Jessica Heim

Jessica Heim serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member at California Lutheran University, bringing extensive K-12 education expertise to her academic role. She concurrently works as a Learning Support Teacher at Oak Park Unified School District (2023-Present), following her leadership of UCLA Center X's Design-Based Learning Project (2019-2023) and over a decade as an Elementary Educator in Los Angeles Unified School District (2006-2019).

Her research focuses on innovative pedagogical frameworks, particularly Design-Based Learning which integrates engineering design principles into classroom instruction to enhance critical thinking. Specializing in elementary education interventions and individualized learning support systems, her work emphasizes practical applications for diverse student populations through structured project-based curricula and inclusive teaching methodologies.

While specific grant details are unreported, her directorship of UCLA's Design-Based Learning Project demonstrates significant program leadership. No student advising records or laboratory affiliations are documented in available sources.