SwimSwim lessons with Shayla H.
Swim instructor with 500+ hours teaching kids ages 3-12, specializing in nervous and water-shy swimmers through trust-based play and lessons
About Shayla H.
I have over 500 hours of teaching experience with kids ages 3 to 12, as well as some experience teaching adult classes. I love making connections with parents and watching nervous swimmers discover confidence and joy in the water.
Teaching philosophy
My teaching style is built on trust, going at each child's pace with encouragement and support to overcome challenges. I use a mix of play and swimming skills to help kids come out of their shell and start having fun in the water.
Teaching expertise
Life after lessons
A typical first lesson
In a first lesson we'll play games, have fun, get to know eachother, and go over some basics of swimming so I can get a senses of skill level and decide what skills I should focus on teaching for the future.
Where I teach
Maple Ridge East
A sunlit indoor pool with large windows on all sides, making the space feel open and easy to be in. The gradual stair entry works well for young kids or anyone just getting comfortable in the water, and the pool is spacious enough that multiple swimmers never feel crowded.Depth reaches 9 feet, so instructors can work on deep-water skills like treading water and building real confidence away from the wall. Clean, private, and well-maintained, it's a solid spot whether it's a first lesson or a more advanced session.
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$75/lesson
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