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STRONG SWIMMERS
CONFIDENT KIDS

Meet Our Instructors!

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DESMOND

ABOUT ME: I have been working at YMCA organizations since 2001, including a YMCA in Texas! I have taught everything from water safety to helping kids make Junior Olympic squads or earn scholarships. I also have experience teaching kids with differing abilities. My teaching pedagogy has been developed over 13+ years. I have a background in classroom teaching, training swim instructors, and training lifeguards.

AGES: I am comfortable teaching all age groups (I have experience teaching children as early 6 months to adults up to 70 years of age!)

LANGUAGE: English

CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Life Support

GROUP LESSONS AT: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA

PRIVATE LESSONS AT: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA

Great with Students with Differing Abilities!

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LOUISA

ABOUT ME: I have been working for the YMCA for 4 years. I can teach the fundamentals as well as all 4 strokes. I am especially good at working with swimmers that have anxiety around the pool. I can teach those that have both emotional and developmental disabilities.

AGES: My favorite are children between the ages of 6 and 12, but I have experience in teaching all age groups.

LANGUAGE: English

CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Life Support (I am also a qualified yoga, breathing and meditation instructor!)

GROUP LESSONS AT: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA

PRIVATE LESSONS AT: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA

Great for Students with Anxiety around the pool!

Great with Students with Differing Abilities!

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