Nicholas Koebley
Asheville
Summary
Passionate educator, outdoor leader, and community engagement professional with experience in environmental education, garden management, sustainable agriculture, and volunteer coordination. Skilled at fostering curiosity, building authentic relationships, and creating inclusive environments where people of all ages can learn, contribute, and thrive. Experienced in leading groups, organizing community projects, and connecting people with the natural world through hands-on education and stewardship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Center for Massage and Natural Health
Asheville, NC
07.2025 - Current
- Assessed individual learning needs and adapted lesson plans to support students with neurodivergence and ADHD effectively.
- Created and launched an extensive curriculum aimed at enhancing student learning in massage therapy.
- Delivered interactive training sessions focused on developing and refining student practical skills.
Field Instructor
Muddy Sneakers
Asheville, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging outdoor science curriculum through 5th grade field trips to enhance experiential learning.
- Gained the ability to hold boundaries with kindness and respect. Creating on the spot behavior techniques catered to each student to keep within the lesson and lessen the shame than can be associated with discipline.
Field Guide
Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
Durango, CO
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Integrated mindfulness techniques like yoga, meditation, and breathing strategies to support student wellness.
- Learned proficiency in de-escalation techniques for students struggling to regulate their emotions safely.
- Cultivated resilience and adaptability by working long hours in outdoor environments.
Education
B.S. - Adolescent to Young Adult Education with concentration in Life Science, Earth Science, and Integrated Science
University of Dayton
05-2018
Skills
- Student and volunteer engagement
- Extensive farming experience
- Exceptional communication
- Humor and wit
- Marketing strategy development
- Strong communication skills
Certification
- Massage License Nov 2023- Current
- Practicing Privately and at Urban Exhale Spa Feb 2025- Current
- Proficient in using the Google Microsoft suites
Timeline
Instructor
Center for Massage and Natural Health
07.2025 - Current
Field Instructor
Muddy Sneakers
11.2023 - Current
Field Guide
Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
10.2020 - 06.2021
B.S. - Adolescent to Young Adult Education with concentration in Life Science, Earth Science, and Integrated Science
University of Dayton