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Thomas Elliott

telliott (at) uci.edu

Education

University of California, IrvineExpected June 2009
M.A. Sociology
Areas of Interest: Social Movements, Information Technologies

University of Texas at DallasMay 2006
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies - Physics & Chemistry Education
Honors Thesis: “Providing a safe space: Creating a safer school climate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.”

Professional Experience

Teacher’s Assistant, University of California, Irvine 2007 - Present
SOC10C Statistics Spring 2008
SOC173 Social Stratification Fall 2007

Research Assistant, University of Texas at Dallas Summer 2007
Dr. Melinda Kane

Teacher’s Assistant, University of Texas at Dallas 2006 - 2007
SOC2319 Race, Gender, Class Spring 2007
SOC1301 Intro to Sociology Spring 2007
SOC3343 Sociology of the Family Fall 2006
SOC4355 Social Movements Fall 2006

Student Teacher, Richardson High School Spring 2006
Prepared lesson plans
Taught five physics classes a day
Assisted with TAKS tutoring
Maintained discipline within the classroom

Professional Affiliations

American Sociological Association

Southern Sociological Society

Pacific Sociological Association

Presentations

2007“Turning to the Courts: A Quantitative Analysis of the Gay and Lesbian Movement’s Use of Legal Mobilization.” Southern Sociological Society annual meeting, Atlanta, GA, as second author (presented by Dr. Melinda Kane).

Activities

Queer Graduate Caucus (Co-Chair & Webmaster) 2008-Present

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center (Volunteer) 2008-Present

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (Board Member) 2004 - 2007

University Democrats at UTD 2003 - 2007