My name is Erika Miller and I've been teaching swim lessons for 14 years, with ages 3 months to 63 years. I also coached a high school swim team for 11 years, which included a student with special needs. I have also trained adults who were competing in their first Triathlon. I have worked with students with special needs as a long-term substitute teacher and an instructional aide for a year.
I enjoy the seeing the confidence in children when they have conquered their water fears.
Hi, my name is Kim and I’ve been teaching swim lessons for 15 years with babies through adults. I’ve also been a teacher for 20 years and currently am a special education language arts teacher in middle school. My degree is in education. I love teaching swimming because the water is my favorite place to be and I think swimming is an important life skill.
Hi, my name is Huyanh Ta and I've been vaccinated with both dose. I've been teaching swim lessons for about 8 years with ages ranging 1 to adults. I've also worked with children for 10 of years as a tutor and a babysitter. I'm currently an Engineering Student at University of Houston. I develop a love of being in the water from my parents when I was young and I would love the opportunity to ensure a safe and fun environment with you and your children.
Hello! My name is Hector Bayaborda. I am looking forward to sharing my love for swimming and water safety. I was involved in club swimming for 12 years with Dad’s Club. For the past 2 years I have also been offering private lessons to children ages 3 to 14. Currently I’m a student at St. Mary’s University and studying Biology. I love helping children to improve in the water whether it be stroke work or teaching beginners how to swim for safety and/or competitive reasons.
Hi, my name is David. I’ve been teaching swim lessons for 10 years. I’ve taught all ages from infants starting at 6 months all the way to adults 70 and older. I have worked with people from all walks of life including children with special needs. My primary goal is to make those who are inexperienced around water get acclimated. The main thing I really enjoy about the work I do is the chance to teach someone something that they'll be able to use for the rest of their lives.
Hi, my name is Danielle and I've been teaching swim lessons for three years with ages 1-15yrs old. I began swimming at the age of 6 and continued competitively until I was 18. I have plenty of experience working with fearful beginners and have worked with special needs children as well. I went to TXST and earned a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 2020. I love teaching swim lessons, because it is super rewarding seeing the progress and smiles on the kids faces.
Hi! My name is Kat and I've been a physical education teacher and coach for the past 6 years. I have taught swim lessons since college as a fun pastime and have worked with all ages starting from toddlers to adults. Learning how to surf at the age of 6, I learned the importance of water safety while enjoying the water. Now, I enjoy sharing my passion for the water while always staying safe. Can't wait to see y'all in the water!
Hi, my name is Ben and I live in Houston, TX. I am 23 years old and I've been teaching swim lessons for 5 years with children ages 2 to adults. I have been swimming my whole life as I spent all of my elementary years on a swim team and swam varsity for my high school as well as played water polo. I went to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned a degree in political science. I love teaching swimming because it is a great form of exercise and an amazing skill to have.
Hi, my name is Rena Kesler I've worked as a swim instructor with children ages 2-10. I also have experience working with children as a teacher in a school setting. I am in the process of earning my degree in nursing. I love teaching swimming because I enjoy working with kids, and I love being in the water. Swim instructing combines two things that I love.
Hi, my name is Greta and I have been teaching swim lessons for 8 years with kids/teens ranging from ages 3-18. I also volunteered for two years at a weekend program to teach children with Autism basic swimming skills. I earned my bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in Psychology and Education, and my Master's of Science in Applied Psychology from the University of Southern California. I have also competed in the 2012 and 2016 US Olympic Swimming Trials.