Angelyna Rivera-Cantrell
Summary
Student-focused youth development professional with experience creating safe, inclusive, and structured environments that support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. Proven ability to lead groups, collaborate with school staff and families, and implement strategies that promote positive behavior, teamwork, and student success. Skilled in building strong relationships, supporting diverse learners, and fostering a positive school culture through proactive, trauma-informed, and student-centered approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Coach
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Coached Frosh/JV Volleyball, Varsity Basketball, and Middle School Basketball, developing athletes’ skills and performance
- Planned and led structured practices and game strategies to improve team readiness and outcomes
- Mentored student-athletes, promoting leadership, accountability, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Fostered an inclusive, positive team culture through strong communication and conflict resolution
- Supported students’ social-emotional growth with consistent encouragement and relationship-building
- Managed behavioral challenges using calm, solution-focused approaches
- Collaborated with school staff and families to support student success on and off the court
Youth Recreational Sports Coordinator
City of Avalon
Avalon, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed and led youth programs (ages 3–13) focused on inclusion, safety, and positive development
- Facilitated structured activities to build social skills, cooperation, and emotional regulation
- Created supportive environments that encouraged participation and confidence
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling and equipment coordination
- Communicated effectively with families and community members to support program success
- Trained and mentored junior staff in event planning and operations
Elementary Athletics Coordinator
Oceanside School District
Oceanside, CA
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Led structured programming across seven elementary schools for students ages 4–10
- Designed and delivered engaging lesson plans supporting physical, social-emotional, and behavioral development
- Provided individualized and small-group support to build confidence, self-regulation, and teamwork
- Managed large groups while maintaining safe, inclusive, and structured environments
- Reinforced positive behavior expectations aligned with school-wide practices
- Collaborated with school staff and families to support student success and well-being
- Coordinated staff training schedules and facilitated workshops to improve curriculum delivery
- Supported hiring and onboarding processes, including interview coordination and new staff integration
Education
Associate Degree - Psychology
Foothill College
03.2026
Skills
- Student Engagement & Behavior Support
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Social-Emotional Development
- Program Development & Implementation
- Crisis Awareness & De-escalation
- Communication
- Organization & Data Awareness
- Team management
- Building relationships
- Motivational leadership style
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified (Child, Infant, and Adult)
- TrustLine Registered
Timeline
Athletic Coach
Long Beach Unified School District
07.2024 - 03.2025
Youth Recreational Sports Coordinator
City of Avalon
01.2024 - 01.2025
Elementary Athletics Coordinator
Oceanside School District
01.2017 - 01.2023
Associate Degree - Psychology
Foothill College