About
Enthusiastic child centered aquatic education! I am an Ellis Certified Swim istructor and Lifeguard with years of experience. I currently teach and have taught students ranging in age from 8 months to 12 years old. I have taught and worked in Broward County Florida for the last 3 years at CB smith water park. I was a highschool athlete and I'm currently enrolled in school at Florida State.
I enjoy seeing the students excell and learn under my instruction and watching each students abilities increase from lesson to lesson. I enjoy the fun filled nature of being in the pool and being able to pass my skills and knowledge onto others.
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Christine B.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Quick meeting with the parents (can be done over the phone)
set up times that work with both of our schedules
go over certain rules ex.
-One parent must be present for the duration of the lesson (this is for my protection as well as comfortablilty of the parent and the child)
-if the child is 3 or younger it is advised that the parent is in the water with the child and instructor (some exceptions can be made based on ability of the student)
- Each lesson lasts for 30 min (over the years I have found this to be the most effective being that child loses interest after this time span)
READY FOR SWIM LESSONS!!!!!!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an Ellis certified lifegaurd and an Ellis certified swim instructor
I am CPR certified as well as licensed to use and AED and be a first responder
I have course work completed in Blood born pathogens and work place ethics
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
each private lesson 35$
group rates
4 person lesson 90$
6 person lesson 120$
( I recomend 2-3 lessons a week for steadfast improvement)
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching swim lessons after my first season of being a lifeguard but first realized that I was interested in teaching when I volunteered to coach baseball at my local sports complex. I enjoyed working with the kids so much that I knew it would be something I would want to continue doing in the future.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with swimmers all over the spectrum. Ranging from beginers who have no experience in the water to intermediate swimmers with some exprience to advanced swimmers that excel in certain areas.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hire someoene with knowledge and experience. Hire someone that wil be able to communicate well and adapt to needs of the students as well as the parent.