Special Needs Swimming Lessons Orange County, CA

Hi, my name is Alyx! I have been a water safety instructor and lifeguard for ages 6 months to 12 years. I have worked with all skill levels including fearful beginners. I have previous experience working with elementary children (preschool to 5th grade) for 3 years. I am a student at UC Santa Cruz studying cognitive science and love teaching swimming when I am not in school, because I believe learning to swim is one of the most important skills for kids to have!

Hi New Swim Buddies! With 3 years of experience as a swim instructor, Im passionate about teaching children from 6 months to 12 years old, including those with special needs. My approach centers on water safety, helping each child become skilled at swimming while building their confidence in and around the water. I cant wait to get to know you and your family!

Hello, My name is Ramie Wakeb. I have been teaching swim lessons for 3 years ranging from 12 months to 16 year-olds. I have taught all different skill levels and age groups. In terms of aquatic experience, I have been swimming for the past 8 years, and playing water polo for 5 years. I also have some experience with teaching kids with special needs. Overall, I love teaching swim lessons and helping students excel in the water.

Hi, my name is Kassidy and I've taught swim lessons for 4 years with ages ranging from 1 to 70 years old. I also have other working experience with children such as tutoring and babysitting for 2 years. I went to Long Beach State and earned a degree in Marine Biology in May of 2023 so at lessons I can also share fun ocean facts. I love teaching swim lessons because it is important for individuals to know what to do and be comfortable in dangerous situations around water.

Hi there! My name is Kalena, and I am a swimmer with over 10 years of swimming experience (lessons and competition!). Ive helped novice swimmers aged 5-15 develop great technique and strengthen the basics throughout that time. Ive worked with children both in the pool and outside as a tutor too! I am currently attending college, pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. I love swimming, and I LOVE water safety!

Hi, my names Ethan, Ive been teaching swim lessons for over 2 years now. I spend a ton of time in the ocean surfing, bodysurfing, Spearfishing and Scuba Diving! I work with kids from the ages of around 1 all the way into young adulthood. I work great with kids on the spectrum, and kids that are scared of water itself. Im incredibly patient while also pushing kids to meet their goals. Im enrolled in Saddleback as an ASL major, so Im always willing to work that into my lessons if needed!

Hi! Im Amanda :) Im 24 years old, a nursing student at Santa Ana College, and an aspiring pediatric nurse! I have been a swim instructor since February 2018, specializing in little ones, but I have taught all ages, including adults! Fun fact: the youngest person I taught to swim was 20 months, and the oldest was 65! I began as a lifeguard/swim instructor after being a competitive swimmer all throughout high school and fell in love with working with kids. I am now back in school to pursue my dream of becoming a pediatric nurse while working as a part-time swim instructor and a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant at a care facility for older adults. I have a passion for helping others and working with kids of all ages. I hope to see you in the water soon!

Hello! My name is Randi Peters. I started swimming when I was 9 years old. I swam competitively all the way through college. I was a swim coach for a summer league and I have also been a lifeguard in the past. I love helping others learn important life skills such as swimming and becoming comfortable in the water!

Hello, my name is Jeong-Min, a competitive swimmer of 7 years. I've been a LA City Lifeguard/swim instructor for 3 years, currently studying at UC Irvine. I taught toddlers through elderly adults at various skill levels (beginner to advanced swimmer) and worked hands-on with special needs children. Also, I worked with children as an English tutor and a drum instructor assistant. With every student I come across, I strive to be their supporter and mentor so they feel most comfortable learning.

Hello! My name is Rachel and I have been teaching + coaching kids 4-16 (including special needs) in the water for the past three years. I played division one waterpolo throughout my undergraduate degree and spent most of my life in the water. Ive had amazing opportunities to work with the best and have picked up many teaching techniques that I am excited to share. Lets dive into these fun lessons together!