ARYANNA MORALES
Alpine,CA
Summary
Accomplished speech and debate coach with a proven track record in curriculum development and event coordination. Successfully guided competitors across multiple divisions, delivering tailored feedback to enhance performance and engagement. Recognized for fostering effective communication skills through structured practices and workshops.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coaching Director
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Communicated curriculum requirements, coordinated practice schedules across coaching staff
- Oversaw events coaches, ensured consistent standards across interpretation and platform programs
- Facilitated recruitment of judges for events, supported tournament staffing needs
Assistant Speech Coach
Helix High School
La Mesa, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Provide individualized coaching and feedback to student competitors preparing for tournaments
- Coordinated practices for interpretation and platform events alongside head coach
- Coordinated logistics for tournament day operations, and managed team members
Interpretation Events Coach
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Guided competitors in Duo Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, and Spanish-language pieces to enhance performance skills
- Coached competitors in Program Oral Interpretation, Prose, and Poetry through targeted practices for interpretation events
- Facilitated acting and movement workshops to improve competitors' performance techniques and stage presence
Platform Events Coach
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, USA
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Planned and ran practices for platform events, leading large groups through structured activities to enhance participant engagement
- Coached Communication Analysis and Cultural Artifact, tailoring feedback to align with event formats and improve participant performance
- Coached Informative Speaking, After-Dinner Speaking, and Persuasive Speaking, fostering effective communication skills in diverse settings
Team Captain - Speech & Debate
Helix High School
La Mesa, USA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed team members at tournaments, coordinated schedules, and ensured students were prepared for their rounds
- Observed speeches and mock debate rounds, delivered constructive feedback to enhance teammates' performance
- Received the Leadership Award for going 'above and beyond' as a team member - formally recognized for helping teammates prepare for competition and assisting coaches with team organization.
- Awarded the Coach's Award (2023-24) in the same season.
- Tracked team attendance at practices and events to monitor participation
- Designed the team's logo, used across uniforms and promotional materials
Education
B.S. - Public Health, Communications
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA01-2028
High School -
Helix High School
La Mesa, CA01-2024
Skills
- Experience coaching divisions such as Novice, Varsity, Junior, Senior, Open
- Curriculum development
- Event coordination
- Workshop facilitation
- Performance coaching
- Feedback delivery
- Writing improvement
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Familiarity with SDIVSL, So Cal NSDA, CHASSA, PSCFA, Pi Kappa Delta national convention, and Collegiate/High School Invitationals
Languages
Spanish
Professional
French
Professional
Program Recognition
- Coach's Award, Helix High School Speech & Debate, 2023-24
- Most Improved, Helix High School Speech & Debate, 2023
Timeline
Assistant Coaching Director
University of California San Diego
01.2026 - Current
Assistant Speech Coach
Helix High School
01.2026 - Current
Interpretation Events Coach
University of California San Diego
01.2025 - Current
Platform Events Coach
University of California San Diego
01.2025 - 01.2026
Team Captain - Speech & Debate
Helix High School
01.2023 - 01.2024
B.S. - Public Health, Communications
University of California San Diego
High School -
Helix High School