Jane Bereznitski

Aspiring Lawyer | Researcher | Community Leader

About Me

Ambitious high school student at Staten Island Technical High School, passionate about law, social justice, and civic leadership. My experiences in government internships, research, and community service reflect a strong commitment to equity, education, and change-making.

Education

Staten Island Technical High School — Expected Graduation: June 2026

Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment Courses:

  • AP World History

  • AP U.S. History

  • AP Macroeconomics

  • AP Calculus AB

  • AP Statistics

  • AP Psychology

  • AP Environmental Science

  • AP Physics

  • College Russian, Career & Finance

Professional Experience

Lifeguard — Brooklyn, NY (May 2025 – Present)

Supervise pool safety, manage operations, and promote water safety education.

NYC Department for the Aging — Intern, Office of Chief Programs Officer (June – Aug 2025)
  • Collected and analyzed survey data on services for older adults.

  • Observed NYC Mayor’s townhalls and participated in community events like Talent is Timeless.

  • Developed strategies for improving program accessibility citywide.

Grand Central Optical — New York, (Sept 2025 – Present)

Support optometrists during exams, assist with eyewear sales, schedule appointments, and manage client inquiries.

NYC Commission on Racial Equity — Research Analyst Intern (June – Aug 2025)
  • Researched racial, gender, and socioeconomic disparities, including wage gaps and AI bias.

  • Helped draft community equity priorities and participated in policy workshops.

  • Collaborated with the Mayor’s Office on strategies for social inclusion.

Volunteer Experience

Dorot — Brooklyn, NY
(June – Aug 2023)

Taught ESL and technology classes for seniors, led creative workshops, and built intergenerational connections.

Delivered meals to Holocaust survivors and facilitated discussions on Jewish culture and entrepreneurship.

Provided administrative support in scheduling, data management, and client coordination.

Me’ever, Kings Bay Y — Staten Island, NY
(Sept 2023 – Present)
Infinite Academics — Brooklyn, NY
(Apr 2024 – Present)

Extracurricular Activities

My Sister’s Keeper — Treasurer (2023 – Present)

Organized fundraisers raising $2,000 for Womankind, supporting survivors of domestic violence.

Youth Leaders Drug Discovery Club — Secretary (2024 – 2024)

Led awareness campaigns on diseases such as HIV and Sickle Cell Disease.

Pre-Law Society — President (2024 – Present)

Lead workshops and discussions on law, policy, and advocacy.

Debate Club — Varsity Debater (2022 – Present)

Placed 4th at the State Championship; active participant in public speaking and argumentation.

Civics Club — Member (2023 – Present)

Represented Staten Island Tech at Yale Model Congress; authored a bill on U.S.–India carbon reduction strategies.

Jewish & Russian Club — Supervisor (2023)

Organized multicultural showcases featuring traditional dance, music, and fashion.

Swim Team — Captain (2019 – Present)

Competed at Silvers and Junior Olympics; led Varsity Girls Swim Team to A and B Championships.

NYU High School Law Institute — Participant (2023 – 2024)

Completed courses in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Speech & Debate.

SUNY Downstate Health Hacks — Researcher (Jan 2025 – Present)

Collaborate with medical students to research cancer and mental health topics; co-authored an educational fact sheet.

Certifications & Awards

  • Microsoft Office Certified (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

  • OSHA 10-Hour Certification

  • AutoDesk AutoCAD Certified User

  • Bronze – ACTR National Russian Essay Contest

  • Silver – NYC Russian Olympiada of Spoken Russian

  • National School Recognition Award for Academic Achievement

  • National Honor Society

Skills

Core Competencies

Strong Research, Communication & Leadership Skills

Microsoft Office, OneNote, Outlook, Canva, AutoCAD

Bilingual: Fluent in English & Russian

Technical Skills
Languages

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