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Hi my name is Tawfiq. I learned how to swim when I was just a kid and I loved it. I wanted to swim every chance I got, even in high school I opted out of regular Gym classes to go swim. I tried out being a lifeguard there as well and it was a fun experience. Fun Fact!  As a custom they made us jump into freezing cold water it was really fun but it was the coldest feeling ever though

Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Animal: Wolf
Favorite Character: Samurai Jack
Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Favorite Swim Stroke: Freestyle

Hello, my name is Sharon! I've been with SwimLabs since 2017. I started lifeguarding when I was 17 years old! I enjoy swimming and all water activities. Some of my favorite things to do are to go to the beach and lake with my family and friends. 

Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Animal: Dogs
Favorite Character: Sandra Bullock + Julia Roberts
Favorite Food: Grapes and Popcorn
Favorite Swim Stroke: Breaststroke

Hi my name is Samira. I've always enjoyed swimming ever since I was little. I worked at SwimLabs for two years now and have instructed for 1 and will continue to do so for the years to come. I started out as a lifeguard and soon realized how awesome it would be to teach children how to swim. Soon enough I became the youngest instructor here at just 17! I love getting to know the kids so that we can have a better connection while swimming.

Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Animal: Cat
Favorite Character: Elmo
Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite Swim Stroke: Freestyle

Since I was young, I've been very athletic and enrolled in many different sports including swimming, archery, basketball, football etc. I felt most relaxed during swimming. I used to not be able to go to the deep end with friends so I dedicated myself to learning how to swim. I want kids to understand the freedom you can obtain from being in the water.

Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Animal: Lion
Favorite Character: Luffy (One piece)
Favorite Food: Seafood
Favorite Swim Stroke: Freestyle

Hi, my name is Michelle! Swimming has always been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. After a drowning incident of my own, when I was younger, my passion only grew more. Ever since then, a big portion of my life has been dedicated to making swimming not only fun,but a safe experience for children. I enjoy connecting with my students in our fun filled classes where we not only learn but allow our passion to flourish.

Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Character: Stitch
Favorite Food: Chicken Wings
Favorite Swim Stroke: Breaststroke

Hi! My name is Kristie. I started my career in the water by teaching my own children how to swim. I started teaching my eldest son at 6 months old, my second son at 4 months old and my daughter at 2 months. After they started swimming across the pool at just a year old I was asked if I wanted to become a teacher. From there I got my lifeguard and WSI and have been enjoying teaching children and adults ever since. My career as a swim instructor started 26 years ago working with Patti Marano in 1994 and worked for her company AquaTots for 24 years. I have extensive experience teaching babies, toddlers, teens, and adults. My experience also includes teaching students with special needs. I am a very progressive teacher with a little play. I get very invested in the children I teach and want them to enjoy swimming.

Favorite Color- Rainbow
Favorite Animal- Octopus
Favorite Character- Nemo

Hi! My name is Kyle! I was born and raised in New Rochelle and have been in and around water as long as I can remember. I've been coaching for about 14 years, but swimming has really been a huge part of my entire life. It has opened so many doors for me and given me the opportunity to do everything from lifeguarding summers in high school, to riding sea turtles and swimming with sharks (ask me about my adventures!). I've had so many amazing experiences because I learned to be a strong swimmer at a young age, and it's because of that I enjoy coaching so much! My teaching style combines positive reinforcement and high energy motivation to build safe, confident swimmers and strong strokes. Using these philosophies, I have helped swimmers of all ages, from first water experiences all the way to swim teams and triathlon training. I believe that it is never too late, or too early, to begin building a life long relationship with water and it is my goal to help people enjoy swimming.

Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Animal: Kangaroo
Favorite Character: Raphael (Ninja Turtles)

Hi, my name is Marissa. I was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica; where I was a competitive swimmer for 5 years, before I moved to the United States. Being a swimmer all my life has allowed me to have a safer, yet bolder approach to life. It allowed me to unknowingly give my parents a peace of mind whenever we went near bodies of water. Being able to teach the next generation of swimmers to navigate the element safely and be confident, is what I believe the most important life skill, we as instructors, could pass down.

Favorite Color: Aqua
Favorite Animal: Dolphin
Favorite Food: Buffalo Wings
Favorite Character: Stitch
Favorite Swim Stroke Freestyle

Hi, my name is Christian. I was born and raised in the Bronx and began teaching swim lessons at 17 years old. Teaching people how to swim is a
passion of mine that has grown over the years and I am glad to continue teaching here at SwimLabs!

Favorite color- New York Jets Green
Favorite animal- lion
Favorite character- Spiderman
Favorite food- pizza
Favorite swim stroke- breaststroke

Hi, my name is Tristen. I learned how to swim later in life but ever since then, I have been obsessed with water and all water-based activities. I decided to get my lifeguard certification at 17. During my spare time, I
enjoy going to the gym and spending time with family and friends.

Favorite color- Black or Grey
Favorite animal- Tiger
Favorite character- Tigger (Winnie The Pooh)
Favorite Swim Stroke: Butterfly