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Expertise
I can answer pretty much any question involving learning to swim and the techniques involving swimming. I am also a mom who is teaching my almost 5 yr old son and 2 year old daughter to swim. My background is with the American Red Cross and their programs and affiliations.
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
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
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Jenny | 09/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Kate, Thank you very much for ..... |
| floyd | 08/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | i thank you so much...swimming has ..... |
| Raj | 08/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Simply wonderful Kate you are to answer ..... |
| Ezra | 06/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Anna | 05/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for getting back to me so ..... |
Recent Answers from Kate Fontaine
2009-08-18 treading water:
The concept of treading water and coming back up to the top after jumping in are similar with the flutter kick. When you jump in kick hard and you will surface and then you can swim to the side. With treading
2009-08-12 breathing technique:
The best way on the crawl stroke is to start with either the side of the pool or a kickboard and you will practice what is called rotary breathing. (Turning your head to one side with your ear in the water
2009-08-11 Butterfly stroke...!!!:
Good Morning Raj, My honest answer is that the butterfly doesn't have a good (different) technique to swim in the ocean. I am pretty good at the butterfly but even I struggle in the ocean. The waves
2009-07-21 buoyancy and effort w/ flutter kick:
Hello Kathleen, First let me congratulate you with the decision on teaching yourself how to swim. This website may help. It is a good reference point for how to do the Crawl (freestyle) stroke http://www
2009-07-15 3 yr old - loves water, hates lessons...:
Since it is paid for I would allow her to sit on the side until she chooses to join. Threatening to take stuff away may make her feel like she has to do something she is uncomfortable with doing. It is
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