JESSICA BARRIENTOS
Littleton
Summary
Christ-centered elementary educator with seven years of fifth-grade teaching experience in private and international Christian school settings. Experienced in language arts and science instruction within team-based instructional models. Skilled in differentiated literacy support, faith-integrated curriculum delivery, and building strong partnerships with students and families. Seeking to return to education in a mission-aligned private school community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Denver Christian School
Lakewood, CO
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Taught within a team-based instructional model, rotating students between classrooms for core subject instruction
- Served as the primary instructor for Language Arts, later transitioning to Science, delivering developmentally appropriate, faith-integrated instruction
- Designed and implemented differentiated lessons to support diverse learners while maintaining high academic expectations
- Fostered a classroom culture grounded in respect, responsibility, and character formation
- Collaborated closely with teaching partners and specialists on curriculum alignment, instructional planning, and student needs
- Built strong partnerships with parents through consistent communication and progress updates
- Served as a mentor for college students, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them succeed in their studies
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Shenyang International School
Shenyang, China
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Taught core elementary subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and Bible, in an international Christian school setting
- Differentiated and scaffolded instruction for English Language Learners to support academic growth and language development
- Planned and delivered units using Understanding by Design, Habits of the Mind, and 6+1 Traits of Writing
- Integrated instructional technology to enhance lesson delivery and student engagement
- Collaborated with elementary faculty and English support staff to meet diverse student learning needs
Education
Master of Arts - Education and Human Development
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado Christian University
ColoradoSkills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaborative teaching
- Problem-solving skills
- Student engagement
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
Colorado Professional Teaching License
Orton-Gillingham Basic Training
Timeline
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Denver Christian School
08.2015 - 05.2020
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Shenyang International School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Education and Human Development
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado Christian University
Leadership & Student Development
- Founded and coached the co-ed middle school golf program at Denver Christian School, establishing program structure, participation, and positive team culture
- Coached the girls’ high school golf team, emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and character development
- Supported student growth beyond the classroom through mentorship, extracurricular involvement, and relationship-building
Professional Focus
- Faith-integrated curriculum and classroom culture
- Elementary literacy and writing instruction
- Differentiated instruction and student support
- Parent communication and partnership
- Whole-child development and character formation