PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A dedicated instructional leader with
proven ability to promote a school
culture that provides high-quality
instruction that meets every
students’ needs and encourages
continuous improvement for
teachers and students. A trustworthy
leader who establishes and
maintains strong relationships with
school staff, families, and community
partners.
Frances Barnett Evins
BENEVOLENT20156@GMAIL
HTTPS:/ /WWW.L I NKEDIN.COM/I N/FABE/
TWITTER: @FRANCESB09
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Leading the Implementation of a data-driven instruction cycle aligned to CCSS to increase 12th-grade students’ math proficiency data from 20 percent to 45 percent as measured by the Go Formative assessment aligned to the PSAT
Implementing a weekly check-in and check-out system for
“at-risk” 12th-grade students; mentor program for 12 seniors to increase academic performance through
progress monitoring
Created and implemented a Feedback Loop tool;
professional development for teachers to be used as a framework to inform instruction around accelerations, interventions, and student engagement
Coaching teachers on research-based instructional
strategies, instructional delivery, and consistent use of data protocols
Initiated a peer observation schedule that included capturing evidence of competency-based grading rubrics and teacher use of a common assessment bank
Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep -
Chicago Leadership Collaborative, Resident Principal August 2020- present
Provided instructional feedback on unit and lesson plans to increase teacher performance and student outcomes in the classroom
Coached teachers on instructional delivery to improve teacher effectiveness associated with Domain 2 and Domain 3 from the Framework for Teaching
Provided teachers with a weekly newsletter that outlined effective teacher practices and resources to be used in the classroom
Chicago Public Schools - New Teacher
Mentor/Framework Specialist
September 2019 - June 2020
CREDENTIALS
Principal Preparation
Endorsement (Type 75)
REACH Certified (Teacher
Evaluator)
PEL (Type 03)– Elementary K-9
Social Science, General
Science, Biology and ESL
Endorsements CTE Health
Science (K-5 and 6-12)
EDUCATION
Concordia University of
Chicago, Ed.S (In-Progress)
Lewis University Educational
Leadership Certification
Roosevelt University Masters
of Education
Governors State University
Masters of Art Political Science
Governor State University
Bachelor of Art in Social
Science
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Illinois Principals Assocation
New Leaders :Aspiring
Principals 2020-2021
Emerging Leaders 2016-2017
Assessed school staff to determine what instructional supports teachers needed to carry out school-based Framework for Teaching
Led professional development on instructional initiatives and monitored implementation Established a Professional Learning Community to share new learning, resources, and the most effective instructional practices to increase student engagement and achievement Provided actionable feedback on unit/lessons plans increasing REACH ratings for Domain 1 Sullivan High School - CTE Academic Department Chair November 2010 – June 2020
Analyzed academic, attendance, and behavioral data to identify Tier 1 supports for students to achieve academic and social-emotional outcomes
Created a school-wide Personalized Learning model that was customized to meet the academic needs of all students; increased the Freshmen on Track rate
Developed and monitored the implementation of instructional focus areas aligned to the CIWP which increased teacher team collaborative planning and learning Sullivan High School - Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) November 2010 - June 2020
Used and analyzed academic, attendance, and behavioral data to create tiered supports for 12th-grade students resulting in an increase in student pass rate from 67% to 88% Facilitated team meetings to increase targeted instructional supports for students that addressed skill deficiencies and resulted in an increase in team compliance around expectations that improved student outcomes
Collaborated with the postsecondary team to provide students and families with information regarding postsecondary options including financial aid, college and career, and opportunities for undocumented students
Sullivan High School - Grade Level Lead
September 2016 - June 2020
Led a team of math teachers to create and progress monitor a SMART Goal resulting in an increase of math proficiency from 0% to 20% on the SAT (Heart Of Algebra) Guided teachers in the full implementation of a data-based corrective instruction cycle that increased teacher performance and student outcomes
Established a Professional Learning Community to share new learning, resources, and the most effective instructional practices to increase student engagement and achievement New Leaders - Emerging Leaders Program
September 2016 - April 2017
Implemented a coaching cycle that monitored grade-level instructional strategies and provided teachers with feedback on school-wide strategies to increase student engagement and targeted instruction Facilitated grade-level meetings to review data, student work, and vertically aligned curriculum Created a supportive learning community that focused on fostering a learning environment that was supportive for students and families
Robert H. Lawrence - Assistant Principal
August 2008 - June 2010
Analyzed standardized test data to tailor a learning plan for each student that targeted skills and tracked growth between each assessment
Conducted Learning Walks to determine the effectiveness of teacher implementation of instructional initiatives resulting in increased rigor in classrooms Amelia Earhart - Science Instructional Support
September 2001 - June 2003