Amanda

Amanda has been swimming for as long as she can remember and she has real passion for swimming, from the age of 10-16 she swam competitively for a club and got up to a regional level.

Her biggest achievement during her time swimming was a Gold medal for 50m Butterfly when she was representing her club at the county competition at the age of 14.

Amanda likes the Swimming nature programme as its very hands on and the classes are small so therefore you can spend more time with each child and make the lessons more enjoyable for the children.

She really enjoys teaching all ages for so many different reasons but one of the reasons she enjoys teaching the younger ages is because she can make the lessons so much fun and she can see how much they enjoy it. Also, she thinks that when you’ve been teaching them from their first lesson seeing the progress they make is so enjoyable to see. Then from penguin level and above, she thinks it is very fun to teach the children about all the correct techniques of the strokes and about the starts and turns. But as her favourite stroke used to be butterfly that is always a fun stroke to teach for Amanda.

Amanda chose to become a swimming teacher for swimming nature because she saw the way the teachers taught the lessons as she used to be a lifeguard at the Lensbury and she really enjoyed watching and as she really enjoyed swimming Amanda thought that she would like to become a teacher and ever since then she has really enjoyed it.

Eden

Eden has been swimming her whole life and has been a qualified Swimming Teacher since 2018, having previously been a lifeguard. She holds a Level 1 and Level 2 Swim Teacher Qualification, alongside an STA Safety Award for Teachers. Eden is passionate about swimming and even set up, organised, and captained her school’s first ever swimming team. She knew that after university she wanted to return to the pool and inspire students to swim beautifully!

Ekaterina

Ekaterina Filatova, originally from Russia, has a rich background in swimming and fitness instruction. With 20 years of swimming experience under her belt, she embarked on her fitness career in 2015, right after her maternity leave, in her hometown Nizhny Novgorod. Initially working as an instructor in a swimming pool and gym, she quickly advanced in her field and was offered a position in a fitness club in Moscow, where she continued to work with both children and adults. During this time, she expanded her expertise in aqua fitness, mastering programs such as aqua float and aqua cycling.

In 2019, Ekaterina and her family relocated to Bristol, UK, where she furthered her professional qualifications and began working at the Bristol Penguins Olympic Swimming Club. Not one to rest on her laurels, she constantly sought growth opportunities and, when the national lockdown led her to London, she joined Swimming Nature in April 2021.

Her career objectives are centered around excelling in the fitness industry, with a particular focus on swimming-related programs. As a Swimming Nature teacher, Ekaterina appreciates the tailored approach the program provides for each student's training, ensuring effective and personalized learning experiences.

Her passion for teaching extends to a wide range of age groups, from babies to teenagers. She enjoys guiding young learners as well as nurturing the skills of teenagers on their swimming journeys.

Choosing to become a Swimming Nature teacher was a natural fit for Ekaterina, as it enables her to work with diverse age groups and share her knowledge and expertise in swimming techniques. Being part of an organization that values swimming as a life skill and prioritizes individualized instruction aligns perfectly with her values as an instructor.

Outside of her work as a swimming teacher, Ekaterina stays active and engaged through activities like gym workouts, pilates, paddle boarding, and hiking. Her dedication to health and fitness shines through in her career, where she continues to inspire and empower her students to embrace swimming as a lifelong skill and source of enjoyment.

Ioan

Ioan has learned to swim since a young age and never looked back! He has been passionate about swimming all his life and he can't wait to share his experience with his new students!

Ioan appreciates the swimming nature methodology as he thinks the small class sizes will allow him to tailor his lessons according to the students and increase the overall lesson quality.

He enjoys teaching children of any ages and ability!

Mark

Mark Line has been a long-standing employee at The Lensbury for over 25 years. He is a professional in every manner that comes with being a Swimming Instructor and has taught adults, children and club level students for over 20 years. Mark is also a very keen squash player and is in a league at his local club. Mark since his childhood has won a variety of competitions, swimming for Borough and his schools. His commitment and passion for teaching have driven him all these years. With Swimming Nature now on board with the team at The Lensbury, Mark is looking forward to learning new methods and to teach students how to swim beautifully!

Oliver

Oliver Kayda-Hansen is a swimming enthusiast from the UK who has been swimming for over 10 years. He has a STA Swim Certificate and has been a qualified swimming teacher since December 2022. Oliver's highest swimming achievements include participating in the London Youth Games and Regional Championships. Apart from swimming, Oliver's hobbies include football, travelling and learning about different cultures.

Oliver was born and raised in London but has also lived in Denmark on two separate occasions. He recently graduated from university and is eager to build a career in the swimming industry. His previous work experiences in retail and call handling have helped him develop excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Oliver likes the hands-on approach that Swimming Nature offers as he finds it more engaging for both students and teachers. He also appreciates the company's values and attention to detail, which has a positive impact on overall teaching. Oliver enjoys teaching all age groups and levels.

Oliver chose to become a Swimming Nature teacher because he finds the teaching structure to be rewarding. He appreciates being able to see the impact of his teaching and feels that teaching a life skill such as swimming can potentially save a life and help others enjoy the benefits of swimming, such as increased fitness and confidence.

Zoe

Zoe has been a swimming teacher for over 10 years now and taught all ages and abilities. She has always loved swimming as a sport and started swimming competitively at the age of 10 and since then swam at national level. Zoe has represented her country, Greece, in numerous swimming competitions and meets. She represented England in the European Masters championships in 2016, and managed to bag a European record in the 4x50 medley relay with her Teammates. Zoe and her Teammates also managed to break six World Records in 2016,2017 and 2018, again in relays. Zoe is bilingual, fluent in Greek and English, fun and full of enthusiasm for what she does and has a passion for teaching swimming to meet the needs of her love to pass on experience and learning to others. Working with children has always been an ambition of hers, so obtaining her degree in PE and sports coaching seemed just perfect for Zoe. The greatest reward for Zoe is watching her swimmers improve their skills and having lots of fun. In Zoe's spare time, she enjoys swimming and when not swimming she is kept busy with cycling and running and eating lots of chocolate.