Your ISR Instructor in Central New Jersey

I have been and ISR instructor for over 10 years. As a child, I was always around a body of water, so naturally my mother signed me up for a swim team. My swimming career began at the age of four and continued through college. I attended the University of Florida where I was an NCAA qualifier and a 2004 Olympic Trail qualifier. While at Florida, I received a Master's Degree in Special Education. I am also certified in CPR and First Aid.

I was first introduced to ISR when my niece went through the program, and I was amazed at how she preformed her ISR Self-RescueTM skills at the end of six weeks. I became inspired to teach other children this life saving skill. Since many people have a pool in their backyard or frequent a local pool, I believe that the skills a child learns from this program will give parents peace of mind.

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FAQs
What other benefits does the ISR lesson experience provide students?
Every child is unique. However, many parents report that once their young children have mastered learning to swim, the resulting confidence in their abilities engenders a positive self-concept that is often demonstrated in other aspects of their personalities. There are also obvious health and other psychological gains.
How do you teach them to hold their breath?
Breath holding skills are taught beginning with the first lesson. We shape breath control using highly effective positive reinforcement techniques. We continue to reinforce these breath-holding techniques throughout every lesson.
What is the American Academy of Pediatrics position on swimming lessons for young children?
The AAP encourages parents to consider that starting water-survival skills training at an early age must be individualized, based on the child's frequency of exposure to water, emotional maturity, physical limitations and health concerns related to swimming pools. You can view their policies and suggestions through the AAP website here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at- play/Pages/Swim-Lessons.aspx
Why does it take an average of 6 weeks for my child to learn this?
The 6-week average is an estimate that is based on the average time in which it takes most children to learn these survival skills. Every child is unique and ISR’s Self- Rescue program is specifically designed based on your child’s individual strengths and needs. It is important to realize that this is an average which means that some children will actually finish more quickly while others will need more practice. ISR is dedicated to safety and, therefore, we want to provide your child with the time and best opportunity to become proficient in his/her survival skills. We will always honor your child’s needs.

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