Meet Our Amazing Instructors!
Abigail M is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2024, and has experience working with swimmers between the ages of 2 and 16. Abigail’s teaching style is kind yet firm, while still allowing the space for play! Outside of swimming, Abigail likes to play volleyball and go to the gym.
Adam E is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2024, and loves working with children and teenagers of all levels. Adam’s teaching style is fun and inclusive, as he is able to adapt to all skill levels! Outside of swimming, Adam loves to study and hang out with his friends.
Adam H is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2024, and specializes in teaching Parent and Baby classes, as well as teaching young children in both private and group lessons. Adam’s teaching style is fun yet instructive with games that will have your kids not realizing just how much they’re learning! Outside of teaching, Adam swims competitively and likes to focus on his studies.
Adora B is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and loves teaching young kids but is just as comfortable teaching teenagers and adults. Adora’s teaching style is effective and personalized to every swimmer! Outside of swimming, Adora studies education at university and babysits in her free time.
Adryan D-S is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2022, and has experience teaching children and adults of all levels. Adryan’s teaching style is effective and personalized to every swimmer! Outside of teaching, Adryan is completing his Bachelor’s and likes to cook in his free time.
Adyson F is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and loves to work with children and teenagers. Adyson’s teaching style is collaborative and loves to make sure her swimmers love what they’re doing! Outside of teaching, Adyson also coaches swim team in the summer and loves to play sports of all kind.
Ahmed I is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2023, and has experience teaching swimmers of all ages and levels. Ahmed’s teaching style is based on reciprocal communication and ensuring the kids have fun while they learn! Outside of swimming, Ahmed is the captain of his school’s volleyball team and still manages to keep his studies a priority.
Alexandru C is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2022, and has experience teaching swimmers of all ages and levels. Alexandru’s lessons are fun and creative yet challenging, all to ensure his swimmers’ progress! Outside of swimming, Alexandru is a CEGEP student and loves to go to the gym.
Alina T is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and specializes in teaching intermediate and advanced swimmers, but has just as much fun teaching beginners. Alina’s teaching style is dedicated, adaptable, and compassionate! Outside of teaching, Alina loves reading, writing, and having movie marathons with her friends.
Ammita K is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2024, and loves working with young kids and teenagers. Ammita’s teaching style is passionate and challenging! Outside of teaching, Ammita is a CEGEP student and loves to swim even more in her free time.
Anais M is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2016, and has taught every possible level of swimmer but she specializes in teaching Parent and Baby lessons. Anais’ teaching style is highly specialized and personalized to every swimmer’s needs! Outside of swimming, Anais is studying education at university, and loves to draw in her free time.
Anna R is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2022, and has experience teaching children and teenagers in private and group lessons. Anna’s teaching style is fun and creative! Outside of swimming, Anna is a CEGEP student and loves to read in her free time.
Ansu S is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2024, and loves to work children and adults of all swimming backgrounds. Ansu’s teaching style is focused on every swimmer’s specific interests and goals! Outside of swimming, Ansu loves to spend time with her family and friends.
Anushka C is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and has experience with swimmers of all ages, as well as with special needs swimmers. As an instructor, Anushka is dedicated, patient, and passionate with all of her students! Outside of swimming, Anushka is committed to her studies and loves to spend time with her friends.
Arely M is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2018, and has experience with swimmers of all ages and backgrounds, but specializes in teaching adults. Arely’s teaching style is focused on getting the right technique building up her swimmers’ confidence in the water! Outside of swimming, Arely studies at university and loves to bake in her free time.
Armita is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2024, and has experience working with really young kids, teenagers, and adults. Armita’s teaching style is focused and inclusive, with the emphasis always on the each swimmer’s specific goals! Outside of teaching, Armita is a CEGEP student and loves to spend time with her friends in her free time.
Athena is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and specializes in teaching intermediate and advanced swimmers, but has just as much fun teaching beginners. Athena likes to focus on helping swimmers develop new skills and improve their confidence in the water! Outside of teaching, Athena plays volleyball and practices karate.
Aved is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2022, and loves teaching young kids and teenagers. Aved’s approach to teaching is based on passing on his own passion for swimming to his students but making every lesson fun yet focused! Outside of teaching, Aved studies engineering and loves to play sports.
Aynaz is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and loves working with kids as well as adults. Aynaz’s teaching style is focused on technique since she was a competitive swimmer for many years! Outside of teaching, Aynaz is a CEGEP student and loves to spend time with her family.
Belkasem is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2023, and has experience teaching swimmers of all ages. Belkasem’s teaching style is fun and energetic! Outside of teaching, Belkasem spends his time playing soccer and hanging out with his friends.
Brina is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2018, and is very experienced with swimmers of all levels, backgrounds, and abilities. Brina’s teaching style is engaging and educational! Brina is originally from Saskatchewan and is studying history and feminist studies at university!
Charlotte is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2024, and loves to teach young children and teenagers. Charlotte’s teaching style is focused on getting her students to love swimming just as much as she does! Outside of teaching, Charlotte loves to draw, cook, and play with her dog!
Connor is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2022, and has worked with swimmers of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with special needs swimmers. Connor’s teaching style emphasizes water safety, while making sure his lessons are enjoyable and informative! Outside of teaching, Connor is a student at John Abbott, and loves to ski in his free time.
Drew is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2024, and specializes in teaching intermediate and advanced swimmers, but has just as much fun teaching beginners. Drew’s teaching style seeks to build confidence and refine technique, while creating.a supportive and fun environment! Outside of teaching, Drew spends his time playing sports and enjoying the outdoors.
Emilie D is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2022, and loves working with children and young teenagers. Emilie’s teaching style optimizes progress while looking to make new and exciting memories for each of her swimmers! Outside of teaching, Emilie enjoys reading and playing with her dogs.
Emilie K is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2013, and has enjoyed working with swimmers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Emilie’s teaching style is catered to each swimmer’s needs focused on fun and safety! Outside of teaching, Emilie likes to sing, dance, and make art.
Emily C is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2024, and loves teaching young children and teenagers. Emily’s teaching style is fun and informative! Outside of teaching, Emily likes to study and spend time with her family.
Emily M is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2024, and has experience with children, teenagers, and adults. Emily’s teaching style is entertaining and educational, with a focus on advanced techniques! Outside of teaching, Emily swims competitively and loves to spend time with her friends.
Emma Ge is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2020, and she specializes in baby classes but also has experience with children, teenagers, and adults. Emma’s teaching style is playful and intuitive, with a focus on water safety! Outside of teaching, Emma loves to cook and listen to music.
Emma H is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2022, and loves teaching swimmers of all ages and backgrounds. Emma’s teaching style is engaging and instructive, with a focus on building up confidence in the water! Outside of teaching, Emma loves to go to the beach and spend time with family.
Emmy is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and has taught swimmers of all levels. Emmy’s teaching style is challenging yet fun, with an emphasis on passing on her own passion for swimming! Outside of teaching, Emmy does competitive lifeguarding and loves spending time with her three cats.
Erfan is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2023, and specializes in teaching really young kids and adults, but has experience teaching everyone in between. Erfan’s teaching style is passionate and stimulating! Outside of teaching, Erfan is studying Theatre and likes to spend his free time reading.
Georgia is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2021, and has taught swimmers of all ages and backgrounds. Georgia’s teaching style is challenging yet engaging! Outside of teaching, Georgia studies Music Education and plays the trumpet.
Gillian is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2024, and has taught young swimmers in both private and group lessons. Gillian’s teaching style focuses on fostering independence and confidence in the water! Outside of teaching, Gillian is studying to become a physiotherapist.
Ioulia is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and specializes in teaching young kids, but has taught teenagers and adults as well. Ioulia’s teaching style is detail-oriented and focused on water safety! Outside of teaching, Ioulia is completing a degree in Child Studies and loves to spend time with her many siblings.
Isabel M is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2025, and loves teaching older kids and teenagers. Ioulia’s teaching style is focused on helping swimmers reach their full potential and fostering confidence! Outside of teaching, Isabel loves skiing and running.
Isabella I is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2024, and loves teaching younger kids. Isabella’s teaching style is playful and instructive! Outside of teaching, Isabella is a CEGEP student and a french tutor.
Jayme is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and has taught swimmers of all ages and backgrounds. Jayme’s teaching style is creative and passionate, with a focus on accessibility for all abilities! Outside of teaching, Jayme is a CEGEP student and loves spending time with friends.
Jeffrey is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2021, and has taught swimmers of all ages and backgrounds. Jeffrey’s teaching style is tailored to each swimmer’s ability, with a focus on technique! Outside of teaching, Jeffrey competes in triathlons and plays footbal.
Jiha is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. They have been teaching since 2023, and have experience teaching swimmers of various levels and abilities. Jiha likes to focus on technique, given their background in competitive swimming, but they’re still able to foster a fun and playful learning environment! Outside of teaching, Jiha loves to read, write, and play guitar.
Johansan is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2023, and loves to teach children, teens, and adults. Johansan’s teaching style is fun and creative, with a focus on developing potential! Outside of teaching, Johansan loves to study and spend time with family.
Kayla is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and has taught swimmers of all backgrounds and abilities. Kayla’s teaching style is intuitive and tailored to each swimmer’s abilities! Outside of teaching, Kayla studies at university and enjoys spending time with her friends.
Kelly is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2021, and loves teaching swimmers of all ages. Kelly’s teaching style is passionate and educational, with a focus on advanced techniques! Outside of teaching, Kelly studies psychology and works as a Deck Supervisor on the weekends.
Lee-Anne is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2019, and has experience teaching swimmers of all levels and backgrounds. Lee-Anne’s teaching style is focused on bringing positivity and encouragement to each lesson, while developing each swimmer’s confidence! Outside of teaching, Lee-Anne studies at university and works as one of MIS’ Customer Support representative on weekends.
Liam Mc is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2020, and specializes in teaching young kids and teenagers. Liam’s teaching style is focused on developing his swimmers’ skills to their full potential! Outside of teaching, Liam likes to play waterpolo and spend time with family.
Lily is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2025, and loves to teach young swimmers. Lily’s teaching style focuses on improving her swimmers’ technique and endurance while creating a fun and encouraging learning environment! Outside of teaching, Lily likes to study and hang out with her friends.
Maryam is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2018, and has experience teaching children, teenagers, and adults of all backgrounds. Maryam’s teaching style is accommodating to every swimmer’s needs and focuses on creating and comfortable and supportive environment! Outside of teaching, Maryam swims competitively and is completing her PhD.
Maryloo is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and specializes in teaching young kids and toddlers. Maryloo’s teaching style is fun and supportive, with a focus on building up confidence in the water! Outside of teaching, Maryloo plays flag football and walking her dogs.
Megan is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2025, and has loved being able to teach young kids and teenagers. Megan’s teaching style is focused on developing each swimmer’s potential while tailoring each lesson to each swimmer’s needs! Outside of teaching, Megan likes to study and spend time with family.
Milan is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2023, and has experience with children and teenagers of all levels. Milan’s teaching style focuses on technique and endurance! Outside of teaching, Milan likes travel and learn about cars.
Mykyta is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2021, and has experience with children, teenagers, and adults of all levels. Mykyta’s teaching style is passionate and focused on swimmers discovering new talents and skills! Outside of teaching, Mykyta is completing his Master’s.
Nathan is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2024, and loves being able to see swimmers progress to their full potential. Nicole’s teaching style is fun and focused on developing a swimmer’s technique and endurance! Outside of teaching, Nathan likes to spend time with his frends and play with his brother.
Nicole is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. She has been teaching since 2023, and has taught children and teenagers of all backgrounds. Nathan’s teaching style is fun and creative! Outside of teaching, Nicole swims competitively and studies in CEGEP
Noah is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2024, and has experience working with children and teenagers of all backgrounds. Noah’s teaching style is playful and instructive! Outside of teaching, Noah studies at John Abbott and loves to spend time with family.
Noam is a swim instructor with a National Lifeguard certification. He has been teaching since 2024, and loves teaching children, teenagers, and adults. Noam’s teaching style is passionate and encouraging! Outside of teaching, Noam likes to listen to music and watch movies.
Hi! My name is Océane a new instructor at MIS. I’ve always loved swimming and have taken lessons ever since i was a little kid. I even taught my little brothers when they were younger at the public pool next to our house. I want to keep teaching kids and help them become more comfortable and confident in the water. I speak both French and English fluently.
Hi! I’m Olivia C I’m a student and I have been taking swimming lessons ever since I can remember. I believe that swimming is a very important skill that can also be so much fun if it is taught properly. I really look forward to sharing this passion with others and helping them see the joy that will come with this sport. Can’t wait to see you in the pool!
Hi! I’m Parjin a passionate swim instructor with a year of teaching experience and a background as a member of my city swim team for six years. I specialize in helping kids and beginners learn to swim and I love connecting with children making lessons fun and engaging. I also work with adults to improve their swimming skills offering helpful techniques to take them to the next level. I speak Persian and Kurdish which allows me to communicate with a diverse range of clients. Let’s make a splash together and achieve your swimming goals!
My name is Parnian K I’m an international student at McGill University studying Pharmacology and Therapeutics. I started swimming from the age of 4 and as far as I can remember it has always been my favorite sport and hobby as I would free my time to swim.
I’m really passionate about teaching communicating with all ages and groups of people together with sharing my experience and knowledge while learning from them.
As a result it will be my honor to teach swimming and share my knowledge with people willing to learn and have fun!
Hey there! I’m Reda! I am super passionate about swimming! I first started taking swim lessons at a very young age (2 years old) and ever since I have fallen in love with the pool. I swam competitively at a Semi-National level for the Pointe-Claire Swim Club. I love playing volleyball and seeing my friends in my free time. I am a super friendly person so don’t be afraid to have a little chat with me 🙂 I look forward to working with you guys!
Hi I’m Regan. I am a student but am planning to major in law in the future. When I was younger I did swimming lessons with MIS and have been swimming ever since. When giving lessons I am sure to create a safe and enjoyable environment while still being creative with my lessons. See you at the pool 🙂
Hi! I’m Rio:) I have been a swimming instructor since 2017 and before that I was part of a competitive swim team for 10 years. Now I spend my time either teaching new instructors how to teach or studying at university! I specialize in teaching non-swimmers how to swim independently and once they’re more advanced teaching the more technical aspects of the four strokes. My favourite swim is butterfly but I will make sure to make you a well-rounded swimmer able to brave any circumstance! Hope to see you in the pool:)
Hello! My name is Sabrina W. I have been a swim instructor for almost seven years and love being in and around the water. I have lots of experience teaching new swimmers all the way up to students who are working on becoming lifeguards or instructors themselves. I have also been a synchronized swimmer for the past nine years and bring that unique perspective to teaching swimming. I’m excited to work with you no matter what your goals are regarding your swimming abilities.
Hi I’m Samantha:) I’ve always had a love for swimming starting at a very young age. I was introduced to swimming at the age of 2 and haven’t stopped since. I completed all my levels and eventually got my certification to be a lifeguard. What I love most about being a swim instructor is working with all different age groups and getting to meet new people and most importantly getting to help them. I’m currently studying social science at Vanier College. What I like to do during my free time is teach swimming lessons and hang out with my friends. One thing I love doing is being able to help people so by teaching swimming lessons this helps me show my love for helping kids and adults. Hope to see you in the pool!
Salut ! Je m’appelle Sami. Actuellement je suis au cégep dans le programme de sciences naturelles. Naturellement l’une de mes passions est la science. Sinon j’aime beaucoup le sport et je suis quelqu’un de très actif. Je pratique beaucoup le soccer et la course à pied pour maintenir un bon cardio. À part le sport j’aime beaucoup regarder des films dans mon temps libre. On peut dire que je suis un fan de cinéma. Je regarde plusieurs types de films que ce soit des films d’aventure d’action ou même d’animation car cela me rappelle mon enfance. Mon film préféré de mon enfance est Madagascar. C’était tout pour moi et au plaisir de vous rencontrer.
Hi! My name is Sara. I have always had a passion for swimming. Whether it’s the ocean or back at the pool I believe swimming is the best sport you can do. I am a competitive swimmer and always strive for perfection. I am looking to perfect the technique of my students all while having fun and enjoying the sport giving it the recognition it deserves.
My name is Simon I am a passionate swimmer whose goal is to develop confidence in beginners and to sharpen the skills of ambitious swimmers. I started my journey in the water at the age of 4 in the city of Shanghai; I had an incredible coach who trained me and before I knew it I was competing. When I was 7 I moved to Canada and I joined different swim teams throughout my childhood. For me realizing my capabilities and having a great mentality were keys to becoming better at a sport like swimming and I want to help others the same way my coaches helped me. Outside of swimming I am passionate about skiing boxing and bodybuilding all of which has taught me valuable lessons about work ethic improvement and ambition. If you are interested feel free to message me here or contact me through my phone number.
Hi! My name is Sophia C. I’ve been teaching lessons for over a year and I lifeguard in the summer. I love the water and I’m so excited to teach your kids how to swim :)!
Hey there! I’m Stepan. I’ve been swimming for many years under many teams and different coaches. As a swimmer I always do everything I can to reach all my goals (Especially my backstroke times! I really like backstroke). If I am not swimming you will find me at the basketball court the gym biking outside running or playing hockey in the winter. As a swimming instructor I want to provide lessons to make you enjoy this amazing sport. Hopefully I will see you soon!
Hi my name is Timothy. I am a student in Concordia for enviromental sciences. I’ve been swimming since I was 5 and did all my bronze cross med and nationals there. I am a Bronze cross and med instructor at the civic center and i’ve been working for summer pools for 3 summers! I can motivate your kids to reach their goals dreams and ambitions.
-See you at the pool !:)
Bonjour je m’appelle Tina 🙂
Je suis une passionnée de la natation. Ça fait 6 ans que je suis dans le domaine aquatique. Dans mes cours de natation il y a une ambiance calme et relaxante qui mettra votre enfant et vous confortable. J’ai une deuxième passion dans la vie la cuisine. Nous découvrirons quelques recettes ensemble dans une ambiance sympathique et chaleureuse. S’il faut que je me défini comme une princesse Disney je serai Ariel. J’aime découvrir les fonds marins.
Hâte de vous voir 🙂
Hi! My name is Tony. I have been swimming for more than 8 years since I was 7 years old. Swimming has always been part of my life. I love sharing this passion to others as I want everyone to know how swimming is an important and fun skill. I especially want to share that while swimming is a competitive sport it can also unite friends with similar passions make you less stressed about life or simply help your discipline by imposing a schedule to your daily life. Some other facts about me include that I am a really kind and open-minded individual with an undying passion for swimming. I also love to draw and paint to play chess to sing I am eager to learn about new things or to discover other people’s hobbies. I am excited to swim with you!
Hi! I’m Zahavit. I’ve grown up in a pool environment and have always had a passion for swimming. I started swimming competitively when I was six years old and never stopped. I gained all of my lifeguard and instructor certifications as soon as I was old enough and as soon as I started teaching swimming lessons I realized how much I loved helping others gain the ability to swim. While I understand that not everyone has a passion for swimming it is an essential skill. I will make sure that everyone I teach comes away with a greater ability that they started out with. I also believe in making learning fun and I hope that everyone I teach also comes away with a little more love for swimming.
Greetings! I’m Zihao Z a passionate swimming instructor . My love for water drives my excitement to teach and explore aquatic wonders. I’m always eager to try new things that spark my interest. From teaching beginners to refining advanced techniques every moment in the pool is rewarding. Beyond instructing my thirst for knowledge keeps me updated on the latest trends. My ultimate goal is not only to impart vital swimming skills but also to instill a profound respect for water.
Let’s embark on this aquatic journey together and dive into the joy of swimming
