Barbara Niemann

1600 Barnsdale Road, Apt. 107, La Grange Park, IL 60526 (630)660-0421 bbniemann@gmail.com

License
Professional Educator License
Endorsements in; Elementary Education (K-9), Special Education LBS1 (K-12), Biology (5-8), General
Science (5-8), Language Arts (5-8), and Social Science (5-8)
Education
Bachelors of Arts, Elementary and Special Education; GPA: 4.0/4.0
Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL December 2013
Associates of General Studies; GPA: 3.5/4.0
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL May 2012
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher (6th 8th grade Science), Robert L. Grimes Elementary School, Chicago, IL Fall 2013
Collaborated with cooperating teacher to develop lesson plans
Prepared daily lessons for an average of 25 students
Implemented accommodations and modifications as outlined in students IEPs
Assessed student learning formally and informally using a variety of assessments
Student Teacher (1st 3rd grade Special Education) AERO Special Education Cooperative, Summit, IL
Fall 2013
Collaborated with cooperating teacher, teaching assistants and related service staff
Managed classroom scheduling
Facilitated and monitored guided reading and math centers
Collected academic and behavioral student data
Implemented a PBIS system to support student learning and minimize disruptions
Attended Cooperative directed in-service and full day workshops
Teacher (5th -6th grade Special Education and 7th -8th grade Science), Galileo Scholastic Academy,
Chicago, IL February 2013-Present
Collaborated with grade level teams, co-teachers, related services staff and parents to provide
instruction to diverse learners
Assessed diverse learners and developed IEPs based on data and input from general education
teachers, related service staff and parents
Aligned instruction to students IEP goals using various interventions
Modified and accommodated instruction and materials to match student instructional level
Created cross curricular lessons using Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards to
teach key concepts
Implemented the Orton-Gillingham Method to teach reading to diverse learners
Attended district directed professional development and full day workshops
Skills and Interests

Trained in the Orton-Gillingham Method

Proficient in easyCBM assessment, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, Apple
products, Boardmaker, and SMARTBoard