My Background     

          After many years growing up with afterschool swim lessons at The YMCA, I developed a love for swimming. Once I was old enough to get a job, I immediately got my lifeguarding certifications and quickly transitioned into teaching lessons. I got my swim lesson training at The YMCA of Greater Syracuse in 2016.  During my two years of teaching at that location, I gained experience with every level and age group from mommy & me all the way up through swim team preparation. I also taught private swim lessons for teens 16 - 18 years with beginner swimming experience and adults who had traumatic drowning experiences at a young age, both in group and private settings. This taught me a wide range of knowledge such as skills for introducing children into the water for the first time, explaining technique to someone who has never heard swimming terms before, and helping people build confidence to overcome their fears in the water.

          I had also picked up a summer job in high school working at Sehr Park in Syracuse, New York. In 2017, I got my water safety instructor certification and taught group lessons at Sehr Park using the American Red Cross swim lesson curriculum. I spent 4 years there teaching lessons, lifeguarding during open swim, and eventually pool manager at the park. 

          After moving to Florida, I started teaching mobile swim lessons and I have spent my past 4 summers driving all over Brevard County teaching lessons in people’s backyards and community pools. This was where my true passion of teaching was found. Working one-on-one with students (as opposed to large group lessons with 6 – 8 kids in the pool at once) gave the opportunity to see how much a child can truly progress in just a few short lessons. I stive to provide the most individualized lesson possible while focusing my energy on helping your child grow and develop to achieve their goals in the pool. Thank you for trusting me to teach your kiddos how to love the water just as much as I do.

Certified Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, & First Aid in 2015

Certified YMCA Swim Instructor in 2016

Certified Water Safety Instructor in 2017