Chrissy Hoefgen
Moscow,ID
Summary
Motivated educator with strong literacy skills, passionate about igniting a love of learning. Fosters positive relationships to create dynamic, engaging classrooms promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and student success. Committed to continuous learning and collaboration for all students' potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Outreach Coordinator
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
01.2024 - Current
- Creates engaging activities on environmental restoration for all ages.
- Leads field trips, summer camps, & events promoting environmental awareness.
- Supervises & directs AmeriCorps members in education & outreach.
- Recruits & trains volunteers and interns to support programs.
Nature Explorers Lead Educator & Coordinator
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
12.2020 - Current
- Plans nature-related lessons and activities, for students ages 5-12 years old
- Leads & assists with facilitating nature-related lessons and activities.
- Creates safe learning and exploration opportunities for youth.
Community Food Systems Research Assistant
University of Idaho
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted researcher in all stages of research process, including data collection, analysis with visual representation development, information gathering, and support for presentations and report writing.
Assistant Farm Manager
Sumas River Farm
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Led successful operation of weekly farmers markets and oversaw farm operations, including equipment management and staff supervision (hiring, training, and oversight) of seasonal workers involved in cultivation and harvest.
Natural Resource Technician
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Implemented public access projects such as trail, footbridge, blind, and fence construction
- Operated tractors, farm implements, chainsaws, boats, and marsh equipment.
Education & Production Farm Assistant
Cloud Mountain Farm Center
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Completed educational & work apprenticeship in agriculture, assisting with classroom/field training and off-farm education.
- Led field crews in collaboration with staff for crop production and educational initiatives.
Farm Educator Apprentice
Victory Garden Initiative
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted with development of teaching techniques and program curriculum
- Created and lead child-based hands-on farming activities to promote student interest and learning.
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05.2025
B.S.Ed. - Elementary Education, ESL & K-12 Literacy
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID12.2023
High School Diploma -
Wauwatosa East High School
Wauwatosa, WI06.2015
Certification
- All Subjects (K-8), Idaho State Board of Education - Issued Feb 2024, Expires September 2029
- English as a Second Language (ESL) (K-12), Idaho State Board of Education - Issued February 2024, Expires September 2029
- Literacy (K-12), Idaho State Board of Education - Issued February 2024, Expires September 2029
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Universal Design for Learning Certificate
Volunteer Experience
Board Member, Idaho Environmental Education Association
Timeline
Education Outreach Coordinator
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
01.2024 - Current
Nature Explorers Lead Educator & Coordinator
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
12.2020 - Current
Community Food Systems Research Assistant
University of Idaho
10.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Farm Manager
Sumas River Farm
01.2019 - 06.2020
Natural Resource Technician
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife
03.2018 - 12.2018
Education & Production Farm Assistant
Cloud Mountain Farm Center
02.2016 - 12.2017
Farm Educator Apprentice
Victory Garden Initiative
03.2015 - 12.2015
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Idaho
B.S.Ed. - Elementary Education, ESL & K-12 Literacy
University of Idaho
High School Diploma -
Wauwatosa East High School
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