Apologetics
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2025
No Degree - Clinical Addiction Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Studies
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA08.2019
No Degree - Teacher Education
Murray State University
Murray, KYBachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX12.1996
No Degree - Biology (physiology Track) PreMed
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MISkills
- Classroom Management
- Lab Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Lecturing and Leading Discussions
- Test Proctoring
- Environmental Science
- Biological Science
- Physical Science
- Life Sciences
- Proactive Bullying Awareness
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- AP Testing Administration
Affiliations
- Lions Club
- NSTA
- National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
- National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
- NEA
Certification
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and General Science Louisiana Teacher License # 466264- 7/16/2004-7/21/2023
Timeline
Terminal Management Team Officer in Charge
Unites States Army Reserve
04.2020 - Current
Science Teacher
Beauregard Parish School Board
07.2004 - Current
Enlisted Soldier/Commissioned Officer
Louisiana Army National Guard
06.2003 - 04.2020
No Degree - MDIV
Wesley Seminary Indiana Wesleyan University
No Degree - MA Religion: Apologetics
Liberty University
No Degree - Clinical Addiction Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Studies
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
No Degree - Teacher Education
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
No Degree - Biology (physiology Track) PreMed
Northern Michigan University
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