Van Gogh Primary School Swimming Teachers

A bit about me

I was born and raised in Bermuda so I was surrounded by water all my life. I started teaching when I was 17 and taught for 4 years before moving to the UK.

Inspiration

I love teaching all ages, and watching kids grow and fall in love with swimming, just as I did.

A bit about me

Swimming has long been a passion. It flamed up early in my life and has grown to a point where I want to share my experience and teach.

Inspiration

I love that I am able to share this passion for swimming with the pupils. It is one of the most rewarding feelings.

A bit about me

I have been swimming from the age of 5 and competitively until 15, and I have continued to enjoy playing water polo.

Inspiration

It's such a great achievement to see how the students improve at swimming and to see their confidence grow in the water.

A bit about me

I’ve always had a passion for swimming and I am happiest in the water! I love helping my swimmers build their confidence, develop their technique and achieve something new.

Inspiration

I think the most rewarding part of being a swimming teacher is seeing my swimmers achieve something for the first time that they never thought they could do.

A bit about me

Growing up the swimming pool was my second home. I started teaching as a teenager and brought it with me when I moved to the UK.

Inspiration

I love helping kids and adults get more comfortable in the water and witness their progress. Learning to swim is a teamwork, it's really rewarding to see it pay off!

A bit about me

Having grown up in South Africa and Australia I was always in the water. It’s where I’m most at home. I now have 2 kids of my own and want to pass on my love of the water to them.

Inspiration

I wish I started teaching swimming a long time ago. I get such a kick from seeing people growing in confidence in the water. Watching scared adults realise they can actually swim is extremely rewarding.

A bit about me

I started swimming from the age of 3years old and grew such a love for it with that said I think swimming is such an essential life skill all should have.

Inspiration

It brings me great joy to watch children/adults progress and achieve there goals they set.

A bit about me

I grew up in a family where swimming was part of who we are, having my dad been a professional swimmer in his youth, then a coach, and with other relatives taking the path of competitive swimming, like I did too. I had a lot of fun as a learner and remember how it was for me, so I try to bring a bit of that in the water when teaching. Of course water safety and learning the right skills to progress to any level desired are super important. Ultimately these things combined have the potential to make swimming a life long passion for the children, this is certainly my aim.

Inspiration

Everyday is different when teaching, on occasions can be challenging, but helping every swimmer become more confident and witness their progress in the water makes it always worth it.

A bit about me

I love taking brisk walks and travelling. Back in college, I was known as a fast swimmer. During a summer job as a beach lifeguard, I saved a few people and learned the importance of staying calm in water emergencies.

Oh, by the way, a fun fact about me - I have different colored eyes! Pretty cool, right?

Inspiration

I think everyone should feel confident in the water, no matter their skill level. I enjoy helping others build their swimming skills and confidence, creating a safe and relaxing environment for all.