Meet Our Instructors
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Ahuvah FeldmanAhuvah has been teaching children and adults, with and without special needs, how to swim since 1980. She especially enjoys teaching those who face extra challenges to learning, and firmly believes that anyone who is motivated to do so can learn to swim.
Specialties:
Children Teens Adults Stroke Improvement Special Needs/Adaptive Instruction Lifeguard Instruction CPR/AED/First Aid Instruction Swim Instructor Training Positions:
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) YMCA Swim Instructor Trainer Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Program, Volunteer |
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Ben FeldmanBen has been teaching swim lessons since 2015. Whether his student is excited about the water, or more apprehensive, Ben adapts each lesson to create a positive learning experience. Learning to swim is such an important life skill. Ben is proud to be a part of this process for children ages four years old through adults.
Specialties:
Children Teens Adults Beginners Special Needs Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor YMCA Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
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Cherry Hunsaker-ClarkCherry has had the pleasure of teaching people of all ages and levels since 1996. One of her particular talents is the ability to support children with anxiety, helping them to relax and feel confident in the water. She is also highly skilled at teaching adults, with or without anxiety.
Specialties:
Toddlers Children Teens Adults Parent-Toddler Private Lessons and Classes Water Aerobics Positions:
YMCA Swim Instructor Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) YMCA Water Aerobics Instructor |
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Tanya VasilyevaTanya is a natural athlete with a super positive approach. She brings her teaching experience from her preschool classroom to the aquatic setting, to foster success for beginner swimmers of all ages. Her bubbly personality and enthusiasm make swim lessons enjoyable for all.
Specialties:
Toddlers Children Beginners Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
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Jackie ReyesJackie's calm, reassuring demeanor makes her a perfect match for anxious children or those who learn differently. As a paraprofessional for MCPS, Jackie knows how to assist her students, both in the water and out, to help them overcome their fears and learn new skills.
Specialties:
Toddlers Children Beginners Special Needs Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor |
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Solange Toura-GabaSolange has a very calming, gentle approach. She explains the targeted skills, and then guides her students as they build confidence to progress in their independence in the water.
Specialties:
Toddlers Children Beginners Special Needs Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor |
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Katy KarnellWhether her students require a gentle approach, or more of a push, to help overcome fears and become more independent in the water, Katy knows exactly how to adjust her lessons accordingly. Katy teaches preschoolers through adults, including students with special needs.
Specialties:
Children Teens Adults Special Needs Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor |
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Kidus AlemayehuKidus connects well with everyone he meets, setting even the most nervous beginner at ease. He is equally adept at teaching young children basic safety skills, children and adults proper stroke development, and individuals with special needs.
Specialties:
Toddlers Children Adults Beginners Intermediate Advanced Special Needs Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor |
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Paula UngarPaula’s soft spoken manner is perfect for beginners of all ages and abilities. Children and adults, including those with special needs, always look forward to their lessons with Paula.
Specialties:
Children Adults Beginners Special Needs Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
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Niv LeibowitzNiv carefully explains to beginners exactly what steps are needed to become independent swimmers. For those who like clear step by step instructions, Niv is your man.
Specialties:
Children Beginners Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor |