Shanell Thomas

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I began swimming competitively at the age of 5. My passion for swimming carried me through high school. I quickly realized that what I enjoyed more than swimming myself was teaching others to swim and to enjoy the sport as much as I do. I have been teaching individuals of all ages and abilities how to swim for 18 years. For the last 5 years of my teaching career I have shifted my main focus toward helping individuals with disabilities enjoy all aspects of swimming as much as anyone else. I strive for consistant and timely improvement, and I truly enjoy witnessing the smile on a swimmers face when they achieve their swimming goals. My certifications include: Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Lifeguard first aid CPR AED

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Hired 9 times

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23 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.

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Crystal W.

Jun 13, 2023

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Shanell was an EXCELLENT swim instructor for my 12-year-old nephew. In three back-to-back lessons, she took him from being a basic swimmer lacking in confidence to being able to swim long distances flipping between his back and front using an assortment of techniques. Additionally, he became adept at diving to the bottom of a 6ft pool to retrieve items. She provided us with peace of mind as my nephew spent the following week at a relative's house that featured a 6ft swimming pool. My nephew had an incredible time doing all the tricks and dives his 18-year-old cousin could do! ♥

Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Swanand H.

Nov 1, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Neel P.

Oct 7, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

My wife was looking for a swim coach to get herself more comfortable in the water. Shannel quickly assessed her current level and abilities and started working from there. Her technique has improved a lot over the first 4 sessions. Shannel is very good at providing pertinent feedback at the right time.

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Not comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool at my home • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Jamal C.

Sep 3, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

From the first lesson my two children had with Shannell, it’s has been even better than we expected. This is based on lessons they’ve taken previously that weren’t bad at all, but nothing like we are experiencing now. My kids immediately felt safer swimming, feel better and more comfortable in the water, and are becoming much stronger swimmers.

Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool at my home • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Jermecia G.

Jun 13, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Shanell is heaven sent! My girls (9yr and 11months) have welcomed her wand live swim time! We can’t wait to see more progression! My 9 year old is much more comfortable in the water, thanks to Shanell!

Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool at my home • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

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Shanell Thomas

FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to get to know them and their comfort level in the water. Learning what skills someone already has in order to build on those. I also like to take time to learn about the swimmers learning style: hands on, visual, play based, and how hard they need pushed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was WSI certifide, but moved away from that to focus more on the competition aspect of swimming.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I couldn't pass swim lessons to save my life, i just sunk. The swim coach told my mom to put me on the team.....I was 5!! Next thing I knew I was breaking pool records, but that eventually wasn't good enough for me. By the age of 10 I wanted to do for others what my swim coach did for me. I was too young to legally work, so I became a swim lessons aid. it was the most amazing experiance. When I was finally old enough I got my Water Safety Instructor Certification. My passion for teaching swimming took off from there. I felt unstoppable as I continued to learn different techniques, approaches, and strategies to help anyone and everyone learn how to swim even better.