Robin Sturnes, Ed.D.
Director of Education and Youth Initiatives at Urban League of Greater Chattanooga- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Teacher License
Department of Education
Experience
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Urban League of Greater Chattanooga
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Education and Youth Initiatives
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Feb 2022 - Present
Collaborates with Site Coordinator to implement engaging, educational enrichment curriculum and community programs, including multiple programs for adults and children in elementary and middle school. Oversees operation of all grant programs including budgeting and documentation. Builds and maintains professional relationships with students, community members, and groups, including Hamilton County Schools; Regional Health Council Health Disparity Committee Member and Out of School Time Alliance Co-Chair (2022-2023). Show less
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Advisor II and Recruiter, School of Education
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2022
This position aligns with Tennessee Department of Education annual program review/feedback with a focus on developing and implementing a recruitment plan to increase minority representation, high needs endorsement areas and boost the selectivity of program candidates. Responsibilities include:~Advising, assisting and encouraging post baccalaureate and graduate students, including job embedded initial licensure individuals with appropriate course scheduling.~Developing and implementing a recruitment plan to increase minority representation, high needs endorsement areas and boost the selectivity of program candidates.~Focus upon support to first generation students with School of Education specific requirements including ACT, PRAXIS and tutoring. ~Collaborating with Enrollment Services Office to assist students in the K-12 and/or Community College transition process to UTC. ~Entering and maintaining statistical data for THEC and SBE reports Show less
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Academic Advisor
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
• Provides academic advising for undergraduate students in these categories: new freshmen, new undeclared transfers, continuing undeclared students, and students in academic difficulty.• Manage advising caseload through accurate record-keeping.• Providing academic advisement to assigned caseload; counseling students on academic issues and program progress, and assisting students in identifying and overcoming academic difficulties through thoughtful educational planning.• Assessing individual student needs, making appropriate referrals to other campus services and resources, as needed, and aiding students in establishing realistic and attainable academic goals.• Conduct seminars to students on probation or in academic difficulty.• Pre-registering incoming first-year students, presenting information sessions, and assisting students with registering during New Student Orientation.• Developing and maintaining a strong communication line with academic departments and various student support divisions.• Covering office advising walk-in hours.• Maintain relationships with assigned academic departments.• Assist with New Student and Transfer Orientations• Conduct seminars to students on probation or in academic difficulty Show less
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Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for CRNAs, School of Nursing
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Dec 2014 - Sep 2017
~Design, deliver, and maintain an outreach and student support program to increase the percentage of nurse anesthesia students from minority and disadvantaged populations who apply, enter, and complete the MSN Nurse Anesthesia program.~Develop aggressive marketing and recruitment campaign that utilizes multiple media strategies and site visits to other colleges and universities and health care organizations.~Assist the Project Director with developing both clinical mentor and peer mentor programs.~Coordinate and facilitate the pre-entry preparation/learning exchange two-day Diversity Workshop(s), a national annual conference hosted by UTC, by planning and scheduling logistics; organizing airway simulations experiences; recruiting CRNA faculty panel participants; and facilitating post-experience debriefing.~Assist with project evaluation by facilitating data collection and management, program record-keeping and documentation related to student activities, and implement process improvement plans.~Coordinate and track recruitment and information/education sessions for potential Nurse Anesthesia applicants/students.~Lead information sessions for the program and orientation to the CRNAs in 3-D grant for incoming students; serve as the “front-face” of the CRNA program and first point of contact for all prospective students. ~Manage social media outlets for the CRNA Program and create content to initiate and maintain contact with potential applicants. ~Build recruitment networks with minority universities and minority nurses' associations. Show less
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Educational Advisor for the Educational Opportunity Center
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Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
~Recruits post-secondary students and provide educational outreach and counseling~Recruits a target population such as low income, first generation, nontraditional college students who desire to pursue post-secondary education to improve their career opportunities~Offered priority for services to adults, veterans, military families, youth in foster care, and homeless youth~Assist potential students with choosing a college, a major, career counseling, financial aid and admissions~Assist students with all colleges and partner with local colleges, Adult Education/GED programs and community agencies~Recruiting students in Hamilton County, four Tennessee Counties and six Georgia counties Show less
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Upward Bound Teacher, Mentor, and Resident Coordinator
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May 2012 - Aug 2014
~Teach state standards (high school level) for Science with a focus on Lab-only activities ~Serve as mentor and counselor to the students i.e. working with etiquette, how to prepare for college, study habits, how to “dress for success”, ect. ~Resident Coordinator -summer months only (responsibilities as follows); -Reside on campus each night -Complete random/scheduled room checks -Oversee any discipline issues that arise throughout the evening -Coordinate evening events for the high school participants -Hold students accountable for dorm room upkeep Show less
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Hamilton County Department of Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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Teacher and Student Life Coach
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Aug 2006 - Jun 2014
*STUDENT LIFE COACH &SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER 6th GRADE -East Lake Academy of Fine Arts 2012-2014 ~Teach state standards for science and social studies ~Oversee all lower level discipline infractions ~Student Life Coach (responsibilities as follows); -Oversee both major and minor discipline infractions (ISS, classroom disruptions, uniform issues, ect.) -Monitor and check-in with a select group of students to see about their grades, behavior, and home life -Plan and implement (with the Student Life Team) activities for our School Wide Positive Behavior System -Assist with planning/implementing One-to-One technology (Grant) *LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND SCIENCE TEACHER 5TH GRADE,Hardy Elementary School 2009-2012 ~Taught state standards for language arts, social studies, and science ~Developed lesson plans that worked with diverse learners i.e. inclusion students, gifted students, and other health-impaired students ~Served as an after school TCAP (Tennessee’s state test) tutor ~Participated in the planning, preparation, and follow-through of the 5th grade promotion ceremony ~Served on the Writing, Literacy, Programs, Celebrations, and Science committees ~Attended professional development workshops *LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER GRADES 6TH AND 7TH, Howard Middle School 2006-2009 ~Developed cross curriculum lesson plans ~Served as the 7th grade team leader (the following bullet point were my responsibilities) -Attended weekly meeting with administration and gave to information given to the team -Oversaw all Level A discipline infractions -Housed all team in-class in school suspension for students who were relocated do to behavior issues -Managed the team list for students who were in ISS, suspended and/or in evening school -Organize all evening school lesson packages for students in attendance -Committee member on the School Improvement Plan Committee -Attended professional development workshops Show less
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Education
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Trevecca Nazarene University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Leadership and Professional Practice -
2007 - 2008
Tennessee Technological University
MASTER OF ART IN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP -
1998 - 2003
Austin Peay State University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN EDUCATION, Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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