Hi, my name is Kathryn and I've been teaching swim lessons for six years with ages 2 to 14. I've also worked with children for 10 years as a babysitter, camp counselor, lifeguard, tutor, coach and health instructor. I went to Clemson University and earned a degree in Health Science in December of 2017 and I am now in Physician Assistant School at Temple. My favorite part about swimming my students looks when they master a new goal.
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!
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 lessons 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 adulthood. I love the water and I enjoy teaching.
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!
Alex M
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hi, I am Alex and I've been teaching swim lessons for 4 years working with children aged 4 to 15. I went to Cabrini University for communications and graduated in 2020; I swam competitively during all 4 years of school. I have also worked as a lifeguard, watching over summer camps and small pool groups as well.
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.
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!
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 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!!!