Silvia Ruiz Martinez
Tustin,CA
Summary
Well-rounded student-focused education administrator with expertise in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities curriculum planning and development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote safe and productive learning environment.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Assistant Principal
Martin R. Heninger Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2022
- Implemented of Board policies and directives.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Evaluated teachers and classified staff as directed by school principal.
- Assumed duties of principal in absence of principal.
- Met periodically with parents to discuss student progress and discipline.
- Supported positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Supervised and maintained control of student behavior and discipline before school, during passing periods, lunch, recess, nutrition and after school
- Monitored student attendance and truancy; work closely with Support Services on proper course of action for frequent attendance concerns; make recommendations for suspension and expulsion as appropriate.
- Conducted home visits to provide tiered support services to homeless and truant students.
- Facilitated Coordination of Services Team meetings to review individual needs of students in order to provide them with tiered academic and behavior interventions.
- Made referrals to mental health providers for social/emotional support.
- Surveyed and gathered input from teachers to ensure proper resource allocation and staff development needs.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Discussed, evaluated, and approved school budget with School Site Council.
- Facilitated and implemented school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions System.
Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Analyzed new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and developed strategic lessons to address academic needs of students.
- Developed and co-wrote Common Core Units of Study in K-3rd (English language arts), 4th-5th (mathematics), and 6th -11th (social science).
- Wrote and modeled close reading lessons based on Common Core instructional shifts for 1st-6th grade.
- Collaborated with curriculum specialists to gather teacher feedback on districtwide curriculum maps
- Revised and vetted Units of Study.
Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.1998 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented lessons plans aligned with California State Standards in language arts, math, English Language Development, science, social science, physical education and art.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostered supportive learning environment.
- Taught general education students, English language learners as well as students with special needs within mainstreamed and inclusive classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Administered District benchmarks and state tests
- Analyzed assessment data to measure academic progress and determine student instructional needs.
- Differentiated instruction for all students based on their level, knowledge, and abilities.
- Structured student groups that promoted student interaction and cooperative learning.
- Provided tutoring for students in small groups as needed
- Held periodic conferences with students and parents to go over learning goals and academic progress.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained safe learning environment that fostered social emotional learning.
Education
Clear Administrative Services Credential -
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA01.2017
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration
Concordia University, Irvine
Irvine, CA01.2014
Master of Arts in Education: Educational Administration - Education Administration
Concordia University, Irvine
Irvine, CA01.2014
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD - Teacher Education, Multiple Subject
Orange County Department of Education
Costa Mesa, CA01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.1998
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Community Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student and parent relations
- Organizational Management
- Community Relations
- Schedule oversight
- Student achievement
- School safety
Professional References
- William Skelly, Principal, Martin R. Heninger Elementary School, (949) 306-6551, 417 West Walnut St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701
- Meg Greene, Principal, John Thorpe Elementary School, (949) 233-4145, 2450 W Alton Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92704
- Maria Guadalupe Gomez, Ed.D., Director of Community Schools, (714) 335-6475, 1629 S Center St., Santa Ana, CA, 92704
- Emily Wolk, Ph.D., Executive Director, Research and Evaluation, Santa Ana Unified School District, (714) 292-4541, 1601 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
- Teresa Stetler, Retired Principal, Carl Harvey Elementary and Thorpe Fundamental School, (714) 724-2003
- Kathleen Harris Canul, Ph.D., Director and Campus Ombudsperson, UCLA, (310) 825-7627, 501 Westwood Plaza, Suite 105, Strathmore Building, CA
Professional Organization Membership And Offices
- Coordination of Services Team, Facilitator, 2016-01-01, Present
- Positive Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Facilitator, 2014-01-01, 2019-01-01
- Student Success Team, Coordinator, 2003-01-01, 2006-01-01
- 504 Plan, Coordinator, 2014-01-01, Present
- School Site Council, Vice-President, 2013-01-01, 2014-01-01
- Positive Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Member, 2012-01-01, 2013-01-01
- Math Field Day, Coach, 2003-01-01, 2014-01-01
- School Site Council, Member, 2008-01-01, 2009-01-01
- Instructional Leadership Team, Member, 2009-01-01, 2011-01-01
Timeline
Principal
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Martin R. Heninger Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2022
Certificated Learning and Achievement Specialist
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.1998 - 06.2012
Clear Administrative Services Credential -
University of California, Irvine
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration
Concordia University, Irvine
Master of Arts in Education: Educational Administration - Education Administration
Concordia University, Irvine
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD - Teacher Education, Multiple Subject
Orange County Department of Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Irvine
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