SARANYA TAYLOR

Master Educator with 10+ years of experience researching and applying various learning styles, engaging students and educators, with a passion for innovating learning solutions. Proven record supporting projects and driving scalable initiatives that empower people. Ability to facilitate training sessions and leverage diversity and inclusion methods to help organizations become more eminent. Identified as a thought leader and strong communicator capable of learning quickly and adapting to teams. Possess talent in leading diverse groups along with agility in initiating effective training practices that challenge organizational integrity in building a high-performing work environment. Skilled at identifying areas for improvement using data-driven metrics and presenting findings. Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

• President, Texas Dance Educators’ Association, 2019
• President-Elect, 3rd Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Texas Dance Educators’ Association, 2013, 2019
• Scholarship Committee Co-Chair, Texas Dance Educators’ Association, 2020, PRESENT

• Led the transformation of an annual convention that has been held for 40+ years into two site transitions and a virtual space
• Organized and managed a statewide training event, with over 1,000 people in multiple hotel ballrooms and meeting rooms
• Developed curriculum and workshop schedule for training participants; capable of facilitating large group training sessions
• Designed printed manuals, guides, and digitized training materials; created accessibility for all channels of the business
• Negotiated contracts with training facilities (hotels, banquet halls); discussed contract terms and costs with stakeholders
• Marketed participation and fundraising opportunities for statewide business to increase attendance and funding
• Created scholarship guidelines and marketed fundraising to increase funds and provide scholarships for students
• Filed taxes, forecasted expenses, and kept track of the budget as Board Treasurer for two years