Hi, I'm Carolyn!
Swimming and practicing water safety have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've found that every swimmer learns at his or her own pace and the important thing is making sure students know that every day is a good day as long as they show up and strive for improvement. You never know when the hardwork will payoff, but when it does the improvement can be sudden and dramatic. Often I hear my adult students say, "I can't," and I remind them that every person they see swimming laps in the pool went through the same process. They can do it and so can your child and you!
Over the past two years,I have been teaching swimming for 20 hours a week or more. During the school year I teach swimming to 2nd graders & high school students with Irving ISD. This summer I will also be coaching with Irving ISD's Blue Waves swim team. Blue Waves is open to Irving ISD students who completed the Swim Safe program for 2nd graders. I will also be offering adaptive swim lessons to Irving ISD students who qualify through Irving ISD's Swim Possible program.
I have previously taught Pre-school 1-3, Youth 1-6, & Adult Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced for City of Irving & Water Acclimation & Water Movement to Pre-school & School age children & Adults for YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.
Current Certifications: Red Cross WSI, LG, & LGI; Swim Angelfish's Swim Whisperers Program in Levels 1 & 2; USMS Adult Learn to Swim Instructor & Masters Coach Level I
Previous Certifications: YMCA WSI & Lifeguard (2024)
Disclaimer: Carolyn & Tortugas Swim School is not affiliated with Swim Angelfish, LLC, nor endorsed by Swim Angelfish, LLC or any of its affiliates or members.