# Caden Kelly > UC Berkeley Research Assistant - Space Sciences Laboratory; Mobile Developer for Mobile Development at Berkeley Location: Berkeley, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/cadenkelly I’m a current undergraduate studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley, and I care a lot about using technical skill to create real-world impact at scale. I am focused on becoming a strong software engineer with an interest in climate and space applications! I aim to do this while contributing to teams that build reliable and impactful systems for understanding and responding to the challenges currently affecting the world. Feel free to contact me: caden_kelly@berkeley.edu ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ MDB Jan 2026 – Present | Berkeley, CA Program focused on mobile development fundamentals and real app building. Learning industry‑standard tools and frameworks including React Native, Swift, Firebase, and UI/UX practices, collaborating with peers on hands‑on projects, and gaining experience in full‑cycle mobile application development. ### Research Assistant @ Space Sciences Laboratory Jan 2026 – Present | Berkeley, CA Conduct research on energetic photons and solar energetic particles associated with solar flares observed at Mars using data from NASA’s MAVEN mission. Responsibilities: -Analyze measurements from the Solar Energetic Particle (SEP) instrument, including X-rays, gamma-ray bursts, electrons, and ions, to study timing, flux, energy distributions, etc. -Develop skills in visualizing and analyzing space mission datasets using IDL, and perform cross-dataset comparisons to build a catalog of solar energetic particle events that contribute to MAVEN’s scientific output. -Collaborate closely with Dr. Ali Rahmati and the rest of the team through regular meetings at the Space Sciences Laboratory. ### Instructor @ Descartes Learning Club Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Teach after-school math enrichment classes for K–8 students through Descartes Learning Club, delivering structured, engaging problem-solving lessons in both in-person and virtual environments. Support student growth through individualized instruction, weekly lesson recaps, and collaboration with parents and schools. Key responsibilities: -Lead small-group math sessions using guided practice and structured problem-solving. -Create and adapt lesson plans to different grade levels and student learning needs. -Provide weekly written lesson summaries for families, highlighting student progress and next steps. -Communicate with parents to ensure consistent support and address learning challenges. -Support classroom management, maintain a positive learning environment, and foster confidence in math skills. -Coordinate with school staff for scheduling, room preparation, and smooth delivery of after-school programming. ### Bravo Flight Commander @ Civil Air Patrol Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | Placerville, California Stepped into a leadership staff role mid-term to ensure continuity of training and development for the squadron’s cadet program. Oversaw advancement, curriculum planning, and cadet mentorship while maintaining high performance standards. The importance of my position is that cadet progression relies on a strong foundation I was responsible for. -Promoted two full cohorts (≈15–20 cadets) from the introductory program into Alpha Flight, the squadron’s senior cadet group. -Recognized with Mentor of the Year and awarded the Amelia Earhart Award (top 3% nationally) for outstanding leadership and advancement to Cadet Captain. -Built and maintained a rigorous six-month training schedule to ensure cadets met all requirements for timely promotion. I included fun but educational enrichment opportunities several times a month during weekly meetings. -Strengthened cadet readiness and skill development, resulting in 85% of promoted cadets achieving their next rank. -Provided consistent mentorship, feedback, and structure to support cadets’ long-term growth and retention. ### Pacific Region Cadet Competition Staff @ Civil Air Patrol Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | March Air Force Reserve Base, California Selected to serve as a judge at the West Coast Regional Cadet Competition, where cadets from multiple states competed in core areas of cadet life, including drill and ceremonies, color guard, leadership, presentations, and aerospace education. -Evaluated Color Guard teams on precision, uniform standards, ceremony execution, and adherence to Air Force–aligned protocol. -Managed scoring accuracy by recording performance assessments and delivering verified results to the scoring and administrative teams. -Ensured fairness, consistency, and professionalism across dozens of competing teams throughout the week-long event. -Collaborated with competition staff to maintain smooth event operations and uphold high standards of discipline and integrity. ### Squadron 85 Cadet Commander @ Civil Air Patrol Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Placerville, California Selected to serve a one-year term as Cadet Commander, responsible for the long-term functionality, performance, and strategic direction of the squadron’s cadet program. Led all cadet staff, oversaw training standards, and ensured operational readiness across the unit. -Revitalized squadron strength by tripling cadet enrollment from a critical low, restoring full staff structure, and developing a trained team of 12 cadet staff members. -Rebuilt program quality and engagement by designing and executing monthly enrichment events for 50+ members—establishing a consistent schedule where none previously existed. -Modernized unit planning by renovating and maintaining the squadron’s annual Excel-based operations and training schedule to support long-term continuity. -Recognized for excellence with the Billy Mitchell Award, marking progression into the cadet officer phase and demonstrating advanced leadership and professionalism. ### Alpha Flight Commander, Squadron First Sergeant @ Civil Air Patrol Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Placerville, California, United States Served in a dual leadership capacity, Alpha Flight Commander (senior cadet flight lead) and Squadron First Sergeant, managing both flight-level development and squadron-wide discipline, scheduling, and readiness during a period of understaffing. Successfully maintained operational continuity while building a pipeline of trained cadet leaders. -Held simultaneous roles (Alpha Flight Commander + First Sergeant) until the squadron restored full staff, providing uninterrupted leadership and accountability across the unit. -Directed weekly squadron operations and training schedules; designed long-term development plans for Alpha Flight and coordinated goal-setting with the Bravo Flight Sergeant. -Developed and delivered targeted classes (advanced drill, professionalism, testing prep) based on past inspection data, increasing my flight’s inspection scores by an average of +3 points. -Promoted 5 of 8 cadets from Cadet Airman to NCO through focused mentorship, standards enforcement, and competency-based training. -Built leadership depth: trained and prepared the next Alpha Flight Commander, Alpha Flight Sergeant, Bravo Flight Sergeant, and First Sergeant, enabling smooth transitions and sustainable squadron leadership. -Created succession-ready cadets capable of filling cadet line-staff roles in the absence of an Alpha Flight staff, restoring operational capability mid-term. ### Cadet @ Civil Air Patrol Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Placerville, California, United States Served as a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, participating in leadership development, aerospace education, physical fitness, and emergency services training. Advanced through the program during both in-person and COVID-adapted remote operations, maintaining steady progression and engagement throughout unprecedented challenges. -Completed regular leadership training, character development discussions, and squadron classes. -Practiced drill and ceremonies, uniform standards, and customs/courtesies as part of weekly squadron operations. -Participated in aerospace education lessons, hands-on activities, and STEM learning opportunities. -Engaged in physical fitness training and milestone fitness assessments. -Assisted with squadron activities such as meetings, inspections, community events, and administrative tasks. -Maintained steady promotion progress even during the COVID-19 period, adapting to remote meetings, virtual instruction, and modified training requirements. -Demonstrated reliability, discipline, and teamwork in both virtual and in-person environments. ### Apprentice @ The United Methodist Church Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Sacramento, California, United States An urban farm that provides food grown using environmentally sustainable farming practices to a local food closet (4000+ pounds donated in 2023 and 2024 ) and the wider community. It's goal is to reduce food insecurity in the community. The year of my apprenticeship, the farm moved locations. We had to fully uproot and begin again. AS such, a large portion of community shifts involved preparing seedling crops and new beds for the plants. During my apprenticeship, I: -Assisted in training 9 new interns and directing weekly community volunteers -Updated the organizational website that relied on CSS and HTML -Led bi-weekly shifts with volunteers, first year interns, and second year interns, helping assign work tasks and progress check-ins -Helped create multi-layered soil beds for new crops -Collaborated in drafting a quarterly organizational newsletter -Distributed produce at a local food closet for the community to reduce food insecurity ### Fellow @ The United Methodist Church Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Sacramento, California, United States An urban farm that provides food grown using environmentally sustainable farming practices to a local food closet (2400+ pounds donated in 2023 alone) and the wider community. It's goal is to reduce food insecurity in the community. My fellowship was during the last summer that the organization worked in this location. There was a of focus on using the rest of the crops growing before locations changed, as we had to uproot everything. During my fellowship I: -Harvested/planted crops -Distributed food to those in need at the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership food closet weekly -Created & distributed flower bouquets & crop bundles to customers -Repaired farm infrastructure, & distributed free food at a local food closet -Attended weekly seminars on environmentally sustainable farming & climate change -Went to UC Davis to study their agriculture practices. ### Course Instructor @ Echelon Catapult Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Sacramento, California, United States Designed and taught multi-week STEM courses for grades 3-8 at the Rancho Cordova Youth Center and for my high school’s summer program. Created original curricula, led labs, and mentored student TAs. -TA’d and led courses including Cyber101 (2 weeks), Deep Dive Into Outer Space (astronomy), and Biology, delivering hands-on STEM instruction. -Taught 25–30 students per class, running daily labs, managing equipment and safety procedures across 6 weeks of summer instruction. -Mentored and trained 2 student TAs in classroom management and instructional techniques (Descartes, Socratic). -Organized and ran a multi-lab science competition for 39+ middle school students, handling event logistics, lab setup, and judging. -Resolved classroom conflicts, adapted lessons based on student assessment, and used performance data to improve instruction. ### STEM Tutor (K-8) @ Echelon Catapult Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Rancho Cordova, California, United States At the start, I was a tutor paired with local students in economic need and managed weekly in-person sessions. Later, I launched and led an after-school tutoring initiative for under-resourced students in partnership with St. John’s The Evangelist K-8 school. -As a one-on-one tutor, I increased my 8th grade students grades by 11% average in all subjects -Coordinated the after-school tutoring program; planned weekly lesson themes and managed logistics with school staff. -Recruited, scheduled, and supervised 5–10 volunteer tutors -Delivered targeted tutoring and small-group instruction to K–8 students to reinforce classroom learning and improve academic confidence. -Maintained program continuity and measured tutor effectiveness through ongoing feedback and follow-up ### Teacher @ Jesuit High Sacramento Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Carmichael, California, United States Selected and hired by my high school to independently design and teach a full-week aerospace engineering course for ~25 middle school students. Built the curriculum from scratch, created all materials, and delivered hands-on instruction in flight principles, aerodynamics, and rocketry with two of my student TAs. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS University of California, Berkeley ### High School Diploma Jesuit High Sacramento ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/caden-kelly-91574937b --- Source: https://flows.cv/cadenkelly JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/cadenkelly/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10