Dipshay Krishnan Reddy
Honolulu,USA
Summary
I am eager to contribute my skills and passion for legal work and social policy as a Law Library Representative, Learning Assistant, Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor, International Tutor, Office Assistant, or in the Asia Pacific Affairs Leadership Fellowship. With a strong background in education, diversity, and indigenous relations, I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment that empowers students and peoples of Hawai'i, supports diverse needs, and enhances the academic community. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Detail-oriented professional with strong oral and written communication skills. Proven ability in grant administration and team collaboration. Eager to leverage analytical skills to enhance educational programs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellowship: Asia Pacific Affairs Leadership
Pacific Forum
Honolulu, Hawaii
10.2025 - 07.2026
- 9 months fellowship focusing on current issues in Asia and Pacific, Focused research work and Next-Gen Conference alongside other Pacific Forum fellows.
Office Assistant
University of Hawaii, Dean's Office, College of Arts, Languages & Letters
Mānoa, Hawaii
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Basic administrative work under the direction of the Director of the office
- Administering faculty grants and scholarships to students
Law Library Representative
University of Hawaii- William S. Richardson School of Law
- Law Library Service Representative. Archives and Public Service with working on databases and digitalizing.
Learning Assistant
University of Hawaii, Department of Mathematics
Mānoa, Hawaii
- Assisting Professors with recitation of 4 sections and about 50-60 students in each section
- Grading about 300 assignments per week
Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor
University of Hawaii, Department of Ethnic Studies
Mānoa, Hawaii
- Teaching discussion labs of 20 students for each semester.
International Tutor
University of Hawaii, College of Social Sciences
Mānoa, Hawaii
- Tutoring international exchange students on 100 level classes
Education
Tavua College
01.2022
Balata Primary School
01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Ethnic Studies
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication
- Digital archiving
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Quick learner
- Adaptable
- Patient
- Effective team player
- Leadership abilities
- High attention to detail
- Accountability
- Pedagogy skills
- Tutoring
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Google suite
- Project coordination
- Instructional support
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Student engagement
- Customer relations
- Training & Development
- Problem resolution
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Networking
- Research
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Grant administration
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Learning Assistant, Department of Education and Mathematics, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2025
- 3rd Place (Adult Category, South Pacific), World Food Day Essay Competition, FAO of the United Nations, 2022
- School Elections Advocate (SEA), Fijian Elections Office & UNDP Election Awareness Program, 2022
International Scholarships
- United States South Pacific Scholarship, 2023, Only recipient from Fiji and one of three from 11 South Pacific nations. Full-ride scholarship funded by the U.S. Department of State under the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of U.S.A.
- Chesney-Lind Women's Studies Endowed Scholarship, Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, College of Social Sciences, UH Mānoa, 2025
- Arthur H. & Bernice S. Y. Chun Scholarship, College of Social Sciences, UH Mānoa, 2025
- Richard H. & Mildred D. Kosaki Scholarship, College of Social Sciences, UH Mānoa, 2025
Related Article
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2025/10/06/learning-assistants-strengthen-student-success/
Previous Education
- Tavua College, 08/01/18, 05/31/22
- Balata Primary School, 08/01/08, 05/31/16
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Fiji-Hindi
- Fijian(Basic)
References
- Dr. Robert Moore, Scholarship Coordinator at East-West Center, moorer@eastwestcenter.org
- Dr. Lisa Vallin, Undergraduate Chair, Department of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, UH Mānoa, vallin@hawaii.edu
- Dr. Monique Chyba, Professor, Department of Mathematics, UH Mānoa, chyba@hawaii.edu
Leadership Experience
- College of Social Science Ambassador, Student ambassador of the College of social sciences at UH Manoa
- Class Captain, Tavua College, 2020, 2022
- Class Captain, Balata Primary School, 2009, 2010
- Class Captain, Balata Primary School, 2016, 2016
Personal Information
Citizenship: Fijian
Contact:+1(808)562-7018
1711 East West Road,
Honolulu Hawai'i
USA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fellowship: Asia Pacific Affairs Leadership
Pacific Forum
10.2025 - 07.2026
Office Assistant
University of Hawaii, Dean's Office, College of Arts, Languages & Letters
02.2023 - 07.2023
Law Library Representative
University of Hawaii- William S. Richardson School of Law
Learning Assistant
University of Hawaii, Department of Mathematics
Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor
University of Hawaii, Department of Ethnic Studies
International Tutor
University of Hawaii, College of Social Sciences
Tavua College
Balata Primary School
Bachelor of Arts - Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Ethnic Studies
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa