With years of teaching under my belt, all ages have been my students. I take pride in my extensive knowledge and patience, making every lesson a fruitful one. Witnessing incremental progress in each student athlete brings me an indescribable joy. My focus, in particular, over the past seven years has been honing my teaching methods to ensure water safety for individuals on the Autism spectrum. I specialize in teaching children with disabilities by focusing on their abilities to develop necessary skills. The water is my sanctuary, and I prioritize introducing the aquatic environment to my students. We all started somewhere, and water can provide strength and comfort to those seeking exercise. Meeting each individual allows me to tailor instruction to their aspirations, which enables them to become stronger and more skilled swimmers and athletes. Finally, witnessing the body and mind align as a result of their hard work is a joy like no other.
Student age:
Infant (under 18 months), Young child (18 months - 5 years old), Youth (6 - 12 years old), Teenager (13 - 17 years old), Adult (18 or older)
Service location:
Customer location
Pro location
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Service Reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Service as described
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
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Kayla R.
Julie helped our seven-year-old overcome his fear of putting his face in the water and feeling comfortable swimming without a flotation device. Other swim classes couldn't achieve what she did in just three private lessons. Julie's approach is patient yet direct, and she made an effort to understand our son's learning style.
Julie follows all necessary COVID safety measures, and so far, we're the only family in the pool area during the lesson. It's amazing to see our son's skills and confidence grow under her guidance!
December 9, 2022
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Andrew W.
Julie is amazing. She is extremely attentive to detail and works hard to ensure you feel at ease in the water. Her lessons go beyond just teaching you how to swim; she also teaches you how to feel at home in the water. I plan on bringing my child to Julie too.
October 18, 2022
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Megan B.
Julie is a remarkable instructor, and I'm thrilled to have discovered her after taking lessons with numerous other teachers. Her techniques are extremely thorough, which is something I've never encountered before. She is also exceptionally kind, patient, and dedicated to ensuring my success, for which I am grateful. I am eagerly looking forward to seeing how much progress I make in the upcoming weeks. I would strongly recommend her to anyone in need of a top-notch instructor.
September 25, 2022
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Brandon G.
As a 24-year-old adult preparing for a bachelor party, I realized that I needed to learn how to swim. After stumbling upon Julie's outstanding reviews on CrackerJack, I decided to give her a chance. During my first 30-minute lesson, I gained a plethora of invaluable skills and techniques thanks to her adaptable teaching style. Julie is incredibly accommodating, as evidenced by her flexibility when it comes to scheduling lessons. She also creates personalized lesson plans for each of her students and adjusts her future lesson plans based on their progress. I highly recommend Julie to anyone looking to learn how to swim or refine their swimming skills, regardless of their age. I can't wait for my next lesson!
July 6, 2022
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John N.
For years, I've been acquainted with Julie. When I began the search for private swimming lessons for my son who has autism, I turned to her for guidance in finding a suitable place. However, Julie expressed her hopes of working with individuals who have special needs and proposed the idea of trying her out as an instructor for my son. Without hesitation, we agreed and are now overjoyed with the progress our son has made. Although the process may be slow due to his disabilities, Julie's exceptional patience has allowed him to steadily gain confidence in the water. With her by his side, I am no longer a nervous wreck whenever we're around a pool or lake. My son eagerly anticipates each lesson and even forgets about his beloved iPad. The excitement of spending time with Julie while swimming takes precedence over everything else.
