Dotan Rabinovitch
Summary
Justice-oriented high school student interested in criminal justice, public policy, and advocacy. AP Seminar researcher on incarceration-related PTSD, criminal policy, and adolescent sleep-deprivation reform, with a 9–2 debate record reflecting strong research, argumentation, and public speaking skills. Contributed to peer-led fundraising that raised $1,200 for organ donation awareness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Debate / Cross-Examination Debate - Varsity Debate Club
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Old Tappan, NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Earned approximately 9–2 first-year record with no prior formal debate experience; received coach recognition and Junior Varsity County Invitational selection.
- Selected with partner as varsity swing team, achieving a 3–1 record against experienced varsity debaters.
- Serve as first speaker; open debates, frame arguments, deliver rebuttals, and close under pressure.
- Draft cases, rebuttal blocks, and evidence files through policy research, source analysis, and counterargument preparation.
AP Seminar Research & Policy Presentations
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Old Tappan, NJ
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Authored research on incarceration-related PTSD, analyzing systemic racism, prison conditions, stigma, trauma treatment, and criminal justice policy.
- Connected legal history to modern justice issues including mass incarceration, racialized sentencing, prison overcrowding, solitary confinement, and mental health access.
- Researched adolescent sleep-deprivation policy and developed skills in evidence analysis, source credibility, persuasive writing, oral presentation, counterargument, and policy reasoning.
Vice President & Ambassador
Biggest Gift, Student-Led Organ Donation Awareness Nonprofit
09.2024 - Current
- Help coordinate awareness, fundraising, and outreach initiatives to educate students about organ donation and combat misinformation.
- Contributed to peer-led fundraising efforts that raised approximately $1,200 for organ donation awareness and Hackensack Meridian women’s hospital initiatives.
- Recruit student members, promote educational content, and explore community event-space opportunities for awareness events.
Member & Volunteer
Old Tappan Youth Council
09.2025 - Current
- Participate in youth-led civic engagement, service projects, and community initiatives serving local residents.
- Support community initiatives through communication, organization, peer outreach, and volunteer participation.
Volunteer Hebrew and Torah Reading Tutor
Local Jewish Chabad
01.2021 - Current
- 150+ Volunteer Hours
- Teach Hebrew and Torah reading to children in grades 3–6; supervise materials, classroom structure, and Sunday learning support.
Elementary Students Tutor
Self-Employed
02.2024 - Current
- Tutor two elementary students in core subjects, supporting homework completion, concept mastery, and academic confidence.
Education
Diploma -
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan
Old Tappan, NJ01-2028
Skills and Languages
Skills: Policy research | Evidence synthesis | Persuasive writing | Oral advocacy | Public speaking | Source evaluation | Critical thinking | Professionalism | Discretion
Languages: English, Hebrew, Russian — fluent/native; Spanish — intermediate/proficient
Timeline
Policy Debate / Cross-Examination Debate - Varsity Debate Club
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
09.2025 - Current
AP Seminar Research & Policy Presentations
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
09.2025 - 06.2026
Member & Volunteer
Old Tappan Youth Council
09.2025 - Current
Vice President & Ambassador
Biggest Gift, Student-Led Organ Donation Awareness Nonprofit
09.2024 - Current
Elementary Students Tutor
Self-Employed
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer Hebrew and Torah Reading Tutor
Local Jewish Chabad
01.2021 - Current
Diploma -
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan