We realize the quality of our programs depends on the quality of
our instructors. For this reason, our instructors are chosen based
on their qualifications, communication skills, patience, and love
for children. Our structured training program ensures that each
student receives the finest hands-on instruction available. Regardless
of their age or skill level, students will discover that continuous
interaction with our warm and caring instructors develops trust and
stability both in and out of the water. We are pleased to give our swimmers a
qualified team of experienced, mature professionals who are devoted to making
a positive impact on their students.
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Carissa G.
Vista
Carissa has over 6 years of competitive swimming experience and has been playing water polo
competitively for 10 years. She was awarded most valuable player for both her swim and water
polo teams. Carissa's family helps with foster care for children of all ages, so she has been
around children her entire life. In addition to being 1 of 8 siblings in her family, Carissa
has volunteered in a preschool class during high school. Carissa is currently attending Palomar
Community College and is focusing her studies on Child Development.
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Ryan
San Jose
Ryan is currently studying Sports Medicine at Mira Costa College and hopes to become an
Athletic Trainer and a Swim Coach in the future. He swam competitively from the age of 5 until
18 for various swim clubs including Creekside Cabana Club, Evergreen Valley Aquatics, and Silicon
Valley Splash. Some of this time includes multiple clubs at one time. Ryan also swam and played
water polo at Silver Creek High School in San Jose where he was named team captain and MVP two
years in a row. After high school he also enjoyed a collegiate water polo career. He has also taught
surfing for Happy Barrels Surf School and its affiliates which includes the Adaptive Surfing
Foundation. During Ryan's free time he volunteers in his mother's kindergarten classroom and is
an avid surfer.
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Carissa L.
Vista
Carissa has over 6 years of competitive swimming experience. She has been an active member of
North Coast Aquatics and has swam at the intercollegiate level for 3 years at Palomar College.
Carissa is currently majoring in Digital Imaging and Photography at Palomar College. She comes
to Waterworks with over 7 years of experience with working with children. Carissa has worked as
a swim instructor teaching children of all ages for the past 2 years along with being a leader
for AWANA, a church based club for the past 4 years. An interesting fact about Carissa is that
she is fluent in sign language and has visited over 10 countries.
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Rebecca
Redondo Beach
Rebecca is currently majoring in Communications at Cal State San Marcos. She has over 7 years of
competitive swimming experience where she competed in CIF for her high school swim team. Rebecca
has several years of childcare experience along with being a surf instructor. Most recently, Rebecca
has worked with the YMCA as a children's Fitness Instructor where she has taught children gymnastics.
She looks forward to watching her students progress to become stronger swimmers in the water.
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Matthew
Carlsbad
Currently Mathew is studying at Mira Costa College. Through his involvement with the Boy
Scouts he obtained his swimming merit badge as well as taught swimming and water safety for
several years to variety of ages. Matthew has a passion for teaching and volunteers at a
local middle school teaching kids about music as a Percussion instructor. When Matthew is
not in the water, he enjoys playing the drums, biking, hiking and rock climbing.
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Amber
Fallbrook
Amber is very athletic and spent 1 year on her high school Swim Team. In addition to
swimming and diving she also played soccer, volleyball and lacrosse. She has tutored
children ranging from ages 10 through 17. Amber also has over 100 hours of volunteer
experience at a therapeutic ranch for disabled children and is fluent in sign language.
She is currently attending Mira Costa College studying psychology and veterinary
sciences. Her favorite thing about teaching swim lessons is making a difference and
helping kids and adults of all ages.
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Justin
Justin is studying general education at Mira Costa College in hopes of transferring to UC Irvine
where he can finish his degree and apply for Medical School. Before joining Waterworks he had worked
as both a Lifeguard and a Swim Instructor at a local community pool. His competitive swim experience
as a member of the Vista High School swim team and his love for working with children helped Justin
to find a passion for youth aquatics. As an accomplished PADI Advanced Scuba Diver he has had the
opportunity to take diving trips around the world that even included a visit to The Great Barrier
Reef in Australia. Justin enjoys teaching children to swim because he is sharing a skill with them
that can lead to so many lifelong accomplishments and experiences!
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Christina
Huntington Beach
Christina is studying Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine at Palomar College with additional course work
in Early Childhood Development. She comes from a large family of younger brothers and loves to teach swimming
because of the difference that she makes in a child's life. In the past she was a regular volunteer for the
R.E.I.N.S Therapeutic Horsemanship Program in Fallbrook where she helped those with special needs build
self-confidence and experience emotional growth. In her spare time, Christina practices Yoga, reads, and
designs crafts.
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Tracy
Cypress
Tracy brings over 8 years of experience in pre-school and special needs education to Waterworks Aquatics and
recently graduated from SUNY Albany with a degree in Child Development and Special Education. During her time
studying in New York she worked as a pre-school teacher and swim therapy assistant for the Center of Disability
Services in Albany. As a competitive swimmer for 10 years, Tracy participated in both Water Polo and Swim Teams
at Cypress High School. Tracy loves to spend time hiking, traveling, and surfing and in past summers she has even
tried teaching her dog to surf!
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Caz
Carlsbad
Caz is currently studying Fire Science at Palomar College to eventually become a paramedic or fire fighter. In the
past Caz has regularly babysat for neighbors and family members and loves to work with children and see them grow.
He has been surfing and swimming in the ocean since he was six and even participated on his high school surf team.
With course work towards his EMT and as a Certified First Responder, Caz has found a passion for helping people. In
his spare time Caz continues to surf, swim and bike.
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John
Vista
John is studying Horticulture at Mira Costa College and plans to transfer to a local university soon. In the past he
worked as a staff member at Legoland where he was able to realize his passion for working with children. John has a
much younger brother who he helped take care of and even took swimming at a very early age. He loves to travel and
once took a surfing trip to Nicaragua with his family during high school. John's favorite things about teaching people
to swim are helping them learn new things, getting to work with children, and seeing his student's self-esteem grow!
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Jordyn
Carlsbad
Jordyn is a nursing major at Mira Costa College and has experience with children of all ages. At Carlsbad High School
she participated in both water polo and swim team and has always had a love for the ocean. She had previously worked
in a child care setting helping to take care of newborns and children with special needs. In her spare time Jordyn
enjoys painting, surfing and running.
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Tim
Vista
Tim, an accomplished Eagle Scout, is a student at Palomar College and is the oldest sibling in a family of 7 children.
In high school he participated in swim team and water polo and after his sophomore year earned the award for most
improved JV player. Before coming to Waterworks Tim worked at Legoland where he found a love for working with and
helping children. Tim is bilingual in Spanish and English and in his spare time enjoys playing basketball, softball,
and spending time with his family.
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Chris
Vista
Chris is currently studying business management at Palomar College and has been a competitive swimmer for
the last 5 years. During his youth he participated in the Oceanside Jr. Lifeguard Program and worked his
way up the rank of Assistant Lifeguard. Throughout high school he was also a member of both the swim and
water polo team. He loves helping kids become strong swimmers early in life because it gives them confidence
and the background to eventually learn to surf and be safer in the ocean. Chris's hobbies include
skateboarding, snowboarding, and bodysurfing.
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Josh
Vista
Joshua is a student at Mira Costa College with a focus in business and health sciences.
Throughout high school he played water polo for the North San Diego STARS and was also a
member of his school's varsity soccer team for all 4 years. He has experience babysitting
family members and also worked at Legoland. Joshua's favorite things about teaching swimming
are watching his students have fun and accomplish their goals! In his spare time Joshua
enjoys surfing, running, and swimming.
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Bryan
Vista
Bryan is a marketing and small business management major at Mira Costa College and has
been a lifelong lover of swimming and surfing. In the past Bryan has been a surf camp
instructor and has babysat on a weekly basis for family and friends. Bryan's hobbies
include photography, surfing, and working on his car. In his spare time Bryan maintains
a car customization website where he is able to share his automotive experience and knowledge
with others.
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