Michelle Lagos
Tegucigalpa
Summary
Experienced educator with a passion for teaching students to use technology responsibly to enhance their learning, creativity, and participation in the digital age. Skilled in delivering engaging lesson plans and effectively incorporating technology into the classroom to promote critical thinking skills. Collaborative team player focused on achieving measurable results and adapting to the ever-changing educational landscape. Recognized for reliability, flexibility, and genuine enthusiasm in inspiring students in STEM fields.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computer Science Teacher
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TEGUCIGALPA
08.2008 - Current
- Elementary CS teacher
- High School CS teacher
- Middle School CS teacher
- K-12 Computer Science Curriculum Mapping
- K-12 Computer Science standards unpacking and alignment
- Computer Science Department Head 2010 - 2022
- TED-ED club advisor
- STUCO Co-Advisor
- 12th Grade advisor
- 7th Grade advisor
- Robotics club advisor
- Technology Integration Specialist
- Department Coordinator for Elementary School Special Subjects
- Vice President of the Board of Directors of the school´s Teachers Association (2009 - present)
- Member of the Technology Committee
- Member of the STEM Team
- Member of the School improvement committee
- Member of the Core Leadership Committee
IT Officer for Latin America and Caribbean
CHRISTIAN AID
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: https://www.christianaid.org.uk/
- Managed of the IT offices of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia
- Permanent liaison between Latin American offices and London IT headquarters
- Provided end user support, professional development and new software training to project agents
- Hardware and software installation
- Plan and execution of IT budget and purchases per country.
- Health & Safety Officer
- Https://www.christianaid.org.uk/
IT Department Manager / Computer Science Teacher
LA ESTANCIA SCHOOL
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Company Overview: http://laestanciaschool.edu.hn/
- High School Computer Science Teacher
- Developed the K-12 Computer class and language lab curriculum
- Restructured the school's local network
- Provided technology professional development to teachers
- Planned and executed the school's IT budget
- Coordinated the yearbook project
- Director of Technology
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 200+ students.
Education
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Buffalo State University
11-2026
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Education
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán
Tegucigalpa, FM10.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
UMASS - UWW
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD CÁTOLICA DE HONDURAS
Tegucigalpa, FM01.2001
Skills
- STEM PROJECT BASED LEARNING
- 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
- COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- CURRICULUM MAPPING
- CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
- PEER COACHING
- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
- BUDGETING
- INSTRUCTIONAL BEST PRACTICES
- CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
- Programming Languages
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Mobile App Development
- Game Development
- Cybersecurity
- Operating systems
- Algorithm design
- Web development
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Engineering concepts
- STEM Pedagogy
- Lab Management
- Instruction and Leadership
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- STEM integration
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Common Sense Educator, 01/01/20, Present
- LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Training, 01/01/16, Present
- Online Safety Awareness Instructor, 01/01/10, Present
- Teaching for Understanding: Educating for the Unknown Harvard Graduate School of Education, 01/01/16
- Microsoft Innovative Educator, 01/01/10, Present
- Google Educator, 01/01/14, Present
- Teaching Certification, 01/01/14, Present
- Microsoft Educator - STEM accreditation 07/30/24, present
- Google Educator Certification Levels 1 & 2 04/17/24, present
- Google Generative Ai Certificate 10/02/2024
Professional learning communities
- Computer Science Teachers Association, Standards Alignment Committee Member, 01/01/22, Present
- Computer Science Teachers Association, CSTA Conference Committee Member, 01/01/21, 01/01/22
- Computer Science Teachers Association, Professional Development Committee Member, 01/01/20, 01/01/21
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with CSTA committee in the development and revision of Computer Science Standards.
- SIIA CODiE Awards Judge
Timeline
Computer Science Teacher
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TEGUCIGALPA
08.2008 - Current
IT Officer for Latin America and Caribbean
CHRISTIAN AID
01.2006 - 01.2008
IT Department Manager / Computer Science Teacher
LA ESTANCIA SCHOOL
08.2001 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Buffalo State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Education
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
UMASS - UWW
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD CÁTOLICA DE HONDURAS
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