HOLLY L. BLAYLOCK
575 John St.
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 315-6757
hblaylock70@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jacksonville ISD, East Side Elementary School, Jacksonville, TX 2021-2024
Dyslexia Therapist – Certified Academic Language Therapist
● Completed the two-year CALT training through the Shelton School and Scottish-Rite Hospital to serve
students At-Risk for dyslexia and other health impairments
● Provide dyslexia therapy for students in grades 1 – 4
Natalia ISD, Natalia, TX 2018-2021
District Librarian
● Re-established the library presence for Natalia ISD and supervised library programs for PreK – Senior students
● Managed all aspects of the library media center including programming, selection and weeding of materials,
annual inventory, administrative duties, collaboration with staff, and provided instruction of students in the
access, use and evaluation of materials
● Participated in various campus committees and served as an integral part of the Curriculum and Instruction
Department
Cole Elementary School, Northside ISD, San Antonio, Texas 2016 – 2018
Library Media Specialist
● Opened the school library and successfully managed all accompanying responsibilities of ordering books and
supplies, established a positive environment and created a library that serves as the central hub of the school
● Provided instruction to Pre-K through 5th grade students
● Administered the library media center budget and other management responsibilities
● Recruited a core group of parent volunteers that serve on a bi-weekly rotation
Poteet High School, Poteet ISD, Poteet, Texas 2015-2016
District Librarian
● Re-established the library presence for Poteet High School and supervised library programs for PreK – Seniors
● Managed all aspects of the library media center including programming, selection and weeding of materials,
annual inventory, administrative duties, collaboration with staff, and instructing students in the access, use and
evaluation of materials
● Dual Credit Proctor – US History, English, Government and Economics
● UIL Academic Coordinator
San Antonio Christian Schools, San Antonio, Texas 2014-2015
Elementary Music
● General Music for grades K – 5
● Chapel Music – Weekly
● Teacher Prayer Service – Weekly
● Special Programs – Christmas, Grandparent’s Day, 5th Grade Celebration and Kinder Celebration
St. Anthony Catholic High School, San Antonio, Texas 2013–2014
High School Librarian
● Recreated the library presence on campus
● Managed all aspects of the library media center including programming, selection and weeding of materials,
annual inventory, administrative duties, collaboration with staff, and instructing students in the access, use and
evaluation of materials
Longview Municipal Courts, Longview, Texas Temp position July 2010 – November 2010
● Received and entered over 100 traffic and municipal court offenses on a daily basis
● Responsible for a high-level of confidentiality
● Accuracy and efficiency were needed in each offense
Pine Tree Intermediate School, Pine Tree ISD, Longview, Texas 2007-2010
Library Media Specialist
● Provided instruction to 3rd and 4th grade students
● Administered the library media center budget and other management responsibilities
● Provided in-service training for faculty that promotes school-wide research method, proper use of the library
media center, technology applications and equipment
Kilgore College, Kilgore, Texas 2006–2007
Randolph C. Watson Library
Public Services Librarian
● Supervised circulation/access services and two full-time employees
● Coordinated and supervised work study and student assistant workers
● Provided instruction (formal and informal) in the use of the collection for groups and individuals
Elsik High School, Alief ISD, Houston, Texas 2003–2005
Library Media Specialist
● Managed all aspects of the library media center including programming, selection and weeding of materials,
annual inventory, administrative duties, collaboration with staff, and instructing students in the access, use and
evaluation of materials
● Supervised and trained library paraprofessionals and student workers
● Administered the library media center budget and additional funding sources (i.e. Title I and A+ Leadership)
● Provided in-service training for faculty that promotes school-wide research method, proper use of the library
media center, technology applications and equipment
● TLA TALL Texan Leadership Award 2003/2004
Killough Middle School, Alief ISD, Houston, Texas 1997-2003
Library Media Specialist
● Created and implemented school-wide Winter Wonderland program that highlights the library media center,
fine arts department and various student presentations
● Collaborated on Center Stage: Library Programs That Inspire Middle School Patrons by Patricia Potter
Wilson and Roger Leslie; Libraries Unlimited, 2002
● Administered the library media center budget and supplemented budget through grant writing
● Provided in-service training for faculty that promotes school-wide research method, proper use of the library
media center, technology applications and equipment
Chambers Elementary, Alief ISD, Houston Texas 1994-1997
Elementary Music and Music Technology Instructor
● Instructed Yamaha Music-In-Education program and General Music for grades 1st – 4th
● Attended Yamaha Music-In-Education training in Grand Rapids, MI