Larhonda Jackson
Phone: (501) 313-5065 or (713) 907-8852
E-mail: lxjackson4@ualr.edu
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
Department of Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
EDUCATION
 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
PhD Criminal Justice expected 2019
 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE
MA Sociology 2003
Extensive research/writing skills, effective presentations and facilitation of class
discussions. Researched, wrote and successfully defended thesis.
BA Psychology 1995
Significant amount of hours completed in Spanish (18). Emerging computer skills
and research ability.
WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, AXIA COLLEGE
Online Facilitator, Humanities
Online Facilitator, Sociology
❖ LONE STAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
Adjunct Professor, Sociology
❖ TIMBER RIDGE LEARNING CENTER
GED Instructor and Consultant
Assistant Site Coordinator
GED Instructional Aide
❖ BAYOU CITY LITERACY AMERICORPS PROGRAM
GED Teacher (site: Timber Ridge Learning Center)
Online
7/2010 - 7/2014
7/2009 – 7/2014
The Woodlands, TX
8/2012 – 5/2015
8/2006 – 12/2011
Houston, TX
3/2006 – 10/2006
7/2005 – 3/2006
7/2005 – 9/2005
Houston, TX
9/2005 – 3/2006
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AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
Concentrated disadvantage
Social disorganization
Domestic violence and relations between men and women
Violent offenders and victimization
Race, class, gender and crime
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Influence on attitudes toward suspect evasion and resistance to law enforcement: An
Inquiry into why people run from the police
THESIS PUBLICATION
Gender differences in attitudes towards Interracial relationships: the evolution of a
theory, 2003, University of Arkansas library
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Sociology
Media and American Culture
Introduction to Sociology
General Education Diploma prep
SERVICE
❖ ACRES HOME HEAD START
Houston, TX
9/2007 – 5/2008
Chairperson, Parent Committee
Facilitated monthly meetings. Participated in community programs. Received
Parent Volunteer of the Year award in spring of 2008.
 WASHINGTON COUNTY HEAD START
Fayetteville, AR
Substitute Teacher, Washington County HS
1/2003 – 2/
2/2005
Co-chairperson, Wood EHS
10/2002 - 9/2003
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Chairperson, Policy Council
10/2001 10/2002
Presided over the monthly meetings of parents and community members involved
with the Head Start Program.
EOA Board Representative, Washington County EOA
10/2001 10/2002
Attended meetings and relayed information between the Economic Opportunity
Agency (EOA) Board and Head Start as the liaison.
Chairperson, Parent committee, Duncan HS Center
10/2000 10/2002
Facilitated the monthly meetings of the parents. Attended the monthly meetings
of the Policy Council, comprised of the parent representatives countywide.
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