Arinn Kirchoff
Saint Charles
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in early childhood special education. Strong collaboration skills ensure effective teamwork and flexibility in response to changing needs. Skilled in individualized education plans, classroom management, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Known for achieving results and adapting teaching strategies to support diverse learner needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Hazelwood School District
Florissant, MO
08.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented inclusive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Designed and executed lesson plans aligned with state standards and educational goals.
- Provided training and guidance to paraprofessionals on best practices in special education.
- Utilized adaptive technologies to support learning for students with disabilities.
- Fostered strong relationships with families to encourage involvement in the educational process.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Advocated for resources and support services, improving access to essential tools for students' success.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hazelwood School District
Florissant, MO
08.2013 - 07.2021
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas for improvement through detailed report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Hazelwood School District
Florissant, MO
08.2002 - 07.2013
- Evaluated and adapted curriculum materials to ensure accessibility for students with varying abilities.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri, St Louis
St Louis, MOMaster of Science - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2026
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Sensory integration techniques
- Early intervention strategies
- Play-based learning
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Trained in CPI
- Parent communication
- Behavior intervention plans
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Hazelwood School District
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Hazelwood School District
08.2013 - 07.2021
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Hazelwood School District
08.2002 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri, St Louis
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education