Katie E. Blalock is seeking a position in education. She has a MA in Linguistics/TESOL from the University of California, Fresno and a BA in Liberal Studies from Fresno Pacific University. Her experience includes substitute teaching, instructing conversation courses, assisting in intensive English programs, and interning in children's and youth ministries. She is proficient in American Sign Language and has traveled extensively teaching English abroad.

1. KATIE E. BLALOCK
(510)386-5530 blalock_katie@yahoo.com
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________
University of California, Fresno Fresno, CA
MA, Linguistics/TESOL Present-Fall 2015
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, Minor of Contemporary Christian Ministries Fresno, CA
Extracurricular Activities May 2013
FPU Residential Assistant
FPU Women’s Soccer Athlete 2010
FPU News Paper Photographer 2009
American High School Graduate Fremont, CA, June 2009
EXPERIENCE ____________
Fresno Unified School District Fresno, CA
Substitute Teacher Jan 2014- Present
•Teach from lesson plan
• Maintain Classroom order
Fresno TESOL Board Member Fresno, CA
Student Representative Jan. 2014-Present
American English Institute, Fresno State University Fresno, CA
Conversation Couse Instructor, Jan. 2015-Present
Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA
Intensive English Language Program Assistant Nov. 2010 – May 2013
• Create and plan activities for International students
• Assist and tutor second language English learners
• Create lesson plans according to English levels, and prepare in class activities
• Runs the weekly “International Partner Lunch Program”
• Proctor, issue tests and collect assignments
Fresno Pacific University Mascot Aug, 2012 – May 2013
• Greet, take photos with and entertain F.P.U sports fans and supporters
• Work alongside of the cheer squad
Residential Assistant Aug. 2011- May 2012
• Assist, mentor, minister, and encourage sophomore women in living area
• Meet one on one with each resident on multiple occasions throughout each semester
• Plan activities in order to create a Christ focused living environment
• Hold weekly meetings to inform residents of upcoming events and changes, encourage prayer & bonding
• Enforce rules, cleaning schedules, and healthy living habits
Admission Office Assistant Jan. 2010 – May 2011
• Assist and recruit applicants with paperwork, due dates and general questions
• Plan and prepare for promoting events
Jr. High Ministry Intern
Bethany Mennonite Brethren Church Fresno, CA
• Plan monthly events and weekly messages Sep. 2012 – Oct. 2013

2. • Evaluate and record outcomes of events
• Create flyers and advertisement
• Recruit volunteers and assign tasks
• Mentor young ladies
Children’s Ministry Intern Fremont, CA
Bridges Community Church May 2010 – August 2010
• Day Camp Program Coordinator
• Create lesson plans, activities, and field trips for children
• Recruit volunteers and delegate tasks
• Organize paper work, filing, e-mailing, calling, cleaning, and disciplining
Starbucks Corporation Fremont, CA
Barista May 2007-Aug. 2009
• Present a welcoming environment for customers
• Translator for the Deaf Community, created a tea description to assist employees to better serve deaf customers
• Knowledge of Starbucks product, cashier, and cleaning
• Partner of the month
MINISTRY/SERVICE ____________________________________________
Children’s Ministry Volunteer The Well Community Church
Sunday School Teacher/Nursery volunteer Jan. 2015-Present
English Teaching Internship Mark Twain English Center
Bless Vietnam Initiative Da Nang, Vietnam
• Two month internship teaching English June. 21 - Aug. 2012
• Equipping young adults, children and kindergarten
• Outreach events in remote villages across Vietnam
Volunteer Leader Bridges Com. Church
4th
-6th
Grade Group Leader/Large Group Teacher Fremont, CA
• Serve as a role model, mentor and friend to 4th
-6th students Sept. 2006 – Aug. 2009
• Aid students in building successful personal relationships with God & family
• Camp Counselor at Camp Sugar Pine
• Day Camp Counselor
Children’s Ministry Outreach Vietnam
•Demonstrated and trained Vietnamese Church leaders in children’s ministry June 2007
•Worked alongside Vietnamese churches in preparing summer camps and June 2008
lessons June 2011
•Taught English lessons in Da Nang, at Superkids English School
OTHER ______________________________________________________________________
Languages
• American Sign Language
Travel
• Israel, Palestine, Dominican Republic, Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Netherlands,
Switzerland, China & Vietnam

3. References upon request