Name : Ms Chermaine
Date of Birth : 6th April 1979
Nationality : Singaporean
Martial Status : Single
Address : Bukit Timah
Instructor Qualification : Lifesaving 1 2 3 / Bronze Medallion and CPR Awards (SLSS), Swimming Coaching Level 1 (SSA/SSC), Ncap Level 1 (SSC), Swimming Teacher Certificate (SSTA), Bronze Cross / Silver Cross (SLSS)
Language Spoken : English
Profession : Full Time Swimming Instructor
Coaching Experience : 8 years

Personal Coaching Mantra:

I have been coaching the sports of swimming for many years and my main aim is to get children comfortable and confident in the water and be water-safe – not produce instant pool prodigies. A water-safe baby should be able to stay afloat and kick her way to safety should she ever fall into a pool or pond to minimize the possibility of her drowning.

What’s more, children who swim eat and sleep better. They are also more mentally alert. Swimming also strengthens children’s lungs and is a natural remedy for ailments such as asthma and bronchitis.

I find that children learn better in a group : I call this “Monkey See, Monkey Do” – they’ll mimic any action you perform. When adults do a demo, they’re less likely to mimic the action because they’re probably thinking, ‘you’re so big, I’m so small. I can’t do it!’ However, if other children are doing the same thing, kids are more motivated to try it. Sometimes, my friends daughters comes along for sessions as a demo to other children. It usually works.

The reason why my students stick to my swimming lessons is because I gives students and parents flexibility. Unlike swim schools, individual instructors like me don't subscribe rigid policies that sometimes frustrate parents. I believes in understanding your needs and expectations. To me, your feedback and suggestions are of utmost importance. A media & communication student, I am capable of interacting with people of all levels and social background (especially kids!). I encourages feedback and constructive criticism, as I believes they help me improve to serve you better.  Register your swim lessons with me today!