Jenna M
Hi, I’m Jenna!
I began my journey in swimming teaching as a volunteer assistant coach at my local swimming club in Ireland at the age of 16. I swam competitively from age 7 until 18 and knew I wanted to continue this passion by teaching others such an amazing skill. I became a Level 2 swim coach at 17 and have been teaching alongside my university studies as a swim teacher for the last 4 years.
My experience in teaching spans across all ages and abilities, including babies and young children to adults in their 70s and 80s, as well as children and adults with ASD, Down’s Syndrome, and many other physical disabilities. I led a Special Olympics team as their head coach for 3 years, and that will always be one of my greatest achievements. I believe in swimming being available to all, no matter your ability or age, and that it is never too late to learn such an important life skill!
I am here to help you reach your goals no matter how big or small. Look forward to meeting you!
Qualifications And Professional Memberships
- STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
- RLSS National Rescue Award
- Enhanced DBS Checked
- Fully Insured
Expertise
- Teaching Children Through Play
- Experience with SEN children
- Nervous Beginners
- Teaching Adults
- Building Water Confidence
- Technique Development
"Friendly and enthused. Just what was required as my son started relatively late (swimming). Made him feel so confident. Came out of every session buzzing!"
My Customer Reviews
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Trustpilot Review
Supportive, friendly and professional teaching
I have had a really positive experience being taught by Jenna! She understood my fear of the water and has worked hard (and patiently) to build my confidence. She has a lovely, reassuring manner, but, at the same time, is able to pinpoint how to improve my technique. I am not yet a swimmer, due to the fact that I have had to miss a couple of lessons, but I am confident that I will be soon. I thoroughly recommend SwimExpert!
Trustpilot Review
Fantastic with my SEN child
My daughter has ASD and ADHD so can find it hard to concentrate and stay engaged but the teachers have been great at adapting and advising when quieter sessions are available to aid her learning . She has made fantastic progress this year and gained many badges ! Very satisfied
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Swim faster, smarter and more confidently with 1-to-1 instruction from the UK’s leading swim specialists
- Private 1-to-1 Lessons for focused learning
- Tailored Coaching Plans based on ability
- Expert Coaches across premier UK venues
- Locations all over England
We pride ourselves not only on delivering exceptional swimming lessons, but also on delivering them in a safe environment
FAQs
Here are a list of our most frequently asked questions from our valued customers.
That’s a tough one. How long is that piece of string? During your first lessons we will discuss your current abilities and your goals and set lesson plans that are sensible. Your instructor is the best person to give you a reasonable answer to this question once you have had a lesson or two with him or her.
Yes, unlike a lot of companies, we encourage our teachers to get in the water when needed to either demonstrate, support, or otherwise assist you in the learning process.
The most cost effective way to take lessons is to book in ‘blocks’ of lesson, and that’s how most of our customers book with us. However if you are unsure and want to try us out then you can always book a single lesson. Remember that all our lessons are backed by our progression guarantee so there is no reason not to book more than one lesson!
Lessons are generally either 30 or 60 minutes in duration. Most childrens’ lessons are 30 minutes, most adults 60 minutes, but this is dependent on your goals and needs. Why not phone the office today on 0330 111 29 29 to discuss which would be best for you?
Most likely, we have dealt with many clients with special needs and several of our instructors have additional interest or qualifications in this respect. Why not phone the office today on 0330 111 29 29 to discuss your particular needs?
Yes, our lessons are suitable for people with water anxiety. Our instructors have extensive experience supporting nervous swimmers and use gentle, confidence‑building techniques to help you overcome fear, make steady progress, and begin enjoying the water at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Unlike many swim schools, we operate all year round and are able to offer lessons also on many Bank Holidays. Simply enquire about the dates you are interested in.
Yes — in most cases you can continue lessons with the same instructor. Our instructors usually work at the same venue on the same day or across multiple days, so you can book sessions that align with their schedule. If an unexpected situation arises, such as your instructor being unwell, we will arrange another qualified instructor to teach your lesson.
Yes, you will need to bring your own towel. Towels are not provided at any of our venues (although some may charge for one if you forget to bring your towel with you)
Yes if, for example, you have two children then you can book a block of lessons and decide which child is to have which of the lessons.
Yes. All our venues allow a parent to watch their child having a lesson – some from poolside others from a viewing area. Facilities for more than one parent to view may be limited at some venues so please respect this one parent rule in this instance.
We accept most major debit or credit cards (except American Express) either via our website or by telephone payment to our office. We do not accept cash/cheques nor direct bank payments.