Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel>Katherine L.

Swim with Katherine L.

Teaches toddlers, children, teens, adults
550 DeliveredStroke form🚴Triathlon🗣️Mandarin

10 years of experience, 700+ students taught, specializing in stroke technique for all ages and swimmers with disabilities

39 Reviews

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Ehsan A.
January 2024
The best and the most patient swimming teacher
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Hussein A.
April 2023
I cannot recommend Katherine enough. She is really great, patient, willing to try different things and cares a lot about you actually learning.
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Cynthia L.
October 2022
Katherine is a great swim instructor. She is patient and explains very clearly.
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Austin W.
August 2022
This is our first lesson as adults. We are glad Katherine was the instructor. She knew how to make us comfortable in the way. Her step by step instructions were clear and effective. We felt we made good progress already. Too bad she is relocating. Hope our next instructor is as good as her. Thanks Katherine.
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Dori A.
August 2022
Katherine differentiated a lesson based on each child's swim level. She is warm, patient, upbeat, and precise in demonstrating and giving instruction. We saw so much progress in such a short lesson, and the kids had fun and are looking forward to learning more! Katherine is everything you want in an instructor. Best wishes in your new city, Katherine. We selfishly wish we had you here in Toronto for more lessons!
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Jennifer L.
June 2022
My son Jack really warmed to Katherine and she went at a comfortable pace.

About Katherine L.

I've been instructing with Propel since 2018, bringing 10 years of combined teaching experience and teaching over 700 students of different ages and abilities. My specialties include working with children with disabilities and AquaFit. I've volunteered with the Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario for 4 years.

Teaching philosophy

Every child learns swimming differently, so I tailor each lesson to individual learning styles and goals, finding the right balance between technique, endurance, and fun. For adults, I communicate openly about goals and set realistic timeframes.

Teaching expertise

Stroke formBody positionBreath controlKick techniqueEfficiency

Life after lessons

🌊Open water🛟Lifeguarding🚴Triathlon

Accessibility

💙Autism Spectrum🗣️Mandarin

Where I teach

Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel

30-31°C · 14m long · 1m to 1m deep

This warm penthouse pool is an incredible facility that's conveniently located right on Bloor St. in Yorkville. Enjoy free wifi and towel service along with a quaint outdoor deck which faces a private courtyard below with the Toronto skyline just visible along the horizon. This pool is great for beginner and intermediate swimmers of all ages.

Pool access details are provided after you book.

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