Swim School Staff

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.

Jake Jake
Santa Monica
Jacob is currently a History major attending UC Irvine College. He has an extensive swimming background which started at Santa Monica High School where he participated in Swim Team and Water Polo. Jacob has also previously taught private swim lessons and has volunteered as a swim instructor for students who were training for the Special Olympics.


Brittnei Brittnei
Bellflower
Brittnei is currently completing her general education at Cypress College. She has been swimming her entire life and has taught her two younger brothers to swim. In high school, Brittnei volunteered as a teaching assistant for a neighboring elementary school and gained experience working with a wide range of children. For the past couple years, Brittnei has continued to volunteer at several preschools to assist with field trips, art classes and playtime with the children.


Chester Chester
Detroit
Chester graduated from Adrian College with a degree in Exercise Science. Previously, he has taught swimming and organized a variety of activities for children at the Salvation Army Day Camp in Michigan. Through high school, Chester swam competitively on his swim team. As he entered college he played both football and basketball competitively where he received the Most Valuable Receiver award. Chester has also volunteered as a coach for a Pee Wee league football team for two seasons. He looks forward to teaching all of his students a lifetime skill here at Waterworks.


Elisabeth Elisabeth
Jacksonville
Elisabeth has a dedicated 15 years of competitive swimming experience. In her hometown, she was a four-time high school All-American swimmer, as well as a swim coach for local club teams. Then, she attended the University of Miami and swam for their Varsity Program. In 2008, she qualified for the Olympic Swimming Trials in the Freestyle. While in college, she enjoyed teaching lessons and coaching competitive swimming at all ages for local programs as well as the universities assistant coach. She is greatly motivated to teach and watch swimmers improve! Elisabeth is currently a graduate at UCLA's Screenwriting School. In her free time she enjoys yoga, reading, and of course, swimming.


Mason Mason
Alma
Mason comes to Waterworks Aquatics with over 12 years of competitive swimming experience. He has over six years of swim instruction experience where he has taught hundreds of children how to swim. Mason is currently attending the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles where he is studying Drum Performance and Music Business. Prior to Waterworks, Mason worked for a pediatric therapy company as a Developmental Therapist where he helped children with disabilities in their home.


Lianne Lianne
Boston
Lianne comes to Waterworks as a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts in Boston. She has over 7 years of swim teaching experience and has over 5 years of lifeguarding experience. Lianne is also a certified dance teacher and has worked with children of all ages. Having a degree in theater, she has also performed for children at elementary schools and has played an active role in the "Ned Show," which is America's most popular assembly. Lianne is fluent in Spanish and in her spare time she enjoys swimming, biking and dancing.


Jesse Jesse
Plano
Jesse recently attended Shasta College where he focused his studies on English Literature. He has 4 years of competitive swimming experience and has taught swim lessons in Texas for one season. While on his high school swim team, Jesse was nominated team captain of his team and went onto swim in college. Jesse looks forward to continuing with swim instruction because he enjoys the satisfaction of teaching students new safety skills in the water. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, rollerblading, and volunteering.