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Kiera C. Hardy

Blue Springs,MO

Summary

Professional educator with significant experience in teaching business concepts and practices. Strong focus on team collaboration, curriculum development, and effective classroom management. Skilled in lesson planning, student engagement, and adapting to changing educational needs. Valued for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Teacher

St. Teresa’s Academy
Kansas City, MO
08.2021 - Current

Business Teacher

Central High School
Kansas City, MO
08.2019 - 05.2021

Instructional Assistant for Severe and Intense Behavior

Northwood School
Kansas City, MO
09.2016 - 12.2018

Substitute Teacher

Hickman Mills School District
Kansas City, MO
01.2008 - 01.2012

Counselor, Role Model, Activities Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club Of Manhattan
06.2008 - 08.2008

Education

Masters - Secondary Education

Grand Canyon University
04-2019

B.A. - Family and Child Development, Sociology

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01-2007

Skills

  • Business development education
  • Personalized learning strategies
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Understanding organizational behavior

HONORS AND AWARDS

Third-Round Pick of Connecticut Sun in 2007 WNBA Draft (No. 39 Overall Pick)

University of Nebraska, Three-year Starter 2004-2007

University of Nebraska, Team Captain 2006-2007

Naismith Trophy Candidate (1 of 50, 2007)

Kodak/WBCA Region 5 All-American: 2007

Preseason Honorable-Mention All-American (Street & Smith's, 2006)

Three-Time First-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, 2005, 2006, 2007)

University of Nebraska, Career Three-Point Leader (267 3FG)

USA Basketball Women's National Team Trials Participant: 2005

State Farm Classic Tournament MVP: 2006

Tied Nebraska Single-Season (85) and Single-Game (7) Three-Point Records: 2005

Big 12 Conference Scoring Leader (20.9 points per game, conference only, 2005)

Big 12 Player of the Week: Nov. 27, 2006; Feb. 20, 2006; Nov. 28, 2005; Jan. 17, 2005

Miami Thanksgiving Classic All-Tournament Team: 2005

Paradise Jam All-Tournament Team: 2004

Big 12 Rookie of the Week: Jan. 26, 2004, 

Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll: Fall, 2003

Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches All-Star Game Participant: 2003

Division One student Athlete: 2003-2007

Timeline

Business Teacher

St. Teresa’s Academy
08.2021 - Current

Business Teacher

Central High School
08.2019 - 05.2021

Instructional Assistant for Severe and Intense Behavior

Northwood School
09.2016 - 12.2018

Counselor, Role Model, Activities Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club Of Manhattan
06.2008 - 08.2008

Substitute Teacher

Hickman Mills School District
01.2008 - 01.2012

B.A. - Family and Child Development, Sociology

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Masters - Secondary Education

Grand Canyon University
Kiera C. Hardy