DARSHANI LIYANARACHCHI

Experienced Early Childhood Educator with over seven years in the Early Learning sector, supporting the growth and development of children across diverse educational settings. Skilled in designing engaging lesson plans, conducting assessments, and using innovative strategies to encourage active participation. Recognised for building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues, while tailoring approaches to meet individual learning needs.

Committed to professional growth, I create motivational and inclusive environments that foster children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. With strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills, I bring a proven record of delivering high-quality, play-based education that supports every child’s potential. I am also experienced in integrating digital tools and experiential learning approaches to boost engagement.

In my role as Playgroup Leader at Goodstart Early Learning, I planned and facilitated inclusive, play-based sessions that encouraged parent–child interactions and promoted children’s holistic development. I worked closely with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring they felt respected, welcomed, and empowered to support their child’s learning. I also connected families with community services and modeled evidence-based strategies that strengthened parenting skills and confidence.Experienced Early Childhood Educator with over seven years in the Early Learning sector, supporting the growth and development of children across diverse educational settings. Skilled in designing engaging lesson plans, conducting assessments, and using innovative strategies to encourage active participation. Recognised for building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues, while tailoring approaches to meet individual learning needs.

Committed to professional growth, I create motivational and inclusive environments that foster children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. With strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills, I bring a proven record of delivering high-quality, play-based education that supports every child’s potential. I am also experienced in integrating digital tools and experiential learning approaches to boost engagement.

In my role as Playgroup Leader at Goodstart Early Learning, I planned and facilitated inclusive, play-based sessions that encouraged parent–child interactions and promoted children’s holistic development. I worked closely with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring they felt respected, welcomed, and empowered to support their child’s learning. I also connected families with community services and modelled evidence-based strategies that strengthened parenting skills and confidence.

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Food handling certificate
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care setting
• VIT

• Iroshani Mallikarachchi, Early Childhood teacher, Kingkids Bentley, 0450 210 830
• Caterina Mezzatesta, Teaching focused on Academic Sessional staff, Victoria University - Art and Education, 043 4300249, Caterina.Mezzatesta@vu.edu.au
• Matilda R, Good Start ELC Dandenong, Princess highway, Former Assistant Director, 0424475801