WHO WE ARE
Silvana Shazbek Hani
Silvana is our Manager. With a degree in Hospitality Management from the Lebanese University and 20 years experience in co-ordinating teams, Silvana is well equipped to deliver exceptional customer service.
Furthermore, Silvana is a proud Mum of 2, so she completely understands how our parents think and how we as a company can do our best for you!
Sarah Matrak
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 Zaina
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 Manager and 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 aquiring 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!
Summer
She was swimming before she could even walk, and he love for the water only grew as she progressed through years. For her, swimming is not only a way to develop new skills but is also a great way to socialise whilst building social skills. Her passion about working with children drives he motivation to share that experience with others
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 Shub
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.
Jessica
She have been swimming since age 5 as later on she got involved with her local swimming club which gave her the opportunity to engage in competitive swimming. It is incredibly rewarding when clients accomplish their swimming goals. Creating a safe and enjoyable experience for participants is essential for their success. I believe that prioritizing the relationship we have with water allows us to truly enjoy swimming.
Fernanda Townrow
Swimming has always been second nature to Fernanda our Esher Swimming Instructor, and she absolutely love it. Being able to teach is great fun, and it's fantastic to see her swimmers progress, enjoy themselves and learn such an important life skill.
Luciana Guimaraes
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.
Taylor Anderson
“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 Hedges
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 Israel
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.
Millie Freeley
Coming for a background of club swimming, Millie has always enjoyed teaching and helping students learn and improve their swimming. Swimming is a crucial life skill for everyone, so she finds teaching children particularly rewarding.
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 Cabal
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.
Chris Scalan
Chris has 5 years of swim teaching under his belt and comes from a competitive swim background. When not in the pool Chris like keeping active and healthy as well as enjoying action movies, baking, and following his passions as a part time performer.
Ariel Every
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
Marianna Fornari
Marianna, a 32-year-old from a small village near Rome, is a qualified Level 2 swim instructor and coach with a lifelong passion for sports and education. She values sport as a tool for developing body awareness and resilience, encouraging learners to be brave and persistent. Passionate about psychology, particularly children's development and emotional intelligence, she also has experience teaching SEN students and basic knowledge of sign language. Believing in cooperation and humanity, Marianna prioritizes patience, kindness, and individualized learning in her teaching. She uses a multidisciplinary approach—incorporating words, music, gestures, and imaginative scenarios—to create engaging, fun, yet challenging lessons that build confidence and independence in her students.
Ann McIlwraith
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.
