Eliza Eriksen
Athens,GA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
YWCO Afterschool Program
Athens, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Assist with daily routines, including snack distribution, transitions, and organized pick-up/drop-off, while ensuring consistency and structure.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment by monitoring student well-being and responding appropriately to physical or emotional needs.
- Lead structured activities and games designed to encourage communication and cooperation.
Babysitter
Classic City Sitters
Athens, Ga
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised children during activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to children's needs and preferences.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily events.
- Organized educational games that promoted learning and social skills development.
Preschool Childcare Provider
Sprouts Grove LLC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff regarding children's progress and needs.
- Organized educational games enhancing motor skills and teamwork among children.
- Increased preschoolers' social skills by implementing engaging group activities and cooperative play.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA07.2027
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Georgia
GA12.2026
Study Abroad - undefined
Athens, Greece – College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Athens, Greece05.2025
Skills
- CPR and First-Aid Certified
- Experience with IEPs and Special Education Support
- Play-based learning
- Child Abuse, Dyslexia, and FERPA Trainings
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Winder Elementary School Winder, GA January 2025 - April 2025
- Practicum Experience
- Co-taught in a Special Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages collaboration classroom
- Developed lesson plans for conceptual understanding and real-world application of 5th-grade math, science and social studies
- Led small group intervention for students through differentiated instruction
- Initiated and maintained contact with parents, teachers, and administrators
- Attended monthly departmental meetings, weekly faculty meetings, and periodic IEP meetings
- Barrow Elementary School Athens, GA August 2024 - December 2024
- Co-taught instructional units for 15 days using various techniques of scaffolding strategies
- Observed 1st-grade classes, noting teaching styles, classroom management, and student behaviors
- Attended weekly grade-level team meetings
Affiliations
- Alpha Chi Omega, Member August 2023 - Present
- UGA Recreational Sports, Captain August 2023 - Present
- Luttie 43 Foundation, Scholarship Recipient August 2023 - Present
- Watkinsville First Baptist, Nursery Servant August 2023 - Present
Timeline
Babysitter
Classic City Sitters
04.2025 - Current
Preschool Childcare Provider
Sprouts Grove LLC
08.2024 - 05.2025
Counselor
YWCO Afterschool Program
08.2024 - Current
Study Abroad - undefined
Athens, Greece – College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Georgia