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Jennifer De Lapp

Fort Bragg

Summary

Educator bringing wealth of knowledge in psychological theories and practices. Known for fostering academically rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environments. Valued for commitment to inclusion, equity, advocacy, and every students' growth and academic success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nonprofit Founder, Director, Curriculum Developer, & CEO

De Lapp Education, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
  • Provide equity-driven, culturally responsive, trauma-sensitive approaches for educators through workshops, coaching, and consultation
  • Ensure alignment of business vision, mission, goals, plan, and methodology in collaboration with diverse interdisciplinary professionals and community members.

Speaker, Presenter, Published Author, Blogger

CEC, CCTE, Women In Leadership Conference, VESC
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Addressed trauma-sensitive approaches for teacher education programs, global applications, and educators.
  • Meticulously researched content and managed time efficiently during presentations while engaging audiences.
  • Inspired action by judiciously sharing personal experiences.

Resource Specialist/SDC Teacher

Campbell Union High School District
08.2005 - 06.2012
  • Encouraged student agency, voice, and choice through collaborative, meaningful curriculum building and lesson-planning in accordance with state standards.
  • Established inclusive classroom culture collaboratively developing classroom expectations.
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, parents, administrators, support providers, and community members.
  • Cultivated connections to foster safety, belonging, and engagement and build supportive classroom culture.
  • Provided academic rigor and high expectations in multiple content areas with individualized scaffolded supports.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated practices to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking skills by incorporating activities that required analysis of diverse sources.
  • Fostered development of resilience and skills to navigate and challenge inequitable systems.
  • Developed assessments and conducted diagnostic data analysis to evaluate student growth and program efficacy.
  • Engaged in critical reflection and research to improve practice.

Education

Ph.D. - Trauma-Informed & Special Education

National University
La Jolla, CA
06-2027

Master of Arts - Special Education

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06-2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2000

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
06-1997

Skills

  • Relationship-building
  • Enhancing engagement
  • Evidence-based, differentiated instruction
  • Culturally relevant curriculum
  • Meaningful lesson planning
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Effective Communication

Accomplishments

  • Inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success 2022
  • Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society for Educators 2021
  • 'Outstanding Performance Award' SJSU, 2010
  • 'Teacher of the Year' Westmont High School, CUHSD, 2010

Certification

  • Level II Mild/Moderate Credential 2010 - Present
  • CLAD Credential 2006 - Present
  • Alternative Education Certification 2004

Timeline

Nonprofit Founder, Director, Curriculum Developer, & CEO

De Lapp Education, Inc.
03.2023 - Current

Speaker, Presenter, Published Author, Blogger

CEC, CCTE, Women In Leadership Conference, VESC
01.2021 - 12.2023

Resource Specialist/SDC Teacher

Campbell Union High School District
08.2005 - 06.2012

Ph.D. - Trauma-Informed & Special Education

National University

Master of Arts - Special Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Santa Cruz

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

De Anza College
Jennifer De Lapp