Allie S
Seattle, WA 98116
Howdy, I'm Allie! I was an SEC Division 1 Colligate athlete at Mizzou, Texas 4-A State Record holder in high school swim, have 18+ years of swimming for USA Swimming, and still swim today. I absolutely love the sport of swimming! Need help perfecting stokes to reach time cuts? Want a peace of mind knowing your toddler can swim if they fall into the pool? Then I'm your gal. I'm a kid at heart and always have a blast teaching the sport I know best to ALL ages; adults, teens, kids & toddlers.
Abby R
Seattle, Washington 98133
My name is Abby. I was a competitive swimmer for 9 years. I began teaching swimming lessons when I was 16. I have a strong background in working with children of all ages, parent-child classes with infants, and working with children with complex medical needs both in and out of the water. I am comfortable in 1:1 or group. I received my master's in Child Life in WI. I utilize a play-based teaching philosophy. I look forward to working with your family!
Olivia B
Federal Way, WA 98023
Hi, my name is Olivia and I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years with ages 3mo to adults including special needs. I have also worked with children/adults as a shallow and deep water lifeguard/ fitness instructor teaching water aerobics and river walking. I am currently attending EWU for my BS in Psychology! I love teaching swimming because I love to experience someone learning something new for the first time and love the fact that I'm teaching a skill that could potentially save a life!
Sarah S
Seattle, WA 98105
Hi, my name is Sarah and I have been teaching swim lessons for 15+ years to children 6 months and older as well as adults. This includes children and adults with special needs or a fear of the water. I have worked with children for 15+ years as a paraeducator, nanny, volunteer, and swim coach. I have a degree in kinesiology and human development and am working on my Masters. As a swimmer myself I enjoy teaching swim lessons because it gives me the opportunity to share my love for the water.
Elspeth S
Seattle, Washington 98199
Hi, my name is Elspeth Schoonover and I have been teaching swim lessons for 3 years as a group and private swim instructor at the YMCA and this summer at Mounger for Seattle Parks and Rec. I have worked with people ages 1-60. In addition, I have worked with children for the past four years as a tutor and babysitter. I love teaching swimming because of how important the skill is the childrens safety and development.
Benjamin H
Seattle, Washington 98122
Hello! My name is Ben! I grew up in California and have been part of various aquatics programs my whole life. Ive been teaching lessons and lifeguarding since I was 16 and have always enjoyed working with kids. In college I swam for my university team at Willamette University. After graduating I moved to Seattle and worked as an ambulance EMT, only improving my knowledge and appreciation of water safety. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with you!
Hi, my name is Adam. I have been involved in aquatics for the better part of 17 years. My experience is summarized very briefly in that I can teach toddlers and adults to lose their fear of water in the least. Going on my eighth year now, I am a coach for Valley Aquatics Swim Team, and have formed a great rapport with the kids of 7-18 years and watch them grow in their swimming abilities as well as goal setting and valuing hard effort. I graduated from PLU with a degree in Psychology in 2010.
Hi, my name is Jake and I've been teaching swim lessons for 10 years with ages ranging from 2 - 70 of all different abilities, and comfort levels in the water.. I've also worked with children for the past 15 years as a tutor, Special Olympics coach, and babysitter. I have my BA in History from Pacific Lutheran University, where I competed on the swim team all four of years there. I love swimming because it is a life long skill that can give you some amazing memories, as well as save your life.
Kyra K
Shoreline, WA 98155
Hi, my name is Kyra Kruse and Ive been teaching swim lessons for 4 years. I have experience teaching ages from 6m to 15y. Ive also worked with children of the same ages nannying, tutoring and baby sitting for 8 years. I attend shoreline community college in pursuit of my bachelors in primary education. I love teaching swim because I love seeing the confidence of kiddos go from low in the water to adoring going to their swim lessons and feeling confident about their progress in the water.
Michelle C
Seattle, WA 98115
Hi! My name is Michelle, and I've been a lifeguard and swim instructor for 2 years. I swam competitively for my high school, and during the summers I would teach my friends and kids I babysat for how to swim. As a swim instructor and tutor, I have 6 years experience teaching. I have taught all ages and ability levels, from zero swimming experience to competition level stroke development. Seeing a student gain confidence in their abilities is why I teach!
