Luis Fernando T
Chicago, IL 60606
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
Josephine C
Chicago, IL 60611
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.
Ernest R
Glenview, Illinois 60025
Hello! Im Eric, a rising sophomore at Emory University, a state and national-level swimmer with numerous top placements, and the current captain of the Emory Swim Club. Im a former varsity swim team captain with over 10 years of competitive experience, and I specialize in all four strokes. Ive coached and mentored swimmers of all levelsfrom beginners learning the basics to advanced athletes refining technique. My approach is patient, encouraging, and tailored to each swimmers goals, whether thats improving stroke mechanics, building endurance, or boosting confidence in the water. Im passionate about helping others enjoy the sport as much as I do.
Amy P
River Forest, Illinois 60305
Hello families and future swimmers. My name is Amy Prah and I am thrilled to be part of your journey to becoming a safe and proficient swimmer. A little about me: I've spent many years as a competitive swimmer, then a competitive swim club coach, then an instructor to children, adults and those with special needs. So it's safe to say I have a love for the water. I am honored to work with you and look forward to helping you accomplish all of your swimming goals.
See you in the pool!
Madison V
Riverwoods, Illinois 60015
Hi! Im Maddie, and Ive been teaching swim lessons since February 2019. Im licensed in behavioral therapy and have experience working with kids with special needs ages 220. I started teaching swim at 14 and have worked with ages 218 ever since. I was introduced to CPR and water safety early on, and Ive helped over 80 kids pass weekly swim tests. With about 7 years of experience working with children, my goal is to make swimming fun, safe, and something every child can enjoy and feel proud of!
Nicole L
Chicago, IL 60657
"Eat your veggies, then you can go to swim lessons!"
I love making swim lessons so much fun that it is a REWARD for eating veggies, cleaning a room or finishing homework!
As your child's instructor, I will make every learning activity a game! Your child will be having so much fun they won't even notice they are learning to swim!
I taught swim lessons at the YMCA and FOSS Swim school. In my spare time I love to bike, jump in the lake, play volleyball or read a good book.
Kecia P
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Hi, my name is Kecia. I have 10+ years experience as Managing Program Director of swimming facilities. Duties included creating and building swim programs, life guarding, teaching Basic and Progressive swim instruction for infants to adults, Adult T.O.W. (terrified of water), and Water Aerobics classes. For many years I volunteered coaching T-ball, soccer and volleyball to ages 4-13. I enjoy teaching swimming because it is a survival skill you will have it for the rest of your life!
Athenia T
Chicago, IL 60619
Hi, my name is Athenia and I've been teaching swim lessons for 29 of years with ages 11
months to 88 . I've also worked with children for 19yrs as high school teacher, hip hop dance instructor,and mentor.I went to Sullivan University and earn a degree in Culinary Arts Management. I love teaching swimming because it's fun, it empowers the youth, and I love it . I currently teach diverse learners Culinary Arts at high school level.
Melissa M
Skokie, Illinois 60076
Hi! My name is Melissa and I am currently getting my degree for political science at DePaul University. I swam competitively in high school, worked for Wilmette Park District and British Swim school as a swim instructor. I have experience with children from 7 months to adults. Im excited to teach kids how amazing swimming is!
Sarina K
Morton Grove, Il 60053
Hi, my name is Sarina, and I have been teaching swim lessons since March 2021, working with kids ranging from 6 years old to adults. I have been competitively swimming for 9 years now. I have also lifeguarded for 2 years, giving me the opportunity to work with kids and their safety. I am currently a sophomore at Virginia Tech studying materials science engineering. I have always loved teaching young kids how to safely have fun and swim in the water since it is a skill I use frequently!
