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Nancy Lopez

@nancylopez2

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I build hands-on robotics and computational thinking programs for K–12 learners.

Uruguay

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue designing and leading hands-on technology, robotics, and computational thinking programs that embed meaningful real-world projects into K–12 learning, while supporting teachers through curriculum development, technology integration, and professional development.

I founded KidBots, an independent after-school robotics program that brings project-based, collaborative learning directly to elementary and middle school students. I design age-appropriate courses, source equipment, and partner with schools to build technical literacy through robotics.

Across more than 20 years in international and bilingual K–12 schools, I've designed technology, robotics, electronics, and programming curricula from the ground up. At St. Andrew's Scots School, I led a Grade 2 cross-curricular robotics initiative that received Best Project of the Year and guided students in building Raspberry Pi computers and programming graphic designs with Python.

At Colegio Cardenal Pironio, I coordinated educational technology programs, supervised two technology teachers, created the Grade 10 curriculum, and prepared Grade 11 students for IGCSE ICT exams, earning multiple A and B grades.

I'm currently teaching live Scratch programming and computational thinking lessons remotely through Alianza Cultural Uruguay - EE. UU. I believe technology is most powerful when it is embedded in meaningful, real-world projects, and I support educators through faculty coaching, technology integration, and professional development in English and Spanish.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Remote Computational Thinking Instructor

Current

Alianza Cultural Uruguay - EE. UU.

Mar 2026 - Present (5 months)

Hired as a Remote Computational Thinking Instructor to deliver live online Scratch programming and computational thinking lessons to public school students through the Ceibal platform. The organization provides a suggested curriculum and lesson plans, which I primarily follow while adapting content to fit each group's requirements, and occasionally developing independent projects. I deliver lesson

Problem Solving Lesson Planning Programming Online Teaching

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Substitute Teacher

Current

Uruguayan American School

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Cover homeroom and specialist classes across multiple grade levels on short notice, demonstrating high adaptability to diverse classroom environments and curricula.

Classroom Instruction Teaching Problem Solving Edtech

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Founder & Lead Educator

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KidBots

Aug 2019 - Present (7 years)

Founded and operate an independent after-school robotics program, personally sourcing and transporting all equipment to partner schools.

Designed age-appropriate course content delivered through a collaborative pair-learning methodology for elementary and middle school students.

KidBots is a registered trademark, reflecting a long-term commitment to building a scalable educational brand.

Design Thinking Robotics LEGO Mindstorms Classroom Instruction Leadership Teaching Curriculum Development Project Based Learning STEM Problem Solving Edtech

Substitute Teacher

Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Served as substitute teacher on call at elementary level, including an extended placement as Technology Teacher covering full technology integration responsibilities. Additionally managed the school's LEGO WeDo after-school robotics program.

Robotics Technology Classroom Instruction Teaching Google Classroom Problem Solving Edtech

Educational Technology Coordinator & High School Technology Teacher

Colegio Cardenal Pironio - Grupo Educativo Marin

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Served dual role as Educational Technology Coordinator and High School Technology Teacher.

Supervised and managed two technology teachers across primary and secondary robotics and technology programs.

Designed and implemented Grade 10 technology curriculum from scratch.

Prepared Grade 11 students for the IGCSE ICT exam, achieving multiple A and B grades.

Provided individualized professional de

Robotics Technology Classroom Instruction Leadership Teaching Google Classroom Curriculum Development STEM Problem Solving Interdisciplinary Collaboration Moodle Edtech Technology Integration Staff Development

Elementary School Technology Teacher

St. Andrew's Scots School / Escuela Escocesa San Andres

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)

Developed the Grades 1–6 Robotics and Electronics curriculum from scratch, including all teaching materials and resources.

Led a cross-curricular robotics integration project with Grade 2 teachers, embedding robotics throughout the full academic year and documenting findings in a formal report.

Awarded Best Project of the Year at St. Andrew's for the Grade 2 initiative.

Trained and supported te

Design Thinking Robotics Technology Raspberry Pi LEGO Mindstorms Classroom Instruction Project Communication Leadership Teaching Google Classroom Curriculum Development Project Based Learning STEM Problem Solving Interdisciplinary Collaboration Edtech Technology Integration Staff Development

Elementary School Technology Teacher & Professional Development Leader

Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln

Jan 1994 - Jan 2015 (21 years)

Spearheaded the transition from fixed computer lab sessions to full technology integration across the elementary curriculum, reshaping the school's approach to technology education.

Designed and implemented an annual programming curriculum for elementary students.

Presented at two international educational conferences in South America, including a presentation on technology integration in K-12 s