SwimSwim lessons with Katherine L.

Hi, I'm Katherine! I've been instructing with Propel since 2018, bringing 10 years of combined teaching experience. I have also volunteered with the Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario for 4 years. Outside of swimming, I have my Master of Education and currently work in the field of higher education. My specialties include working with children with disabilities and AquaFit. I love helping kids feel more confident in the water while making sure it's the highlight of their day. Every child learns swimming in a different manner so I tailor each lesson to individual learning styles and swimming goals. I always try to find the right balance between swimming technique, endurance, and fun in my lessons! I have also taught many adult swimmers ranging in swimming ability. From those who have never had a swimming lesson in their life to those who are perfecting their swim technique, I make sure to communicate with my swimmers to know what their goals are and set up a realistic timeframe to achieve them. I have helped many beginner adult swimmers start their journey in swimming and for some, overcome their fear of the water; I ensure you feel 100% safe in the water while challenging you bit by bit out of your comfort zone to get you feeling confident in the water. For intermediate and more advanced swimmers, I love focusing on technique and getting your strokes as efficient as possible. Additionally, I have helped swimmers train for fitness tests and triathlons (I've completed a triathlon before as well). Throughout my teaching career, I have taught well over 700 students of different ages and abilities. Personally, I have also been swimming from a very young age and later swam competitively. If you are looking for someone to teach swimming with an emphasis on proper stroke technique, you know where to find me! I look forward to meeting you all! If you've made it down here, thank you for reading :) Last updated: June 1st, 2026