Patricia Kaitani
183 Barnes Avenue, Australind,WA
Summary
Dynamic education professional with over four years of experience in early childhood education. Skilled in classroom management, staff training, and building relationships with parents. Committed to enhancing student participation and cognitive development through tailored lesson plans.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
Kidsfirst Fiji
Suva, Fiji
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented educational activities enhancing cognitive and social skills of children.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching strategies.
Head Teacher
Kidsfirst Fiji
Suva, Fiji
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns effectively.
- Guided and trained junior staff in classroom management techniques and lesson delivery.
- Organized extracurricular activities encouraging creativity and teamwork among students.
- Maintained compliance with educational standards, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning space.
Preschool Teacher
Kidsfirst Fiji
Suva, Fiji
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences
- Facilitated engaging activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Collaborated with parents to support individual child progress and address concerns
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment
Preschool Assistant Teacher
USP Educare Centre
Suva, Fiji
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Supported lead teacher in developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment for young learners.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with team to implement daily routines and schedules effectively.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and behavior for assessment purposes.
Data Entry Clerk
Exams Section, Ministry Of Education
Suva,Fiji
11.2001 - 10.2003
- Managed data entry operations to ensure accuracy and integrity of student records.
- Developed and implemented standardized procedures for efficient data processing.
- Trained new staff on data entry protocols and software systems.
- Conducted regular audits to identify discrepancies in entered data and resolve issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance data management workflows and reduce errors.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and correcting errors in spreadsheets and databases.
- Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
Education
Certificate in Early Childhood Education(Level 3) -
University of The South Pacific
Suva, FijiHigh School Diploma -
Fiji LDS Technical College
Suva,FijiSkills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Staff management
- Mentoring teachers
- Early childhood education
- Teacher training
- School safety
- Group and individual instruction
- Special education
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Student assessment
- Behaviour management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Relationship building
- Student needs assessment
- Child development
Languages
English
Fiji
Interests
- Cooking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Fundraising Events
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Baking
Timeline
Head Teacher
Kidsfirst Fiji
10.2024 - 03.2025
Head Teacher
Kidsfirst Fiji
06.2017 - 01.2020
Preschool Teacher
Kidsfirst Fiji
11.2016 - 05.2017
Preschool Assistant Teacher
USP Educare Centre
02.2015 - 05.2015
Data Entry Clerk
Exams Section, Ministry Of Education
11.2001 - 10.2003
Certificate in Early Childhood Education(Level 3) -
University of The South Pacific
High School Diploma -
Fiji LDS Technical College
Additional Experience
Student Representative, Early Childhood Education, University of the South Pacific,2014-2015
Assistant Polling Officer, Fiji General Elections, 2014
Enumerator, Fiji General Elections,2006