Swim with Mia C.

Teaches toddlers, children, teens, adults
300 DeliveredOvercoming fear💪Fitness💙Autism Spectrum

Certified swim instructor with 5+ years teaching ages 6 months to 84, specializing in adult beginners, open water, and triathletes.


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Harpreet S.
September 2025
Mia is a kind, thoughtful, and highly skilled swim instructor. Her ability to clearly explain techniques, combined with her patient and encouraging approach, creates a positive and effective learning environment. She truly cares about her students’ progress and makes each lesson enjoyable and confidence-building. I highly recommend Mia to anyone looking to learn or improve their swimming skills!
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Nik D.
July 2025
Highly recommend! As an adult trying to improve my swimming, I was particularly nervous about deep water. Mia immediately recognized this tension and focused on building comfort rather than just technical skills. Her supportive, encouraging approach made all the difference - she noticed details other instructors might have missed and tailored exercises that actually worked for my learning style. In just a handful of lessons, I progressed enough to successfully complete a scuba diving experience. Mia's ability to build confidence alongside technique is exactly what learners need!
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Shanshan Z.
May 2025
Coach Mia is amazing with kids! We told her our goal — to help Emily improve her strokes and correct technique before her first swim meet — and she delivered it effectively. In just one session, Mia patiently and encouragingly helped my 5-year-old improve her freestyle and backstroke arms. Highly recommend her! — Zoe
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Grace G.
May 2025
I highly recommend Mia! As an adult learning to swim, it's a little intimidating at first, but she made it easy and fun. She’s incredibly skilled and has so many ways of teaching that she always finds what works best for you. She creates such a positive, comfortable vibe. Every class is engaging and encouraging, and I see progress after each class which is motivating. If you’re thinking about learning to swim, Mia is the one to go to!
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Jason P.
October 2024
Definitely recommend Mia for swimming lessons. She was so helpful in challenging two 9 years old to learn how to swim, but keeping it fun at the same time. Will continue to book!
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Monika W.
October 2024
Mia is always encouraging and incredibly patient. Despite my struggles, she explains every movement clearly and effectively. She never misses a detail, consistently providing feedback on my posture. I had a blast while genuinely improving my skills! Thank you so much, and I hope to have another lesson in the future!"

About Mia C.

I started swimming at age 5 and became a high school and university varsity swimmer. I competed internationally in Hong Kong as part of a swim club and am currently a competitive open-water swimmer, including a gold medal in a 5 km event, and am training for Ironman.

Teaching philosophy

I'm very patient and confidence-focused, especially with adult beginners. I adjust every lesson based on the student, no one-size-fits-all approach. I focus on real-life swimming skills, not just basic strokes. As a certified scuba diver and free diver, I bring additional expertise in teaching comfort and control in the water, which makes a

Teaching expertise

Intro to waterOvercoming fearPassing levelsStroke formAdapted aquaticsBody positionBreath controlKick techniqueEnduranceEfficiencyCompetition

Life after lessons

💪Fitness🛟Lifeguarding🚴Triathlon🤿Snorkeling🧜Mermaid tails🏆Swim Club

Accessibility

💙Autism Spectrum🙉Sensory issues🗣️Tagalog

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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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