About
I have been a synchronized swimmer for 17 years and just recently retired. I have taught all ages from 18 months to 70 years old. I have taught all levels of swimming and synchronized swimming from afraid of the water to elite athlete. I am CPR and Lifeguard certified. I have competed at national levels in synchronized swimming since I was 7 years old. I was a collegiate athlete all four years of my undergraduate degree at University of the Incarnate Word.
I love children, swimming, and helping people. The joy of seeing kids who are excited to see you and learn from you is something so fulfilling it's hard to explain. I'm currently in pursuit of my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to hopefully work with children and adolescent that need counseling.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I start off with figuring out what skills are already present and determine where to start in regards to swimming or synchronized swimming skills.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have worked as a swim instructor for 7 years in private and group lessons of all ages.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Dependent on amount of time, location, and age.
How did you get started teaching?
I swam for 17 years and have always really coached teammates along the way until I started teaching private lessons.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with all ages from 18 months to 70 years old.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I taught one girl for a full summer and her mother still sends me videos of her swimming all by herself, and when I started with her she was afraid of the water.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Experienced swimmers are more able to help teach you the proper way to swim.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Do you know the four swimming strokes?
How often do you swim?
Have you taken swimming lessons before?
Is there anything about the water that scares you?