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Expert Profile: Kate Fontaine

Expertise:  I can answer pretty much any question involving learning to swim and the techniques that surround swimming. I am also a mom who is teaching my 3 yr old son and eventally my newborn daughter to swim. My background is with the American Red Cross and their programs and affiliation.

Experience in the area
I ran Camp Hochelaga's waterfront for 3 years, I taught swim lessons for 8 years, I have been a lifeguard instructor, I was a lifeguard.

Education/Credentials
BA in Education as well as a BA in Psychology from Johnson State College Class of 2001

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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Honestly at this point I swim and teach for enjoyment purposes only.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 530
Knowledge   9.58   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.75   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.42   Excellent
Politeness   9.83   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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2
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
83
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
This is the answer I was hoping for... and a prompt reply is most appreciated. Thank you very much.
(Brian on 11/21/08)
thank you. Matt
(Matt on 04/09/08)
Dear Kate, Thank a lot for your suggestions.I will follow them . Indy
(indy on 01/20/08)
Yes I have. And I still can't find another like experience or a fellow student from Parkland High School in Orefield, (now Allentown), PA to write abo
(Ray on 12/12/07)
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Recent Answers from Kate Fontaine
2008-10-23  lung capacity I do not know the exact physiology regarding lung capacity of swimmers. Most competitive swimmers do have an increased lung capacity from years of practice. It would be important for this development...
2008-09-22  Getting tired in the middle of lap First off I would like to congratulate you in making swimming an integrated part of your life. The health benefits from it are fabulous. Learning how to swim in your 30's is basically the same idea...
2008-07-27  About swimming Hello, Practice is key to being relaxed in the water. I would suggest for fitness (non-competative) to try to do laps daily and increase gradually the amount of the laps that you do over time. Finally...
2008-05-07  teaching a 19-month old to swim I would use your digression when starting to teach a 19 month old (I know my 9 month old loves water but HATES COLD WATER!) but my 3 yr old swims under water and has been comfortable in it since day 1...
2008-04-13  beginning swimmer-- 500 meter swim Please do not get discouraged by my answer. First off was this in your job description? My concern is that they may use you as a lifeguard and without the ability to swim yourself 500 meters I would...
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