WHO WE ARE
Silvana
Silvana is an experienced Swim Manager with over a decade of success in hospitality, administration, and team leadership. At Angel Swim London, she oversees daily operations, recruitment, and training, while driving process improvements and ensuring the highest standards of service. With a background in hospitality management and certifications in data analysis and HR, Silvana combines strong organisational skills with a people-focused approach. Fluent in English and Arabic, and with extensive experience working with high-profile clients, she is dedicated to creating smooth, professional, and welcoming experiences for both staff and families.
Sarah
Sarah is one of the organisational Superhero. After years working as a lawyer and university teacher in Brazil, she moved to London following her dream to live in this amazing city.
She has a STA Level 2 in Swim Teacher also STA Teacher Safety Award so she completely understand how we as a company can do our best for you!
Ariadne
Ariadne is a qualified swimming teacher with experience teaching babies, toddlers, and children. With a background in finance, she decided to leave the corporate world to pursue something more dynamic and enjoyable - bringing energy, fun, and great guidance to every lesson! She is also one of the managers of the school, overseeing operations at some of the pools.
Anna
Anna is a swim and training manager. She is an STA L2 qualified teacher who is also baby and SEN qualified. She grew up swimming consistently from the age of four all the way up to club swimming. She loves working with children which is why she's passionate and dedicated to teaching a sport that she enjoyed learning herself. For Anna, it’s not just about learning all four strokes, it’s about acquiring lifesaving skills and having fun in the water.
Chloe
Chloe was born and raised in South Africa and has a degree in Sports Rehab Therapy from St Mary’s University. Chloe enjoys the benefits of teaching children in our hydrotherapy pools and is working towards her dream career , centred around hydrotherapy. Her favourite classes to teach at the moment are parent and baby classes!
Tula
Tula learnt to swim in four different countries until the age of 16 where she qualified to become a swim instructor. She was teaching for 6 years, mainly working with clients looking to improve technique for high performance sports such as Iron Mans. She has become a manager to cater to her customer service and operational skillsets. She loves visiting the lessons to see the kids enjoying and learning in the pools.
Robyn
She has taught swimming for the past 20 years. Coming from a competitive swimming background herself Robyn has always loved the water, whether it is the ocean, a lake or a swimming pool! She finds rewarding when she can pass on her love for the water to others
Frieda
Frieda is a Swim Teacher and Holistic Hydrotherapist dedicated to transforming people’s health and wellbeing. Through teaching swimming, she helps individuals of all ages build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals, finding joy in each breakthrough. A passionate open water swimmer, she also enjoys swimming marathons and triathlons in the great outdoors.
Liz
From a young age, Liz discovered a passion for swimming, spending most of her summer holidays in her neighbour’s pool with her brother and friends. In recent years, she began working at a primary school, where she gained valuable experience supporting children, including many with SEND. This experience inspired her to combine her teaching skills with her love of swimming.Now an STA Level 2 qualified swimming instructor, Liz finds it incredibly rewarding to share her knowledge and help children thrive in the water. She believes that learning should be fun, inclusive, and challenging — and that every child deserves the opportunity to feel confident and safe in the water.
Luciana
Swimming has always been an integral part of Luciana’s life. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she spent her childhood swimming in pools or the sea. Luciana was a competitive swimmer for several years and enjoys sharing her experiences with her students. She is known for her patience and calm demeanour, which she combines with her two greatest passions: teaching and swimming. Luciana is qualified at Swim England levels 1 and 2 and holds additional qualifications in Swim England framework Stages 8-10 and a Swim England Special Educational Needs qualification. She also has a BA in English Literature and a license in Education.
Kyle
My name is Kyle. I'm Zimbabwean Portuguese and qualified as Level 2 STA swimming instructor in 2016/2017.
It was between the ages of 5 -10 that my swimming journey started. I learnt to swim in an unorthodox unrecommended way. I was thrown into the deep end of our swimming pool by my step dad and just started to do doggy paddle since then I started to enjoy swimming/water. I have good "water memories" having grown up in Portugal summer time was spent swimming at different beaches.
During my journey as a swimming instructor I have taught kids with downs syndrome, cerebral palsy & ADHD. I have experience with SEN in a school setting as a teaching assistant and had the privilege to also assist students in the hydrotherapy pool.
Taylor
“Being a swimmer myself, it felt natural when the opportunity came up to become a swim teacher. Seven years on, I’ve had a wealth of experience both teaching & coaching kids how to swim.
During the week I suit up & weekends I throw on the shorts & teach! I’ve had amazing experiences within many sports, a highlight being playing horse polo for Denmark however always naturally came back into swimming. It certainly draws you back!”
April
April has been involved in swimming for many years both personally and professionally. She loves to watch the progress of swimmers from nervous novices to confident swimmers who have learnt an important skill for life.
Aaron
A lifelong swimmer with both recreational and competitive experience, I have been passionate about the sport from an early age, competing for my school and more recently in triathlons. I love swimming not only for its health and well-being benefits but also for the social connections it fosters with students. Committed to lifelong learning and teaching, I strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where swimmers of all abilities can develop their skills and confidence in the water. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Karen
She is a psychology student and violin player. She is passionate about swimming since she was a kid and this love developed in a journey of triathlon competition. She loves to share her knowledge in a fun and safe way during her swimming lessons and also makes sure the kids enjoy being in water. She always look forward to come back to the next lesson.
Gerardo
Gerardo was born and raised in Mexico City. Most of his happy memories involve a pool surrounded with friends and families. His goal is for every kid to relate water with happiness. And he believes fun is the key to learning how to swim. your story online can make all the difference.
Claire
Claire is a highly experienced swim instructor with over 10 years of teaching in Bermuda and the UK. She has worked with children of all ages and abilities, creating fun, safe, and engaging lessons that help every child grow in confidence in the water.
Her background in child development and wellbeing gives her a unique ability to connect with students, ensuring they feel supported both in and out of the pool.
Claire has also managed swim programs and worked closely with families to ensure each child progresses at their own pace. Her warm, encouraging approach makes learning enjoyable, while her experience ensures children feel safe and inspired in the pool.
Ariel
I have a love for sports and mobility, to me swim teaching allows me to share my love of sport to others. I have been a qualified lifeguard and then moved on to swim teaching
Ann
Qualified STA Level 2 swim teacher with additional certifications in Baby & Pre-School and People with Disabilities. Over five years’ experience delivering engaging, inclusive swimming lessons for all age groups—from babies to adults—currently teaching at Putney Pool. Known for building strong rapport with parents and creating a supportive learning environment.
Adam Knight -
Founder
What makes a great Swim Instructor? Positivity, patience and persistence! Having taught children to swim for the last 9 years, I understand the importance of ensuring your little one has a fun and positive experience in the water and that you, as Mum or Dad, understand what aquatic practices we are doing and why. You can expect my lessons to be fun, dynamic and progressive!
12 years as an Aquatic Professional
The VIP Home Visit Swim Teacher
STA Level 3 Swim Tutor
STA Level 2 Baby Swimming Specialist
Level 3 Pool Plant Operations
IronMan Triathlete
WHAT WE DO
At Angel Swim London, our understanding and expertise in baby swimming and premium private lessons gives our students a huge advantage as their development is streamlined with a seamless transition from baby to independent lessons.
We teach babies from the age of 8 weeks old to 3 yrs, when they progress through the baby and toddler stages of swimming they can then swim independently and join the Angel Stage lessons (3yrs and above). Angel Stage lessons consist of private 1:1 and 2:1 lessons so that your child can get specialised feedback to develop and progress specific swimming skills.
We believe in quality over quantity with a maximum of 4 per class in our baby & toddler lessons. These small class sizes and private venues allow for our instructors to give each child the tailored feedback and attention that they deserve.
