Amanda V
Conshohocken, PA
Hi my name is Amanda and I was a competitive swimmer for 13 years and teaching swim lessons for 4 years. I fell in love with achieving individual goals and teaching new skills in the water. My personal swim experience allows me to teach both children and adults. I am CPR, First Aid and AED certified. I studied Exercise Science and Health Promotion at Cabrini University (2016). I love teaching swim because I love watching both children and adults grow into strong confident swimmers.<br />
Samantha M
Philadelphia, PA
Hello! My name is Sami and I would like to teach your kids how to hone their swimming skills or just get comfortable around the water! <br />I have been teaching lessons for three years with ages 3-10. I am also currently in an Early Childhood Education program at Ivy Tech online. <br />I love the water and am very comfortable in it and I did competitive swimming for two years, as well. <br />Teaching swimming is very exciting and rewarding job and I can't wait to get started with your child!
Hi there, my name is Casey and I've been a swim instructor/swim coach for about nine years. I started teaching swim lessons to children as young as six months in age with their mothers up to adult learners and tri-athletes. I have experience working with special need children and children and adults who are fearful of the water. What I love about teaching swimming lessons is watching the growth in my students and watching my students overcome obstacles. I also swam competitively until college.
Hi, my name is Mike and I've been teaching swim lessons for 4 of years with ages 4 to 12. I've also worked with children for 8 of years as both a lifeguard and a pool manager. I went to Monmouth University and earned a degree in Music Industry in 2018. I love teaching swimming because I swam competitively for 10 years and swimming is a very enjoyable sport and a great skill to have.
Hi, my name is Kevin and I've been teaching swim lessons for 6 years for kids aged 3-14. I've also worked with kids as a life guard and as a varsity swim coach at Conestoga Swim Club. I was varsity swimmer with my club and HS. I went to Penn State University and earned a degree in political Science in 2017, I am currently a student at Villanova Law School! I love teaching swimming because I enjoy working with kids and seeing the sense of accomplishment when they learn how to swim!
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!
Hi, my name is Julie! I taught swim lessons for 7 years and was a lifeguard for 6 years. I also swam competitively for 14 years! IÔÇÖm now a speech language pathologist working with students aged 5-8, which IÔÇÖve been doing for 4 years. I earned my bachelors and masters degrees in speech pathology from La Salle University and now IÔÇÖm getting a second masters degree in special education from Penn State. I have a passion for teaching and a love for swimming and I canÔÇÖt wait to share that with you!
Hi, my name is Julie and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 7 years with a variety of ages, including 3-14 and adults as well. I have worked at a summer camp that specialized in swim instruction since 2011 and I use the American Red Cross levels as my guide for swim instruction.
<br />I went to school at Temple University and graduated with a degree in Sport and Recreation Management.
<br />When I'm not in the pool teaching I enjoy exploring the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding area
Hi, my name is Hannah. IÔÇÖve been teaching swim lessons for 2 years now with ages from 5 to 15. IÔÇÖve also been a babysitter for 6 years. II have a passion for teaching swim lessons because itÔÇÖs the only sport that can save your life.
Emma W
West Bradford Township, PA
Hi, my name is Emma Ward and I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years with ages 6 months - adults. I've also worked with children for 5 years as a camp counselor. I am a sophomore at Messiah College starting Art Education. I love teaching and I love swimming. I have been competitively swimming since I have been a little girl. I think it is important to be a swim instructor so kids can learn how to safely swim!
Hi, my name is Isabel and I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years with ages ranging from kindergarten to middle school. I have also worked with children for 6 years acting as a babysitter, 3 years as an assistant teacher, and 3 years as lifeguard and swim instructor. I will be attending the University of Connecticut in the fall (as a freshman) as a bio major. I love teaching swimming because the feeling you get when you are able to see the child's progression is priceless.
Lauren B
West Deptford, NJ
Hi my name is Lauren Baines and I have taught swim lessons for 5 years with children ages 2-15. I have also been a babysitter since I was 13. I currently nanny for a family. I am current a nursing major and division 1 swimmer at my university. I love teaching swimming to those younger than me because I have enjoyed the sport since I started swimming at age 2.
Hi my name isPaul, IÔÇÖve been teaching swimming since I was 14. IÔÇÖve taught to many different levels, from infants to adults, beginners to experts. In high school I was captain of my swim team. I have a lot of teaching methods to fit almost any student, and achieve the goal of safe swimming.
raanan m
Philadelphia, PA
Hi, my name is Raanan and I've been teaching swim lessons for 9 years to children from 4 years old to adults. I currently hold my Basic Life Saver from the American Heart Association as well as my Water Safety Instructor from the American Red Cross. I received my bachelors degree from Rutgers University in '16 in Criminal Justice, and am pursing a career in social services. I love teaching others to swim because it teaches a survival skill, and others to enjoy the water, as much as I have.
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.
Hi, my name is Sam and I have been teaching swim lessons on and off professional and for friends since 2011, ages from 2-14 yrs. I swam for 15 years both competitively and for fun in a rec program. I am very grateful you are reading my profile now as I am sure there are many! I have decided to focus all of my mornings/afternoons teaching lessons while working at night at a rehab center. I hope to help teach your children how fun it is to be in the water!<br />
Hello! My name is Sean. I've been a teacher and instructor for more than 8 years! The past four years were spent specifically teaching private lessons to students from 18 months to 13 years old. In addition, a large percentage of my students are either first time swimmers, have a fear of the water, or have another kind of special needs. I work as a General Music Teacher for elementary school. As such, I'm the guy to get your kids on track and working towards their goals!
Alexis J
Philadelphia, PA
Hi, I'm Alexis! I competed for 4 years, won many awards and swam on a championship team. I lifeguarded for 5 years and taught a multitude of classes., including special needs. I got the opportunity to teach infant/parent classes, children's and teen's classes, as well as, adult classes. I have nannied before and am a substitute teacher. I believe that every kid learns differently and my approach is to always find what works best for each student.
Hi, I'm Heather & I've been teaching swim lessons to students ages 6 months to 10 years old. I also work with children as a Kindergarten Teacher. I attended Arcadia University & earned a Master's degree in Elementary Education/Special Education. I volunteer each year for Surfer's Healing, an organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of children living with autism, by exposing them to surfing. I love being in the water and I want to share my passion with everyone!
Carolyn Q
Philadelphia, PA
Hi, my name is Carolyn and I've been teaching swim lessons for about 5 years to swimmers ages 6 months to those who swore they were teenagers at heart! In addition to teaching, I was also a lifeguard and a competitive swimmer before leaving for college. I went to Drexel University and earned a degree in Engineering in 2015, but am looking forward to getting back to teaching. My favorite part of teaching is the excitement from my students when they reach a milestone in the ultimate goals!
