Angela has over 15 years experience in the health, fitness and aquatics industries as a Certified Personal Trainer, swim coach and water aerobics instructor. Working exclusively as a swim instructor for the last 10 years, Angela’s specialty is teaching infants and toddlers to learn to love the water.

A graduate of San Diego State University with a BA in Kinesiology, Angela anticipates her Master’s degree research in motor learning as it pertains to swim skill acquisition will help pave the way for improved teaching methodologies for swim schools around the country.

A member of both local and national aquatic-based organizations, Angela seeks to help raise awareness of drowning prevention to her community, and to contribute to the ongoing research in aquatics.

On a personal level, Angela enjoys traveling with her husband, SCUBA diving, sushi, and reading.

• CPR/First Aid certified
• Certified Pool/Spa Operator
• Presenter of the United States Swim School Association
• Water Safety Instructor
• United States Swim School Association
• Infant/ Toddler Instructor certification
• Former Certified Personal Trainer
• American Council of Exercise
• San Diego State University
• Kinesiology: Emphasis in Fitness, Nutrition and Health
• American College of Sports Medicine
• Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist

       Professional Memberships:

• American Association for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  (AAPHERD)
• National Swim Instructors Association
• American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation ( AAPAR)
• National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA)
• San Diego Aquatics Council
• California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS)