Keikilani Cabus

Experienced Graduate student in international affairs and seasoned English teacher with five years of experience in the Japanese education system and workforce.  Conducted radiation cleanup in Fukushima reconstruction efforts in Namie and Minami-Souma.
Enthusiastic about helping young minds develop, grow, and achieve goals with English.
Extensive knowledge of Japanese & Korean culture, politics, and economy. 
Challenge seeking in multiple fields of personal interest: automotive maintenance, sports instruction, and mixology. Currently seeking further enrichment of skills for a future career with NPOs

Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, San Diego, School of Global Policy and Strategy (September 2023–Current):

• Conducted statistical analysis on various socio-economic topics using Excel and R.
• Developed policy proposals for geothermal energy in Fukushima, Japan.

Research Intern at Mitsubishi Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan (July 2024–September 2024):

• Performed comparative statistical analysis to address labor market issues in Japan.
• Investigated and proposed improvements for innovation ecosystems in Fukushima.

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) for the Fukushima City Board of Education, Japan (July 2017–August 2022):

• Taught English at 20 schools, achieving notable success in speech contests.
• Mentored students and collaborated with Japanese teachers to enhance English education.

Volunteer at Minami Souma Volunteer Center, Fukushima, Japan (August 2017–July 2022):

• Assisted in repairing homes and decontaminating areas affected by the 3.11 disaster.
• Improved living conditions for displaced locals through extensive volunteer efforts.

Master of International Affairs in International Development: Japan & Korea (Expected June 2025):

• Courses included Quantitative Methods, Micro-Economics, and Accounting/Finance.
• Focused on statistical data analysis, financial analysis, and strategic modeling.

Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies (June 2017):

• Courses covered contemporary social issues, Japanese culture, and US-Japan trade policies.
• Participated in the Kakehashi Project, analyzing potential industries for US-Japan trade.