Surrey Panorama Ridge>Earl T.

Swim with Earl T.

Teaches children, teens, adults
2 Yrs teachingIntro to water🛟Lifeguarding🗣️Tagalog💬Before booking

13 years of experience as Supervisor, lifeguard, and swim instructor with competitive swimming background, serving all ages in Surrey.

2 Reviews

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Jie C.
September 2026
We had a great experience with Earl! He is incredibly experienced, patient, and engaging. Both of my boys absolutely love taking lessons with him and have become much more confident in the water. We are very grateful to have found such a fantastic instructor!
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Raman R.
July 2026
I highly recommend Earl if you’re looking for a great swim instructor! He’s patient, friendly, and really knows what he’s doing. One thing I really appreciated is that he never forces you into the deep end until you’re comfortable and ready. He lets you learn at your own pace, which helped me build my confidence in the water. He explains everything clearly, makes every lesson enjoyable, and creates a relaxed, supportive environment. If you’re thinking about taking swimming lessons, Earl is definitely the person to go to!

About Earl T.

I began my aquatics career in June of 2013 as a lifeguard/Swim Instructor at the North Surrey Recreation Centre and went on to build close connections with families as their children's primary instructor. I swam competitively in the USA from grade 6 to grade 8, and I hold a black belt in Taekwondo, having coached it from grade 8 to grade 12.

Teaching philosophy

My lessons are active, fun, and tailored to each student's needs, promoting confidence and skill development. My background in competitive swimming, martial arts coaching, and supervisory roles gives me a well-rounded approach emphasizing discipline, focus, and personalized instruction.

Teaching expertise

Intro to waterOvercoming fearPassing levelsStroke formBody positionBreath controlKick techniqueEnduranceEfficiency

Life after lessons

💪Fitness🛟Lifeguarding🚴Triathlon🏆Swim Club

Accessibility

🗣️Tagalog

A typical first lesson

A typical first lesson is about finding out where a student’s current abilities are and building from there. We’ll test each swimming and survival skill until we find the point where progress becomes difficult—the student’s current “ceiling.” From there, future lessons will focus on breaking through those ceilings using a variety of drills and exe

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2 years experience

  • Propel

    Jul 2024 – Present

Where I teach

Surrey Panorama Ridge

30-31°C · 45ft long · 3ft to 10ft deep

A hidden neighborhood retreat, this bright indoor pool feels like a mini getaway. Sunlight pours through the large panel doors along one end, lighting up the sparkling blue water while giving swimmers a fun peek at the outdoors. The pool's gentle stair entry is perfect for toddlers easing into the water, and the gradual depth and long length allow everyone from beginners to confident swimmers to practice at their own pace. Just steps away, a newly renovated restroom, shower, and changing room make getting ready easy for parents juggling towels and goggles. Warm lighting, fresh facilities, and a welcoming atmosphere come together to create a safe, cheerful space where families and individuals can build skills, confidence, and happy memories in the water.

Pool access details are provided after you book.

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