Perla Ruiz
South Gate
Summary
Creative Academic Coordinator with 5 years of experience providing support to faculty, staff and students. Substantial skills in public relations and marketing. Leads special projects, generates reports and designs retention activities to foster program success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Success Coordinator
Boys And Girls Club Of Carson
04.2025 - Current
- Directed multi-site academic programs for elementary and middle school students, leading site coordinators, case managers, and program staff
- Conducted program and case file audits ensuring grant compliance and data accuracy
- Designed and implemented academic curriculum and youth development programs
- Managed intake, goal setting, progress monitoring, and family engagement across middle school sites
- Coached staff through observations, training, and performance management
- Facilitated cross-site meetings to standardize best practices
- Led student recruitment, retention strategies, and summer programming
- Built partnerships with schools and community organizations to improve program effectiveness
- Developed long-term strategic plans to expand academic programs and maximize organizational impact across multiple sites
- Mentored emerging leaders and site coordinators, fostering a culture of professional growth and high performance
- Analyzed program metrics to inform leadership decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives
ASES Coordinator
Magnolia Public Schools, Magnolia Science Academy Bell
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Implemented and supervised safe, structured learning and enrichment environments for students
- Managed student enrollment, onboarding, retention, and schedule planning
- Resolved conflicts and adapted policies to maintain supportive learning spaces
- Streamlined administrative processes including budgeting, grant compliance, reporting, and curriculum development
- Coordinated events, summer programs, and community-building activities
- Supervised staff, facilitated trainings, and supported leadership development
- Maintained accurate student records, program documentation, and compliance
- Engaged families through surveys, polls, and meetings to encourage participation
- Managed facility safety and optimized program resources
- Spearheaded staff leadership development initiatives, coaching coordinators to take ownership of program success
- Implemented performance monitoring systems to track staff effectiveness and program outcomes, elevating overall team efficiency
Choreographer/Co-owner
Choreography Dance Company
01.2018 - Current
- Grew company revenue from $0 to $28K in 18 months
- Expanded team to 4 employees, managing hiring, training, and goal-setting
- Boosted customer satisfaction and engagement through conflict resolution and service improvements
- Launched Instagram marketing campaigns, increasing sales by 50%
- Managed client contracts, staff performance, scheduling, and website operations
- Provided strategic vision for company growth, setting long-term business goals, and fostering a high-performance team culture
Playground Worker/Playground Supervisor
Lausd Beyond the Bell, Orchard Academies
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Built strong parent relationships using digital communication tools
- Designed events and activities to maximize student engagement
- Increased student attendance to 95% and participation to 99% through engagement contracts
- Collaborated with other program components to enhance student skill development
- Supervised and trained staff, coordinated parent communications, and handled recruitment
- Led cross-team collaboration to optimize program delivery and improve student engagement across multiple sites
Education
East Los Angeles Community College
South Gate, CASkills
- Employee development
- Program development
- Enrollment & Retention Strategies
- Youth engagement
- Grant compliance management
- Event logistics planning
- Fluency in Spanish
- Program evaluation reporting
- Foundational ASL skills
- Experience with collaboration tools and data entry software
Certification
- CPR
- Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Academic Success Coordinator
Boys And Girls Club Of Carson
04.2025 - Current
ASES Coordinator
Magnolia Public Schools, Magnolia Science Academy Bell
10.2021 - 04.2025
Playground Worker/Playground Supervisor
Lausd Beyond the Bell, Orchard Academies
02.2019 - 10.2021
Choreographer/Co-owner
Choreography Dance Company
01.2018 - Current
East Los Angeles Community College