Leilani G
Los Alamitos, CA
Hi! My name is Leilani and I have experience teaching students ages 2 months to 14 years. This ranges anywhere from water safety and comfortability, to stroke workshops.
To outline my history, I have swam competitively from age 7-18, competing in Junior Olympics at age 11 and CIF at age 17 for the 50m and 100m butterfly.
I am currently a student working to achieve my masters in political science at CSUF after obtaining my bachelors at SFSU in May 2021.
Let’s dive in!
Kristin B
Yorba Linda, CA
My very first job was teaching children to swim. I bought my first car with the money I earned. Since retiring, I have been teaching children and adults to swim, and I have worked with special needs students.
"Kristen was very flexible and paced my daughter in a safe and comfortable swim experience." Tracey R.
"She is great and I would recommend her to anyone. I have seen a huge improvement!" Coral G.
Robin has 25 years of experience teaching ages 6 months to adults privately. She also has 10 years of childcare experience as a private nanny and as a math/reading tutor. For 10 years, she taught a variety of sports including dance, skiing, inline skating, tennis, golf, and mountain biking. Robin has previously taught students with special needs.
Rebeka R
Anaheim, California
Hello there! My name is Beka. I have 14 years of experience teaching swim lessons, ranging from infants to adults and all ages in-between. I have great respect for this skill and the desire to share it with others. Trickle in some soccer coaching, nannying, and ECE credentials, and my teaching style is a mix of patience and delight. I love seeing students proud of themselves for their new skills and further water confidence gained through lessons disguised as fun and games!
Hediyeh M
Los Angeles, CA
My name is Hediyeh, and I'm studying for my master's in graphic design. I have been teaching swimming for 5 years and I was a professional swimmer for seven years. I have been working in child care programs as a babysitter/nanny, and also a tutor for art classes, and dance classes. I started working with kids when I was sixteen. I love working with kids because they are so sweet, and they are always ready to learn something. I started swimming when I was eight years old.
Hi, I've been teaching swim lessons for 5 of years with infants to adults. I've also worked with children for 8 of years as a tutor, counselor, babysitter, and older brother. I love teaching swimming because swimming and water confidence is a huge accomplishment that has benefits both in and out of the pool.
I have experience working with all age groups and special needs. I was a water survival instructor for the USMC and US Navy. I am also a Deep End Fitness /UTL athlete.
Jennifer L
Westminster, CA
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I've taught swim with ages 8 mo-14 for 5 years. Currently pursuing medicine, I'll be attending UCLA in the Fall. I've previously swam on Varsity for 4 years, qualified to CIF, and am lifeguard certified. I love swimming, adore kids and enjoy being a swim instructor. While my training in competitive swimming offers a technical aspect, my hope to pass on the experience that inspired me, makes enjoyment in the sport, my priority. I'm so excited, let's swim together!
Sierra A
Riverside, California
Hi there! I'm Sierra Ali and I have been teaching lessons and lifeguarding for two years with ages 12 mo-adults. I have been working with kids for 4 years as a zip-line guide, high ropes instructor, and summer camp counselor. I attended Johnson & Wales University and earned a B.S. in Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management. I enjoy teaching lessons to kids because I believe it is a fundamental skill and a great tool to build confidence, promote a healthy lifestyle, and have tons of fun!
Nicholas M
Beverly Hills, CA
Hello! My name is Nick McDonald, and I have been a swim coach for 4+ years for ages 18 months old - adults. I was a member of a competitive swim team for 13 years of my youth, and transitioned to coaching, to give back the wonderful experience I had, to the next generation. I have also coached kids in sports like Climbing, Skiing, and Martial Arts, and have found coaching to be incredibly rewarding. Swimming is a fundamental skill, and I am excited to share it with anyone who wants to learn!
carin k
Huntington Beach, California
My name is Carin and I have been teaching and coaching Swim lessons for 25 plus yrs. I am fully certified in CPR/First Aid, Safety training for coaches. I have extensive training and years of experience teaching water safety to babies from 3 months old, as well as refining detailed stroke technique for children and adults of all ages.
I love teaching and love when my students learn and accomplish a new skill, whether it is floating independently or getting that legal butterfly just right!