Benjamin McMaine

Benjamin McMaine

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Leader of Learning, Department of Language Acquisition / DP & MYP Spanish Teacher at International School of Tanganyika

  • Education

    • University of Kentucky

      2010 - 2012
      Master's degree Teaching World Langauges
    • University of Kentucky

      1994 - 1998
      Bachelors Spanish

      Consistently on Dean's list. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

    • University of the Cumberlands - Graduate and Online Programs

      2017 - 2019
      Ed Specialist Administration/Principalship
    • University of the Cumberlands

      2021 - 2024
      Doctor of Education - EdD Educational Leadership
  • Experience

    • Bell Engineering

      Aug 1994 - Jul 1999
      ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

      Wrote preliminary engineering reports. Translated reports.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Praise Language School

      Jan 2009 - Nov 2009
      ESL Teacher

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

    • 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.

    • Richfield Public Schools

      Dec 2009 - Jun 2010
      Substitute teacher

      Substitute taught at Richfield Dual Language school.

    • Private tutor

      Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
      Spanish tutor

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

    • University of Kentucky

      Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
      CATS Tutor

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

    • 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
    • Gaoxin #1 High School

      Mar 2012 - May 2012
      Student Teacher

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

    • 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
    • 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.

    • University of Kentucky

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
      Part Time Instructor

      Taught beginning Spanish.

    • 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

    • International School of Tanganyika

      Jul 2020 - now
      Spanish Teacher / Leader of Learning

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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Foreign Language Consultant

      EPSB
      Jul 2012
    • Instructional Leadership—Principal All grades, Level 2 (SOE provisional)

      EPSB
      Jul 2019
    • Spanish Teaching Certificate - all grades

      EPSB
      Jul 2012
    • ACTFL Certified OPI Tester - Spanish

      ACTFL
      Feb 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Instructor

      Issued by Seventh Annual Latino/Multicultural College Fair on Nov 2011
      Seventh Annual Latino/Multicultural College FairAssociated with Benjamin McMaine
    • Support Service Provider

      Issued by American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) Symposium on Jun 2011
      American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) SymposiumAssociated with Benjamin McMaine
    • Instructor

      Issued by Black Males Working on Sept 2013
      Black Males WorkingAssociated with Benjamin McMaine
    • Instructor

      Issued by Latino Leadership and College Experience Program on Jul 2011
      Latino Leadership and College Experience ProgramAssociated with Benjamin McMaine