Hi, My name is Gail! I am lifelong swimmer who swam competitively for 13 years and taught swim lessons for 2 years. I've worked mostly with children aged 4-12 and I've also worked as a babysitter for all ages including infants. I am a current Forensic Psychology student at ASU. I absolutely adore swimming and being in the water, and I can't wait to pass on everything I know!
William L
Paoli, Pennsylvania
Hello, My name is Bill Laczko and I've been a swim instructor for 5 years with students ages 18 months to 67 years old. I have taught everything from the basics to prepping kids for swim team and adults for triathlons. This includes developmentally disabled and autistic adults/kids.I am a certified lifeguard and am certified in first aid. I attended Penn State for my BA and MBA.I love teaching swim lessons because I enjoy seeing the kids and adults develop into strong confident swimmers.
Rachel M
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
Hi! I'm Rachel and I've been teaching swim lessons for 2 yrs to kids ages 2-8. I've been working with children for 10 yrs as a babysitter, art instructor, camp counselor, nanny&English teacher. I graduated from Union College in '19 with a double major in Visual Arts&Sociology. Watching children grow &let go of their fears is my favorite part of being an educator. As a swim instructor, I get to give children the tools&confidence they need to feel comfortable in the water&have fun while doing it!
Elena S
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Hi, my name is Elena and I have taught children from 1-10 years old how to swim safely and confidently! I have worked with non-verbal students, fearful students and students who love the water alike. I have been a camp counselor and babysitter. I was on my high school swim team. I love teaching swimming because I think it is an important skill for everyone to learn!
Dessa R
Ewing Township, NJ
Hi! My name is Dessa and I have been teaching swim lessons for about nine years with the YMCA. I am a current senior at the college of New Jersey, studying Interpersonal Communications. I love working with children, and I am passionate about creating a fun, collaborative, and educational environment when teaching children how to swim!
Lauryn F
Huntingdon Valley, PA
Hi, my name is Lauryn, and I've been teaching swim lessons for 2 years. I have taught swim lesson to ages all the way from under 1 to 35 years old and have worked with children for 8 years as a babysitter and overnight camp counselor. I am currently a sophomore at the University of South Florida earning my degree in Health Sciences. I was a competitive swimmer for 2 years and was a lifeguard for 3 years. I love teaching swim lessons because it teaches life saving skills and improves confidence.
Nissim L
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Hello, I'm Nissim, and this will be my seventh year as a swim teacher, having taught lessons to students from ages 3 to 60. I've been working in childhood education for many years. Most recently, I taught three different classes at a Jewish Sunday School in Nashville. In 2020 I graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BA in History. My passion for swim lessons lies in seeing their effect on students. In my eyes, swimming is a way for students to feel more confident, accomplished, and free.
Hi my name is Roxana. I have a Bachelor's degree in Education from Chestnut Hill College. I am a full time behavioral therapist and have been working with children for 10+ years. I have been teaching swim lesson for 9yrs. I have 10 years lifeguarding experience, including 2 years of working at Sesame Place. I have worked with all ages from birth through adult. I love the water and I enjoy teaching.
Hi, My name is Caryn and I have been teaching swimming for 6 years from the age of 6 month infants-15 years of ages. I am also a mother of a six year old. I have had experience with children most of my life as a camp counselor and baby sitting. I love teaching swimming because I love to see the reward the student gets after they have the confidence and can do it!!!
Monika Marie A
Ocala, Florida
Outgoing swim instructor with over 15 years of experience. Swim lessons- Swim Safety- Swim Diving- Swim Stokes- are all available for you to learn!
CPR and Scuba certified along with lifeguarding and first aid experience.
All ages welcome! Infants, toddlers, children and adults. No matter what level or age, I'm here to help.
My moto: Swimming is a language that we all should know. It is therapeutic, healthy and fun!