Antonina Clementi
Education:
Teurlings Catholic HS ‘21 (LA)
BA, Western Kentucky University ‘25
Major: Political Science
Minors: History and Organizational Leadership
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Experience
Competitive Background
Events:
High School: Extemporaneous Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Congressional Debate,
College: Policy Debate, Parliamentary Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Extemp Speaking, Impromptu Speaking
Academic & Debate Highlights
Quarterfinalist in Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the 2025 NFA Nationals
2024 3rd Place Finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking at the International Forensics Association (IFA) Tournament
Two-time National Debate Scholar – Summa Cum Laude, recognizing excellence in both academics and competitive speech
President of the Kentucky Forensics Association
Kentucky State Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking (2025)
Louisiana State Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking (2021)
Three-time NSDA National Qualifier
Four-time NCFL National Qualifier
Captain of high school speech and debate team (2021)
Relevant Experience
Coach at Golden State Academy (2023–Present): Teach Original Oratory, Informative Speaking, Impromptu, Extemp, Lincoln-Douglas, and Public Forum Debate to students ages 8–17. Provide individualized feedback and support across a range of academic and competitive events.
Assistant Debate Coach at Ridge High School (2022–Present): Mentor students in debate and public speaking. Supported students who reached late elimination rounds at national tournaments including NSDA Nationals and the Tournament of Champions.
Tutor at Varsity Tutors (2024–Present): Provide one-on-one and group instruction in reading, grammar, math, history, and government. Support students of all ages, including those with special needs, using differentiated instruction and personalized strategies.
President of the Kentucky Forensics Association (2023–2025): Leadership role on Kentucky's nationally competitive speech and debate circuit. Supported organization management.
About Me
I’m a passionate and experienced coach specializing in speech, debate, and academic enrichment. I focus on building students’ confidence, critical thinking, and communication skills through personalized, supportive instruction. I work well with learners of all ages and backgrounds, including students who are new to competition or seeking to sharpen their academic voice. My teaching style is encouraging, structured, and student-centered.
In addition to competitive coaching, I have taught online ESL and academic enrichment classes for students based in India and China. These classes incorporated elements of public speaking, critical thinking, and structured argumentation to help students improve both their English fluency and their ability to express ideas clearly and confidently. I designed interactive lessons that focused on skills such as persuasive speaking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication, skills rooted in debate but applied in a non-competitive, supportive learning environment. This experience has deepened my commitment to using debate as a tool for academic growth and self-expression across cultures.