Kevin Martin, PhD

kevin@fxua.edu

Kevin Martin, PhD

Dean, School of Language Studies/Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Institutional Effectiveness | School of Language Studies

Kevin J. Martin is the Dean of the School of Language Studies for Fairfax University of America. In this role, he oversees the academic operations of the School of Language Studies to include management of curriculum, faculty, development, advising students, SLS-community professional development, and strategic planning. He hosts an advisory board for programs within the school.
Dr. Martin is proud to co-host the Conference on Language, Learning, and Culture with Dr. Rebecca Sachs. He also co-chairs the Voices from the Field speaker series, a monthly professional development opportunity.
In addition to oversight of the School of Education, he also serves in a dual role as FXUA’s institutional Director of Education Assessment. In this capacity, he sets policies and procedures related to institutional educational assessment.
Prior to his work with FXUA, Dr. Martin has previously served in capacities including Director of Education, Program Director for ESOL programs, and chief officer for Institutional Language Curriculum Design/Implementation. He has second language teaching experience from children to adults in the U.S. and abroad.

DEGREES

Ph.D. in Education, Walden University

Master of Science in Theoretical Linguistics, Georgetown University

Bachelor of Arts in French, University of Dayton

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Dayton

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Higher Education
  • Educational Development
  • Professional Development
  • Educational Assessment

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Martin, K. J. (2017). International Students in Higher Education: More than a fish out of water. In L. Leavitt, S. Wisdom & K. Leavitt (Eds) Cultural awareness and competency development in higher education (pp. 21-39). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-2145-7.ch002

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Martin K. J., & Sachs, R. S. (2018, April). Communal discussion on making research matter: Motivated inquiry for actionable insights. Presentation for the Conference of Language, Learning, and Culture. Fairfax, VA.

Martin, K. J. (2018, March). Roundtable on Overcoming NNEST Workplace Discrimination in Higher Education. Presentation for the TESOL International Convention. Chicago, IL.

Martin, K. J. (2018, March). The Benefits of a Diverse Faculty: The benefits of NNESTs in language programs. Invited panelist for Diverse Teacher Candidates in Job Applications: Preparation, Recruitment, and Employment. Presentation for the TESOL International Convention. Chicago, IL.

Martin, K. J. (2017, March). From IEP to degree: Strategies for successful transitions. Presentation for the TESOL International Convention. Seattle, Washington.

Martin, K. J. (2017, April). Communal discussion on enhancing and advancing teacher education: Professional identities, communities, beliefs, and practices. Presentation for the Conference of Language, Learning, and Culture. Fairfax, VA.

Martin, K. J. (2017, March). Workshopping learning outcomes and assessments for ESL classrooms and programs. Presentation for the TESOL International Convention. Seattle, Washington.

Martin, K. J. (2017, March). Peering through the lens: International student expectations of academic work. Presentation for the TESOL International Convention. Seattle, Washington.

Martin, K. J. (2016, August). Addressing the unique needs of international students. Presentation for the Faculty Educational Development Summit, Fairfax, VA.

Martin, K. J. (2016, January). Applying the fundamentals of Andragogy to the higher education classroom. Presentation for the Faculty Educational Development Summit, Fairfax, VA.

Martin, K. J. (2014, February). Implementing online learning for the ESL classroom: Tips and strategies for starting or improving the online second language classroom. Presentation for SITE (Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education). Virtual Presentation.

Martin, K. J. (2013, March). Socially responsible leadership in language programs. Presentation for the TESOL International Convention. Dallas, TX.

Martin, K. J. (2013, March). The socially responsible classroom. Presentation for the TESOL International Convention. Dallas, TX.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

  • Chair, Higher Education Interest Section (HEIS) for TESOL International Association 2016-2019
  • Assistant Chair, Higher Education Interest Section (HEIS) for TESOL International Association 2014-2016
  • Reviewer TESOL/CAEP Programs 2015-2019
  • Conference Co-Chair – The Conference on Language, Learning, and Culture 2018: Making Research Matter: Motivated inquiry for actionable insights. School of Education, Fairfax University of America, Fairfax, VA. April 6-7, 2018
  • Conference Co-Chair – The Conference on Language, Learning, and Culture 2017: Enhancing and advancing teacher education: Professional identities, communities, beliefs, and practices. . School of Education, Fairfax University of America, Fairfax, VA. April 7-8, 2017.
  • Conference Co-Chair – The Conference on Language, Learning, and Culture 2016: Reimagining International Education: Interdisciplinary approaches to language, learning, and culture. . School of Education, Fairfax University of America, Fairfax, VA. March 25-2, 2016.
  • Conference Co-Chair – The Conference on Language, Learning, and Culture 2015: Next-generation in assessment. . School of Education, Fairfax University of America, Fairfax, VA. Fairfax, VA. April 10-11. 2015.
  • Conference Chair – The Conference on Language, Learning, and Culture 2014: Innovations at the intersection of language, learning, and culture. . School of Education, Fairfax University of America, Fairfax, VA. Fairfax, VA. April 4-5. 2014.
  • Chair – FXUA’s Faculty Assembly 2018-2020
  • Chair – FXUA’s Deans’ Assessment Council 2017-Present
  • Member of the FXUA’s Institutional Effectiveness Committee 2015 – Present
  • Advisory Board Member – FXUA’s General Education Curriculum 2014 – Present

ASSOCIATIONS

  • WATESOL (Washington Area Teachers of English of Speakers of Other Languages)
  • TESOL International
  • ASCD (American Society of Curriculum Developers)
  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • American Evaluation Association

CONTACT INFORMATION

Fairfax University of America

School of Education

4401 Village Drive Second Floor

Fairfax, VA 22030

 

kevin@fxua.edu

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