Swim with Karina T.

Teaches toddlers, children, teens, adults
2 Yrs teaching200 DeliveredIntro to water🛟Lifeguarding💙Autism Spectrum💬Before booking

Six-year Lifesaving Society-trained instructor and lifeguard — teaches toddlers to adults, balancing skill-building with fun and safety!


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Ivy M.
August 2025
Karina is wonderfully patient and encouraging, and she has helped my daughter feel both comfortable and confident in the water. My daughter has made great progress and enjoys her lessons. We look forward to learning more each week.
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Lisa L.
August 2025
I registered my 3 kids with Karina, after spending many years doing city run swim lessons that felt like they never learned or progressed. From the first class with Karina I could see a huge improvement in each of them. She takes her time to show the kids the right way and gives them the confidence and skills to build on them. Class after class they have improved and I can’t be happier! She’s skilled, helpful, fun, and a great teacher! I can’t say enough kind words about Karina! She’s excellent!
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Cindy C.
June 2025
Karina is an amazing swim instructor! I started as a total beginner and with her help, I picked things up way faster than I expected. She’s super patient, kind, and her tips really make a difference. I’m now starting to swim on my own, which I’m so proud of! She’s also been great with my kids (7 and 4), and they both love their lessons with her. She makes learning fun and comfortable for all of us. Definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great instructor for themselves or their kids!
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Tomoe Y.
March 2025
Karina is great and very patient with kids! She used the city’s swimming level assessment and made sure that children stayed focus on their skill improvement. My daughter felt more comfortable in water after lessons with Karina!
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Lindsay F.
January 2025
She is organized, punctual and patient. Karina has been teaching my kids for the last few months. She puts a lot of care into her teaching - preps with a lesson plan before class, executes and then provides me with an update on progress after every class. My tweens can get distracted easily. Karina is patient but yet firm enough to refocus them. The kids have been doing great with their lessons and have made so much progress. I am very happy with Karina. It’s hard to find an instructor that is passionate about their student’s success.
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Bernard M.
December 2024
Katrina was patient and well prepared for the class. She gave good feedback on my son’s progress in order to learn what skills need to be improved in upcoming swimming class 5.

About Karina T.

I have six years of teaching experience working with students of all ages, from toddlers to adults. I previously worked with the Lifesaving Society and have experience teaching Parent and Tot 1-3, Preschool 1-5, Swimmer 1-6, and beyond. My lifeguarding background ensures every session is safe and that you feel comfortable in the water!

Teaching philosophy

I balance learning and fun because a comfortable, engaging environment is essential for building water confidence. Lessons are centred around personalized drills targeting each student's specific areas for improvement. I believe true progress comes with time and practice, and I always move at a pace the student is comfortable with.

Teaching expertise

Intro to waterOvercoming fearPassing levelsStroke formBody positionBreath controlKick techniqueEnduranceEfficiency

Life after lessons

💪Fitness🛟Lifeguarding

Accessibility

💙Autism Spectrum💚ADHD

A typical first lesson

For beginners, we start with the basics: exhaling underwater, getting comfortable submerging, and learning to float. I use floatation aids and move only at a pace you're comfortable with! For those with previous experience, we will start with a quick assessment of your skills, then dive into personalized drills and proficiency training!


2 years experience

  • Propel

    May 2024 – Present

Where I teach

Courtyard Toronto Northeast/Markham

28-29°C · 15m long · 3ft to 4.6ft deep

This spacious and serene facility is amazing for beginners to intermediate swimmers looking to improve their distance and endurance. For new or first time triathletes, this pool is where you'll want to learn and train! Enjoy lounge chair seating for spectators, towel service and even free wifi!

Pool access details are provided after you book.

Map of the area around Courtyard Toronto Northeast/Markham
Proven value! Clients often return