Krysta D.

Denzer
828-301-8965 denzerkd@montreat.edu 116 Ronforth Street, Fairhope, AL

Professional Objective
To enhance the personal development and growth of others by sharing my love, enthusiasm for nature,
and creative teaching abilities.

Education Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Education with NAI Certified Interpretive Guide (2016)
minor in Environmental Studies, Montreat Wilderness First Responder (2017)
College, May 2017
North Carolina Environmental Education
Certification near completion.
Experience
Volunteer Assistant, Asheville Forest School, Asheville, NC JanuaryMay 2017
Assist teachers in caring for the preschool students
Supervise children during outdoor play and exploration
Engage with children to maintain safety and promote learning
Photograph and film school activities and child play

Intern, Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary, Hubert, NC JuneJuly 2016

Fed and cared for animals at the sanctuary

Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures
Led two weeks of Possum Pals summer camp program with campers aged 10-16
Planned and facilitated environmental education games for summer camp

Nature Teacher, Montreat Morning School, Montreat, NC September 2015April 2016

Planned weekly half-hour nature lessons in coordination with the schools theme of the week
and prepared all lesson materials & teaching aids
Taught lessons to four different preschool classes, ages two to five

Social Media Worker, Montreat College, Montreat, NC August 2013Present

Promote the Outdoor Education Department and its subsidiaries on social media, including
event promotion and the development of visual media highlighting the departments recent
events, faculty, student activities, and unique offerings
Film, edit, and produce videos featuring recent events, faculty, and student activities
Created spring 2014 and 2015 Alumni Newsletters

Outdoor Recreation Staff, Camp Baldwin, Elberta, AL Summers 20112013

Safely facilitated outdoor experiences for visitors ages three and older, including challenge
course facilitation, land and water zip lines, paddle boating, canoeing, and water slide
Served visitors at the snack shack and gift shop
Cleaned cabins, conference rooms, and other areas as guests departed
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Environmental Education Volunteer, Estuary Life, Elberta, AL Spring 20112013

Assisted director and teachers in preparation for environmental education programs
Taught lessons and facilitated activities (watershed wonders, herpetology, and estuary studies)
Helped facilitate challenge course initiatives, night hikes, and campfire activities
Handled and fed resident snakes, turtles, and alligator

Course-Based Experience

Completed Discovery, a 21-day backpacking, climbing, and canoeing wilderness expedition with
eight other students and two instructors
Co-planned and hosted the 21st Annual Adventure Education Conference with other students
and school faculty (Fall 2013)
Co-created outdoor education and environmental science curricula for 8th and 3rd grade students
in accordance to state science standards; facilitated the lessons to third grade students along
with my partner
Completed workshops for Project Wild, Flying Wild, Project Learning Tree, Project WET, Project
Wild Aquatic, and NC CATCH
Researched and co-created an adventure education program proposal and presented the
program to a professional panel, along with two partners
Researched and developed interpretive signage on the American chestnut along with a partner
Personally researched, developed, and presented multiple interpretive talks for classes
Co-planned, managed, and co-led a week-long spring break trip to Florida, including full days of
flatwater canoeing
Volunteered as a nature teacher for the Montreat Morning School (FebruaryApril 2015),
creating weekly half-hour nature lessons in coordination with the schools theme of the week
and presenting the lessons to three preschool classes, age two to four; preparing all lesson
materials and teaching aids; and helping to manage student behavior while learning the
teachers behavior management techniques
Volunteered for a week at the North Carolina Arboretum, facilitating the family craft during
their Winter Lights show and working with their Winter Discovery Camp helping to manage
camper behavior and leading environmental education activities (December 2015)
Special topics courses in Environmental Studies included:
o The Natural History of Mount Mitchell & Grandfather Mountain
o Plant Diversity and Ecology
o Coastal Ecosystems
o American Ecosystems (visited 19 national parks & wilderness areas)

References available upon request.

828-301-8965 denzerkd@montreat.edu 116 Ronforth Street, Fairhope, AL