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Education
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Community & Leadership Involvement
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Kasilia Vukea Colavoli

Kasilia Vukea Colavoli

Suva

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate early childhood educator, counsellor, and behaviour support specialist with over 15 years of experience. Proven track record in implementing trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions—including ABA play therapy—to support children’s holistic development. Skilled in using functional behavior assessment tools, delivering Telehealth counselling, remote document coordination, training educators and caregivers, and enhancing community well-being through tailored behavior plans and therapeutic strategies.

Knowledgeable ABA Therapist with strong background in providing exceptional support and maintaining efficient workflows. Proven track record in resolving issues promptly and enhancing team productivity. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations.

Professional with strong background in support services, ensuring efficient operations and excellent client satisfaction. Skilled in problem-solving, communication, and resource management, consistently driving team collaboration and achieving objectives. Adaptable and reliable in dynamic environments, well-versed in administrative tasks, technical troubleshooting, and customer service.

Enthusiastic and customer-focused Support Officer initiates and identifies action and analyzes options to facilitate service improvement. Demonstrates strong information management skills and proficient knowledge of CiviCRM applications to present information in wide range of formats with excellent attention to detail. Conducts target setting, profiling and performance monitoring to meet priorities of business and customers.

Results-oriented Support Manager offering 10 years experience in field. History of implementing successful improvements to department and leading changes by example.

Positive Behaviour Support Officer with strong understanding of ABA Therapy and experience with balancing diverse workload to meet changing and competing business requirements. Resolves tactical issues, applies and creates new processes and provides operational support in multidisciplinary disciplines. Fosters innovative solutions and builds cooperative alliances between mission partners to address organization priorities, resources and work processes

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Positive Behaviour Support Officer

Frank Hilton Organisation (FHO)
01.2025 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments using the Functional Assessment Screening Tool (FAST) and Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) to identify underlying motivations and patterns.
  • Track behavioral progress using the Antecedent–Behavior–Consequence (ABC) data collection tool, enabling precise, data-driven monitoring and decision-making.
  • Design, implement, and oversee Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) grounded in ABA and play therapy, resulting in significant improvements in emotional regulation and adaptive behaviors.
  • Provide targeted training for parents and teachers in ABA techniques and play-based strategies, fostering consistency across home and school environments.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic support tailored to each child’s developmental, emotional, and educational needs.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for internal procedures and best practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve client issues, ensuring high satisfaction levels.

Director / Counsellor / Social Worker

ThriveFiji Care Services
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Founded and led ThriveFiji Care Services, delivering trauma-informed counselling and mental health support to children, youth, families, and communities.
  • Conducted Telehealth trauma-informed counselling sessions for clients both outside Suva and abroad, expanding access to mental health support.
  • Developed and facilitated workshops for parents and early childhood educators on child development, brain-based learning, play-based pedagogy, and trauma-informed approaches—enhancing professional capacity and caregiver engagement.
  • Guided the setup of play-based learning environments at Smiles for Miles Learning Centre and crafted impact reports for the Community Mobile Children’s Services, contributing to program refinement and community trust.

Remote Administrative Coordinator

Startivate Immigration Consultancy
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Compiled and organized documentation for residence visa applications, ensuring all files were complete, accurate, and submitted in the required sequence.
  • Liaised remotely across time zones to coordinate with clients and ensure timely submission of visa documentation, demonstrating reliability and meticulous attention to detail.

Assistant English Teacher / Program Assistant

Vision Fiji – English Access Micro-scholarship Program
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Supported curriculum delivery and thematic learning activities; advocated for the importance of early childhood education within the community.
  • Maintained learning records and provided holistic guidance to children affected by trauma.

Educator & Supervisor

Bright Littleones Children’s Services
03.2015 - 12.2021
  • Designed and implemented thematic, play-based learning programs for 2–3-year-olds, enhancing early developmental outcomes.
  • Monitored children’s progress and communicated insights to parents, leading to more responsive and tailored care.

Lead Educator – Community Mobile Children’s Services

Bright Littleones Children’s Services
02.2013 - 04.2018
  • Delivered high-quality, play-based education to children in informal settlements and underserved areas, supporting holistic growth in emotional, social, and cognitive domains.
  • Coordinated with community stakeholders to ensure children’s health, nutrition, and learning needs were met, fostering sustainable community engagement.
  • Documented individual progress and provided regular feedback to families, promoting transparency and trust.

Volunteer & Early Educator Roles

Various Institutions
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Assisted in implementing curriculum activities, ensuring safe and nurturing environments, and maintaining consistent communication with parents. Positions included Assistant Kindergarten Teacher, Educator at Kalabo Child-Minding Centre, and Volunteer Teacher Assistant at USP Educare Centre.

Guest Relations Manager & Early Career Roles

Namotu Island BlueWater Sports Resort; NADS Handicraft; Fiji Credit Union League
01.1991 - 01.2000
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, managed reservations and transactions, and developed organizational and operational competencies that inform her holistic approach to care and service delivery.

Education

Diploma - Counselling

Australia Pacific Training Council (APTC)
Suva, Fiji
05.2023

Certificate - Mental Health Crisis Participation

Pacific Theological College
Suva, Fiji
07.2022

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

University of the South Pacific (USP)
Suva, Fiji
01.2012

Certificate - Early Childhood Education

USP
Suva, Fiji
01.2010

Certificates - Hospitality, Windows 95, MYOB, Credit Union Accounting & Management, Public Speaking & Leadership

Fiji National Training Council & Berengren Credit Union Training Centre
Fiji
01.2000

Skills

  • Functional Behavior Assessment (FAST, QABF) & ABC Data Analysis
  • Behavior Intervention Planning (ABA, Play Therapy)
  • Trauma-Informed Practice & Telehealth Counselling
  • Remote Administrative Coordination (Visa Documentation)
  • Play-Based Learning & Holistic Mental Health Support
  • Parent & Teacher Training & Empowerment
  • Program Development, Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Community Outreach & Advocacy
  • Leadership, Collaboration & Capacity Building
  • Proficient in computer literacy, with strong written and verbal English communication
  • Excellent critical thinking, creativity, organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and leadership
  • Behavior intervention planning
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Play therapy techniques
  • Parent training programs
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Child development strategies
  • Telehealth service delivery
  • Holistic care approach

Timeline

Positive Behaviour Support Officer

Frank Hilton Organisation (FHO)
01.2025 - Current

Director / Counsellor / Social Worker

ThriveFiji Care Services
01.2022 - 12.2024

Remote Administrative Coordinator

Startivate Immigration Consultancy
01.2022 - 01.2022

Assistant English Teacher / Program Assistant

Vision Fiji – English Access Micro-scholarship Program
07.2020 - 12.2021

Educator & Supervisor

Bright Littleones Children’s Services
03.2015 - 12.2021

Lead Educator – Community Mobile Children’s Services

Bright Littleones Children’s Services
02.2013 - 04.2018

Volunteer & Early Educator Roles

Various Institutions
01.2009 - 01.2013

Guest Relations Manager & Early Career Roles

Namotu Island BlueWater Sports Resort; NADS Handicraft; Fiji Credit Union League
01.1991 - 01.2000

Certificate - Mental Health Crisis Participation

Pacific Theological College

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

University of the South Pacific (USP)

Certificate - Early Childhood Education

USP

Certificates - Hospitality, Windows 95, MYOB, Credit Union Accounting & Management, Public Speaking & Leadership

Fiji National Training Council & Berengren Credit Union Training Centre

Diploma - Counselling

Australia Pacific Training Council (APTC)

Community & Leadership Involvement

  • Fiji Counsellors Association, Interim Deputy General Secretary
  • Suva Christadelphian Bible Mission, Early Years Sunday School Teacher

ADDITIONAL VALUE INFORMATION

  • Integrates evidence-based behavior science (FAST, QABF, ABC data, ABA) with trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.
  • Expands mental health access through Telehealth, reaching clients beyond geographic boundaries.
  • Demonstrates adaptability in remote coordination, ensuring precision and reliability in administrative tasks.
  • Empowers caregivers and educators through targeted training, ensuring consistency and sustainability of interventions.
  • Demonstrates leadership in developing and scaling community-based programs that deliver measurable improvements in child well-being.
  • Applies a holistic, data-driven approach to support children’s emotional, social, and developmental outcomes across diverse settings.

Contact Me:

Email: colavolik@gmail.com                      Phone: +6798026511

Referees

  • Ms. Taraivini Tavakaturaga Positive Behaviour Support Supervisor / Frank Hilton Organization Phone: +679 2405783
  • Ms. Gazala Akbar Chairwoman / Vision Fiji (NGO) Phone: +679 934 4731/ Email: gazalaakbar@gmail.com
  • Ms. Milika Ratucicivi Founder/Director /Bright Littleones Children’s Services Phone: +679 802 6511 / Email: milika.ratucicivi@gmail.com
  • Ms. Amalaini Lolobalavu Director / Owner Smiles for Miles Learning Centre Phone: +679 934 4731/ Email: amalainilovo@gmail.com



Kasilia Vukea Colavoli