Hi! My name is Amanda, I am a professional swim instructor and owner/founder of SwimsWithAmanda.  I specialize in teaching young children starting at just 3 weeks old as well as fearful swimmers of all ages. The SwimsWithAmanda approach is based in a knowledge of child development and over 15 years of instructional swim experience. We meet your child where they are at developmentally while using fun and educational tools to teach them to swim. I am a firm believer in safety and trust being the building blocks of a successful swim experience. It should take weeks, maybe a few months, to learn to swim, and consistency is key!  SwimsWithAmanda lessons teach your children to respect the water, and find safety while swimming, we promote a lifelong love of the water. If you or your child are not learning at least one new skill every time you swim, we are not doing our job! I first earned my Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification when I was 15, during a summer sailing program called Sail Caribbean.  then started lifeguarding, teaching lessons, and eventually becoming the Aquatics director a prestigious camp in The Hampton. In 2020, I transitioned to focus on full time private lessons in NYC and The Hamptons. The SwimsWithAmanda program has now grown to include a fabulous, small, curated team of instructors trained by me. I am an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor. I offer in home and in office courses. I am also water safety instructor (WSI) as well as a certified pool operator (CPO). Teaching swimming is my passion and I look forward to continuing to share it with you all!