Jameela B
Waukegan, IL 60087
Hello my name is Jameela Bridges. I`ve been teaching swim classes going on 4 years now, working with a variety of children from 6 months to 14 years. During that time I took side jobs babysitting and earning a certificate in ABA therapy, to meet the needs of children on the spectrum. I love teaching swimming because I learned to swim at a young age and I loved it. Swimming brought me some of the best memories in my childhood, it helped me stay safe while having fun.
Khalid S
Orland Hills, IL 60487
Hi, my name is Khalid and I have been teaching swim lessons for more than 5 years. I am a premed major at UIC and am studying for my MCAT. I love helping kids and adults overcome there fears and teaching them a very valuable life and safety skill. I work with students of all ages including infants and adults. I also coached swim team and would be able to help train people competitively.
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.
Hi, my name is Tom and I've been teaching swimming lessons for 2 years with children ages 3-12. I also have experience teaching adults who are novice swimmers. I am a full-time P.E. teacher, and I have been working with kids for just over 5 years. I graduated from Illinois State University with my B.S. in Physical Education. I love teaching swimming because it helps children build confidence and it's a great activity for lifelong fitness!
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.
Emily L
Matteson, IL 60443
Hi, my name is Emily Lonie and I have taught swim lessons for 7 years. I have experience teaching all levels of swim lessons. I have a Bachelor degree from Columbia College Chicago in American Sign Language/ English Interpretation. I work full time as a Sign Language Interpreter in education. I have worked in elementary school for 4 years and high school for 7 years. I have decided to start teaching swim lessons again because it is something I have always really enjoyed.
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.
Stacey K
Cicero, IL 60804
Hi, my name is Stacey. I've been teaching & coaching swim for twenty years. I teach all ages: from infants through seniors. I'm a former competitive swimmer, but now enjoy the water non-competitively. My background as a Mental Health Therapist & Yoga Instructor encourage success with my students, as I strive to best support their learning styles and help them to find rhythm and relaxation via their breath. I hope to instill confidence in my students & for them to ultimately enjoy swimming!
Mitchell F
South Holland, IL 60473
Hi, my name is Mitchell Frye and I've been a swim coach for five years teaching swim lessons for over ten years.
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!
