Rachel Jensen

Rachel Jensen is an Assistant Professor of Literacy and Education at Colorado Christian University, affiliated with the College of Undergraduate Studies and the School of Education. She has been teaching since 2021, offering courses in literacy instruction and intervention, supervising student teachers, and providing clinical literacy support for students with dyslexia and reading difficulties.

Education:

• M.Ed. in Teaching Liberal Arts and Literacy Intervention, Colorado College
• B.A. in Elementary Education, Metropolitan State University of Denver
• Literacy Intervention Specialist Certification, Colorado College
• Reading Endorsement, Colorado Department of Education
• Certified Academic Language Therapist, Academic Language Therapy Association

Her research and professional work are centered on literacy development, dyslexia intervention, and teacher preparation. She brings over a decade of practical experience from K–5 education, missionary teaching, and specialized literacy therapy. Her expertise spans instructional coaching, multi-tiered systems of support, kindergarten readiness, and individualized reading plans.

Rachel Jensen has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, receiving the Dr. Leman Award for Teacher of the Year in 2020 and the Douglas County Apple Teacher Award in 2019.

She has advised and mentored student teachers through placement and supervision but no formal graduate students are listed. She has not received public mention of grants or external funding. She has worked in clinical settings such as Reading Language and Associates and private clinics in the Denver area, focusing on dyslexia intervention. She also served in leadership roles including MTSS Coordinator and Read Plan Coordinator in Douglas County School District.