Benjamin McMaine

Experience

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  Bell Engineering

  Aug 1994 - Jul 1999

  ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

  Wrote preliminary engineering reports. Translated reports.

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  Metabolic Research Group, University of Kentucky

  Aug 1996 - Feb 1998

  STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  Set up and maintained MRG's computers. Acquired research materials for Dr. James W. Anderson. Performed clerical duties.

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  School

  Mar 1998 - Dec 1998

  ELEMENTARY ENGLISH TEACHER

  Taught English and American culture for Grades K-6. Used music, games, art and storytelling to teach English. Created entire curriculum and all materials. Wrote original songs and stories and created artwork.

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  Praise Language School

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

  ESL Teacher

  Taught English conversation courses in one-on-one and group settings.

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  St Louis Park Public Schools

  Dec 2009 - Jun 2010

  Substitute teacher

  Taught subjects in Spanish to students at Park Spanish Immersion School.Taught Advanced Spanish Literature, Beginning Spanish classes as a permanent substitute teacher at St. Louis Park Senior High School.

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  Richfield Public Schools

  Dec 2009 - Jun 2010

  Substitute teacher

  Substitute taught at Richfield Dual Language school.

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  Private tutor

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  Spanish tutor

  Tutored high school students from various public schools in Spanish and Spanish language related materials.

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  University of Kentucky

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  CATS Tutor

  Tutor University of Kentucky athletes in Spanish classes of all levels.

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  Fayette County Public Schools (KY)

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  Student taught Kindergarten Spanish immersion at Liberty Elementary Substitute taught part-time for Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in schools throughout Fayette County.

  • Student teacher

    Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  • Substitute Spanish teacher

    Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
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  Gaoxin #1 High School

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Student Teacher

  Student taught Spanish and English in Gaoxin Number 1 High School, Xi'an, China

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  Fayette County Public Schools (KY)

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2020

  Worked with all stakeholders to increase rigor of curriculum and instructional practices, grow program, support student language and academic success and increase community involvement in the Spanish Immersion Program. • Mentor visiting teachers• Lead curricula creation team• Serve as co-team lead• Lead Professional Learning Communities• Lead Professional Development opportunities• Organize events (family nights)• Create promotional material• Maintain communication with families on immersion related activities and opportunities• Coordinate district assessment (AAPPL and STAMP)• Coordinate and chaperone Senior trip to Spain• Coordinate community volunteer opportunities for all high school immersion studentsDistrict/State Committees • Fayette County Public Schools Proficiency Lead, 2018-2019 • FCPS World Language/DLI Conference team, 2018, 2019• FCPS World Language Novice High Curriculum team, 2018 • FCPS World Language Elementary Curriculum team, 2017 • FCPS Seal of Biliteracy, World Language teacher representative, 2016-2017 • State Seal of Biliteracy, 2016 • FCPS World Languages Leadership, Middle school representative, 2016-2017 • University of Kentucky Linguistics Research Group, 2016-2019 • FCPS World Language Program Review committee, 2015-2016 • FCPS World Language Student Growth Goal creation core team, 2014-2015 Show less

  • Spanish Immersion Facilitator

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Spanish Teacher

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2020
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  StarTalk

  May 2014 - Jul 2020

  Coordinator/Technology Coordinator for FCPS STARTALK Chinese program

  Coordinated technology, including website, on-site videography, documenation and distribtion. Presented Professional Development on technology and apps. Created website, photographed and filmed daily activities, updated communications, coordinated on-site activities as needed.

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  University of Kentucky

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  Part Time Instructor

  Taught beginning Spanish.

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  Kentucky World Language Association

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2020

  President Elect

  Coordinated Annual Kentucky World Language Association Conference, 2018, 2019Collaborated with teams to design and provide Professional Development opportunities, 2014-2017

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  International School of Tanganyika

  Jul 2020 - now

  Spanish Teacher / Leader of Learning

  Led the Language Acquisition DepartmentTaught DP Spanish B SL & HLTaught MYP Spanish