Swim Lessons By Abbey
About
American Red Cross CPR/AED certified
1 year of experience teacher students ages 6 months to 45 years old all skill levels
Students afraid of the water all the way to coaching competitive swimmers stroke refinement
I have been a competitive swimmer for 9 years myself
Highlights
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Evaluate the skill level of each new student. Discuss with parents what their expectations are for swim lessons. Establish how long and what days we will have lessons. Talk to the student and establish what they want out of lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
CPR/AED/First aid certified through the American Red Cross
2 summers and 1 school year teaching swim lessons for the city of Denton using the American Red Cross program
9 years of competitive swimming experience
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$20-30 depending on skill Level for one 30 minute swim lesson for the first student ($5 off for any additional student)
$40-50 depending on skill Level for one hour long swim lesson for the first student ($5 off for any additional student)
How did you get started teaching?
I have always had a love for teaching and for swimming. About two years ago one of my fellow competitive swimmers suggested I teach swim lessons for the city. I took her suggestion and just fell in love with teaching swim lessons. I love to see students progress and overcome their fears in swimming.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students all over the map from 6-month-olds getting their first taste of swimming all the way to a sweet 49-year-old woman who wanted to conquer her fear of the water. I have also worked with all age groups and skill levels in between such as competitive swimmers wanting to work on their technique.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Always look for someone who can teach you the survival strokes who knows what they are doing. But also look for someone with competitive experience so you can learn to do more than just the doggie paddle. Also of course look for someone who has a love for what they do.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do they want to learn from taking lessons? Are they willing to commit to learning and accomplishing their goals?