{"id":65515,"date":"2024-09-25T07:52:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T13:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/?p=65515"},"modified":"2024-11-14T18:43:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T00:43:46","slug":"instructor-spotlight-michael-maldonado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/instructor-spotlight-michael-maldonado\/","title":{"rendered":"Instructor Spotlight: Michael Maldonado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>CodeWizardsHQ instructor Michael Maldonado\u2019s journey from an aspiring game developer to an inspiring coding instructor is truly impressive. From the moment he first tinkered with an old laptop to his present-day endeavors in college and teaching at CodeWizardsHQ, Michael has consistently shown a passion for both learning and helping others discover their potential in coding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-it-all-began-the-spark-of-coding\"><strong>How It All Began: The Spark of Coding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240219_114916_exported_1725583604057-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Maldenado\" class=\"wp-image-65519\" style=\"width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240219_114916_exported_1725583604057-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240219_114916_exported_1725583604057-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240219_114916_exported_1725583604057-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240219_114916_exported_1725583604057-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/20240219_114916_exported_1725583604057-2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Michael&#8217;s introduction to coding came at a young age, sparked by his curiosity and a desire to create video games. Reflecting on that first experience, he recalls, \u201cBack in 2007, I had a very old Dell laptop. The hinge couldn\u2019t even hold the screen anymore, so I had to prop it up against a wall. I really wanted to make games, so I looked it up on Google and found something called GameMaker by YoYo Games.\u201d Using a language similar to JavaScript, he dove into coding, creating platformers like Mario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That early passion eventually deepened, and by high school, Michael was looking into mobile game development for Android. Despite not having many formal coding opportunities, he didn\u2019t let that stop him. \u201cA lot of it was self-taught,\u201d he says. \u201cI didn\u2019t really have a CodeWizardsHQ back then, so it was just looking at documentation online or following tutorials.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His persistence paid off. By his senior year of high school, he found himself in a modeling and simulation class, where he worked tirelessly to create a game or simulation for his senior project. Against all odds, working solo while his classmates had years and teams of support, Michael took second place in a competition and earned a scholarship and internship. This moment was a turning point, solidifying his determination to pursue a career in coding. Currently, Michael is attending Seminole State College in Central Florida, working toward a degree in computer science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-teaching-at-codewizardshq-a-fulfilling-experience\"><strong>Teaching at CodeWizardsHQ: A Fulfilling Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael discovered CodeWizardsHQ while searching for part-time coding-related jobs that would allow him to combine his passion for programming with his college schedule. 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He primarily teaches <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/intro-to-python-programming-class\/\">Python<\/a> and enjoys helping students build their foundational knowledge. His favorite language to teach is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/apcs\/\">Java<\/a>, which he describes as providing a deeper understanding of programming concepts. \u201cIt tackles a lot of the \u2018why\u2019 in programming,\u201d he explains. \u201cPython is a great introduction because it simplifies things, but Java lets us break things down and really understand what\u2019s going on behind the scenes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What Michael enjoys most about teaching at CodeWizardsHQ is the opportunity to inspire students. \u201cI think coding is really cool because there are projects in every hobby or industry,\u201d he says. \u201cYou can make an app for anything you\u2019re interested in.\u201d His goal as an instructor is to make coding accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching at CodeWizardsHQ has been rewarding for Michael. \u201cIn my first Python class, I had one student who said, \u2018Are you going to be my teacher in the future? 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