About Robin Welcome to ISR Austin! I am Robin Bates, a certified ISR Instructor. Since beginning my ISR journey in early 2008, I have taught over 95 children in the Austin area aquatic self-rescue skills. My ISR certification training included 60+ hours of supervised in-water training with my Master Instructor and ISR students. My ISR education also included extensive academic study and testing in child psychology, physiology, and behavioral science. To continue as an ISR instructor I will undergo annual reviews and re-certification to ensure that my skills and techniques continue to meet the highest ISR standards. I am also certified to teach CPR, AED, and First Aid for adults, children, and infants through Emergency First Response. I am the mother of two grown daughters and grandmother to one very active toddler. When I saw videos in late 2007 of young children demonstrating the swimming skills ISR teaches, I was convinced that I wanted this training for my grandson to help ensure his safety around water. To my surprise, there were no ISR instructors in the Austin area at that time. I felt compelled to undertake this career change to bring ISR to Central Texas. I love working with children and getting to know their families. I am honored that parents trust me with their children and enjoy watching little ones develop the skills and confidence they need to survive and enjoy the water! Here are some comments about me from recent swim parents: "Robin was an incredible instructor! She is so patient with the children and goes at their pace yet pushes them to master the skills. She was very informative and was open to all questions and concerns. I had doubts my son would master the roll and she never doubted him - and he got it! I have recommended her to my friends and my son will be taking more lessons from her to master the swim portion. I can't say enough good things about Robin - she was great!" "Robin was a wonderful instructor. I especially liked that she explained to us exactly what she was doing throughout the lesson." Click my name to email or call me with your questions or to register your child for ISR lessons. Robin Bates 512.350.8356