Francois M Benson

Manage a caseload of 20+ academic-probation students per semester through early-alert outreach, recovery planning, and progress monitoring. Design and facilitate 6+ skill-building workshops per semester on study strategies, time management, and degree planning.

Taught K-12 classes across 15+ schools, adapting lesson plans in real time to diverse learners. Applied evidence-based behavior-management strategies to keep classrooms positive and on task.

Served as full-time teacher of record for 11th-12th graders on a long-term vacancy. Built standards-aligned lessons and assessments; tracked grades and attendance in Schoology and PowerSchool.

Managed daily administrative operations for a 1,300+ student school, including staff communications, student records, compliance documentation, and family engagement. Applied K-12 leadership skills to resolve complex situations per district policy.

Co-facilitated FYS 1010: First-Year Seminar for 25+ incoming students with weekly peer advising. Planned 4+ resource fairs, workshops, and events for 100+ first-year students to build belonging.

Completed training in child development, learning through play, and trauma-informed care for ages 0-5.

Held a live-in residence-life role overseeing safety, scheduling, and conduct for 30+ participants. Designed and led 5+ workshops on teacher prep, college readiness, and cultural competency.

Reviewed 15 peer-reviewed studies on urban school leadership, identifying five strategies linked to teacher-turnover reductions of up to 26%. Authored a research paper on the findings.

Taught Contemporary Issues, World History, and Computer Science to 100+ 11th-12th graders in 4 sections. Set restorative routines; used Schoology and PowerSchool for grading and family communication.

Recruited, trained, and scheduled 15-35 Desk Assistants for 24/7 coverage of a 500-bed residence hall. Served as primary on-call crisis responder, resolving emergencies within 10 minutes; led safety education.

Led 2-3 weekly tours for 10-30 prospective students and families; answered 100+ monthly inquiries. Connected prospective students' goals to WSU programs and resources, supporting enrollment.

Supported 500 residents at the front desk, resolving about 50 calls and in-person inquiries daily.

Pursuing a Master of Business Administration with an expected graduation in May 2027.

Completed a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from August 2025 to May 2026.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from August 2021 to May 2025.

Holds a K-12 Administration Certification issued in March 2026.