Jeffrey M. Flesch

3405 NW Orchard Avenue #154

Corvallis, Oregon 97330

928-221-8929

Education

Oregon State University Present

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Masters Candidate

Northern Arizona University 2011-2012

Department of Sociology and Social Work

22 Units of Master’s coursework completed

Northern Arizona University May 2011

Bachelors of Science in Applied Sociology with an Emphasis in Family Studies

Recent Work History

Graduate Teaching Assistant: Oregon State University September 2012-Present

Infant and Child Development; Family Studies; Contemporary Families

  • Facilitate and grade assignments
  • Provide ongoing feedback to students about their progress on class assignments
  • Facilitate and deliver two lectures about School Bullying and Positive Youth Development
  • Hold weekly office hours
  • Schedule and facilitate make-up exams

Graduate Research Assistant: Oregon State University August 2013-Present

4-H Extension

  • Reference review and compilation for Thriving Foundation paper
  • Prepared professional report for the Teachers as Trainers program
  • Search, review, and compile relevant literature for Ethnic Identity paper
  • Collect and compile research briefs for 4-H professional meeting

Graduate Teaching Assistant: Northern Arizona University September 2011- May 2012

  • Co-taught sociology of sexuality class
  • Supervise 10 undergraduate teaching assistants
  • Generate and facilitate undergraduate assistant roles and responsibilities
  • Conduct and facilitate weekly meetings

Resident Assistant December 2010 – July 2012

Northern Arizona University

  • Provide resources for residents on and off campus
  • Ensure positive and inclusive living environment for residents
  • Facilitate monthly community building programs to enable residents to connect with each other and their living community
  • Create an environment which fosters academic success

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant: Northern Arizona University 2011-2014

Sociology of the Family and Childhood

  • Conduct, facilitate and grade weekly online discussion groups on various sociological concepts and topics.

Teaching Assistant: Northern Arizona University 2011-2014

Sociology of Fear

  • Conduct, facilitate and grade weekly online discussion groups on various sociological concepts and topics.

Teaching Assistant: Northern Arizona University 2011-2012

Sociology of Film

  • Conduct, facilitate and grade weekly online discussion groups on various sociological concepts and topics.

Teaching Assistant: Northern Arizona University 2011-2013

Social Problems, Race and Ethnicity

  • Conduct, facilitate and grade weekly online discussion groups on various sociological concepts and topics.

Teaching Assistant: Northern Arizona University 2011-2012

Introduction to Sociology

  • Conduct, facilitate and grade weekly online discussion groups on various sociological concepts and topics.

Teaching Assistant: Northern Arizona University 2010-2011

Sociology of Sexuality

  • Facilitate weekly group meetings for six students. Present topical information to the class at various class meetings.

Teaching Assistant: Fullerton Community College 1998

Political Science

  • Facilitate weekly meetings for examination preparation. Aid students in honing and improving their writing skills.

Professional Papers and Presentations

NCFR November 2014

  • Going mobile, growing stabile: Examining rural mobile home park residence as a pathway to housing stability.

Rural Sociology July 2014

  • Going mobile, growing stabile: Examining rural mobile home park residence as a pathway to housing stability.

Pacific Sociological Association March 2013

  • How roller derby can change your life

Pacific Sociological Association March 2012

  • Technology and Methodology: Conversations about technological influences on identity creation and maintenance.
  • Why: A subjective and creative analysis of sexuality.

ASWA's Women's conference April 2012

  • Two men and their perspectives on “Queer Identities” and Feminism.

Publications

Arnold, M. E. & Jeffrey M. Flesch (Eds.). (2014). Youth development research briefs 2014 (Research Brief No.3). Corvallis, OR: 4-H Youth Development; Oregon State University. (PDF)

Arnold, M. E., Corliss, A., Flesch, J. M., Field, N. I. (2014). National 4-H Congress: Critical Program Review Final Report. Corvallis, OR: 4-H Youth Development Program, Oregon State University.

Arnold, M. E., Flesch, J. M., (2013). 4-H Ocean Watch: Marine Science Ambassadors Camp. Corvallis, OR: 4-H Youth Development Program, Oregon State University

MacTavish, K., Barret-Rivera, B., Flesch, J. M., Jones, T. (working paper).Going mobile, growing stabile:Examining rural mobile home park residence as a pathway to housing stability

Arnold, M. E., Lile, J., Flesch, J. M. (working paper). A Discussion on Site Visit Methodology: A Youth Education Nutrition Education Program Evaluation.

Arnold, M. E., Flesch, J., Lile, J. (working paper). Teens as Teachers: Experiences and Learnings from a Youth Nutrition Education Program Evaluation.

Lile, J., Flesch, J. M. (working paper). Teens as Teachers: A review of the Choose Health Action Teens as Teachers Training Program.

Flesch, J. M., Lile, J. (working paper). Teens as Teachers: A review of the YA4-H! Advocates for Health: Teen as Teachers Training Program.

Honors and Awards

Cynthia Fang Scholarship 2012-2013

Home Economic Scholarship 2013-2014

Francisand PhyllisTrusty Fellowship 2014-2015

Dean’s List 2008-2012

Magna cum laude 2011