Robert Yates

Background

About Robert Yates

Life has given me a wide variety of many experiences, and I’ve cultivated an array of interests over the years. I'm employed full-time at USCRI (Erie International Institute) as a refugee resettlement Case Manager and English teacher, working with a dedicated staff and clients from various regions all over the world who relocate to Erie hoping for a better life. I teach English language, Cultural Orientation, U.S. Geography, and also coordinate a series of regular monthly guest speakers and volunteers. Concurrently, I have case management, working on public housing, special medical cases or SSI disability applications. Having studied several years of the French language, I sometimes do translation of French passports or birth certificates, and have learned a few basics from several other languages- Spanish, Arabic, German, Italian, Russian, Ukranian and Swahili. I have been a stage and television actor, a political candidate, a photo artist, Presque Isle boat tour guide, political historian, public speaker, teacher, caregiver, parish visitor, environmental cleanup coordinator, and other things. My hobbies and interests are exploring the USA and foreign countries, the outdoors, fitness, geography, history, languages, photography, laughter and entertainment. Life is meant to be lived well and enjoyed! My travels have taken me to 6 foreign countries and 21 of the 50 states so far, with many more to go!