Caitlynn Birkmeier
Johns Creek
Summary
I am an enthusiastic elementary educator with five plus years of experience through my clinical work experience. I have a strong passion for helping others and making people happy. I am committed to making a difference to the community I end up in.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
First Grade Teacher
American Academy
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles in first grade classrooms.
- Facilitated hands-on activities to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and clear expectations.
- Flexible with many different challenges a day.
Server/Bartender/Host/Food Runner
Summit Smokehouse
Mount Pleasant
05.2019 - 06.2025
- Would train new employees to welcome them and guide them.
- Can expo and tray up food off the ticket by myself.
- Can properly communicate with front and back of house.
- Effectively coordinated multiple tables simultaneously, upholding exceptional service standards.
- Positive energy to all customers even challenging ones
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow.
Clinical Experience
Clare Primary School
Mount Pleasant
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Contributed strengthening my partnership skills, built many relationships.
- Self advocacy if help was needed.
- Promoted a positive environment.
- Punctual to the school on a daily basis.
- Clear communication throughout my entire experience.
Clinical Experience
Pullen Elementary
Mount Pleasant
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Established a safe environment for students.
- Took effective notes to adapt to classroom environment.
- Maintained self advocacy when help was needed.
- Learned new curriculum then taught it after.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Constantly remained alert and focused to do what must be done.
Cashier/Window/Runner
Chick-fil-A
Alpharetta
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Quickly adapted to a new living environment to acclimate to the work environment.
- Accomplished being a reliable and helpful team worker.
- Exceeded on grasping how to communicate to all ages.
Substitute Teacher
Willsub
Clare
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Strictly followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education.
- Made all students feel safe and comfortable to be open with me at anytime.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintained time management.
- Developed strong relationships with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Education Learning Lab
Mount Pleasant
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Adapted to Reggio way Curriculum.
- Incorporated all lesson plans with different objects to grasp students attention.
- Accomplished six hundred observational notes to fill students academic needs.
- Built relationships with other teachers, students and peers.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Comfort Inn & Suites
Mount Pleasant
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Cleaned rooms with efficient time management.
- Made sure each room spotless and clean before moving on to the next room.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Collaborating by cleaning with other housekeeper to maintain clean rooms and happy guests.
- Reported maintenance issues to ensure prompt resolution and guest satisfaction.
Camp Counselor
Portage YMCA Branch
Portage
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Trained others to effectively teach science and art projects that we did daily.
- Worked with children ages six to twelve years old. Evolved activities based on interests, skills and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led multiple science and art lessons to kids.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- Collaboration everyday with staff to ensure everyone was maintaining a healthy work place.
Clinical Experience
Moorsbridge Elementary
Portage
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Taught Third grade and Kindergarten.
- Due to being under 18 I did a lot of observational notes and asked a lot of questions.
- Adapted and learned how to operate both Kindergarten and third grade class rooms.
- Adjusted to schedule and rules to be followed in classrooms.
- Met many teachers and would collaborate on how to better lesson plans for students academically.
- Learned how to collaborate with different teaching styles.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 08.2019 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Portage Central High School
Skills
- Caring
- Love helping others
- Adaptable & flexible
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior modeling
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
American Academy
08.2025 - 05.2026
Clinical Experience
Clare Primary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Experience
Pullen Elementary
01.2024 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Education Learning Lab
09.2022 - 03.2023
Substitute Teacher
Willsub
09.2022 - 04.2023
Cashier/Window/Runner
Chick-fil-A
05.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Michigan University
08.2019 - 12.2024
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Comfort Inn & Suites
05.2019 - 06.2022
Camp Counselor
Portage YMCA Branch
05.2019 - 04.2022
Server/Bartender/Host/Food Runner
Summit Smokehouse
05.2019 - 06.2025
Clinical Experience
Moorsbridge Elementary
09.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Portage Central High School