Tess Phillips

Hi! I’m Tess Phillips, and I’m so excited to work with your children. I have been swimming competitively for 13 years, and have experience teaching at Goldfish Swim School, the YMCA of Mt. Laurel, Tarnsfield Swim Club, Bear Paddle Swim School, and Medford Fitness. This summer, I will be once again coaching the developmental team at Tarnsfield Swim club! I absolutely love to swim and was raised in the water, coming from a family of NAUI Scuba Divers and being one myself. This will be the third season of private lessons (thank you all so much!)

As far as safety, I have my current Red Cross lifeguard certification, as well as certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen. I am a firm believer that swimming is a life skill and is necessary for every child to learn. 

When teaching, I prefer to empower children and I love to make swimming fun! I go at the pace set by each kid; there is no “lesson plan” rather, I choose which skills should be strengthened, and which are most enjoyed, to create a personal goal for each child to achieve. I have full confidence in patience, praise, and a positive attitude.