Eryn Jones
Paramount,CA
Summary
Passionate professional with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor, Ethnic Studies
Cerritos College
01.2024 - Current
- Designed and delivered curriculum centering intersectionality, race, and social justice in American life.
- Fostered inclusive and dialogic classroom environments in both in-person and hybrid formats.
- Created dynamic lectures and student-centered learning tools aligned with DEI pedagogy.
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Presented courses to undergraduate students and created lesson plans, tests and assignments to ascertain how well students retained class material.
Programs Coordinator, Black Resource Center
California State University, Dominguez Hills
10.2023 - Current
- Orchestrated social media and email marketing campaigns to enhance program reach, demonstrating storytelling and subject line creation expertise that increased engagement within targeted audiences.
- Developed and implemented content with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), managing the editorial calendar to align messaging with social justice initiatives, and center objectives.
- Increased digital engagement by relaunching marketing strategies and tailoring content that resonates with student and community needs, achieving measurable growth in online presence.
- Actively contributed to the Black Graduation Committee and other high-visibility events, enhancing community engagement through digital outreach, graphic design, and live event marketing.
Adjunct Professor, American Studies
California State University, Fullerton
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Taught upper-division courses on Black identity, race and representation, and social movements.
- Published research and led public forums on African American cultural production and resistance.
- Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse student population.
- Designed exams, lecture material and writing assignments.
- Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
- Integrated visual media and interdisciplinary approaches to examine race, class, and gender.
Academic & College Success Coordinator Coordinator
Community Coalition, South Los Angeles
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Directed community-based programming for youth development rooted in racial equity.
- Designed DEI workshops, developed marketing materials, and managed community partnerships.
- Facilitated college access programming for first-generation Black and Brown youth.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to engage local residents and stakeholders.
- Developed educational materials for workshops and presentations in underserved areas.
- Facilitated meetings with community partners to strengthen collaborative efforts.
- Assisted in grant writing processes to secure funding for community initiatives.
- Maintained databases to track participant involvement and program attendance.
Teaching Assistant, African American Studies & Education
UCLA
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported instruction in courses on Black feminism, education equity, and critical race theory.
- Led discussion sections, graded assignments, and held student-centered office hours.
- Developed supplemental materials with a focus on accessibility and academic support.
- Assisted educators in lesson planning and classroom management strategies.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Supported grading and assessment processes to ensure timely feedback for students.
- Organized instructional materials and resources for effective classroom use.
Education
M.A. - African American Studies
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA06.2021
B.A. - Sociology, Minor in African American Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2019
Skills
- Curriculum Development: Anti-racist and DEI-centered pedagogy
- Program Management: Youth and community-based leadership training
- Research & Writing: Qualitative analysis, media critique, cultural studies
- Content Creation: Canva, email campaigns, social media storytelling
- Digital Literacy: Google Suite, Microsoft Office, HubSpot, CRM tools
- Community outreach
- Data analysis
- Event coordination
- Public speaking
References
Available upon request.
Projects
Graduate Researcher, UCLA McNair Scholars Program, 2019 – 2021, PI: Dr. Aisha Finch, Project: “Black Women, Media, and TV: Exploring (Mis)representations in Reality Television”, - Conducted qualitative research comparing portrayals of Black womanhood on Black vs. non-Black networks., - Presented findings at UCLA Graduate Research Week (2019, 2020)., Undergraduate Researcher, UCLA McNair Scholars Program, 2018 – 2019, PI: Dr. Aisha Finch, Project: “Rebuilding the Foundation: Sapphire Caricature, Black Love Narratives, and Television”, - Analyzed Black femininity in media and implications for cultural representation., - Delivered poster presentations at UCLA and national McNair conferences., Undergraduate Researcher, UCLA Research Rookies Program, 2017, PI: Dr. Marcus Hunter, Project: “We Protest… But What’s Next?”, - Conducted interviews with student leaders on race-conscious leadership and space-making., - Presented research at UCLA Undergraduate Research Week., VIPS Research Assistant, UCLA, 2017, PI: Dr. Jonli Tunstall, Project: “Coping on Campus”, - Transcribed interviews, analyzed student experiences at PWIs, and contributed to grant reporting., - Explored VIPS’ role in building culturally relevant support systems for underrepresented students.
Awards
- Ronald E. McNair Scholar (2017–2021), - Undergraduate Research Week Presenter (2017–2020), - Edith and Lew Wasserman Scholarship Recipient (2016–2017), - VIPS Scholar, UCLA (2013–2017), - Dean’s List, UCLA (2016)
Publications
- SAEOPP McNair Conference, Atlanta, GA – 2018
- Presenter: “Where’s the Love? Exploring Images of Black Women in Romantic Relationships in Reality TV”
- UCLA Ronald E. McNair Conference – 2018
- Presenter: “Rebuilding the Foundation: Centering Black Love Narratives”
- UCLA Undergraduate & Graduate Research Week – 2017–2020
- Multiple poster and oral presentations.
Certification
- Certified to teach remote and distance learning courses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor, Ethnic Studies
Cerritos College
01.2024 - Current
Programs Coordinator, Black Resource Center
California State University, Dominguez Hills
10.2023 - Current
Academic & College Success Coordinator Coordinator
Community Coalition, South Los Angeles
12.2021 - 09.2023
Adjunct Professor, American Studies
California State University, Fullerton
05.2021 - 01.2024
Teaching Assistant, African American Studies & Education
UCLA
07.2020 - 06.2021
M.A. - African American Studies
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
B.A. - Sociology, Minor in African American Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
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