Mhelven Barrientos

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Skills

Special Skills
Excellent communication skills, service oriented and can work under pressure.
Familiar with educational applications (Edmodo, Zoom, Google Classroom, and more) and adept in MS Application (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Great classroom management plans and routines.
Trustworthy, flexible, responsible, and hardworking personality.

About

I am Mhelven A. Barrientos, a Licensed Professional Teacher from the Philippines, holding a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, graduating Cum Laude from Goldenstate College in General Santos City.
I have three years of teaching experience across Senior High School and college settings, and I am currently serving as a Junior High School Teacher under the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines. My teaching experience has allowed me to develop strong skills in lesson planning, classroom management, student assessment, learner-centered instruction, and effective communication. I have also handled English-related subjects and guided students in academic and research-related activities.
As a current DepEd teacher, I work with learners from diverse backgrounds and learning needs. This experience has strengthened my ability to create an organized, supportive, and engaging classroom environment while adapting my teaching strategies to meet students' needs.
I am applying for the J-1 Teacher Exchange Program because I want to broaden my professional experience, contribute my knowledge and teaching practices to a U.S. school community, and learn from the American education system. I am also excited about the opportunity for cultural exchange, where I can share Filipino culture and educational practices while learning from American educators, students, and communities.
I consider myself a flexible, dedicated, and lifelong-learning educator who is willing to adapt to new environments and collaborate with other teachers. I understand that teaching in the United States will require cultural sensitivity, professionalism, patience, and openness to different educational practices.
Through the J-1 Teacher Exchange Program, I hope to grow as an educator, contribute positively to my host school, and gain experiences that I can bring back to my professional practice in the Philippines. My goal is to become a more globally minded educator while making a meaningful contribution to the students and school community I serve.