Samantha N
Chicago, IL 60647
Hi! My name is Sam. I've been teaching swim lessons for over two years. I have worked with a range of people, including babies, children, teenagers and adults. I've worked with children for 8 years as a camp counselor, babysitter, coach, and teacher assistant. I went to UIC and graduated in 2018 with 2 degrees in criminal justice and psychology. I love teaching swimming because I love to see the progress of my swimmers who went from not knowing how to swim to being able to swim on their own.
Julia H
Chicago, IL 60647
Hello, my name is Julia. I've been teaching swimming for 5 years to children age 2 and older, as well as to adults. I am a school teacher and tutor as well with 18 years experience. My education background is in Environmental Studies. I love teaching swimming because I believe I am helping children stay safe and enjoy the water. I recall learning to swim as a child from instructors at an indoor pool in New York City. Now I use those skills to stay healthy and help others.
Audrey M
Chicago, IL 60615
Hello! My name is Audrey and I've taught swim lessons for the last five years with ages 2 to 12. I also teach preschoolers through Jumpstart and have worked at various summer camps over the past six years. I am currently finishing my degree in Psychology at the University of Chicago. Swimming has always been my greatest passion, and as I enter my last year of competitive swimming, I hope to help more children develop the same love of swimming I've had my entire life.
Adaora U
Oak Park, IL 60302
My name is Adaora and I am a strong believer in playful and creative learning, and want to pass that value on to the children that I teach. I have 5+ years working with a diverse range of children, and my specialty is helping toddlers to overcome their initial fears of the water. I also work with children with cognitive & physical disabilities, helping them adapt to the water. I believe that children thrive in learning environments that have both structure and warmth.
Madeleine L
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Hey! My name is Maddie and I've been teaching swim lessons for 7 years with ages 2 to 60. I've also worked with children for 4 years as a tutor, nanny and counselor. I went to Barry University and earned a degree in Exercise Science in 2018. I love teaching swimming because as a young child I remember going to swim lessons and loving it. I want to bring that same kind of fun and joy that I remember in the water to all of my clients.
Hailey D
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Hi, I`m Hailey! I was a competitive swimmer for 9 years and have also taught swim lessons for 4 years. Working with children and helping them succeed is truly a passion of mine, which is what lead me to earn my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois University in 2011. My experience ranges from preschoolers all the way through 8th graders. I grew up in the water and love swimming, and want to spread that passion and love of the water to others.
Maximilian T
Evanston, IL 60201
Hi,
My name is Max and I have been teaching swimming for ages 3 and up. I have also worked with kids for the past few years as a camp counselor, babysitter, and a preschool teacher assistant. I graduated from beacon academy my junior year in 2017. I love teaching swimming lessons because its a very important skill for everyone to learn, and its a lot of fun!
I have been working as a lifeguard and teaching kids how to swim for seven years. I started working for the Chicago Park District when I turned 16, I taught swim lessons and coached the swim team. I enjoy working with kids and ensuring they safe in the water. I love working and teaching kids/adults how to swim because I love to see how they progress and enjoy meeting new people.
Hi, my name is Joy and I've been teaching swim lessons for 7 years with ages 3 months to 80 years. I've also worked with children for 13 years as a a youth group counselor and a babysitter. I went to Seton Hall University and earned a degree in Psychology in 2013. I love teaching swimming because it brings me great joy to see children learning and progressing and this particular skill.
Matthew K
Chicago, IL 60608
Hi my name is Matthew, I`ve been instructing swimming for 15yrs I am a USMS Masters Member ID# 217R-09N11 I formerly facilitated a program with Chicago Mary Kaplan and Autism Speaks called ÔÇ£All in SwimÔÇØ focusing on teaching children on the autism spectrum or any form of developmental difficulties. I`ve also taught 3rd and 4th grade English and speak Spanish fluently. I studied at the School of the Art Institute Chicago majoring in Fine Art
