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Chicago, IL 60611
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hi. My name is Josephine and Im a swim teacher and swim team coach. I can teach life saving strokes as well as competition strokes. I work as a substitute teacher currently and was a competitive swimmer for many years. Im experienced in teaching all ages of swimming as well. Im a college graduate with a degree in psychology with an emphasis in early childhood development. I love teaching because its important to keep a child or anyone safe in the water. Im good at what I do and love it.
Chicago, IL 60606
Sunsational Certified Since 2021
Hello! My name is Luis, I have been a swimmer for 10+ years and have attended many national and international swimming competitions. For the past 3 years, I have cultivated a passion for teaching and sharing the same fulfilling experience I have had as a swimmer. I have experience teaching people ages 3+, with both basic swimming skills and more advanced ones as well. I am bi-lingual and fluent in Spanish
Chicago, IL 60616
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
I have 18+ yrs in aquatics through swimming, lessons, and guarding. I have experience with both private & group lessons of up to 12 children. I worked directly with kids ages 3-16 in the water and infants as a guard & babysitter. I was a collegiate swimmer at The University of Cincinnati (psych & neuro). I am currently an occupational therapist (masters). I am great at modifying tasks to achieve desired outcomes &have 20+ yrs of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Chicago, Illinois 60642
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi, Im Emily! I obtained my bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky in Finance. Ive been teaching kids to swim across the Chicagoland area for 10+ years beginning with being a lifeguard and pool manager. I love how quickly little ones can develop such important skills. I believe people learn best from praise and when they are having fun! Outside of work, I love painting, floral design, and animals.
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Certification N/A
Hi there! I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2023 and love helping swimmers of all ages feel confident and have fun in the water. My lessons are all about patience, kindness, and encouragement. Whether youre splashing for the first time or working on your strokes, well make it a great time together! About me: I love reading, movie nights, good food, and cuddling my cat.
Chicago, IL 60608
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi my name is Matthew, I`ve been instructing swimming for 15yrs I am a USMS Masters Member ID# 217R-09N11 I formerly facilitated a program with Chicago Mary Kaplan and Autism Speaks called ĂĂÂŁAll in SwimĂĂĂ focusing on teaching children on the autism spectrum or any form of developmental difficulties. I`ve also taught 3rd and 4th grade English and speak Spanish fluently. I studied at the School of the Art Institute Chicago majoring in Fine Art
Chicago, IL 60608
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hey! I`m Nick and I have taught lessons for three years, first working with the YMCA with children of all ages and adults. I have also worked as a junior camp counselor and a religious education aide for 4th graders.The greatest joy I have is in helping beginners become confident with the water creating a lifelong enjoyment of water as well as the safety benefits. I swam competitively but even though I wasn`t Michael Phelps, the experience taught me to love water and I like to share that.
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Certification N/A
I love sharing my love for the water and have taught hundreds of kids aged 4 to 11 both water survival skills and swim techniques. I am lifeguard and CPR certified. I have personally swum my whole life, both competitively and non-competitively. Swimming in high school, I specialized in the individual medley and breaststroke and will be swimming at the collegiate level next year.
Chicago, IL 60608
Sunsational Certified Since 2013
I have been working as a lifeguard and teaching kids how to swim for seven years. I started working for the Chicago Park District when I turned 16, I taught swim lessons and coached the swim team. I enjoy working with kids and ensuring they safe in the water. I love working and teaching kids/adults how to swim because I love to see how they progress and enjoy meeting new people.
Chicago, IL 60647
Sunsational Certified Since 2025
Hello, my name is Julia. I've been teaching swimming for 5 years to children age 2 and older, as well as to adults. I am a school teacher and tutor as well with 18 years experience. My education background is in Environmental Studies. I love teaching swimming because I believe I am helping children stay safe and enjoy the water. I recall learning to swim as a child from instructors at an indoor pool in New York City. Now I use those skills to stay healthy and help others.
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi! Im Zahra. I have been teaching swim lessons for about 5 years and coaching for 1 year. I am experienced with all levels and place a great emphasis on water safety. I love to teach and look forward to having the opportunity to do so!
Chicago, IL 60647
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi, my name is Joy and I've been teaching swim lessons for 7 years with ages 3 months to 80 years. I've also worked with children for 13 years as a a youth group counselor and a babysitter. I went to Seton Hall University and earned a degree in Psychology in 2013. I love teaching swimming because it brings me great joy to see children learning and progressing and this particular skill.
Chicago, IL 60653
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi, my name is Clifford James Jr and I've been teaching swim lessons for 17 years with ages 6 months to adults. I've also worked with children for 2 years as a summer camp instructor. I went to Malcolm X College and earned a degree in healthcare as a Paramedic in 2012. I love teaching swimming because I learned how to swim at 15 and I want to spread that joy with people. I taught tiny tots 1 & 2, all levels of learning to swim, water polo, aqua aerobics, lifeguarding, and competitive swim team.
Chicago, Illinois 60613
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hello and welcome! Im Miguel, and Im excited to help you achieve your swimming goals. With a background in Physical Education and a masters in Physiology, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our sessions. Over the past seven years, Ive worked as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and triathlon coach for both children and adults in the United States and Colombia. Im passionate about sharing my expertise and believe that with the right plan, anything can be taught and learned. Thank you for choosing Sunsational! Im confident that together we can enhance your swimming skills, whether you aim to compete or simply enjoy the water safely.
Chicago, Illinois 60623
Certification N/A
My name is Christopher Rodriguez. I have been swimming since the age of seven and have been teaching since February 2020. I have always been passionate about showing others new skills and am very patient with young or older students. My experience comes from a background of general teaching that began in high school as a lifeguard. Moving on to a dual lifeguard/swim instructor role, I began my teaching journey. I have taught students ages 1-76 and am mostly focused on teaching competitive swimming. Thank you, and I am excited to get started!
Chicago, IL 60647
Sunsational Certified Since 2025
Hi! My name is Sam. I've been teaching swim lessons for over two years. I have worked with a range of people, including babies, children, teenagers and adults. I've worked with children for 8 years as a camp counselor, babysitter, coach, and teacher assistant. I went to UIC and graduated in 2018 with 2 degrees in criminal justice and psychology. I love teaching swimming because I love to see the progress of my swimmers who went from not knowing how to swim to being able to swim on their own.
Chicago, IL 60615
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi, my name is Emily and I was raised in the water. From Los Angeles California, I don't remember a time when I didn't swim. I've been teaching swim lessons for 2 years with ages 3 to adult. I've been a nanny, babysitter and camp counselor. I love working with my students and teaching them life skills. I find it extremely fulfilling helping equip everyone with important skill sets. Swimming is something everyone should know how to do and I'd be more than happy to teach you or your child.
Chicago, IL 60615
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is Audrey and I've taught swim lessons for the last five years with ages 2 to 12. I also teach preschoolers through Jumpstart and have worked at various summer camps over the past six years. I am currently finishing my degree in Psychology at the University of Chicago. Swimming has always been my greatest passion, and as I enter my last year of competitive swimming, I hope to help more children develop the same love of swimming I've had my entire life.
Chicago, IL 60623
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Cynthia. I'm a Junior at DePaul University majoring in Business Management with a concentration in Sports Management. I've been teaching swim lessons for ten years with ages 3mo - 50 years. I volunteered at my local pool throughout high school. Today, I am on my 7th year as a Head Coach for swimming and water polo. Additionally, I taught group and private lessons at the YMCA for five years. Swimming is an amazing life-skill to have, that is why I love to teach.
Chicago, IL 60637-3634
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
I am an experienced swimmer who has swam at the state level with the Chicago Wolfpack Aquatics Club. I also have 7 years of swim instruction experience as well as lifeguard experience. I have worked with all age ranges and am comfortable in my ability to have anyone feel comfortable in the water.
Cicero, IL 60804
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Stacey. I've been teaching & coaching swim for twenty years. I teach all ages: from infants through seniors. I'm a former competitive swimmer, but now enjoy the water non-competitively. My background as a Mental Health Therapist & Yoga Instructor encourage success with my students, as I strive to best support their learning styles and help them to find rhythm and relaxation via their breath. I hope to instill confidence in my students & for them to ultimately enjoy swimming!
