JULIA EL BEKKARI
COACHING SPECIALTY
Babies
Learn-to-Swim Children
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Liquid Bubbles
BA in Child Psychology π
Certified Shallow Water Lifeguard
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
EXPERIENCE
13 years of competitive swimming experience
7+ years of teaching swim lessons
7+ years of Lifeguard experience
Early childhood education experiences including 3 years of teaching in a toddler classroom π«
GET TO KNOW COACH JULIA
ONE WORD THAT DESCRIBES ME
P A T I E N T π€
FAVORITE STROKE
Individual Medley, because you get a little bit of everything π
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT ME
Michigan Native π
I love to travel and experience new cultures - Morocco was one of my favorite countries to visit! π
Besides swimming, cooking is one of my passions. I have almost mastered the art of cooking Moroccan cuisine! π³
I can read and write in Arabic. I have also picked up many words and am working on mastering the language. βοΈ
Iβm pretty sure my birthstone is a seashell. π
FAVORITE QUOTES
βBe Silly. Be Honest. Be Kind.β
β Ralph Waldo Emerson
βWe donβt stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.β
β George Bernard Shaw
Water has always been a big part of my life. Growing up in Michigan, I lived on a large river and a pool in the backyard. The lakes were always around. Naturally, I learned to swim at a very young age. I loved it so much that my mom signed me up for competitive swimming for my school swim club. Between the age of 5 to 18, I was a member of my school's swim team and swim clubs.
I started teaching swim lessons when I turned 16 and continued to do so throughout college. I transitioned into the early childhood classroom to gain more versatile experience. When I was away from the pool, I always had a yearning to go back. The water can teach you so much about life.
My swimming journey has led me to learn a lot about myself and others. I discovered my passion for teaching young children. I have learned how to be patient and when to push boundaries. I found my ultimate happy place being in the water and sharing the joy with others.
I am grateful to be a part of Liquid Lifestyles and to share my experiences with my students and their families. I am delighted to align my passion with my career.