Dr. Timothy Benson
Fate,TX
Summary
Experienced school leader with a proven track record of improving student achievement, strengthening instructional systems, and leading large-scale campus operations. Currently serving as a middle school principal with expertise in campus leadership, data-driven instruction, and program development. Proven ability to build effective systems, develop staff capacity, and drive measurable academic growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Ouida Baley Middle School
06.2025 - Current
- Lead a comprehensive middle school campus serving approximately 1,330 students and 125 staff, overseeing all aspects of instruction, culture, operations, and student achievement.
- Improved campus accountability performance through targeted focus on student achievement and closing achievement gaps.
- Improved campus attendance rates by 1.5% through positive incentive structures (Chillyard, Lunch Parties, Popsicles), and weekly competitions between grade levels.
- Established and reinforced a campus-wide vision of high expectations (“Every student, every day, no exceptions”), aligning staff practices and student outcomes.
- Implemented structured PLC systems and data cycles, resulting in improved instructional alignment and targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Led campus culture initiatives grounded in Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) and PBIS, improving student behavior, engagement, and staff-student relationships.
- Managed large-scale campus operations, including master scheduling, staffing, budgeting, safety protocols, and daily logistics.
- Launched targeted academic supports such as intervention blocks, tutoring systems, STAAR Success Saturdays, and test-prep initiatives to improve student performance on STAAR.
- Strengthened family and community engagement through consistent communication, events, and campus visibility.
Associate Principal of Student Support Services
Royse City High School
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Led development and implementation of master schedules for three academic years, serving 2,800+ students and 200+ staff.
- Drove a campus-wide focus on student growth goals, contributing to a 9% increase in freshman reading growth percentile and a 5% increase in achievement percentile (MAP).
- Improved College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) strengthening postsecondary outcomes.
- Designed and launched impactful academic programs:
- Bulldog Achievement Center (BAC): Enabled 100+ students to recover missing assessments during the school day.
- ZAP (Zeroes Aren’t Permitted) Night: Facilitated recovery of 800+ missing assignments.
- Honor Roll Celebrations: Recognized 1,000+ students for academic excellence.
- Managed large-scale campus events, including Bulldog Review (1,000+ incoming freshmen) and Scholarship & Awards ceremonies (200+ families annually).
Assistant Principal (Delta House)
Royse City High School
07.2022 - 06.2023
Vice Principal, Mohawk Elementary (K-6)
Richardson ISD
07.2019 - 06.2022
Teacher & Coach, JJ Pearce High School
Richardson ISD
07.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher & Coach, Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches ISD
07.2015 - 06.2017
Athletic Coordinator, Mike Moses Middle School
Nacogdoches ISD
07.2014 - 06.2015
Para-Professional, Brooks-Quinn Jones Elementary
Nacogdoches ISD
01.2014 - 06.2014
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University
08-2024
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Stephen F. Austin State University
12-2013
Certification
- Superintendent (EC-12)
- Principal (EC-12)
- English as a Second Language (EC-12)
- Composite Science (7-12)
- Generalist (EC-6)
- Physical Education (EC-12)
Honors And Professional Contributions
- Published Dissertation: Implementing an Effective Professional Development Program to Assist Teachers in Creating Tier 3 Interventions
- Presenter, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP):
- 2026: Belonging, Growth, and Collective Success: A Campuswide System that Works
- 2025: Optimizing Learning: Building Effective Systems and Processes for Success in a Large Texas High School
- 2024: Building Capacity in Instructional Leadership Through Weekly Academic Updates
- 2023: Building Instructional Capacity in Teachers Through the Use of Instructional Rounds
- Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Top 10% of graduate students)
Timeline
Principal
Ouida Baley Middle School
06.2025 - Current
Associate Principal of Student Support Services
Royse City High School
07.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Principal (Delta House)
Royse City High School
07.2022 - 06.2023
Vice Principal, Mohawk Elementary (K-6)
Richardson ISD
07.2019 - 06.2022
Teacher & Coach, JJ Pearce High School
Richardson ISD
07.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher & Coach, Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches ISD
07.2015 - 06.2017
Athletic Coordinator, Mike Moses Middle School
Nacogdoches ISD
07.2014 - 06.2015
Para-Professional, Brooks-Quinn Jones Elementary
Nacogdoches ISD
01.2014 - 06.2014
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Stephen F. Austin State University