Natalia RÍOS SUBIRÍA
Portland,OR
Summary
I am a goal-driven Master of Arts in Spanish adept at classroom instruction, student support and research projects. I am meticulous and analytical with a resilient mindset and focus on positively contributing to department success. I am also a Qualified Medical Interpreter (Registration Number HCI000110463) helping diverse individuals. Moves easily between English and Spanish without missing details. Focused on advancing vocabulary, idiomatic and cultural understanding with up-to-date knowledge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PYP Homeroom Teacher
The International School of Portland
Portland, OR
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum focused on student interests.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance including grades, attendance reports and assessment data.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons and communicated these objectives to students.
- Created a safe and positive learning environment that supported collaboration, creativity, and risk taking.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units of study.
- Provided guidance and support to students in developing self-regulation skills, problem solving strategies, and critical thinking abilities.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Linguava
Portland, OR
09.2023 - Current
- Interpreted medical information accurately and effectively between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Provided interpretation services in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices.
- Facilitated conversations between doctors and patients by providing consecutive interpretation of dialogue.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Passport To Languages
Portland, OR
09.2023 - Current
- Interpreted medical information accurately and effectively between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Provided interpretation services in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices and schools.
- Facilitated conversations between doctors and patients by providing consecutive interpretation of dialogue.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of World Languages and Literatures, Portland State University
Portland, OR
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Responsible for weekly session planning for 200 level Spanish courses
- Taught in-person classes on campus.
- Conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance to students.
- Attended departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and methods.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades in accordance with university policies.
Spanish Teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
Portland, OR
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for weekly session planning for PK-8th grade Spanish classes
- Taught in-person classes on campus.
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Communications Coordinator
Aleph School
Lima, Perú
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Edited and proofread written material to ensure accuracy and clarity in message delivery.
- Created content for multiple social media channels.
- Assisted in the development of promotional materials such as brochures, newsletters, flyers.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration on projects.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements relating to communications activities.
Homeroom Teacher
Aleph School
Lima, Perú
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Third grade homeroom teacher
- Conducted regular meetings with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress, behavior, and academic goals.
- Organized classroom activities that encouraged cooperation between students while developing their communication skills.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop curriculum objectives and lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented a variety of instructional plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language learners, focusing on grammar, pronunciation, reading comprehension, writing and conversation.
Educational Practices Monitor
Fundación Wiese
Lima, Perú
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Conducted assessments to identify learning needs and developed appropriate strategies for teachers to address them.
- Assisted school districts in developing programs for at-risk youth and those with special needs.
- Monitored teachers progress and provided feedback to regarding their performance.
Management Assistant
University Press of the National Board of University Presidents
Lima, Perú
06.2012 - 11.2014
- Organized meetings and conferences, scheduled appointments, and managed travel itineraries for senior managers.
- Organized the editorial calendar, coordinated deadlines with authors and editors.
- Represented senior editor at meetings and for editorial procedures.
- Developed project plans by coordinating tasks among various departments.
- Monitored progress on projects and identified potential issues or delays before they occurred.
- Coordinated office activities such as ordering supplies, managing mail distribution, scheduling repairs.
- Provided administrative support to management staff, including responding to customer inquiries and preparing reports.
Education
Qualified Interpreter - Medical Interpreting
Oregon Health Authority
Portland, OR01-2024
Master’s Degree - World Languages and Literatures: Spanish
Portland State University
Portland, OR01.2023
Certification Program - Gender Violence And Discrimination
Universidad José Martí De Latinoamérica
Mérida, México12.2020
Master’s Degree Candidate - History of Latin America, Indigenous Worlds
Universidad Pablo De Olavide, Seville
Spain01.2014
Professional Degree - Linguistics and Literature with major in Hispanic Literature
Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Perú
Lima, Perú01.2013
Bachelor of Humanities - Linguistics and Literature
Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Perú
Lima, Perú01.2012
Bachelor's Candidate - Restaurant And Food Services Management
Universidad De Piura
Lima, Perú12.2007
High School Diploma -
Trener School
Lima, Perú12.2005
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Research Proposals
- Research and Analysis
- Documentation Abilities
- Interpretation of Findings
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
Conferences and Volunteering
- 09/27/2023 - 09/29/2023: Speaker at the VI Jornadas Doctorales LETRAL Literatura y Antropología, Universidad de Granada, Spain.
- 04/07/2023 - 04/08/2023: Speaker at the 7th Biennial International Symposium Vinculaciones: (Re)thinking the “we” in Latin America, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- 03/30/2023 - 03/31/2023: Speaker at the Latin American, Iberian
and Latino Cultures XXVII Annual Graduate Student Conference, City University of New York, New York. - 03/04/2023: Volunteer for the 2023 COFLT Spring Workshop
- 10/2015: Volunteer for the United Nations during the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, Lima, Perú.
- 10/2014: Speaker at the First International Congress of Fantastic Fiction, Centro de Estudios Literarios Antonio Cornejo Polar (CELACP), Lima, Perú.
- 02/2014: Attendee at the Series of Conferences “Introdução à História e Cultura da América Latina”, Universidad Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Accomplishments
- Portland State University 3-Minute Thesis Competition - People's Choice Award
- Speaker at the 2023 World Languages and Literatures Graduation and Awards Ceremony - Portland State University
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
PYP Homeroom Teacher
The International School of Portland
10.2023 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Linguava
09.2023 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Passport To Languages
09.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
10.2021 - 06.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of World Languages and Literatures, Portland State University
09.2021 - 06.2023
Communications Coordinator
Aleph School
05.2018 - 05.2020
Homeroom Teacher
Aleph School
02.2017 - 12.2017
Educational Practices Monitor
Fundación Wiese
07.2016 - 12.2016
Management Assistant
University Press of the National Board of University Presidents
06.2012 - 11.2014
Qualified Interpreter - Medical Interpreting
Oregon Health Authority
Master’s Degree - World Languages and Literatures: Spanish
Portland State University
Certification Program - Gender Violence And Discrimination
Universidad José Martí De Latinoamérica
Master’s Degree Candidate - History of Latin America, Indigenous Worlds
Universidad Pablo De Olavide, Seville
Professional Degree - Linguistics and Literature with major in Hispanic Literature
Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Perú
Bachelor of Humanities - Linguistics and Literature
Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Perú
Bachelor's Candidate - Restaurant And Food Services Management
Universidad De Piura
High School Diploma -
Trener School
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