Eamon Eriksen Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

Created fresh curriculum that is standards-aligned and emphasizes collaborative data collection and analysis through common assessments across the departmentAdapted to diverse learning styles in a Title I school with a high percentage of individuals with trauma, multilingual and twice exceptional learners, IEPs and other special needsCultivated a.

Aurora Public Schools

• Taught English Language Arts in a cross disciplinary EL school while enrolled in the PEBC teaching residency
• Conceptualized and implemented cross-curricular content though backwards planning, blending literacy skills with social studies content in the workshop model
• Differentiated instruction based on individual literacy and SEL needs in mixed grade classes, emphasizing vocabulary, close-reading & evidence-based argumentative writing
• Concurrently completed rigorous licensure program emphasizing cultural responsiveness
• School-wide distinctions: Expeditionary Learning Mentor School (2011), NASSP Breakthrough School (2014), NEPC Gold School of Opportunity (2016)

• Long-term Substitute/Building Substitute for West High School - performed effective teaching methods to ensure student success and promoted an exemplary educational program which fostered achievement for all students
• Provided coverage for numerous secondary schools throughout DPS
• Collaborated with administrators to devise lesson plans, protocols and assessments for 9th grade World History and mixed-grade Ethnic & Gender Studies courses
• Implemented relational classroom management strategies and school-wide equitable grading initiative in a predominantly low-income, majority-minority, urban school
• Recruited by the principal as a building substitute after the 6 month assignment ended due to professionalism and aptitude for creating safe and nurturing class environments

Denver, Colorado, United States

United States

• Recruited, hired, trained and managed a diverse staff of 25 campaign organizers with a staff retention rate of over 90%
• Networked with important local organizations, policymakers, interest groups and other stakeholders to increase visibility of the organization and to facilitate staff recruitment
• Crafted campaign messaging and trained organizers to carry that messaging to the public
• Conducted statewide trainings to prepare regional team to speak persuasively with the public
• Oversaw allocation and tracking of office budget and expenditures in accordance with federally mandated reporting requirements
• Managed day-to-day operations of a field office focused on individual voter outreach through door-knocking, calls and letter writing

Greater Denver Area

• Spearheaded a campaign to engage marginalized populations in the Denver City Council election
• Researched potential districts and candidates to target in 2020 grassroots campaign efforts
• Identified innovative policy proposals to champion through lobbying in the next legislative session
• Engaged in community dialogue and listening process to identify local issues and priorities
• Built a network of volunteers to maximize voter engagement through field conversations
• Planned events and partnered with local businesses to build momentum for endorsed candidates

Greater Denver Area

• Led a voter registration campaign targeting young people on high school and college campuses
• Campaigned to enact legislation that would reform regulations on student loan repayment
• Managed staff and volunteers, ensuring data accuracy, and adherence to election law
• Mobilized grassroots coalition to contact senators to advance legislation
• Wrote Op-Eds and solicited earned media to increase the visibility of legislation
• Identified and met with targeted legislators to increase support legislation benefiting young people

Greater Denver Area

• Oversaw all day-to-day operations of a branch field canvassing office, including recruiting, hiring, and on-the-ground training for a canvass staff of 15-20
• Communicated reports with clients and stakeholders to ensure deliverables were met
• Directed multiple campaigns, including voter outreach, petitions, GOTV and fundraising
• Provided positive leadership culture, guidance and support required for success
• Raised money for Rocky Mountain PBS through direct grassroots outreach

Ft Collins, CO

• Ensured achievement of field goals through recruitment and training of new canvassers
• Utilized Spanish language skills to communicate our message to underserved populations
• Trained and coordinated logistics for a staff of 3-5 canvassers
• Promoted to team leader within a week of start date

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Prepared documents as evidence for human rights trials in the US, Latin America, and Spain
• Researched details of human rights cases in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico in response to requests from victims’ family members and survivors
• Contributed posts to the Archive blog “Unredacted”
• Attended congressional hearings and meetings with other Latin American human rights groups
• Coordinated efforts to improve social media presence

American University

Specializations include national security, Latin American relations, US foreign policy

Primary contact and liaison for all inquiries and requests related to the department, including monitoring the school’s central email address and voicemail. Coordinated events, managed a staff of 15, and assisted faculty members with a variety of tasks. Designed promotional materials and contributed to SIS website.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Connected top experts in all fields of U.S. foreign policy with members of the international media core
• Collaborated on logistics of highest-profile events, including: foreign Head of State visits, policy report releases, speeches by U.S. Cabinet and Congressional policymakers
• Facilitated congressional briefings, report rollouts, and preparations for congressional hearings
• Prepared press releases and formatted reports for publication
• Promoted use of new media resources such as Twitter, Facebook and Skype

• Clerk and ad hoc reference librarian for branch library
• Effectively communicated in Spanish for majority of workday
• Regularly contributed reviews to website and gave feedback on transition to new library website
• Assisted in collection management and public research projects
• Knowledgeable in archival methods and genealogical research
• Awarded DPL’s 2010 “Best Team Player”

Colorado Teaching License, Teaching Residency - English & Social Studies

Intensive one-year alternative teaching program and mentorship

Master Of Arts (Ma), International Politics And Public Affairs, 3.5/4.0

Activities and Societies: Founding President of the International Politics Student Organization, Spanish Language Club

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History, Spanish, 3.6/4.0

Activities and Societies: Radio Station DJ, Volunteer at Denver Homeless Shelter

Semester Abroad, Chilean Language And Culture

Activities and Societies: ISA