I've been swimming ever since I came to the U.S. Swimming has been a big part of my life for more than 12 years and it always will be. It has helped me to stay busy and grow as a person. Now that I don't swim competitively anymore, it doesn't mean I  have to stop swimming, but instead I want to help others learn the sport. Swimming is a healthy activity that you can continue for a lifetime.  I hope I can help kids to learn how to swim in the safe environment of Cyan Swim Academy. Along the way l make it fun, make sure they also get a little workout, and  make new friends.  

Growing up in a small town with a fairly large swimming facility meant that a lot of time was spent at the pool. Whether it was taking swimming lessons, watching all the bigger kids swim across the entire pool and wishing that someday I would be able to do that, or practicing my best belly flop off of the diving boards, some of my fondest memories were created around swimming and water.

Fast forward to high school where I swam competitively, and further forward as I became a Swim Instructor at a summer camp on the east coast for many summers.

Getting the opportunity to give swim lessons to babies, children with physical handicaps, as well as 1-on-1 and group lessons was a great learning experience that showed me how impactful helping others succeed and grow can truly be.

I started out swimming at a very young age as a baby and always loved the water. I then continued to peruse my love of the water and take swim classes leading to joining the swim team. Swim team involved practices every other day and many swim meets. Swimming is a great life skill to know and I’m so grateful that I was able to participate in swim team. I enjoy working with a variety of different age groups and skill levels. It is most rewarding for me as an instructor to see my students progress and ultimately assist them in achieving their goals!

My earliest swimming experience was at the age of 5. My parents encouraged the practice of jumping in to new skills and expanding from there.  As one of the first children in my family to learn to swim, I provided support to my many cousins learning to take their first kicks in water. And, with a family the size of mine, I always had the opportunity to take care of children. Naturally, I gained love for being around little ones and watching them succeed. By creating a safe and comfortable environment for all learners, I hope to build their confidence and overall skill. 

A native Washingtonian and swim enthusiast, I have been in and around the water since I was a young kid. I grew up in Moses Lake WA and started swimming competitively during junior high; continuing through my senior year of high school. I have used his swimming skills to earn my open water SCUBA certification and have taught swimming lessons for the past 6 years. In my free time I enjoys running and playing video games. Currently, I am working as a Facilities Coordinator at Microsoft and is hoping to pass on my love of swimming to anyone I meet. 

I have been in and around the water for as long as I can remember. I began swimming competitively in a summer swim league when I was six years old. Since then I haven’t stopped and I also swim for my high school’s team. My favorite stroke is definitely the butterfly. Sharing my love of swimming, and the water, with others is something I care deeply about. 

When I was a little kid I was never afraid of the water. I was always the first one and last one out the water. As the oldest grandchild in my family, I was given the chance to teach while also have fun when they were in the water. Here at Cyan, I love spending time with kids while building a connection and teaching them new skills. It brings me joy and happiness and I would love to share that with them. 

Ever since I joined competitive swim team in elementary school, I’ve spent countless hours in the pool, loving every moment of it. This has led me to believe that swimming is not only a great way to exercise, but an important life skill that everyone should learn. I’m excited to have the opportunity to pass my knowledge onto the many eager young learners to help them love swimming as much as I do! 

I swam competitively for past 15 years. I have been to many different countries to train with different coaches around the world and learn as much as I could. I was always interested in expanding my knowledge and be a perfectionist. I started racing in the international stage since 2012 and some of the major international tournaments were Rio Olympics 2016, Fina World Championship, Asian Games, etc. 

Being an Olympian, people wanted me to share my knowledge and passion to their kids so we started organizing summer and winter camps in my country. I loved sharing my knowledge with the little kids. I have always loved teaching people how to swim. 

I was also lucky enough to have attended FINA Coaches clinic (Level 1 & 2).

I started swimming at a very young age and have always loved the water. I swam competitively for 8 years on summer league and did two years of high school swim. Swimming has always been a huge part of my life and has helped me grow as a person. I think that swimming is an important life skill and I hope to teach kids to feel comfortable and love being in the water. I love working with kids and I hope to pass on my passion for the sport. 

I grew up swimming in the many lakes and pools around Eastern Washington with my family. I learned early on the importance of learning to swim in order to enjoy the water safely. One of my first jobs in high school was lifeguarding and my favorite part of the job was teaching swim lessons, which I did seasonally for 6 years. Currently I am a mental health counselor and fully believe in the connection between the mind and the body for health and learning to swim at an

early age is a great way to kickstart whole body wellness.