Teavanui TEIEFITU
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Master's candidate in Pacific Islands Studies with expertise in public speaking, logistics, and research initiatives. Combines strong communication skills with hands-on collaboration to address Indigenous issues and promote educational development across Pacific communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Pacific Islands Development program
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with Pacific Islanders to foster regional connections and cultural exchange
- Facilitated virtual meetings on Zoom to enhance team collaboration and engagement
- Public speaking and communication skills
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction
Graduate assistant
Center for Indigenous Health and Equity at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted research initiatives to collect and analyze data for informed decision-making.
- Facilitated student development programs to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with partners on projects to improve project outcomes.
- Policy strategies about health and indigenous practices
Guest Lecturer
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Shoufeng, Hualien County, Taiwan
04.2026 - 04.2026
- Delivered lectures on sovereignty and political institutions in French Polynesia, fostering critical discussions and enhancing student understanding of regional governance.
Guest Lecturer
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Suva, fiji
03.2026 - 03.2026
- delivered lectures on curriculum development and educational practices in French-speaking Pacific
Guest Lecturer
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaii
03.2026 - 03.2026
- Delivered lectures on nuclear studies in French Pacific, fostering student engagement and understanding of complex topics
Media Assistant
Pacific Island development program
honolulu, HI
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Media and live recording
- Demonstrated effective communication skills in various professional settings.
- Applied management skills to oversee team projects and operations.
Communication Assistant
University of French Polynesia
Punaauia, Tahiti
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication abilities
- Managed social media accounts to engage users
- Collaborated with participants to organize and promote conferences
- Executed photography projects for marketing campaigns
Tour Guide
Polynesian Cultural Center
Lai'e, USA
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Applied knowledge of different cultures in the Pacific to create engaging and informative tours
- Led team projects that fostered collaboration and enhanced tour experiences
- Oral skills
- Coordinated tasks among team members to streamline operations and improve guest satisfaction
Education
Master of Arts - Pacific Islands Studies
University of Hawaiʻi At Mānoa
Honolulu, Oʻahu05-2026
Bachelor of Law and Political Science -
University of French Polynesia
Punaauia, Tahiti06-2024
Exchange Student as an Undergraduate -
Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi
Lā'ie, Oʻahu07-2023
High School Diploma -
Lycée Tuianu Le Gayic
Papara, Tahiti06-2021
Ph.D. - Political Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI04-2026
Skills
- Content creation
- Technical writing
- Content analysis
- Project management
- Digital media
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Writing
- Hiking
- Reading
Languages
- French
- Tahitian
- Spanish
- English, Highly proficient
- French, Native speaker
- Tahitian, Native speaker
- Spanish, Very good
Locations
- Honolulu, HI
- Lā'ie, HI
- Punaauia, PF
- Papara, PF
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
tahitian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Latin
Professional
Affiliations
Vice president of the Pan Pasifika association at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Timeline
Guest Lecturer
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
04.2026 - 04.2026
Guest Lecturer
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
03.2026 - 03.2026
Guest Lecturer
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
03.2026 - 03.2026
Media Assistant
Pacific Island development program
05.2025 - 05.2025
Intern
Pacific Islands Development program
12.2024 - Current
Graduate assistant
Center for Indigenous Health and Equity at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa
08.2024 - Current
Communication Assistant
University of French Polynesia
09.2023 - 06.2024
Tour Guide
Polynesian Cultural Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Pacific Islands Studies
University of Hawaiʻi At Mānoa
Bachelor of Law and Political Science -
University of French Polynesia
Exchange Student as an Undergraduate -
Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi
High School Diploma -
Lycée Tuianu Le Gayic
Ph.D. - Political Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa