Lindsay joined the team in 2013, having worked in the industry for 6 years already. She has extensive experience and her customers know her for her fun, direct approach which gets little ones swimming independently from a very young age.
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Why did you join Mini Swimmers?
Elaine was a friend of mine and fellow swimming teacher, so when she asked me to join the team I jumped at the chance. She is a great boss!
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What’s your favourite thing about teaching?
I love all aspects of teaching but especially when a child succeeds at swimming independently for the first time.
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Do you remember learning to swim?
When I was taught to swim it wasn’t much fun and very strict. I’m glad things have changed and wish there had been classes like this when I was little!
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What do you get up to when you’re not by the poolside?
I like meeting up with friends for food, and going to baby groups with my youngest, Frankie.
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Favourite post swimming snack?
Bananas
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Favourite song in the pool?
It has to be 3 Little Speckled Frogs
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Favourite swimming stroke?
Front crawl
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Swimming qualifications?
STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School (May 2007)
STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers (May 2015)
Over 100 hours training in both the classroom and pool, plus 10 years teaching experience!
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Where’s your favourite place to visit in the local area?
I love Scarborough
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What was the last concert you went to?
Roxette
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Guilty pleasure?
A crusty roll and guacamole
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Favourite restaurant?
Regency Chinese in York
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Dogs or cats?
Dogs
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If you could have one superpower what would it be?
I’d love to be invisible
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What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A social worker
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Favourite Princess?
Belle from Beauty and the Beast
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Favourite Superhero?
He-Man
