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Mission Locations Instructors

We believe the best way to learn to swim is by actually swimming!

That’s a crazy thought, right? But it’s actually what sets us apart from other swim programs. Swimm with Timm focuses on making swimming lessons fun by having students swimming as much as possible during class. You’ll find that all of our group swim lessons have a very small student-to-instructor ratio, because we believe in teaching to each student’s individual needs.

Once our students are comfortable and confident in the water, we focus on developing a strong foundation of skills. Other programs have students attempting to swim before they’re ready, which can cause students to feel discouraged and overwhelmed. Just like any activity, basic skills are vital to learning proper technique. Students are encouraged to develop at their own pace and try new things only when they feel comfortable. Once a strong foundation is built, with proper instruction, anyone can learn to be a good swimmer.

By taking this approach, students are able to build the strength, skills and confidence necessary to progress through our program. Success is not completing one level of swimming lessons in order to get to the next. Having our students safe, confident, and happy in the water? THAT is success.

Our Locations!

Choice Fitness Elite Peabody

194 Newbury St, Peabody, MA 01960

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Choice Fitness Elite Methuen

116 Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, MA 01844

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Choice Fitness Elite Salisbury

191 Elm St, Salisbury, MA 01952

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Haverhill Country Club

58 Brickett Ln, Haverhill, MA 01830

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Timm

Owner and Head Swim Instructor
Timm teaches ALL levels and has a soft spot for swimmers who are new to swimming, shy, or those who need some extra encouragement in a group setting.
Timm took the opportunity to further develop his skill set while swimming in college. He is thrilled to have been able to pursue his passion for teaching swimming lessons, and coaching swim teams, for over 20 years. He has developed a positive teaching style, with a focus on building confidence and skills progression. His classes are FUN, loosely structured, and fast-paced. This approach keeps swimmers moving and focused on the task at hand. He is also Autism Swim certified.
Krissy

Swim Instructor at our Peabody location - started August 2021
Krissy teaches ALL levels: Parent/Child, Water Intro, Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced; as well as Private and Semi-private lessons.
Krissy has been working in aquatics for 16 years and truly enjoys the opportunity to work with all types of swimmers from infants to adults. Krissy has the unique ability to connect with a beginner-level swimmer but is also able to provide a more detailed level of training and stroke mechanics as the swimmer progresses through the program. As a big fan of the 100 Individual Medley, she enjoys teaching all four strokes. She does, however, consider the breaststroke her favorite to teach. Krissy takes pride in her ability to break down the mechanics of each stroke in a way that the swimmer can understand. Krissy feels that there is nothing better than making that connection and seeing what her swimmers can do! Finding that “special sauce” that motivates each one of her swimmers to improve and overcome fears, is what motivates her to come to work every day..
Chelsea

Program Manager at our Salisbury location - started January 2020
Chelsea teaches ALL levels: Parent/Child, Water Intro, Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced; as well as Private and Semi-private lessons.
Chelsea’s extensive coaching and swimming experience are showcased in her daily swimming lesson plans. She is very compassionate and strives to create an environment that is fun, warm, and welcoming to all. Her specialty is working with the younger swimmer who has a desire to work on more advanced skills. She tailors her approach to each swimmer by providing challenges and increasing the level of difficulty, as appropriate for each swimmer, to build skills and confidence.

Mirela

Program Manager for Methuen location- started March 2025
Mirela teaches Parent/Child, Water Introduction, Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced; Private, and Semi-private lessons.
Mirela has been swimming since age four, first learning to swim at the Bradford Swim Club. With 17 years of experience in aquatics, she has worked as a lifeguard, swim instructor, synchronized swimming coach, assistant aquatics director, and aquatics director. Growing up as a competitive swimmer, she developed a deep love for the water at a young age. She is passionate about working with children and teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities to be safe and confident in the water!
Amy

Lead Developmental Coach - started January 2024
Amy teaches Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Stroke & Turn; as well as Private and Semi-private lessons.
Amy has always had a passion for the water. Amy boasts a fantastic resume, including Open Water Marathon swimming in salt and freshwater. Amy’s favorite activities include swimming outside in the winter months and competing in an annual Ice Swimming Festival in Newport, VT. She proudly represents the L Street Ice Swimmers of South Boston. Since 2020, Amy has been a member of the Blueseventy International Competition Team, which includes swimmers and athletes from around the globe. Amy is incredibly excited to share her love of the water and her unique insight into the world of open-water swimming. She is extremely patient with all types of swimmers and loves to laugh, sing, and be silly. Making that connection with her students is truly her favorite thing.
Sheila

Swim Instructor at our Peabody & Salisbury locations - started December 2024
Sheila is a passionate and well-versed swim instructor with a diverse background in aquatics. Her competitive swimming journey began in local youth summer leagues, continued to the collegiate level at Keene State College, and has evolved into a love for open-water swimming events in the summer months. For over two decades, Sheila has also competed in and coached artistic swimming at the national level, honing skills that emphasize precision, technique, creativity, and teamwork. In addition, Sheila served as an ocean lifeguard and lifeguard supervisor at Salisbury Beach, gaining invaluable experience in water safety, leadership, and emergency response. These diverse experiences have shaped her recognition of the importance of building strong, foundational skills in all swimmers—whether they are focused on safety and confidence in the water, fitness, or pursuing competitive goals. As a full-time school psychologist, Sheila also brings a unique perspective to fostering a safe, consistent, and responsive learning environment for children and adolescents of various developmental levels and abilities. She takes great joy in helping her students benefit from the many developmental benefits of group swim lessons—such as improving listening skills, fostering cooperation, and enhancing motor coordination—all while building skills and confidence in the water.