Elizabeth Schultz
Dyer,IN
Summary
Experienced Educational Leader dedicated to enhancing student success through data analysis and faculty mentorship. Proven ability to implement social-emotional learning and restorative practices to foster a positive school culture. Expertise in refining instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Indian Springs School District #109
Justice, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Recruited, hired, and trained over 12 primary and supplemental teaching staff members in the last year to enhance instructional capacity.
- Facilitated effective communication among teachers, administrators, and parents to resolve performance issues and enhance student success.
- Conducted over 40 observations and reviewed lesson plans to assess teacher effectiveness since 2024.
- Evaluated student performance data using NWEA/MAP, iReady, Lexia, and IAR to inform instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student behavior and development data through Branching Minds, PowerSchool, and observations to devise improvement strategies.
- Drafted course master schedule for 2026-2027 school year to align staffing with instructional goals.
- Assessed behavior issues with the school-wide team by identifying trends in discipline infractions.
- Managed MTSS process by reviewing academic, behavioral, and attendance data to evaluate intervention effectiveness.
- Led multiple initiatives for PBIS, attendance, academic goal setting, bus and lunchroom behavior.
- Directed the rostering, staffing, budgeting, and curriculum development for the 2026 summer school program for grades K-8.
Physical Education Teacher
Homan Elementary School
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Planned and implemented engaging physical education lessons for kindergarten through fourth grade, boosting student interest and participation.
- Integrated character education principles into lessons to promote teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons linking physical education with science, history, reading, and music.
- Worked with social workers to launch an inclusion awareness week and coordinated district's unified games.
- Managed Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser for American Heart Association, raising over $20,000 in four years.
- Secured annual grants for new gymnasium equipment to enhance program resources and student experiences.
- Organized school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) for 100 staff members and 500 students.
- Facilitated teamwork among staff to improve lesson integration across subjects.
Classroom Teacher
Homan Elementary School
08.2002 - 05.2020
- Led 15 years of third-grade instruction, three years in fifth grade, and one year in second grade.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design engaging cross-curricular lessons.
- Contributed to math curriculum committees, creating assessments for progress evaluation.
- Facilitated training sessions on classroom management and instructional strategies for student teachers.
- Pursued professional development through conference attendance focused on content and pedagogy.
- Co-sponsored student council since 2004, fostering leadership skills among students.
- Co-sponsored robotics team for fourth-grade students from 2022 to 2024.
Education
Building Level Administration License -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN04.2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.2000
Skills
- Data analysis
- Performance evaluation methods
- Standardized testing coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Attendance tracking
- Behavior management
- Student and parent engagement
- Faculty mentorship
- Schedule oversight
- Documentation management
- School improvement planning
- Collaboration skills
Accomplishments
- Awarded 2023-2024 Lake Central School Corporation Teacher of the Year
- Nominated for 2023-2024 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Award
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Indian Springs School District #109
08.2024 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Homan Elementary School
08.2020 - 08.2024
Classroom Teacher
Homan Elementary School
08.2002 - 05.2020
Building Level Administration License -
Ball State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington