Swim with Marisa L.

Teaches toddlers, children, teens, adults
Proven value🛟Lifeguarding💙Autism Spectrum

4 Reviews

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Gail M.
October 2023
Marisa was excellent with our 4 year old daughter. One lesson and she learned way more than taking her to the pool every weekend for months!
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Susan H.
September 2023
Marisa did an amazing job making my twin girls feel comfortable for their first swimming lesson. She had fun games and activities planned to keep them both engaged and entertained which is not easy for a couple 4 year old kids! I highly recommend booking Marisa!
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Eric C.
September 2023
Marisa is a gem of a swim teacher. She is reassuring, patient, fun, and knows how to connect with kids. My 10 year old son enjoyed her analogy of penguins and jellyfish and how it relates to proper technique. She also focused on taking his strokes to the next level and employed creative drills to help. We highly recommend her . Thank you Marisa.
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Roylan S.
August 2023
Marisa is very friendly and knowledgeable instructor. She has a keen eye to see what issues you have with your swimming techniques and tips on how to improve them. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

About Marisa L.

My background: I am currently a 2nd year masters student in Occupational Therapy (OT) at the University of British Columbia. I have completed my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (study of human movement) with a minor in Family Studies. I have been teaching swimming for six years, previously as a lifeguard for the City of Coquitlam and continue to currently teach/supervise adapted swimming programs. I have had extensive experience teaching all ages (Preschool-Adult) with a passion for teaching adaptive swimming lessons. My teaching philosophy: Collectively, my professional and personal experiences have informed the teaching strategies/tools that I use. Whether it is overcoming the fear of putting your face in the water to refining your front crawl technique, let's work together to find out what is the best way to improve your swimming abilities. Above all else, I believe the most important quality is to always believe in one's potential.

Life after lessons

🛟Lifeguarding

Accessibility

💙Autism Spectrum🤕Injury/Rehab

Where I teach

Residence Inn Vancouver

30-31°C · 32ft long · 3ft to 5ft deep

Centrally located downtown, the Residence Inn features a shallow pool and natural light ideal for kids and beginner adult lessons. Enjoy lounge seating in a comfortable environment with an outdoor view, complimentary towel-service, on-deck showers, and a hot tub for swimmers to warm up in.

Pool access details are provided after you book.

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