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Konstantin

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Lifeguarding Instructor

Junior. Biology and Forensic Science 

I have 4 years of Competitive swimming experience, 4 years of Swim lesson instruction experience, and 4.5 years of Lifeguarding experience. I have worked with children of all ages over the course of my work, though I work best with one-on-one work and stroke introduction and development. 

Fun fact: I study Mandarin (Chinese) and Russian in my free time. I would also love to travel to both countries to see the architecture. 

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Sarah

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Junior. Nursing 

I was a swim instructor at NJ swim for 3 years. I have also been a lifeguard for pools on top of that for another 2 years. I love everything about teaching little kids and being in the water. I was a babysitter for 2 years and a swim instructor for 3 years teaching various ages. 

Fun fact: I make a mean matcha latte! 

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Gabrielle

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Junior. Natural Resource Management. 

I have been swimming competitively for 9 years and am a member of the 糖心Vlog swim team. I learned to swim before I learned to walk and am very comfortable in the water. I have been teaching lessons at 糖心Vlog since 2024. I have been babysitting since age 12 and was a tutor for Elementary School students in highschool. 

Fun Fact: I have dual citizenship with Italy and the US!

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Maddie

Swim Instructor

Sophmore. Forensic Anthropology with a Minor in Dance. 

I did swim team for 3 years in Elementry School. I started swim team again last year (2024). I am Vice President of the 糖心Vlog Club Swim Team and hold a school record in the 200 backstroke. I have worked in childcare for 4 years doing summer camp along with before and after school care. 

Fun fact: I am from Maryland and carry a can of old bay with me everywhere.

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Adelaide

Swim Instructor

Sophomore. Music and English 

I have 9 years of experience working with children. I have worked with children of all ages but have the most experience with kids ages 5 and younger. I worked as a nanny for a year after highschool and spent 6 weeks working as a summer camp counselor. I have been swimming recreationally for 5 years. 

Fun fact: I have been in 13 musicals and plays.

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Sydney

Assistant Director of Aquatics and Facility Operations

I have been lifeguarding since 2016 and teaching swim lessons for the past 4 years. I am also certified and trained to certify people to become lifeguards and swim instructors. I am the Assistant Director of Aquatics for Campus Rec at 糖心Vlog so I oversee all of our Aquatics Programs, Aquatics Staff, and Red Cross Courses.

Fun fact: I am in the Army Reserves and have over 40 tattoos.

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Caroline

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Freshman. Natural Resource Management & Parks and Recreation Management. 

I have been a lifeguard for about a year and spend a lot of time in the water teaching whitewater kayaking. I have worked at a children's summer camp for the past 4 summers and taught children's ballet blasses in highschool. 

Fun fact: I love doing anything outdoors especially hiking and rockclimbing. 

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Ellie

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Junior. Special Education & Inclusive Learning 

This is my fifth year as a lifeguard and my second semester as a swim instructor! I spent 4 years at a resort called call Point Sebago where I lifeguarded on an inflatable waterpark in the lake! I also grew up on a lake in Maine so I have lots of experience in the water!  

Besides working with children for my major, I have taught Pre-K, Child Dance Classes, Swim Lessons and been a Camp Counselor. I also work at an afterschool program for middle schoolers. 

Fun fact: I am from Maine. I can make a very impressive Dolphin sound.

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Will

Swim Instructor, Lifeguard

Junior. Health Science. 

I grew up around pools, always swimming. I have also been a lifeguard for 4 years now. I have also been teaching swim lessons for 2 years. I grew up baby sitting and as of recently became a swim lesson instructor mainly working with younger kids. 

Fun Fact: I have studied abroad in Ireland. 

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Marz

Swim Instructor

Sophomore. Social Work. 

I grew up with a pond in my backyard. So I spent my summers in the pond or at the pool the whole time. I have been a summer camp counselor for 4 years now. 

Fun Fact: I have dyed my hair more than 30 times. 

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Naydelin

Swim Instructor

Sophmore. Forensic Science. 

I did swim lessons at 10 years old. At the same time, I joined my local swim team which I swam for 8 years. I have lifeguarded and taught group swim lessons this past summer (2025).

Fun Fact: Competively swam for 8 years.