Tabitha learned to swim at the precocious age of two, and by six she was mastering all four strokes and diving into competitive swimming. Her journey took her from the St. Charles Swim Team in the Chicago suburbs to the Manly Swimming Club in Sydney, Australia, where she also discovered a passion for surfing. A recent NYU graduate with a double major in International Relations and French, Tabitha is inspired by the incredible teachers and coaches she had growing up. She delights in nurturing confidence in her students, whether they're taking their first plunge or perfecting a stroke. Outside the pool, Tabitha enjoys playing guitar, learning new languages, and is currently trying her hand at knitting.