Erin Schultz
Vacaville
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with a strong background in literacy development, differentiated instruction, and innovative lesson design. Skilled in fostering engaged, confident learners through developing meaningful relationships, celebrating success through the lens of a growth mindset, and using formative assessment to inform instruction and intervention practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CFO
Solano Beacon
Vacaville, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Founded the non-profit organization based on observed community need
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and strategic initiatives.
- Formed partnerships with community organizations to expand student access to after school extracurricular activities
ELD Coordinator
VUSD
Vacaville, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented training materials for staff to strengthen understanding the purpose of integrated ELD and related strategies
- Managed scheduling and logistics for ELPAC testing, ensuring timely execution.
- Helped plan ELAC meetings, families meet with and advise school officials on programs, services, and the academic needs of English Learner (EL) students.
- Promoted collaboration between content teachers to communicate about individual student needs.
Coach - Cross Country/Track and Field
VUSD
Vacaville, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered leadership among players.
- Offered constructive feedback to athletes to help reach goals.
- Encouraged athletes to push themselves out of their comfort zones.
Middle School Teacher
VUSD
Vacaville, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Courses taught includes AVID 7 (1 year), AVID Excel/ELD (3 years), and English 7 (4 years)
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to foster student learning and curiosity.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance classroom participation and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction for diverse learning needs.
- Established a strong home/school connection for students through open and effective communication with families.
- Supported English language learners with targeted intervention, enhancing their overall comprehension of course content across all subjects.
Elementary School Teacher
VUSD
Vacaville, CA
07.2015 - 06.2022
- Grades taught includes 3rd grade (1 year), 2nd grade (2 years), and 4th grade (4 years)
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Fostered positive classroom environment to enhance student engagement.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
UC Davis
Davis, CA06-2016
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
UC Davis
Davis, CA06-2015
Master of Science - Human Development
UC Davis
Davis, CA06-2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Thematic unit design
- Formative assessments
- Differentiated instruction
- Literacy development
- Learning strategies
- Reflective teaching
- Integrated ELD
- Social-emotional development
- Team collaboration
- Family communication
Accomplishments
- Vaca Peña Teacher of the Year, 2025/2026
Certification
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- California Single Subject Teaching Credential - English (7-12)
- CLAD certification
- GLAD training
- AVID training
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CFO
Solano Beacon
02.2025 - Current
ELD Coordinator
VUSD
06.2023 - Current
Coach - Cross Country/Track and Field
VUSD
08.2022 - Current
Middle School Teacher
VUSD
07.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
VUSD
07.2015 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Education
UC Davis
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
UC Davis
Master of Science - Human Development
UC Davis