Lynda Macias-Ruiz
Digital Learning Instructional Coach at EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Level 1: Clever Cadet
Clever Inc.Jul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Level 2: Clever Coach
Clever Inc.Jul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Level 3: Clever Captain
Clever Inc.Jul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Level 4: Clever Champion
Clever Inc.Jul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Achieving Your Goals
Lynda.comApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Building Resilience
Lynda.comApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Getting Things Done
Lynda.comApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Innovative Educator
MicrosoftJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Common Sense Certified Educator: Digital Citizenship
Common Sense MediaJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
CLAD
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Mental Health First Aid
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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
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Experience
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EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Learning Instructional Coach
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Educator
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1999 - Jul 2021
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy: First, Second, Fifth Grade Teacher (Aug 1999-Aug 2015), Fifth Grade Teacher (Aug 2016-Present)Teach all subject areas with Common Core Curriculum enhancing College and Career Readiness and 21st Century skills inclusive of English Language Development (ELD), Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art and Project-Based LearningCollege and Career Readiness: Coordinate College Week program events, College Student Classroom Presentations and coordination and lead self-guided University Field Trips (CSULB, UCI, UCLA)Master Teacher: supervise, mentor and evaluate pre-service teachers in California State Long Beach Credential Program, 2011-2015School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) Team Member. Administered SWIS Tiered [Team] Fidelity Survey, Team (TFI) and School-Wide (SAS) survey, California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) and presented data and SRDLA obtained 2017 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) California State Bronze Seal School Recognition.
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Digital Learning Coach
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Facilitated Technology Classroom Integration and Curriculum Development, Professional Development, Digital Citizenship and Study Skills Workshops. Focus of Staff Development in Arts Integration and Technology Enhanced Art Integration (TEAL). As Testing Coordinator: Monitored site testing accommodations and modifications for special populations, students with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Managed materials for benchmark tests and state testing materials. Work collaboratively with teachers to integrate and model effective practices with technology into instruction; Assist with curriculum and content development and support implementation of the district technology plan. Assist with assessing technology skill levels of students, teachers and staff.Assist staff in utilizing data and scientifically-based research to incorporate reading and mathematics strategies to address students instructional needs. Provide support in planning and implementing RTI intervention for student success. Develop and provide information regarding technology resources, best practices, professional development opportunities and emerging technologies.
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South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
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Pico Rivera, CA
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TEAL Coach
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Nov 2015 - Jul 2021
Guide a cohort of teachers as they increase their knowledge and skills in the area of arts integration and facilitate professional development. Guide a cohort of teachers as they increase their knowledge and skills in the area of arts integration and facilitate professional development.
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Bell High School
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Bell, California
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School Counseling Intern
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Mentor at-risk youth, enroll students in the PASS, Credit Recovery Programs and interventions and track completion rates. Assist students with financial aid, scholarships, digital citizenship, and A-G requirements. Tracked students to improve attendance and graduation rates. Mentor at-risk youth, enroll students in the PASS, Credit Recovery Programs and interventions and track completion rates. Assist students with financial aid, scholarships, digital citizenship, and A-G requirements. Tracked students to improve attendance and graduation rates.
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ERUSD
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Pico Rivera
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School Counseling Intern
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
Counseling Intern at Valencia Academy of the Arts 2015-2016 Counseling Intern at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy 2016-2017 Implemented 8-week Social Skills Group Counseling and Multi-Tiered Interventions. Implement goals from SSTs, Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans and facilitated in-class basic skills instruction or Response To Intervention strategies for student achievement. Mediated conflict resolution and investigated bullying. Instructed Guidance Units Topics: Character Education, Bullying Prevention, College and Career Readiness, and K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Commonsense.org: Self-Image and Identify, Digital Footprint and Reputation, Cyberbullying, Information Literacy, Privacy and Security, and Internet Safety. School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) Team Member: Administered SWIS Tiered [Team] Fidelity Survey, Team (TFI) and School-Wide (SAS) survey, California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) and presented data and developed data-driven decision making school-wide policies to improve intervention systems and positive school climate.
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Education
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California State University-Dominguez Hills
Master of Science - MS, College Student Counseling and Personnel Services -
National University
Masters of Education, Specializing in Cross-Cultural Teaching -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology -
Cerritos College
Associate of Arts - AA, English