Kid Swim Lessons inValley Center

Caroline M.

Escondido, CA 92027

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hi, I'm Caroline! I started teaching swim lessons in 2004. I also played water polo, swam competitively, and managed a city pool. I love to teach swimming lessons because it is such an important skill! My students have ranged from 2 years to adult. I have taught those who have feared the water and those who wanted to perfect their strokes. I also have experience working with autistic children. As a mother of young children, I believe water safety is the utmost importance!

Rosemarie M.

San Diego, CA 92027

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, I'm Rosemarie. I taught swimming for 3 yrs for Ed. Dept of W. Australia to ages 3.5-12 and as a PE teacher to ages 12-17. Also 1 season for a swim school in San Diego. I've worked with children for 30 years in the roles of K-12 PE teacher, substitute teacher swim teacher, ESL instructor, and tutor of math and reading. I earned my PE degree in W. Australia. I love teaching swimming because it's fun and rewarding to see kids become confident in the water and acquire the skills to swim.

Dee S.

Escondido, CA 92026

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Pakawadee Sopapong or Dee. I've around the pool since I was five years old. I swam for the University of Cincinnati all four years of college. I just graduated UC with a degree in Health Sciences and is taking a gap year before going to grad school for PT. I been helping out with coaching since high school but officially started coaching and teaching lessons last year.

Jasmine F.

Escondido, CA 92025

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hello, I'm Jasmine! I've taught all ages infants to great-grandparents (special needs incl.) since 2013! I've worked with kids all my life, from babysitting, tutoring, being a camp leader and after years in swim team and water polo I became a lifeguard and swim instructor. I love the water and seeing people grow to love the water too or build their confidence in their own abilities as they learn is very rewarding to me as I continue my college degree in Environmental science.

Felicia K.

San Marcos, California 92069

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Felicia, and I graduated from UC Davis with a degree in human biology. I am currently working towards my nursing degree at CSU San Marcos! I swam competitively for about 10 years and played water polo in high school. I have worked as a swim instructor and a coach for a youth competitive team. I have worked with children from ages 3 to 18 years old. I love being in the water and hope I can teach children to enjoy and learn water skills in a way that allows them to thrive and have fun!

Allysa D.

Escondido, California 92025

Certification N/A

Hi, my name is Ally Dudley! I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and was a Division 2 student-athlete on my college swim team for 4 years. I've swum competitively for over 14 years and have had the experience teaching swim lessons and coaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Outside of the pool, I enjoy weightlifting, going on hikes, and exploring new hobbies like thrifting, cooking, and photography. I'm passionate about helping kids build their confidence in the water and love seeing their progress as they learn and grow.

Michelle W.

San Marcos, CA 92078

Sunsational Certified Since 2025

Hello, my name is Michelle and I am red cross certified for CPR and WSI (water safety instructor). I currently teach at a local community pool at Carlsbad from ages 3-18. My background in swimming is being involved at a competitive level in swim and water polo with lifeguarding.

Estella R.

San Marcos, California 92078

Certification N/A

Hi everyone! My name is Estella, and Im a college junior. I have been teaching swimming lessons both publicly at gyms and privately at homes and community pools since February 2020. Growing up, I have always loved swimming, which is why I decided to pursue a career in teaching. I have experience teaching children from 10 months to 17 years old. I teach a variety of skill sets, including basic introductory and safety skills, as well as specific techniques. My goal after each lesson is to ensure that the child is safe in the pool while having a fun time!

Taffe N.

Escondido, CA 92025

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

HI! My name is Taffe. I have been teaching swimming for 25 years, all ages and levels. I have been a competitive swim coach and am a current lifeguard instructor. I currently work with teens but have years of nanny experience with younger children. I have a BA in History from WSCU '00 and a MS in Student Affairs from Colorado State '17. I love teaching swimming to ensure safety and allow others to enjoy the great benefits that our pools and beaches provide for fun, relaxation, and fitness.

Soleil Grace G.

San Marcos, CA 92078

Certification N/A

Hi, Im Soleil! Ive been teaching swim lessons since February 2015, working with everyone from tiny 6-month-olds to energetic 70-year-olds. With 15 years of experience working with kids as a teacher and lifeguard, teaching swim feels like the perfect fit. I love what I do because I believe swimming not only saves lives, it builds confidence and character, too.

Riley W.

Vista, California 92084

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Riley, and Ive been a swim coach since February 2023. I grew up playing all sorts of sports and participated in a lot of swim team activities. This helps me not only teach beginners but also intermediate to advanced students as well. I was a junior lifeguard as a teenager too! I grew up helping my parents at the preschools they owned, so working with children is no problem for me. I really enjoy seeing the progress students can make and helping families achieve their swim goals.

John M.

Vista, CA 92084

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Coach John Moncure IX. I've been a swimmer all my life and swam competitively for 12 years from age of 10 through college at SUNY New Paltz NY. I've taught swim lessons and coached developmental and competitive swimming for over 14 years with children ages 5 to 22 and adults at all ability levels. I love teaching swim lessons to be able to encourage kids to develop the same love for swimming I have and get them to accomplish things they thought weren't possible before.

Kelsey F.

San Diego, CA 92084

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hello! I'm Kelsey. I got my very first job as a lifeguard and swim instructor at a local waterpark and have been teaching kids how to swim ever since. I've also worked as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and counselor at the Boys and Girls Club. I have four years of swim lesson experience and six years of childcare experience, including internships for my bachelor's degree in Human Development. I love finding new methods of helping kids master critical swim skills and feel confident in the water.

Natalie L.

Vista, California 92083

Certification N/A

Hi, Im Natalie Lindberg, and Im a 26-year-old swim instructor born and raised in sunny San Diego, California. Ive always loved the water; I grew up swimming in my pool all year long. I swam competitively and played water polo in high school, which led me to become a certified lifeguard and eventually teach swim lessons. I have been teaching swimming lessons since February 2021. I have experience working with kids of all ages and skill levels, and I always aim to make lessons safe, fun, and confidence-building. During the school year, I work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), supporting children on the autism spectrum. That background gives me a patient, understanding approach to swim instruction and helps me adapt to each swimmers unique needs.

Melissa C.

Fallbrook, CA 92028

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, my name is Melissa, I am 37 and live in Rainbow (Fallbrook). I have 2 children (boys 10 and 2). For the past 10 years, I have been a stay at home mom raising chickens, turkey's, and my family. I graduated college with 2 degrees (Biology and Psychology) and was an All American Springboard Diver. I taught swim lessons and coached swim teams for 15+ years. I have worked with mothers and infants all the way to people in their 70's. I absolutely love interacting with people and I love the water!

Eric G.

Carlsbad, CA 92008

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hi, my name is Eric, and Id love to have you and your kids work with me on how to be safe in and around the pool. I have years of experience teaching pool safety, basic and advanced swimming skills to students of all ages and skill levels. As a father of 4, 3 girls and 1 boy, please know that every lesson with you and or your child will be handled with kindness, compassion, and fun, in every challenge faced, barriers broken, and goals reached in our lessons. Lets go swimming!

Calie N.

Poway, California 92064

Certification N/A

Hi, my name is Calie, and I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2020 for kids ages 2-12! I swam competitively on the Pacific Swim Team for over 10 years and am passionate about teaching kids! I have worked with kids since February 2020 through babysitting, summer camps, and as a respite caregiver. I have experience with kids with autism and Down syndrome. I am so excited to help all my students grow in and out of the water!

Nikola M.

San Marcos, California 92078-5484

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, my name is Nikola! I have a lifetime of swim experience and Ive been playing water polo for 10+ years. I used to lifeguard and am also a certified rescue diver. Ive been coaching and swim instructing for about 5 years now; teaching kids ranging from 3-16 years of age. Looking forward to meeting you!

Avalon B.

Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hi! My name is Avalon and I've been teaching swim lessons for 6 years. I have worked with all ages including children 6 months to adults as well as students with disabilities. Before teaching I was a lifeguard for two years. I am currently going to San Diego State to become a school teacher. I also have an AA degree from Palomar college in psychology. I love teaching swimming because I enjoy working with children.

Megan Mehler M.

Oceanside, CA 92057

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, My name is Megan. I've been teaching swim lessons for 4 years. Over the years I have worked with children in many ways, coaching soccer teams and countless hours of babysitting. I have worked with kiddos of all ages. Mainly teaching swim lessons to kids 10 months to about 7 years old. I love being in the water teaching kids how to swim and witnessing them develop a love for swimming. I think it is such an important life skill and want to help as many kids as possible learn to swim.

Serena B.

Fallbrook, CA 92028

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hello there! My name is Serena and I've proudly been teaching swim lessons to young children, children and adults with special needs, and teens for around 6 years. I recently graduated with a degree in communication studies and child development from Cal Poly SLO and have extensive experience working with children of all ages. I've also been scuba diving since I was 12. I love swim instructing because it combines inspiring children with my love for the ocean and the water.