Lavinia Draunibaka
Umagico,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at NPA Family and Community Services, excelling in play-based learning and relationship building. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication contributed to improved student engagement and collaborative team efforts.
Proactive and caring worker with 2 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Early Childhood Educator
NPA Family and Community Services (NPAFCS)
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Assisted Room Leader in implementing age-appropriate learning activities for diverse learners.
- Assisted Room Leader in classroom management by fostering a positive and engaging environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop educational materials and resources.
- Assisted Room Leader in monitoring student progress and provide feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Assisted Room Leader in engagement of parents in their children's education through regular communication and updates.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Assisted Room Leader in observing children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
- Enhanced children's understanding of cultural diversity through multicultural lessons and activities.
Principal Internal Auditor
Ministry of Finance
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted comprehensive audits to assess compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated financial records, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop risk assessment strategies and improve operational efficiency.
- Assisted in the development of audit programs tailored to specific departmental needs and objectives.
- Monitored follow-up actions on audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
- Supported management in developing action plans to address identified issues, promoting timely resolution of audit findings.
- Provided valuable insights to management by presenting clear and concise audit findings, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Improved operational efficiency by identifying and addressing financial discrepancies through meticulous examination of financial records.
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance.
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
- Strengthened stakeholder relations by presenting audit findings in clear, constructive, and professional manner.
- Ensured adherence to international audit standards by keeping abreast of changes and implementing necessary updates in audit procedures.
- Fostered culture of transparency and accountability, conducting regular meetings to discuss audit findings and corrective actions.
- Supported strategic decision-making by providing senior management with actionable insights from audit findings.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
University of The South Pacific
Suva, FijiBachelor of Arts - Accounting
Fiji National University (FNU)
Suva, FijiDiploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
Australia Institute of Business And Technology (AIBT)
Brisbane, QLD07-2025
Certificate III Early Childhood Education & Care
Australia Institute of Business And Technology (AIBT)
Sydney, NSW10-2024
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Lesson planning and classroom organisation
- Relationship building and conflict resolution
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Arts and crafts
- Storytelling techniques
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Casual Early Childhood Educator
NPA Family and Community Services (NPAFCS)
08.2023 - 10.2025
Principal Internal Auditor
Ministry of Finance
11.2019 - 08.2022
Post-Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Fiji National University (FNU)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
Australia Institute of Business And Technology (AIBT)
Certificate III Early Childhood Education & Care
Australia Institute of Business And Technology (AIBT)
Star Worker Award in 2025
Awarded Star Worker of the year in 2024 for Injinoo Child Care Centre (ICCC) in recognition for my exceptional performance and strong work ethics.