Brendon Hardy
Farmington,MO
Summary
- Driven and passionate educator adept in delivering curriculum to a diverse youth audience.
- Background in leadership and the training/development of both peers and children in an athletic setting.
- Three years of teaching experience at De Soto Junior High and High School. Experience teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade mathematics, Algebra 1, Project Lead the Way, and work with at risk students.
- 3 years of experience coaching High School Boys Basketball. Two years as Varsity Boys Basketball coach at De Soto and one year as Freshman Boys Basketball Coach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle & High School Mathematics Teacher
De Soto 73 Middle School and High School
De Soto, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Experience teaching grades 6th-11th Math, including: 6th, 7th, 8th Mathematics, Algebra 1, Intro to Algebra, & Project Lead the Way
- Two Years as Head Varsity Boys Basketball coach from 2024-Current
- One Year coaching Freshman Basketball, supporting Varsity and Junior Varsity teams to foster athlete development and teamwork.
Officiating Youth League Basketball
Magic Basketball Academy
Farmington, Missouri
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Applied rules and regulations of the game to ensure fair play and safety.
- Built relationships with families of youth students to enhance communication and support for athletes.
Student Teacher
Parkway West Middle School
Chesterfield, MO
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Taught two different levels of 6th grade math - Math 6 & Math 6-7.
- Utilized Desmos to develop engaging lesson plans and facilitate interactive learning activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students to foster trust and create a supportive learning environment.
Skills Trainer
Larry Hughes Basketball Academy
Chesterfield, Missouri
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with children K-12 ages.
- Developed children's basketball skills.
- Completed 1 on 1 sessions with clientele.
- Developed relationships with clientele while taking an interest in their goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO05-2023
Skills
- Lesson Plans
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Student engagement
- Training and Development
- Written and Oral Communication
- Parent Communication
- Organization
- Relationship Building
- Leadership
- Player Development
Extracurricular Activities
Collegiate Basketball
All Conference (2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023),
American Midwest Conference Player of the Year (2022-2023),
American Midwest Conference Regular Season Champion (2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023),
American Midwest Conference Tournament Champion (2021-2022),
Champions of Character Award (2019-2020, 2021-2022),
Daktronics Scholar Athlete (2019-2020, 2020-2021)
Other Professional Experience
- Basketball Coach, Larry Hughes Basketball Academy, 05/01/22, 08/31/22, Worked with children K-12 ages., Developed children's basketball skills., Completed 1 on 1 sessions with clientele., Developed relationships with clientele while taking an interest in their goals.
Timeline
Officiating Youth League Basketball
Magic Basketball Academy
01.2025 - 02.2026
Middle & High School Mathematics Teacher
De Soto 73 Middle School and High School
08.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Parkway West Middle School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Skills Trainer
Larry Hughes Basketball Academy
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Missouri Baptist University