Tucson, AZ 85713
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Samantha Duran. I am currently a student midwife, pursuing my bachelor's and license. I have swum my entire life; I took to it like a fish, and my friends and family nicknamed me "Penguin" because I would swim in the water whether it was ice cold or not. I have been a swim instructor since February 2021 and love teaching kids to swim and love the water!
Tucson, AZ 85713
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, my name is Ted and Im a lifelong swimmer. Ive been involved in USA Swimming, high school, and now US Masters swimming. I have over 5 years of experience coaching swimming to infants and up. Ive been a K-8 teacher since 2001. I enjoy using games and play to teach particular skills in the water. I have experience working with students on the Autism spectrum as a K-8 teacher of fine arts. I compete in swimming on the national level placing in the top ten in distance events in US Masters.
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Certification N/A
Hello, my name is Maddie. I have been involved in swimming for most of my life, starting with lessons and eventually joining a competitive swim team. Since February 2023, I have had the rewarding opportunity to work as a swim instructor, teaching children of all ages and skill levels. My goal is to help kids become confident, comfortable, and safe in the water while ensuring that every lesson is engaging and enjoyable. I am passionate about creating a positive learning environment where children can thrive and develop a lifelong love for swimming.
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Certification N/A
Hi, Im Kate! I started out lifeguarding at a large water park before transitioning to teaching at a swim school where I worked with students of all ages. I have taught more than 100 swimmers and gained hands-on experience adapting lessons to individual needs, offering personalized feedback, and helping each student grow. One of my favorite parts of teaching is helping nervous swimmers feel more comfortable and confident in the water. At the swim school, I helped train new instructors, worked with children with special needs, and built strong connections with students and their families. I now live in Tucson, where Im studying nursing at UofA. I cant wait to meet new swimmers and help them feel confident and safe in the pool!
Tucson, Arizona 85705
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Makennah! I am a student at the University of Arizona studying medicine. I have been a swim instructor since February 2020 and have experience with ages 6 months to adults. I have also been a coach in the Special Olympics for three years and have a lot of experience in adaptive teaching. I have also been able to participate in a couple of programs with Michael Phelps with our general education swimmers and our adaptive group!
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Certification N/A
My name is Natalie, and Im currently a Senior at the University of Arizona, studying film and television. I have lifeguarded and taught swim lessons since February 2020, and teaching kids of all ages is something I have always enjoyed! Teaching swim lessons brings me joy, and its always rewarding watching kids learn to swim and be safe around the water. I grew up doing swim team, and I still enjoy swimming laps for exercise, so it is definitely a lifelong skill!
Tucson, Arizona 85705
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I grew up doing swim team my whole life. I love the water and making your kids feel comfortable during their lessons!
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Cooper and i was a lifeguard for 3 years, all of which i taught private and small group lessons for ages 2-15, and the last year of managing the pool. I've worked with children most of my life and am going to school for public health here at The UofA and am looking to go into childhood education. I love teaching and coaching and decided to be a swim instructor so i can work with all types of people and kids, while teaching them a fun and life supporting skill and sport.
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2025
Hi, my name is Josey. I've been a swim instructor and lifegaurd for almost four years. My passion started when I was 15 and began working for the City of Phoenix, teaching classes of eight about water safety and strokes. This is where I found my passion for working with children and was also able to perfect my CPR, AED, and first aid skills. I began working for a local company in Tucson where we taught all ages, months- adults, along with children living with autism and other special needs.
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! I am a 4th grade teacher in TUSD and love being with kids of all ages. I've been working with kids since I was in high school teaching swimming and as a sailing instructor. I've been teaching kids to swim for 5 years. I have a master's degree in teaching from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. I love teaching kids to swim because it is such a fun process to see them become more comfortable and confident in the water!
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I have been a lifeguard for two years. I previously swam competitively for 10 years. I have taught students ranging from 4 to 12-years-old. I have also been a babysitter for many families. I love teaching swim lessons because I love seeing the growth in my students however fast or slow that might be. I currently am a senior at the University of Arizona. I look forward to working with you!
tucson, AZ 85719
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Isabella, but everyone calls me Izzy! I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2023 to ages 6 months up to adults and I also coach for swim and dive. I go to the University of Arizona currently and I am studying Communications with a minor in real estate development. I also swam and dove in high school competitively. I love teaching swimming because it is so rewarding to see the happiness the kids feel when they can finally swim and enjoy the water without fearing it.
Tucson, AZ 85716
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is Paige Heacox and I have been teaching swim lessons for 5 years with ages 3 to adult. I have also worked with children for 5 years as I was a lifeguard at a neighborhood pool. I am a student at the University of Arizona working to achieve my Bachelors of Science in the College of Public Health. Swimming has always been a passion of mine as I was a competitive swimmer for 14 years. I love teaching swimming because it is rewarding to watch my clients learn a lifelong skill.
Tucson, Arizona 85705
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Griff, and I am from Philadelphia, currently living in Tucson! Im 22 years old, and I have been giving swim lessons since May 2020 to children ranging from ages 2.5 to 16. I am experienced in helping children get comfortable in the water for the first time, as well as teaching the most advanced swim techniques to those looking to perfect all four strokes. I am majoring in psychology at the University of Arizona, and I plan on working with kids when Im done with school, whether it be as a coach, a counselor, or anything in between.
Tucson, Arizona 85743
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Amelia Duplessis, and I am a first-year at the University of Arizona majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences. Im thrilled to be a part of the Sunsational Swim School team. My swimming journey began at a swim school in Mesa, where I taught swimmers of all levelsfrom babies learning basic water skills to older students mastering breaststroke and butterfly. I continued my passion through competitive high school swimming, and I loved it! With three years of Early Childhood Education studies and hands-on experience working in childcare, I know how to engage and motivate students while keeping safety and fun at the forefront. Im dedicated to helping every student build confidence in the water and develop a love for swimming since September 2022. I also have experience working with students who have special needs.
Tucson, Arizona 85716
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Braden, and Ill be your swim instructor! I swam competitively as a child and throughout middle and high school, and I recently graduated with honors from the University of Arizona. I have experience teaching swimming since February 2021 for all age groups, and I look forward to working with you!
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Certification N/A
Hi! My names Noah, and Ive been teaching swim lessons since June 2021, and Ive enjoyed every minute of it! Im from Denver, CO, and I am a junior at the University of Arizona. Im so thrilled to become an instructor and cannot wait to meet you!
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, I`m Caitlin. I was a lifeguard and taught swim to children as young as 3 years old at a summer day camp. I have also had 6 years of experience babysitting. I am attending the University of Arizona, studying physiology and Spanish. I swam competitively for 4 years. My coaches saw the strength inside of me and encouraged me to take on each stroke without fear. Because of them, I have developed a passion for the water and would love to pass on both my knowledge and love for the water to you.
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Certification N/A
Hello! My name is Brooke Hauck-Hynen, and I have been teaching swim lessons since June 2022. I started on the swim team for about 7 years and then joined my high school water polo team. After that, I knew I wanted to start teaching lessons at my hometown pool, and I have loved it ever since! I have had experience with ages 2-14 years old!
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, I'm Brandon and I've been a lifeguard for 4 years, teaching swim lessons for 2 of them with children as little as toddlers all the way up to adults. During the summer I volunteer at the Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California with kids and adults who have special needs. I graduated from the University of Arizona in 2019 with a degree in journalism and a minor in business. I love teaching swim lessons because I like helping people and think water safety is important.
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is John Kinsey. I was a competitive swimmer for six years and was a lifeguard during the last four of those years. As a lifeguard, I had the opportunity to teach swim lessons. I teach a wide range of children, from kids afraid to get in the water to advanced swimming. I believe swimming is an excellent activity to engage children and to keep them in good health. My competitive swimming experience gave me a passion for the water and the know-how to pass it on.
