Alondra Palacios

Dedicated Early Childhood Educator and Early Intervention Specialist with hands-on experience supporting young children in developmental growth, behavioral support, communication skills, and milestone achievement. Experienced working one-on-one with children needing additional developmental support. Strong background in creating structured, engaging, and nurturing learning environments while building positive relationships with families.

EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST / TEACHER ASSISTANT at Little Milestones Learning Center (2025-04 – Present)

• Provide one-on-one support for children needing additional developmental assistance and milestone intervention.
• Work closely with children on speech development, communication skills, emotional regulation, social interaction, fine motor skills, and learning readiness.
• Create individualized learning activities tailored to each child's developmental needs and goals.
• Monitor developmental progress and document observations to support child's growth and achievement of milestones.
• Support children during daily routines, transitions, meals, playtime, and structured learning activities.
• Use positive reinforcement and behavior guidance strategies to encourage confidence, independence, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to maintain consistency in developmental support and learning strategies.
• Build trusting relationships with children and families while creating a safe, patient, and supportive learning environment.
• Assist children in improving peer interaction, classroom participation, communication, and self-help skills.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment that promotes developmental success.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER at KinderCare Learning Centers (2023-05 – 2025-05)

• Independently managed and supervised a classroom of young children in a structured preschool environment.
• Planned and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans focused on early literacy, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and school readiness.
• Led daily classroom routines including circle time, learning centers, meals, outdoor activities, and nap schedules.
• Created engaging educational activities that supported creativity, communication, problem-solving, and developmental growth.
• Maintained classroom structure and positive behavior management using patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Conducted developmental observations and communicated student progress, behavior, and milestones with parents and guardians.
• Supported children with potty training, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and self-help skill development.
• Ensured classroom safety, cleanliness, and compliance with childcare policies and procedures.
• Fostered strong relationships with families while creating a welcoming and supportive classroom atmosphere.

CREW MEMBER at Panda Express (2021-05 – 2023-03)

• Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Handled cashier responsibilities and processed payments accurately.
• Prepared and restocked food and supplies while following sanitation and safety procedures.
• Worked collaboratively with team members to maintain efficiency and quality service.

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education – Mt. San Antonio College (2024 – 2026)

High School Diploma – South Hills High School (2018 – 2022)