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Ashuntetta Fuller

Oak Park

Summary

Passionate and experienced Child Care Director and Lead Teacher with a proven record of supporting children from infancy through school-age (6 weeks to 12 years). Skilled in managing day-to-day operations, supervising staff, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Expert in developing age-appropriate lesson plans, creating structured daily routines, planning nutritious meals, and maintaining strong communication with families. Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Food Handling, with a deep commitment to child development, safety, and quality care in early childhood and youth programs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director/Childcare Lead Teacher

Little Minds Daycare
05.2025 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations of the daycare, including supervision of staff, classroom management, and ensuring compliance with licensing standards.
  • Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for children ages 2–5, supporting social, emotional, and academic development.
  • Prepare and manage weekly lunch menus in accordance with Illinois child nutrition guidelines.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment while fostering positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to teaching staff, conducting training, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring classroom performance.
  • Handle food preparation duties and ensure meals meet safety and dietary standards.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for parent communication and center coordination.
  • Contribute to curriculum planning, classroom scheduling, and activity organization to ensure high-quality early childhood education.

Collections Specialist

Enova International
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Efficiently manage both incoming and outgoing calls to address customers with overdue loan payments
  • Work with customers to find solutions for overdue accounts, negotiate payment plans, and facilitate arrangements for bringing accounts up to date
  • Address customer concerns and resolve issues related to overdue payments, demonstrating empathy and professionalism
  • Maintain effective communication with customers, explaining the consequences of overdue payments and providing assistance in resolving financial issues
  • Update and maintain accurate records of customer interactions, payment arrangements, and any other relevant information in Enova's database
  • Improved customer payment compliance through negotiating mutually agreeable repayment plans.

Remote Collection Counselor

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Notified customers of delinquent accounts with attempt to collect outstanding amounts
  • Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals
  • Processed payments over phone and set up recurring drafts
  • Received payment and posted to appropriate customer accounts
  • Arranged for debt repayment and established repayment schedule based on customer finances
  • Recorded and updated customer personal accounts with accurate contact information
  • Met demands of busy collections group by performing high volume of daily calls
  • Reviewed accounts to determine payment plan compliance
  • Recorded information about customers' financial status and collections status efforts
  • Located and monitored overdue accounts using billing system to begin collections process
  • Negotiated credit extensions to assist customers in paying overdue accounts
  • Completed skip traces on customers failing respond to collection efforts
  • Developed collection methods to achieve or exceed company financial goals

Director/Teacher

Little Newtons
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assume responsibility of the early childhood center as lead teacher in our preschool classroom and director designee
  • Manage staff, teacher breaks, teacher files, center supplies, cleanliness, closing tasks, and just overall management of day-to-day center operations
  • Plan, implement, review, and collaborate with teachers on lesson plans, projects, activities, etc
  • Planning weekly curriculum, arts and crafts projects, daily educational games, and various other activities
  • Communicate daily with parents at drop-off/pick-up about the child's day and needs
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment
  • Adhere to teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the school and DCFS
  • Managed approximately 40 incoming calls, emails, and faxes daily from customers.
  • Increased student satisfaction by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning preferences.

Lead Teacher

River Forest School
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Maintained well-controlled environments and reinforced positive behaviors while ensuring clear standards.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication
  • Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.

Assistant Teacher

Kid's Kingdom Academy
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

National Louis University
04-2027

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Play-based learning
  • Classroom management
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Maintaining safety

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • Child Development Associate Certification

Timeline

Director/Childcare Lead Teacher

Little Minds Daycare
05.2025 - Current

Collections Specialist

Enova International
02.2024 - 04.2025

Remote Collection Counselor

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
11.2022 - 01.2024

Director/Teacher

Little Newtons
06.2021 - 11.2022

Lead Teacher

River Forest School
08.2019 - 01.2021

Assistant Teacher

Kid's Kingdom Academy
08.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

National Louis University

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