Special Needs Swimming Lessons San Francisco, CA

Hi, my name is Benton and I have been teaching ages 2 to adults how to swim. My passion for working with kids started when I taught swimming at a summer camp. I also founded a speech and debate program that taught kids 10-14 at my old middle school. My mom was a natural swimmer and swam for her high school team. Since then, she has also been a natural teacher in making sure I learned how to swim safely and well from a young age. I love to have fun while seeing kids succeed.

I strive to provide a safe environment and use time in each lesson to the full potential Customize your lesson plan based on your goals: practices can be 100% technique or a complete workout -Specialize: Details, Sprint and long distance freestyle, sprint butterfly, turns, dives and Starts Experience training: - beginners, triathlete, Junior national level - ages: 7-55 both men and women

Hi, my name is Becky Chen. I grew up swimming & am excited to share my love for the water with your kid :) I've been teaching swim lessons for 7 years and recently coached for a club team. I have worked with swimmers of all ages and abilities. I love working with kids. I was a ski instructor for kids ages 4+, and am now a garden teacher at an elementary school. I tailor my lessons to individual student needs, and am confident in my ability to create a warm, supportive learning environment.

Hi! My name is Rachel and I have been a swim coach for over 5 years teaching ages 4-adults. Let's swim!

Hi, my name is Eason and I’ve been swimming competitively for over 13 years. I’ve been teaching swim lessons for many years with ages 5-18. I’ve also worked with children for a year as an after school teacher at an elementary school. I love swimming and I want to bring my passion for swimming to your child.

Hello! I swam varsity in high school and Division I in college in the 200 m butterfly with flying colors. Having worked with infants all the way to Olympians, I also have experience with adaptive swim and open water. I bring to my teaching the nectar of swim teaching pedagogy along with 4 decades of aquatic journey of water polo, rugby and UW hockey. You cant beat that!!! Yours swimmingly, V

Hi! My name is Hansika, and I’ve been swimming since I was kid. I’ve always loved the water, whether it’s the beach or the pool! I been teaching for the last 7 year and have taught all ages from infants to adults!

Hii! Im Mikayla, but you can call me Kayla. Im a sophomore at the University of California, pursuing a B.A. in Biology and a A.S.S in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. I currently obtain a CNA license for work in acute care settings. Outside of healthcare, Im passionate about many things, most importantly, swimming. I began my swim instruction career at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco during my junior year of high school. Over the years, Ive taught students ages 18 months to adults, at all levels of expertise. I strive to tailor my approach to each student, which includes building upon skills, focusing on technique, confidence, and efficiency in the water. I look forward to meeting you, lets see where the water takes us!

Hello, my name is Phillip Hocker and I have been teaching swim lessons for 3 years. Teaching swim lessons was my first job in High School and I worked for 3 years at the same company before focusing on my education at SFSU. I have worked with ages 3 to 14 as well as adult swim lessons. I have taught both Swimming and Water Polo lessons. As I have a competitive background with both of those sports. I love teaching Swimming because passing on aquatic skills is really important to me.

Hey: my name is Chuck. I’ve been a lifeguard/swim and fitness instructor for over 20 years. I’ve taught all ages from tots to Seniors. My philosophy is that anyone can learn to swim, have fun and feel safe in the water. I have a graduate degree in counseling and great people skills. I’ve coached swim teams at private schools and worked for SF Rec & Park. I also continue to teach a weekly water fitness class.