Madison V
Chicago, IL 60634
Hello! Im Maddie. I have been teaching swim lessons for 6 years. I have a license in behavioral therapy for special needs children ages 2-20. I was put in swim classes as early as possible to start learning CPR. I taught ages 2-18 years old starting my freshman year of high school. I have passed over 80 kids in weekly tests for swim classes. I have about 7 years of experience teaching and working with kids. My goal is to make all kids love swimming just as much as I do!
Ava J
Chicago, IL 60631-2302
Hi, I am Ava Jimenez. I am a junior currently going to Illinois State University. I have been a lifeguard and swim instructor for 4 years. I have previously played competitive water polo and was an assistant coach for a team. I am excited to share my passion for the water with students ages 2 - adults!
Emily S
Chicago, IL 60657
Hi! My name is Emily Steen, swim instructor of seven years. With a background in competitive swim and as a lifeguard, I bring a unique and exciting perspective to swim lessons! I’ve taught everyone from 6 month old babies to adult clients, and love every minute. Please feel free to reach out to get to know me better as an instructor, and I’m excited to work with you!
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.
Ellen S
Chicago, IL 60622
Hi, my name is Ellen and I’ve been teaching swim lessons for about 3 years with children ages 2 to 13 and 10 years of childcare experience including experiences caring for disabled children. I went to Purdue University and earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biomedical Health Sciences and Psychology in May of 2023. I will be attending Rush University to earn my clinical doctorate in Audiology. I love teaching swim lessons because I grew up a competitive swimmer and met a lot of friends through it!
Grace G
Chicago, IL 60631-3972
Hello! My name is Grace and I have been an instructor for 5 years at a private swim school! Many parents praised my ability to be able to make their children confident in the water and eager to learn and come to class! I absolutely love working with all age ranges and love to encourage beginners! I have taught from ages 2 years old-13 years old! I am currently going into my senior year of college for nursing and am 21 years old! I
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!
Gillian P
Chicago, IL 60657
Hello! My name is Gillian and I've taught swim lessons and lifeguarded for 4 years. I've taught students from 6 mo to 50 yrs old. I'm very comfortable teaching young students who are fearful of the water or have special needs. I have an undergraduate degree and a masters degree in music and teach piano when I'm not teaching swim. Outside of teaching, I also work with children through my role as a volunteer at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. I love promoting safety through teaching swim.
James V
Chicago, IL 60605
Hello, my name is James I have been teaching swimming lessons for 3 years now teaching children of all ages ranging from 6 months all the way to competitive high school students and adults. I have worked as a counselor for a year at a kids club at a gym and gained a lot of knowledge for child care there as well. I love teaching swimming because I believe it is an important life skill everyone should know and it is an amazing feeling to be able to teach children a life-saving skill.
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.
