Meet the Instructors
Konstantin
Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Lifeguarding Instructor
Junior. Biology and Forensic Science
I have 4 years of Competitive swimming experience, 4 years of Swim lesson instruction
experience, and 4.5 years of Lifeguarding experience. I have worked with children
of all ages over the course of my work, though I work best with one-on-one work and
stroke introduction and development.
Fun fact: I study Mandarin (Chinese) and Russian in my free time. I would also love to travel
to both countries to see the architecture.
Sarah
Swim Instructor, Lifeguard
Junior. Nursing
I was a swim instructor at NJ swim for 3 years. I have also been a lifeguard for pools
on top of that for another 2 years. I love everything about teaching little kids and
being in the water. I was a babysitter for 2 years and a swim instructor for 3 years
teaching various ages.
Fun fact: I make a mean matcha latte!
Gabrielle
Swim Instructor, Lifeguard
Junior. Natural Resource Management.
I have been swimming competitively for 9 years and am a member of the 蘑菇短视频swim team.
I learned to swim before I learned to walk and am very comfortable in the water. I
have been teaching lessons at 蘑菇短视频since 2024. I have been babysitting since age 12
and was a tutor for Elementary School students in highschool.
Fun Fact: I have dual citizenship with Italy and the US!
Maddie
Swim Instructor
Sophmore. Forensic Anthropology with a Minor in Dance.
I did swim team for 3 years in Elementry School. I started swim team again last year
(2024). I am Vice President of the 蘑菇短视频Club Swim Team and hold a school record in
the 200 backstroke. I have worked in childcare for 4 years doing summer camp along
with before and after school care.
Fun fact: I am from Maryland and carry a can of old bay with me everywhere.
Adelaide
Swim Instructor
Sophomore. Music and English
I have 9 years of experience working with children. I have worked with children of
all ages but have the most experience with kids ages 5 and younger. I worked as a
nanny for a year after highschool and spent 6 weeks working as a summer camp counselor.
I have been swimming recreationally for 5 years.
Fun fact: I have been in 13 musicans and plays.
Sydney
Assistant Director of Aquatics and Facility Operations
I have been lifeguarding since 2016 and teaching swim lessons for the past 4 years.
I am also certified and trained to certify people to become lifeguards and swim instructors.
I am the Assistant Director of Aquatics for Campus Rec at 蘑菇短视频so I oversee all of
our Aquatics Programs, Aquatics Staff, and Red Cross Courses.
Fun fact: I am in the Army Reserves and have over 40 tattoos.
Caroline
Swim Instructor, Lifeguard
Freshman. Natural Resource Management & Parks and Recreation Management.
I have been a lifeguard for about a year and spend a lot of time in the water teaching
whitewater kayaking. I have worked at a children's summer camp for the past 4 summers
and taught children's ballet blasses in highschool.
Fun fact: I love doing anything outdoors especially hiking and rockclimbing.
Ellie
Swim Instructor, Lifeguard
Junior. Special Education & Inclusive Learning
This is my fifth year as a lifeguard and my second semester as a swim instructor!
I spent 4 years at a resort called call Point Sebago where I lifeguarded on an inflatable
waterpark in the lake! I also grew up on a lake in Maine so I have lots of experience
in the water!
Besides working with children for my major, I have taught Pre-K, Child Dance Classes,
Swim Lessons and been a Camp Counselor. I also work at an afterschool program for
middle schoolers.
Fun fact: I am from Maine. I can make a very impressive Dolphin sound.
Will
Swim Instructor, Lifeguard
Junior. Health Science.
I grew up around pools, always swimming. I have also been a lifeguard for 4 years
now. I have also been teaching swim lessons for 2 years. I grew up baby sitting and
as of recently became a swim lesson instructor mainly working with younger kids.
Fun Fact: I have studied abroad in Ireland.
Marz
Swim Instructor
Sophomore. Social Work.
I grew up with a pond in my backyard. So I spent my summers in the pond or at the
pool the whole time. I have been a summer camp counselor for 4 years now.
Fun Fact: I have dyed my hair more than 30 times.
Naydelin
Swim Instructor
Sophmore. Forensic Science.
I did swim lessons at 10 years old. At the same time, I joined my local swim team
which I swam for 8 years. I have lifeguarded and taught group swim lessons this past
summer (2025).
Fun Fact: Competively swam for 8 years.
