Eliza Hughes
Nashville,TN
Summary
Trained environmental worker with over a decade of non-profit experience. Experience building and launching programs, writing grants, fundraising, developing educational curriculum and overseeing administrative work. Passionate about the intersection of sustainability and social justice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Assistant Teacher
Linden Waldorf School
Nashville, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Implemented Waldorf teaching methods, fostering student creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to create engaging educational materials, supporting diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities and lesson plans, ensuring inclusive participation for all learners.
Customer Experience Advisor
Warby Parker
Nashville, USA
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Delivered above-and-beyond customer service over the phone, email, and live chat
- Became an expert in Warby Parker's internal management system in order to efficiently process sales orders and maintain customer relationships
- Used communication software to interact with teammates, management, and other departments
- Trained internally to solve specific billing and shipping issues
Co-Founder & Director
Little Boots Farm Camp
Nashville, USA
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Developed curriculum and coordinated marketing strategies while managing hiring and administration duties for summer gardening camp serving children ages four to twelve.
Director, Garden Program
Linden Waldorf School
Nashville, USA
08.2012 - 11.2020
- Launched and taught school gardening, food justice, and sustainability program for grades 1-8, securing funding to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with local leaders, including organic farm owner Jeff Poppin, to develop and implement sustainable agriculture and social justice curriculum, enriching educational offerings.
Office Manager
The Curb Center | Vanderbilt University
Nashville, USA
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Coordinated finances, travel arrangements, and event logistics for faculty
Education
Joint B.A. - Sustainable Agriculture & Social Work
Warren Wilson College
Asheville, NC12.2007
Skills
- Program development
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Waldorf and biodynamic methods
- Collaborator across academic fields and local agriculture movements
- Attention to detail
- Business acumen
- Creative thinking
- Effective communication
Certification
- Permaculture Design Certification, Culture Farms, 2009
- Farm and Forest Education Certification, Sunbridge Institute, 2015
- Biodynamic Beekeeping, Spikenard Farm, 2019
Timeline
Primary Assistant Teacher
Linden Waldorf School
07.2024 - Current
Customer Experience Advisor
Warby Parker
04.2021 - 06.2024
Co-Founder & Director
Little Boots Farm Camp
06.2015 - 08.2022
Director, Garden Program
Linden Waldorf School
08.2012 - 11.2020
Office Manager
The Curb Center | Vanderbilt University
01.2010 - 12.2011
Joint B.A. - Sustainable Agriculture & Social Work
Warren Wilson College