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About
Over 32 years of experience teaching Swimming allows me to help you learn to swim smarter not harder!
I specialize in working with nervous swimmers.
I can teach you to swim efficiently and fluidly, improving confidence and speed, no matter what your experience level is currently!
I would love to help you overcome fears of water, learn any or all of the 6 swimming strokes or prepare you for Competitive Swim teams, Junior Lifeguard try outs, Lifeguarding, Water Polo teams, Triathlons, Military qualification tests, WSI certification courses, and much more.
**I also teach the course (WSI) that certifies people in HOW to teach swimming themselves.
I have 6 years of experience coaching CIF level High School Swim teams, as well as 3 years with Special Olympics swim teams.
I also love teaching parent-child classes and teaching developmentally or physically challenged individuals.
***I love to see my students beaming with pride and confidence as they learn new skills and reach their goals!
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Audrey C.
Sep 9, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I have wanted my children to learn how to swim since they were little, but I was always reluctant to hire an instructor. After some time spent searching for qualified swim instructors, I reached out to Lisa because I was impressed by her swimming credentials, both as an experienced swimmer and swim instructor.
Lisa was amazing with my children! I requested lessons not knowing exactly what my children should learn. At the very first lesson, Lisa was able to assess the skills of my children and began teaching them several foundational swimming techniques on the first day. Moreover, my children were at different levels in learning and comfort in the water; Lisa was able to pick up on that and immediately adjusted her instructions to accommodate each of their specific levels and needs for swimming instruction.
More than just learning to swim, Lisa taught my children water safety techniques. As a mother, I especially appreciated the instruction Lisa provided about water safety. Now, my children are more confident swimmers and as a parent, I feel more reassured with my children swimming in the pool, especially in the deeper end of the pool.
I highly recommend Lisa as a swimming instructor for all ages. She is not only highly qualified, but professional, and very personable to talk to. I also really appreciated her flexibility to accommodate my schedule and my need to reschedule my children’s lesson specifically on one occasion. She is very patient and really cares about her students’ safety in the water. Furthermore, she is very passionate about what she does. I really value the way she encouraged my children as she taught them. I am also grateful for the encouragement Lisa gave to them to continue practicing after our lessons were over.
These personalized lessons have had such a huge impact upon my children. Now, they are more confident swimmers. I am so very grateful to Lisa! Lisa is a wonderful instructor, and I can’t thank her enough for such a positive, supportive, and fun experience, both for my children and me!
Details: Adult (18 or older) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Swim With Lisa & CPR All Stars's reply
Hi Audrey-
Thank you so much or your kind words! I had so much fun working with your older children.
They were very motivated to learn and were a pleasure to work with. It was inspiring to see their determination and courage to go beyond their comfort levels, in order to attain their goals. I look forward to working with them in the future to help them go for additional goals along their aquatics journeys!
Thank you- Lisa
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Ehab A.
Feb 24, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lisa is an exceptional swim coach who made a great impact on both of my kids in just a few lessons. With her expert guidance, they quickly improved their technique, gained confidence, and successfully passed their tryouts to join a swim team. Her ability to pinpoint areas for improvement while keeping lessons engaging and encouraging was truly impressive. Lisa’s dedication, patience, and deep understanding of swimming mechanics set her apart, and we are incredibly grateful for her support. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and motivating swim coach!
Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • Intermediate • Comfortable in water • Train for an event • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Dhakshin R.
Jan 10, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Misa was such a wonderful teacher for our 7 year old. Prior to working with Lisa, she was a bit careful/nervous in the water and had had some bad experiences with teachers early on. Lisa was great! Taught her so much each lesson, very structured approach, and even after only a few lessons our daughter had learned so much of the basics, was comfortable and excited going into the water and well on the day to becoming water safe. Lisa is amazing and best swim teacher we have ever had :).
Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Alina S.
Nov 7, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hi. We have worked with Lisa for over a year to teach our son swimming techniques and feel confident under water. She is great! She is very calm, positive and fun! Our child felt comfortable with her from the beginning! I would recommend Lisa to anyone looking for a swim instructor!
Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool at my home • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Swim With Lisa & CPR All Stars's reply
Hi Alina- Thank you so much for your review and your reccomendation! I look forward to seeing you , your son and daughter too, again in the spring! I love working with him and seeing him smile as he masters new skills, gains more confidence and is having fun in the water! See you in May!- Lisa
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Aggie S.
Aug 3, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I “knew” how to swim before I hired Lisa, or at least I thought I did. I learnt how to swim as a teen and could swim from one end of the pool to the other, but I had always known that I wasn’t swimming “properly” in the sense that I wasn’t using the proper forms and technique, so I have decided to invest in myself on this lifelong skill this summer. During my search for a swimming coach, I was particularly looking for someone who is experienced in teaching adults, and whose references and resume could show that they are skilled and professional swimmers themselves, and someone who could help me improve my efficiency and performance in water.
After I saw Lisa’s profile, her past teaching experience of the Water Safety Instructor course and high school swim team immediately made her stand out from other providers, so I contacted Lisa to arrange for a first lesson and everything from communication to scheduling went very smoothly. After my first 45-minute lesson at my community pool with Lisa, I could immediately tell she is exactly, if not more than what I have been looking for in a swimming coach. During our first lesson, she was able to articulate clearly my “bad” swimming habits and forms, and provided great tips and practice plans on how I could improve. I have had weekly lessons with Lisa for almost a month now and I am really happy with how much I have learnt and progressed so far. The personal attention, patience, great communication and expertise of Lisa has made this a great experience. She also recorded my swim during lessons and we would review them together as part of the lesson, which has been really helpful!
I highly recommend Lisa for anyone who is looking for a swim instructor who has years of experience in professional swim coaching, and someone who doesn’t only teach you how to “swim” but how to become a skilled and confident swimmer.
Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Lisa Nelson
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have Private rates, Semi-private, Small group and Group rates.
I also offer discounts for packages of 8 lessons booked and paid for up front .
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, I will talk to them and get to know their goals. Then at the first lesson, we will go through some skill evaluation so I know where we are starting from. At the end of the first lesson, together, will decide which skills they want to work on the most.
I will use all of my experience and my entire "tool box" of progressive teaching methods, to improve their chaotic and nervous body movements into fluid and efficient stroke so that they are swimming with confidence and ease. We will work together as a team, until they reach the goals that they have set for themselves.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
WSI-T (Trainer for the American Red Cross),
CPR and First Aid Instructor with HSI
