Quatesha Streeter
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in cashiering, customer service, healthcare, cleaning, and childcare, complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Expertise in creating stimulating and supportive environments that foster social and cognitive growth among young learners. Proven ability to develop age-appropriate curricula while adapting to the dynamic needs of the classroom, ensuring each child is prepared for a successful educational journey. Committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration with parents and colleagues to enhance children's learning experiences and promote a holistic approach to education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
Kiddie College Learning Center
Chicago
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Conduct daily activities such as instruction, helping with breakfast, taking children to the bathroom, helping children with teeth brushing, supervising children during playtime, assisting with homework as well as schoolwork and supervising during nap time, as well as cleanup after meals
- Create lesson plans, and activity plans using The Creative Curriculum: Teaching Strategies Gold for Preschoolers.
- Conduct circle time, practicing social distance, observe everyday activity and behavior
- Manage teaching staff, communicate with parents, and manage all other day-to-day operations
- Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitor students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Identify signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Complete documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Allow for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Plan and prepare activities for preschool students.
- Establish positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Establish team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Assisted and supervised up to 15 children through entire school day.
Day Teacher/Site Director
Connecting the Dots Early Learning Center and Infant Toddler Annex
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Conduct daily activities such as instruction, helping with breakfast, taking children to the bathroom, helping children with teeth brushing, supervising children during playtime, assisting with homework as well as schoolwork and supervising during nap time, as well as cleanup after meals
- Create lesson plans, and activity plans
- Conduct circle time, practicing social distance, observe everyday activity and behavior
- Manage teaching staff, communicate with parents, and manage all other day-to-day operations
- Develop and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Daycare Teacher
Early Achievers Academy
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Conduct daily activities such as instruction, helping with breakfast, taking children to the bathroom, helping children with teeth brushing, supervising children during playtime, assisting with homework as well as schoolwork and supervising during nap time, as well as cleanup after meals
- Create lesson plans, and activity plans
- Conduct circle time, practicing social distance, observe everyday activity and behavior
Daycare Teacher
Connecting the Dots Early Learning Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Conduct daily activities such as instruction, helping with breakfast, taking children to the bathroom, helping children with teeth brushing, supervising children during playtime, assisting with homework as well as schoolwork and supervising during nap time, as well as cleanup after meals
- Create lesson plans, and activity plans
- Conduct circle time, practicing social distance, observe everyday activity and behavior
Head Start Preschool Daycare Student Teacher
The Baby Academy
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Assist teachers in preschool age classroom with daily activities such as instruction, helping with breakfast, taking children to the bathroom, helping children with teeth brushing, supervising children during playtime, assisting with homework as well as schoolwork and supervising during nap time, as well as cleanup after meals
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Smith Village
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Alden Heather Health Care Center
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing under a nurse's supervision
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Cashier
Krystal Burger
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Cashier
Taco Bell
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2025
Associate in Child Development - Preschool Education
Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL05.2020
Skills
- Mathematics instruction
- Training and mentoring
- Early childhood education
- Regulatory compliance
- Lesson planning
- Childcare needs
- First aid and CPR
- Safety awareness
- Social-emotional learning
- Experience with The Creative Curriculum: Teaching Strategies Gold for Preschoolers
Languages
English
Certification
- Child Development - Preschool Education Associate Degree May 2020 to Present
- Child Development - Preschool Education - Certificate December 2019 to Present
- First Aid Certification October 2024 to October 2026
- CPR October 2024 to October 2026
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Level 4 ECE Credential March 2023 to December 2028
- Gateways Training Credentials
Timeline
Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher/Assistant Director
Kiddie College Learning Center
07.2023 - 10.2025
Day Teacher/Site Director
Connecting the Dots Early Learning Center and Infant Toddler Annex
08.2022 - 07.2023
Daycare Teacher
Early Achievers Academy
04.2021 - 08.2022
Daycare Teacher
Connecting the Dots Early Learning Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
Head Start Preschool Daycare Student Teacher
The Baby Academy
01.2020 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Smith Village
04.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Alden Heather Health Care Center
10.2016 - 03.2018
Cashier
Krystal Burger
01.2010 - 01.2011
Cashier
Taco Bell
01.2010 - 01.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Associate in Child Development - Preschool Education
Olive-Harvey College