Meet our Teachers

Choosing a swimming teacher for your child is a big decision. You want to ensure they are friendly, professional and understand your unique child’s needs.

We can help!

  • SWEM’s founder and owner, Sunée McKelvey has 15 years of teaching experience and specialises in working with babies, children and adults with special needs. Sunée is also the owner of Swim with Sunée, a successful swim school in Cape Town, South-Africa.

    At SWEM we pride ourselves in offering bespoke swimming lessons, tailored to every individual swimmer’s needs.

    We currently offer 1-on-1 swimming lessons at The Muswell Hill Club for children and adults of all abilities. So, whether you are a complete beginner or a budding olympian looking for stroke development advice, we are here to help.

  • Savannah is our newest addition to the team. She has been an avid ocean lover since childhood, and has always loved the water. This love has continued to this day, as she is currently finishing her PHD in marine biology. She is a qualified scuba diving- and surfing instructor as well as a lifeguard, showing her dedication to safety in the water. As an ex-member of team GB for swimming, it is needles to say that she has probably spent more hours in the pool than on land.

    She finished her STA level 2 during her A levels, and taught swimming to kids of all ages and adults in better leisure centres. She has now returned to teaching and is excited to show you how to have fun as well as be safe while in the water.

  • Susie grew up in Cape Town and thanks to her mum Sunee's swim school, she had the privilege of an enclosed heated swimming pool in her garden. Swimming became her biggest joy and daily activity all year round. She joined a local swimming club at the age of 7 and represented her school at Western Province Galas.

    Susie taught by her mum's side from the age of 14 and discovered that she loves teaching just as much as she loves water. Susie qualified as a STA teacher in February 2023 and at the age of 18, she now has 4 years of teaching experience and the qualification to match.

    Susie believes that children should be taught to love and respect the water so that they can experience the joy that this sport has brought to her.

What our clients think about our teachers

  • "Sunee was everything we hoped for and more for our son’s swim teacher. She was kind and patient but also knew exactly how to get push our son without upsetting him. She was just perfect and could instantly tell she has been teaching kids with additional needs for a long time. Could not recommend enough!"

    Victoria Poon

  • "I took my daughter to the crash course and it was amazing to see how quickly she grew in confident in the water. Our instructor Savannah was really attentive and had the perfect balance between teaching and making the sessions fun. I would definitely recommend SWEM."

    Abdulfatah Ali

Next Steps

If you’re ready to enquire, please get in touch using this form and Sunée will answer any questions you have and advise on next steps.