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Swim with Larissa M.

Teaches toddlers, children, teens, adults
300 Delivered✦Proven valueOvercoming fear🛟Lifeguarding

9+ years teaching swim lessons, advanced 2,000+ students at YMCA Oakville and Aqua-tots, specializing in games-based learning.

11 Reviews

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Mohid T.
February 2026
Larissa is a really great instructor and would highly recommend book in with her. My wife and I were beginnings and are surprised at how much progress we’ve made in such a short time. My wife is pretty scared of drowning and Larissa has been incredibly patient and accommodating, finding ways to help her mentally get over her fear.
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Assia S.
January 2026
I’m very grateful for Larissa i had an amazing experience. She made me feel comfortable and confident in the water from the very first lesson. Thanks to her patience, encouragement, and clear explanations, I was able to overcome my fear and actually start swimming. I truly appreciate her professionalism and positive attitude. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn how to swim in a safe and supportive environment.
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Irina K.
October 2025
We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Larissa! She’s amazing with young kids—patient, encouraging, and positive. She strikes the perfect balance between challenging them to improve and keeping lessons fun and engaging. My kids have gained so much confidence in the water thanks to her. Highly recommend her to any parent looking for a swim instructor who truly connects with children and helps them grow!
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Andreea A.
September 2025
Larissa has been an excellent instructor for my 9-year-old. She explained everything clearly, teaching my daughter what could help her improve her technique. She improved both her front and back stroke, helped her get more comfortable in the water, and taught her a lot of new skills, including breaststroke. The overall experience was fun, understandable, and gave my daughter a strong base and a lot of confidence. We will book Larissa again. Thank you, Larissa!
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Paul K.
July 2025
Larissa is an amazing trainer with a knack for breaking things down into easily digestible pieces, which is very helpful for a beginner like me. In one session we were going through a few different movements and Larissa provided great feedback and advice to better my technique.
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Manpreet S.
July 2026
Larissa is amazing, so knowledgeable, patient, and uplifting. As an adult beginner, she made me feel totally comfortable and confident right from the first lesson. I loved how she help me, even the small milestones and kept everything fun and encouraging. I left feeling happy and excited for more lessons. Absolutely recommend her 100%.

About Larissa M.

I bring over 9 years of experience in teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding. I've taught a diverse range of groups and have successfully advanced the swimming skills of over 2,000 students through work at the YMCA of Oakville, Aqua-tots, and private lessons.

Teaching philosophy

I specialize in making lessons engaging by incorporating games, which makes learning more fun while enhancing comfort and confidence in the water. I develop individualized lesson plans tailored to each student's needs, and I've worked with groups ranging from private sessions to classes with 10+ children, adults, and parent-tot pairs.

Teaching expertise

Intro to waterOvercoming fearPassing levelsStroke formBody positionKick technique

Life after lessons

💪Fitness🛟Lifeguarding

Where I teach

Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel

30-31°C · 40ft long · 3ft to 4ft deep

This bright saltwater pool in Mississauga’s Dixie area offers the ideal setup for swim lessons. With a shallow stairway entry that helps beginners ease into the water and a longer length than most pools for practicing distance, this pool supports swimmers at every stage. Natural light fills the space, creating a calm, open atmosphere, and the hot tub adds comfort for students winding down and receiving feedback at the end of their session.

Pool access details are provided after you book.

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