Melanie Borbon-Tabarez
Wood Village,OR
Summary
Bilingual instructional assistant with a background in academic support, youth leadership, and culturally responsive programming. Experienced in engaging students through interactive activities, managing small groups, and collaborating with educators to meet individual learning needs. Passionate about providing safe, affirming enrichment spaces and strengthening connections between students, families, and their school community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Specialist Instructional Assistant
Ron Russell Middle School
09.2025 - Current
- Assessed student progress through ongoing evaluations, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal results.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by incorporating diverse teaching methods that cater to different learning styles.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance comprehension of subject materials.
Spanish Interpreter
David Douglas School District
11.2023 - Current
- Provided accurate, real-time Spanish–English interpretation during parent–teacher conferences to ensure families clearly understood academic progress, supports, and next steps.
- Helped strengthen family–school partnerships by interpreting with cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality, ensuring families felt welcomed and included in school decisions.
Building Instructional Assistant
West Powellhurst Elementary School
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing multimedia resources and interactive activities in lesson plans.
- Managed classroom materials inventory, ensuring necessary supplies were available for daily lessons and activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic and behavioral success.
Affinity Group Leader (Latine Student Union)
West Powellhurst Elementary School
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Created interactive activities that encouraged teamwork, confidence, and positive peer relationships.
- Led weekly affinity group sessions for 5th grade Latine students centered on community building, cultural pride, and social–emotional support.
- Organized conversations on identity, intersectionality, and community issues, adapting facilitation style to meet student needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer Degree
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, OR06-2026
High School Diploma -
David Douglas High School
1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 9723306-2023
Skills
- Activity planning
- Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
- Educational support
- Classroom/Group Management
- Collaboration with Staff and Community Partners
- Trauma-Informed Approach
- Restorative Practices
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Learning Specialist Instructional Assistant
Ron Russell Middle School
09.2025 - Current
Affinity Group Leader (Latine Student Union)
West Powellhurst Elementary School
05.2024 - 06.2025
Spanish Interpreter
David Douglas School District
11.2023 - Current
Building Instructional Assistant
West Powellhurst Elementary School
07.2023 - 06.2025
Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer Degree
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
David Douglas High School