Teacher Bios
The Bubble Method
Carol Gillespie
In addition to 43 years of experience teaching swim lessons , my background includes 28 years of teaching kindergartners and 1st graders in the Louisiana School System. I am currently a Louisiana certified teacher of Woodvale Elementary teaching 1st graders. Also, I have 6 years experience of teaching 4-year-olds at St. Mary Early Learning Center.
Certifications:
-YMCA Water Babies
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Jan Cranfield
Currently, I teach special education at Live Oak Elementary with 30 years of experience teaching special education in Louisiana. Additionally, I've been teaching in the pool for 43 years with a particular gift in working with special needs children! I taught 2 & 3-year-olds at St. Mary Early Learning Center for 6 years, as well.
Certifications:
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- Swim Team Judge
In addition to 43 years of experience teaching swim lessons , my background includes 28 years of teaching kindergartners and 1st graders in the Louisiana School System. I am currently a Louisiana certified teacher of Woodvale Elementary teaching 1st graders. Also, I have 6 years experience of teaching 4-year-olds at St. Mary Early Learning Center.
Certifications:
-YMCA Water Babies
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Jan Cranfield
Currently, I teach special education at Live Oak Elementary with 30 years of experience teaching special education in Louisiana. Additionally, I've been teaching in the pool for 43 years with a particular gift in working with special needs children! I taught 2 & 3-year-olds at St. Mary Early Learning Center for 6 years, as well.
Certifications:
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- Swim Team Judge
Our unique swimming aids, Swim Buoy Bubbles, are provided to each child enrolled. We encourage students to purchase a pair of bubbles once they have completed their week of lessons for future practice and more importantly, safety! Bubbles can be purchased/ordered through us!
“The Swim Buoy has been a reliable product for the Newport County YMCA for many years. The Swim Buoy bubbles have helped many children learn to swim by giving them the added confidence they need to get them started. Swim Buoy is an excellent teaching tool!”
Should you choose to purchase your own set of Swim Buoy Bubbles, all you need is a bicycle pump and an inflating needle (which is included). Then you can easily inflate the bubbles. We have the following suggestions to help you get the most out of your swimming aid:
1. Place the Swim Buoy on the back with the straps just under the chest, valve facing out.
2. Fasten the safety nautical belt.
3. Start off by bringing your child into the water while holding their hands. While at arms length, instruct them to kick.
4. When teaching young children, it is advisable to let their arms rest in your hands while explaining how to kick.
5. While standing in the water nearby, talk to the child. Let them do what comes naturally (the doggy paddle).
6. As the child progresses, gradually release air from the safety valve. they will build confidence and strength in no time.
7. *****Please rinse the "Swim Buoy" after each use for longer life. Chlorine can affect the structure of "The Bubble". DO NOT leave the inflating needle inserted in the Swim-buoy for any length of time, it will cause the Swim buoy to leak.
“The Swim Buoy has been a reliable product for the Newport County YMCA for many years. The Swim Buoy bubbles have helped many children learn to swim by giving them the added confidence they need to get them started. Swim Buoy is an excellent teaching tool!”
Should you choose to purchase your own set of Swim Buoy Bubbles, all you need is a bicycle pump and an inflating needle (which is included). Then you can easily inflate the bubbles. We have the following suggestions to help you get the most out of your swimming aid:
1. Place the Swim Buoy on the back with the straps just under the chest, valve facing out.
2. Fasten the safety nautical belt.
3. Start off by bringing your child into the water while holding their hands. While at arms length, instruct them to kick.
4. When teaching young children, it is advisable to let their arms rest in your hands while explaining how to kick.
5. While standing in the water nearby, talk to the child. Let them do what comes naturally (the doggy paddle).
6. As the child progresses, gradually release air from the safety valve. they will build confidence and strength in no time.
7. *****Please rinse the "Swim Buoy" after each use for longer life. Chlorine can affect the structure of "The Bubble". DO NOT leave the inflating needle inserted in the Swim-buoy for any length of time, it will cause the Swim buoy to leak.
Email Us: czgteach@yahoo.com / jgcteach@yahoo.com
Contact Us: 1.337.984.7802 / 1.337.267.1377
Contact Us: 1.337.984.7802 / 1.337.267.1377
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