OUR TEACHING TEAM
We take immense pride in our commitment to excellence at Tropical Kids Swim School, ensuring that only the finest, most dependable, and highly qualified teachers are part of our team. Our dedication to maintaining high standards includes ongoing professional development opportunities and additional certifications, such as AutismSwim training, to better serve our diverse community.
Miss Tanja
SISSS00132 – Swimming and Water Safety Teacher.
Learn to Swim | Infant Aquatics
AutismSwim | Adults
Meet Miss Tanja, a seasoned educator with 15 years of teaching experience. For her, teaching is not just a job; it's an incredibly rewarding and fun experience. She delights in being part of children's journeys as they learn essential life skills and fosters a safe and enjoyable environment around water. Specialising in teaching adults, Tanja's multilingual abilities in Russian and German enhance her teaching approach. Beyond the pool, she's a diving instructor, disability support worker, and Eurovision Song Contest enthusiast!
Miss Zara
Qualifications & Position
Bi9o
Miss Kealey
Learn to Swim | Infant Aquatics | Adults
Reception
Miss Kealey has been teaching for almost 5 years, blending her love for swimming with her passion for teaching. Witnessing students overcome fear and gain confidence in the water brings her immense joy. Outside the pool, she enjoys sightseeing, exploring markets, and hiking with her dog, Nellie. Currently studying for a Bachelor of Nursing, Miss Kealey aspires to become an aeromedical nurse with The Royal Flying Doctors, drawn to the vast landscapes of Australia from her upbringing in the remote Northern Territory.
Miss Karen
Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety
Infant and Preschool Aquatics
Meet Miss Karen, who was born and bred in Cairns and just loves all things summertime, especially when it means she can get in the water! When she isn't teaching your little ones, you can find her camping in the outdoors, or doing something crafty such as crocheting her next project! Miss Karen has been teaching little ones to swim for over 7 years, and couldn't imaginine doing anything else!
Seeing all of her little swimmers grow as they improve their skills and confidence in the water is her favourite part of being a Swim Teacher.
Miss Ness
SISCAQU311A Foster the development of infants and
toddlers in an aquatic environment
Swim Teacher
Ness is a friendly, patient and enthusiastic swim teacher who loves helping children build confidence and develop strong swimming skills. She tries to create fun, supportive lessons where kids feel comfortable, encouraged and excited to learn. Her goal is to make swimming enjoyable while teaching essential water safety and skills that children can carry with them for life.
Her favourite part about being a swim teacher is seeing the kids enjoying the lessons and learning whilst having fun. She feels lucky to see them grow and build their confidence not just in swimming but in life.
Miss Shenae
SISSS00132 Swimming & Water Safety Teacher
In-Training for Aqua Aerobics Instructor
Reception | Swim Teacher
Shenae is a passionate mermaid committed to swim teaching and making a meaningful contribution to young people's lives. Outside of work she enjoys hiking to waterfalls, swimming, reading, travelling and hanging out with her fur babies.
Her favourite part about teaching kids to swim is watching their confidence build so that they can go on to enjoy all the wonderful water experiences in the world!
