STRONG SWIMMERS
CONFIDENT KIDS
Meet Our Instructors!
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!
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!
