Natalia RÍOS SUBIRÍA
Portland
Summary
Master of Arts in Spanish with expertise in curriculum development and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. Experience in accurate medical interpretation enhances communication skills, while training facilitation has significantly improved staff awareness of diversity best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DEI Coordinator
The International School of Portland
Portland
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated training sessions that increased awareness of cultural competence and improved inclusion strategies among staff.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to staff on diversity best practices in curriculum design.
- Developed inclusive curriculum materials that enhanced accessibility and engagement for diverse learners.
- Coordinated team efforts to meet project deadlines while ensuring alignment with diversity and inclusion objectives.
- Led team discussions to brainstorm innovative approaches to inclusivity in education.
PYP Homeroom Teacher
The International School of Portland
Portland
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
Passport To Languages
Portland
09.2023 - 06.2024
- 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
08.2021 - 05.2023
- 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
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Responsible for weekly session planning for PK-8th grade Spanish classes
- Taught in-person classes on campus.
Communications Coordinator
Aleph School
Lima
04.2018 - 04.2020
- 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
01.2017 - 11.2017
- 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
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted assessments to identify learning needs and developed appropriate strategies for teachers to address them.
- Monitored teachers progress and provided feedback to regarding their performance.
- Assisted school districts in developing programs for at-risk youth and those with special needs.
Management Assistant
University Press of the National Board of University Presidents
Lima
05.2012 - 10.2014
- 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
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
Skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Research proposal development
- Documentation and reporting
- Findings interpretation
- Classroom instruction and curriculum design
- Student assessment strategies
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cross-cultural communication
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
Education and Training
- Diversity Practitioner's Retreat - North Western Association of Independent Schools, November 2025.
- Classroom Management That Works - Responsive Classroom, November 2025.
- Crafting Inquiry: Designing Learning Through Questions, Curiosity, and Collaboration Workshop - Spear Center, October 2025.
- Certification Program: Gender Violence And Discrimination - Universidad José Martí De Latinoamérica, December 2020.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
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
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Qualified Medical Interpreter - Oregon Health Administration
Timeline
DEI Coordinator
The International School of Portland
08.2025 - Current
PYP Homeroom Teacher
The International School of Portland
10.2023 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Passport To Languages
09.2023 - 06.2024
Spanish Teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of World Languages and Literatures, Portland State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Communications Coordinator
Aleph School
04.2018 - 04.2020
Homeroom Teacher
Aleph School
01.2017 - 11.2017
Educational Practices Monitor
Fundación Wiese
06.2016 - 11.2016
Management Assistant
University Press of the National Board of University Presidents
05.2012 - 10.2014
Qualified Interpreter - Medical Interpreting
Oregon Health Authority
Master’s Degree - World Languages and Literatures: Spanish
Portland State University
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