Haley Smith is a senior at Duke University majoring in English and Philosophy with a minor in Spanish. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her education. She has received numerous honors for her academic excellence and leadership experience. She has been involved with various extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and jobs throughout high school and college.
1. Haley Smith
300 Wilson, 9999 Campus Drive haley.smith@duke.edu 1 Wellstone Drive
Box 92222, Durham, NC, 27708 (333) 129-3456 Saint Louis, MO 63124
EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, NC
B.A. in English and Philosophy Minor: Spanish expected May 2014
• GPA: 4.0/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Computer Programming with Artificial Life, The Philosophy of Feminist Classics, Spanish Writing,
20th Century American Literature
Watkins High School, Saint Louis, MO May 2010
• GPA: 4.0/4.0
HONORS/AWARDS
Duke University Dean’s List with Distinction, Durham, NC Fall 2010
Mu Alpha Theta Club, Watkins High School, Saint Louis, MO Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
• Awarded for excellence in Mathematics
Princeton Book Award, Watkins High School, St. Louis, MO Spring 2009
• Awarded for outstanding scholarship, character and community service
Ram Pride Award, Watkins High School, St. Louis, MO Spring 2009
• Awarded by faculty member for honesty, responsibility and self-discipline
JET Engineering Competition, St. Louis, MO Fall 2009
• Awarded for advanced skills in the sciences
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Executive Board Member, Duke University Percussion Ensemble, Durham, NC Winter 2010 – Present
• Rehearse and perform with a 15-person percussion ensemble
• Serve as secretary, copying and distributing music to other members
• Collaborate with other board members to make executive decisions
President of Homework Club, Ladue Middle School, St. Louis, MO Fall 2009- Spring 2010
• Conducted tutorial sessions 3 times week
• Delegated student tutor assignments
• Successfully Recruited additional tutors throughout the year
Educative Program for Gifted Youth at Stanford University, Stanford, CA Summer 2009
Board Member, Nishmah Banot Board, St. Louis. MO Fall 2007 – Spring 2010
• Planned and oversaw events for young women in the Jewish community
“It’s a Girl Thing: The Leadership Years” Program, St. Louis, MO Fall 2007 – Spring 2009
3rd Chair Member, Ladue Percussion Ensemble Symphonic Orchestra Fall 2003 – Spring 2010
• Rehearsed challenging pieces within a 10-person selective ensemble
• Spent nine months perfecting and performing a final senior piece with two other colleagues
Company Ensemble Member, Arts in Motion Dance Studio, St. Louis, MO Fall 2002 – Spring 2010
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Duke PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare Through Service), Durham, NC Spring 2011 – Present
Tutor at Forrest Park Elementary School, Durham, NC Fall 2010 – Present
Habitat for Humanity, Durham, NC Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Washington University Dance Marathon, St. Louis, MO Fall 2008, 2009 & 2010
Jewish Food Pantry, Saint Louis, MO Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Salvation Army, St. Louis, MO Fall 2006 – Fall 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Busser and Server, IL Vicino Restaurant, Saint Louis, MO Spring 2010 – Fall 2011
Tutor, Conway Elementary School, St.Louis, MO Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Server and Cashier, Saint Louis Frozen Custard Factory, St. Louis, MO Spring 2007 – Fall 2008