Certification: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Major: Architecture and Spanish
Bio: I have been an instructor for over a year, and I teach all ages from Preschool to Adult. My goals are always for every individual in my classes to improve in one or more ways, have fun while doing it, and conquer their fears while learning something new. The best feeling is being able to see that improvement and courageousness firsthand when the student gets something they have been working hard on or overcoming something that once scared them.
Certification: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Major: Criminal Justice and Political Science
Bio: Hi! I am Carly and I am originally from Colorado, so I love all things outdoorsy which has led me to my job as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I have been teaching swim lessons for a little over five years now! I really enjoy teaching preschool and levels 1 and 2, as I get to introduce a lot of children to the pool and lessons for the first time. I love teaching lessons as I get to share my love for water with people, while also encouraging safety. My overall goals for my students are to love all things water, while also understanding what they need to do to enjoy it safely, and to encourage them to keep progressing with their swimming skills.
Certification: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Major: Masters in Sports Management
Bio: I am the graduate assistant of aquatics here at UT and I have been an instructor since April 2024. My favorite classes to teach are preschool and level 1. My favorite thing about teaching is getting to show kids how much fun you can have in the water and seeing kids conquer their fears. My goal with swim lessons is to help kids get more comfortable in the water and to be able to accomplish something by the end of lessons that they could not do before.
Certification: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Major: Linguistics
Bio: Hello! My name is Emma Catherine and I have been a swim instructor for three years. I most often teach Adult Level Swim and Parent Child, but I have experience teaching all levels. Part of what makes being an instructor so fun for me is empowering others to feel confident and safe in the water.
Certification: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Major: Language and World Business/Hispanic Studies
Bio: Hi! My name is Lauren, and I have been a WSI for 3 years! Before coming to college and becoming a certified instructor, I was involved in aquatics through swimming, diving, and lifeguarding. I enjoy teaching classes for all ages, but especially for ages 6 months to 2 years when they’re first getting introduced to the water! I enjoy introducing them to swimming and making sure they are safe and confident in the water!
Certification: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Major: Political Science
Bio: I have been a swim instructor since 2020, and enjoy and most often teach preschool and Level 1 and 2 swimmers. I enjoy seeing the kids get more comfortable in the water and my goals for students are for them to gain confidence to try new things in the water.
Certification: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Major: Therapeutic Recreation
Bio:Hi! I am Beth and I have been an instructor since May of 2024 but I taught a lot of swim lessons over the summer. I have the most experience working with preschool-elementary aged children but am always excited to take on older or younger students too. I love getting to watch students get better in all aspects of swimming and water safety.