Jayleen Torres

A confident, passionate, and resilient student ready to learn new skills, and an ambitious and driven individual willing to engage in professional development programs connected to my future career, while simultaneously using effective communication skills in a teamwork environment, and excelling academically in my education and extracurricular activities.

• Outstanding Delegate Award – Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute
• New York State Seal of Biliteracy - Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute
• Aspiring Scholar & College Readiness Award – Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC
• Leadership Award - Varsity Girls Soccer
• Sportsmanship Award – Varsity Girls Soccer
• Vice President of Community Relations-Aspira of New York
• President of Art Honor Society - The College Academy

• Post - Secondary Pathways Pogram's ( PSP) Academy: CPR, OSHA, Food Handling, Flagging, SST, Security Guard Licensing
• State Certified Bilingual : New York State Seal of Biliteracy
• New York University College Access Leadership Institute: Certificate of Ambassador

• National Honor Society - NHS
• National Society for High School Scholars - NSHSS
• Student Government (10th-11th Grade, President)

Varsity Girls Soccer Team (9th-12th Grade, Co-Captain)

• Left Wing, Striker, Co-Captain
• Responsible for scoring goals, mentoring new team members, and maintaining team morale.
• Increased level of motivational players and well rounded team environment.

Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (Leadership & Policy, 10th-12th Grade)

• Delivered a speech on democracy and perseverance in front of policy leaders.
• Advocated for legislation in Albany, demonstrating commitment to law and civic engagement.
• Showed leadership in government, policy, and legal advocacy, which ties to your future in educational law.

Aspira of New York (11th-12th Grade, VP of Community Relations & Home Club President)

• Organized community service events, including bake sales, clothing donations, and food drives.
• Coordinated volunteer opportunities and networking events for students to engage in civic activities.
• Collaborated with school administration and local organizations to implement student-led initiatives.

    TCA Heights (10th-11th Grade, Founder & Editor-in-Chief)

• Established a school newspaper and worked with Spanish-speaking students to diversify content.
• Spoke at a journalism conference at Baruch College.
• Led a team of student journalists in researching and publishing articles on school and community issues.

Bronx Community College (10th & 12th Grade, Participant)

• Public Speaking (Dual Enrollment, 11th Grade, Earned 3 College Credits)
• College Access Readiness ( Dual Enrollment, 12th Grade, Earned 3 College Credits)
• Engaged in critical discussions and presentations to enhance communication and leadership skills.

New York University - College Access Leadership Institute (10th Grade, Ambassador)

• Selected as an NYU CALI Ambassador to gain insights into the college application process.
• Participated in SAT preparation, college essay workshops, and higher education seminars.
• Gained mentorship from NYU faculty and college admissions experts.

Peer Group Connections Mentor (Volunteer, 11th-12th Grade)

• Mentored incoming freshmen, helping them navigate academic and personal challenges.
• Demonstrate educational mentorship and leadership in school community.
• Facilitated group discussions and activities to help students build confidence and social skills.

Big Brother Big Sister of NYC (10th-12th Grade, Participant)

• Mentored on college access, financial aid, by Yale and Princeton University alumni's.
• Collaborated and connected with adults on a personal level.
• Gained advice for future college readiness and networked through LinkedIn.