Shawn Frank
Oxon Hill,MD
Summary
Agile, results-oriented instructional leader with 25 years of experience collaborating with various stakeholders to develop winning long- and short-term strategies to drive student success through supportive environments and engaging curricula. Strong leadership skills and extensive experience with sustaining professional learning communities, developing teacher leadership, exceeding accountability models, transforming school culture, and implementing job-embedded staff development. Honed competencies working with diverse populations, including students with disabilities, English language learners, and gifted and talented students. Proven ability to establish positive, productive partnerships with staff, parents, students, and community members.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST)
07.2014 - Current
- Reports directly to principal; Oversees administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Encourages interdepartmental and cross-functional teams' collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.
Assistant Principal
Chantilly High School
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Reported directly to principal; Oversaw students for discipline, attendance, schedules, and overall activities
- Collaborated with administration in responsibilities, including development of school improvement plan, development of master schedule, use of data to form instruction and address student performance disparities, specifically with LEP, Special Education, low socioeconomic status, Black and Hispanic populations.
Assistant Principal
Mark Twain Middle School
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Reported directly to principal; Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management, room assignment, transportation, attendance and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities for 7th and 8th grade students.
Social Studies Teacher
Mark Twain Middle School
08.1999 - 06.2007
- Developed and implemented SOL-aligned lessons for Eighth Grade Civics in General Education, Team-Taught, and Gifted and Talented School Based courses
- Served as Lead AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher for the Social Studies department
- Modeled lessons and coached social studies teachers by serving as the social studies liaison for SOL Demonstration Site Team.
After-School Program Director
Mark Twain Middle School
- 06.2006
- Implemented intervention programs for at-risk youth at Twain Middle School
- Organized SOL enrichment sessions with the Adequate Yearly Progress Cadre that included department chairs, administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers
- Integrated the after-school program into the school plan for the four core subject areas to help students from subgroups not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress.
Education
M.A., Education -
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.1998
B.A., Education -
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.1997
Skills
- Educational staff supervision
- Strategic, Thought Leader
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Change Management
- Talent Development
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Team Building
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Group Facilitation and Presentation
- Community Advocate
- Grant Writing and Management
Affiliations
- Serve as a mentor for African-American teachers within the county.
- Member of the Minority Student Association Oversight Committee and on the executive board of the Fairfax Association of Black School Educators
Professional Development
- Restorative Justice, Level 1 and 2 FCPS Overview: Supporting the Mission
- Adaptive Schools Training
- Parallel Curriculum Model Honors Training
- Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute
- Advancement via Individual Determination Summer Workshop
- Kagen Training for Administrators
- Cultural Proficiency Training, Module 2
- Middle Managers Round Table (MMRT) Program
Professional References
- Dr, Ann Bonitatibus, Principal, TJHSST, 6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22312, 703-750-8300
- Mr. Douglas Tyson, Region 1 Assistant Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042, 571-423-1110
- Dr. Amelia Mitchell, Former Executive Principal, Region 2, Fairfax County Public Schools, 703-909-4089
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST)
07.2014 - Current
Assistant Principal
Chantilly High School
08.2007 - 06.2014
Assistant Principal
Mark Twain Middle School
06.2006 - 08.2007
Social Studies Teacher
Mark Twain Middle School
08.1999 - 06.2007
After-School Program Director
Mark Twain Middle School
- 06.2006
M.A., Education -
Hampton University
B.A., Education -
Hampton University
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