Blake Smith
Cleveland,TN
Summary
I am a passionate, driven aspiring educator who values community and authenticity. I am a senior at Lee University, studying music education as an instrumental and vocal double-major. Through numerous student leadership and service-oriented positions, I have proven to be an effective communicator and a problem solver. I am always looking for ways to improve my craft and to encourage my team to be the best they can be.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Lee University School of Music
Cleveland, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Organizes and maintains educational materials and resources for effective learning environments.
- Assists Professor in grading student assignments using specific guidelines.
- Creates and organizes documents and advertising materials for large campus events.
- Interfaces with prospective students and facilitates operations for School of Music auditions.
Line Cook
The 1894 Lodge
New Washington, IN
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Prepared high-quality meals using various cooking techniques and equipment.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards.
- Trained new staff on proper cooking procedures and kitchen protocols.
- Executed timely meal preparation during peak service hours to enhance customer satisfaction.
Chiropractic Assistant
Eagle Chiropractic
Austin, IN
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported chiropractors during patient assessments and therapies.
- Managed appointment scheduling using electronic health record systems.
- Input patient data into computer system using Katana and ensured accuracy of information.
Library Student Worker
Lee University School of Music
Cleveland, TN
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted patrons in locating music resources and materials.
- Managed check-in and check-out processes for library items efficiently.
- Organized and maintained inventory of music scores and reference materials.
- Developed strong organizational skills through sorting returned items into proper categories for reshelving purposes.
Tutor
Lee University Tutoring Center
Cleveland, TN
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted students in understanding complex concepts through tailored tutoring sessions.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies that improved student engagement and retention of material.
- Collaborated with faculty to align tutoring practices with curriculum objectives and standards.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
Lee University
Cleveland, TN12-2026
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, IN05-2022
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patron assistance
- Shelving and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Line Cook
The 1894 Lodge
06.2024 - 08.2025
Tutor
Lee University Tutoring Center
01.2024 - 05.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Lee University School of Music
08.2023 - Current
Library Student Worker
Lee University School of Music
08.2023 - 12.2023
Chiropractic Assistant
Eagle Chiropractic
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Music Education -
Lee University
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
Ivy Tech Community College