Blaine Hartsock

Blaine Hartsock is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and mentoring across various educational settings. Currently a Teacher at the Institute of Reading Development since June 2016, Blaine specializes in enhancing reading skills for students of all ages. In addition to this role, Blaine has served as a Substitute Teacher for the Tehachapi Unified School District since September 2015 and was a Team Leader for AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps, supervising a team focused on disaster relief efforts from August 2014 to June 2015. Previous experience includes mentoring youth through the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and providing academic support as a TA and Peer Mentor at UC Merced. Blaine holds a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Sciences from California State University, Bakersfield, and two degrees in World History from the University of California, Merced.