Female
A little about me:
Swimming has been a huge part of my life, starting lessons when I was only three years old and taking on competitive swimming at age seven. It wasn’t long until I realized I was a fish out of water, and swimming was the sport I excelled in the most. I continued for 13 years, including two years in college, but always kept my “toe in the water” by either teaching lessons or coaching for a local YMCA.
Swimming, in my opinion, is not only fun but also a safety requirement, and it is an important skill to master so you can enjoy the water but also know you will always be safe. I have always enjoyed teaching individuals how to swim at any age. My students’ reasons to want to learn are very meaningful and important, whether it’s a fear of the water that they want to overcome or maybe they want to enjoy playing with their grandchildren on their next vacation. Knowing I get to help them in that process and accomplish their goal is the greatest feeling. When it comes to lessons, I feel the person I am in the water with should take the lead. They get to tell me what they are comfortable with or what they want to work on next, and that’s the direction I will take. Sometimes, it will result in compromise, but you want the student to feel a part of the lesson and not just be told what to do. I like to add breaks in between to keep the lesson interesting throughout. I am all about having fun, and I think that is the most important part of learning how to swim: to make being in the water fun!
Working with first-time swimmers can be very rewarding, watching them grow not only in their ability to perform a skill but also in their confidence and willingness to break out of their comfort zone. Not only that but witnessing the excitement of what they accomplish is amazing to see. The most important place to start in any skill or working on any task is to build the foundation. You need to create a sturdy environment before you can add on the rest. Swim lessons need to have the same approach. Regardless of if you are a new swimmer or have been doing it for years, you need to make sure you know what to do when you find yourself in trouble. Accidents happen, and unexpected situations can arise, so being able to protect yourself is most important. Also, these survival skills are the foundation required to build up and help develop your strokes.
I have certifications in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding. I also have a certification for my chosen career path as an athletic trainer.
Fall 2024: September 1st – December 23rd Openings
Winter 2025: January 2nd – March 31st Openings
Spring 2025: April 1st – June 30th Openings
Summer 2025: July 1st – August 31st Openings
*Tuition fees are based on one private half hour lesson per week until the end of a specific session. Pricing may vary depending on your enrollment date and type of class.