Grazzia Mendoza
WIDA Español Researcher
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Como investigadora en WIDA Español, Grazzia Maria Mendoza facilita procesos de investigación y diseño de recursos para formación docente a través de la innovación, contextualización en la implementación y promoción de investigación consistente, compleja y de calidad. Es responsable de a) coordinar la investigación con docentes y distritos locales, b) monitorear y mantener registros que contribuyan a la investigación y evaluación dentro de programas educativos; y c) desarrollar actividades de investigación. Cuenta con 30 años de experiencia en educación en todos los niveles incluyendo Pk-12, educación superior y educación de adultos. Adicionalmente, los últimos 15 años los ha dedicado a la formación profesional docente en Honduras y a nivel mundial a través de su trabajo de voluntariado con la Asociación TESOL Internacional en la cual sirvió como miembro de la Junta Directiva de 2019-2022. En los últimos seis años Grazzia trabajo directamente contribuyendo al desarrollo por medio de la educacion a través de proyectos con USAID Honduras manejando proyectos en un rango de $10 - $55 millones y apoyando a la Secretaría de Educación en Honduras en temas de calidad de educación, participación comunitaria en pro de la educación, desarrollo de metodologías de aprendizaje socioemocional, prevención de violencia y contribuciones al desarrollo de la fuerza laboral incluyendo desarrollo positivo para la juventud. Es una presentadora activa en conferencias en EUA y en otros países.
Grazzia tiene un pre-grado en Enseñanza del Inglés y maestría en Educación Internacional de la Universidad de Framingham en Massachussets y estudios de maestría en TESOL de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional de Honduras.
As researcher for WIDA Español, Grazzia Maria Mendoza, facilitates research processes and design of resources for professional development through innovation, contextualization during implementation and promotion of complex, consistent and quality research. She is responsible for a) coordinating research conducted with participating educators and local school districts; b) tracking and maintaining records contributing to the research and evaluation conducted in the different education programs; and c) conducting research activities. She has 30 years’ experience in education at all levels including PK-12, higher education, and adult education. In addition, the last 15 years she has focused on teacher training in Honduras and worldwide through her volunteer work with TESOL International Association where she served as a member of the Board of Directors from 2019-2022. During that last 6 years she also worked directly in development through education through her work at USAID Honduras managing projects ranging between $10 - $55 million and supporting the Ministry of Education in Honduras in quality of education, community engagement for education, development of social and emotional learning and violence prevention methodologies as well as contributions to workforce development and positive youth development. She is an active conference presenter in the USA and other countries.
Grazzia has an undergraduate degree in Teaching English and a master’s degree in International Education from Framingham University and graduate studies in TESOL from the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional in Honduras.
Grazzia tiene un pre-grado en Enseñanza del Inglés y maestría en Educación Internacional de la Universidad de Framingham en Massachussets y estudios de maestría en TESOL de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional de Honduras.
As researcher for WIDA Español, Grazzia Maria Mendoza, facilitates research processes and design of resources for professional development through innovation, contextualization during implementation and promotion of complex, consistent and quality research. She is responsible for a) coordinating research conducted with participating educators and local school districts; b) tracking and maintaining records contributing to the research and evaluation conducted in the different education programs; and c) conducting research activities. She has 30 years’ experience in education at all levels including PK-12, higher education, and adult education. In addition, the last 15 years she has focused on teacher training in Honduras and worldwide through her volunteer work with TESOL International Association where she served as a member of the Board of Directors from 2019-2022. During that last 6 years she also worked directly in development through education through her work at USAID Honduras managing projects ranging between $10 - $55 million and supporting the Ministry of Education in Honduras in quality of education, community engagement for education, development of social and emotional learning and violence prevention methodologies as well as contributions to workforce development and positive youth development. She is an active conference presenter in the USA and other countries.
Grazzia has an undergraduate degree in Teaching English and a master’s degree in International Education from Framingham University and graduate studies in TESOL from the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional in Honduras.