Robin Firestone Email & Phone Number

Johns Creek, Georgia, United States

John'S Creek, Ga

Assist students in developing lifelong physical fitness skillsPromote and integrate physical, social, and emotional wellbeing into the curriculumPlan, prepare, and instruct in each skill area using a wide variety of motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning and accomplishment

Advisor for over 450 undergraduate students in 3 majors for the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences within the School of Education Planned, directed, and implemented advising for undergraduate students including pre-medRecruited students into the graduate sport science programs Assisted Dean, Department Chair, and faculty with major curriculum decisionsInitiated and completed graduation checksServed as the graduation representative for the departmentCoordinated placements for teaching and learning students to complete their field experienceMaintained a close relationship with the athletic department regarding student athletesDetermined eligibility and certification for student athletesCreated and instructed a 50 minute course twice a week titled The Freshman Experience Organized meetings to provide information for potential freshman and transfer students and their familiesAided in the organization and management of freshman and transfer orientationCreated an individualized course advising plan for each studentCorresponded with students and parents through e-mail, phone calls, and in-person meetingsUpdated program information on the website, bulletin, and PIDMS as neededActed as a mentor for all of the students in the department and maintained an open door policy

Managed group of 22 campers and three senior counselors

Gained experienced with a full range of exceptional students from high-need remedial students to highly advanced enrichment students Recognized and developed students’ multiple intellectual strengths, adapting instruction to individual differences, cultural backgrounds, and developmental levels Maintained open lines of communication with parents, social workers, behavior specialists, school administrators, and other teachers to encourage student motivation and classroom performanceAided students in developing a more efficient outlook and a solution oriented approach to dealing with challenges Wrote and implemented lessons plans on a weekly basis with the guidance of the Sunshine State Standards Provided students with meaningful feedback in a timely mannerMember of the prevention team focusing on building classroom and school-wide cultures of “thinking” by fostering the attitudes, values, and skills that support good critical and creative thinking Organized and implemented prevention education presentations/ activities designed to provide students with information and skills to cultivate and maintain healthy, happy lives; lessons included self-esteem, decision-making, stress, peer pressure, communication skills, and alcohol/ drug avoidance.Directed annual “Hoops for Heart” event as liaison between school and American Heart AssociationCounseled student athletes in academic and personal issues Developed strategies and monitored student athlete’s academicsServed as girl’s head softball and basketball coach for 6th-8th grade

M.A., Higher Education Administration

B.S., Education

Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma

Diploma