Jessica Hoffmann, PhD
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Assistant Professor in the Child Study Center
Biography
Jessica Hoffmann, Ph.D., is a research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence where she currently serves as the director of implementation science.
Jessica received her B.A. in psychology and sociology from Brandeis University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from Case Western Reserve University. Jessica specializes in working within school settings to develop approaches and programming (RULER and inspirED) aimed at enhancing children’s creativity, promoting positive school climates, and enhancing mental health. Her current research focuses on the efficacy of RULER and inspirED for secondary schools, including the impact of emotion skills instruction on school climate, creative problem-solving, and emotion regulation ability.
Appointments
Child Study Center
Assistant ProfessorPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (2016)
- PhD
- Case Western Reserve University, Clinical Psychology (2013)
- Psychology Intern
- The Village for Families and Children (2013)
- MA
- Case Western Reserve University, Clinical Psychology (2010)
- BA
- Brandeis University, Psychology & Sociology (2006)
Research
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
Links & Media
Media
Screenshot from the School Climate Walkthrough
The School Climate Walkthrough is a web-based app that allows students to rate their school on 9 domains of climateinspirED Youth Engagement Leadership Lab Event
Students share their project ideas for helping to make their school community a better place
News
- May 31, 2024
Honoring YCSC faculty & staff for long-term service at Yale
- May 22, 2024
Creativity: A vital component of personal well-being
- May 22, 2024
Yale researchers present: Psychology, creativity, & emotional intelligence
- March 01, 2024
Advancing SEL science & practice: The Education Collaboratory & #SELDay