CHRISTOPHER ROJAS

3102 Melody Peak Lane, Pearland, TX 77581

Phone: (832) 654-2047

chrismrojas@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas, College of Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership --- Current GPA: 4.00/4.00
Expected Graduation with Distinction: May 2016

05/2014 to Present

University of Houston, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

08/2010 to 05/2012
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude in History --- GPA: 3.92/4.00
Minor in Education with History 8-12 Certification
Recognized as the top graduate and Standard Bearer for the Department of History for the Class of 2012
Sam Houston State University, College of Business Administration
100 credit hours towards a Bachelor of Business Administration

08/2000 to 05/2004

EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE
J. Frank Dobie High School, Pasadena, Texas
01/2012 to Present
Teacher --- World Geography SIOP; U.S. History; AP U.S. History; AP U.S. Government and Politics

Led department in student pass rate for STAAR World Geography in 2013 and STAAR US History
in 2014
100% student pass rate for STAAR US History Exam in 2015
Increased student AP exam pass rate from 0% to 38% in first year teaching AP Government
Led Pasadena ISD in student pass rate and overall score average for the AP Government Exam in
2015
Increased student AP exam pass rate from 20% to 45% in second year of teaching AP US History
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

General Sales Manager --- Tweeter OPCO LLC

Oversaw daily operations including inventory maintenance, loss prevention, and customer service
Responsible for training and performance management of sales and support staff
Accounted for profit and loss for store grossing $5 million annually
Lead Project Manager and Designer for all residential and commercial installations

Sports Director --- Camp Champions LLP

11/2005 to 12/2008

Designed and implemented athletic curriculum for over 1200 children

Recruited and managed a team of over 100 college-aged camp counselors
Planned and coordinated special events
Project coordinator for corporate retreats during off-season
STATE EDUCATOR EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

TEXES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (Score: 282)

TEXES History 8-12 (Score: 269)
TEXES Social Studies Composite (Score: 269)
TEXES Principal (Score: 273)
PDAS Appraiser (Certified: 8/2015)

05/2002 to 08/2005

ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS

Sponsor: UIL Social Studies
Administrative Intern: J. Frank Dobie High School
Member: Pasadena ISD Strategic Planning Committee
Event Coordinator: McDonalds Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament
Deputy Voter Registrar and Voter Registration Drive Coordinator: J. Frank Dobie High School
Finalist: J. Frank Dobie Teacher of the Year (2013-2014)
Student Teacher Mentor: Texas Teachers Certification Program
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Michael Van Essen
Assistant Principal
J. Frank Dobie High School
10220 Blackhawk
Houston, Texas 77089
(713) 740-0370
mvanessen@pasadenaisd.org

Bob Daugherty
Teacher
J. Frank Dobie High School
10220 Blackhawk
Houston, Texas 77089
(713) 740-0370
bdaugherty@pasadenaisd.org
Personal References Available Upon Request

Michael Moak
Assistant Director
Camp Champions
775 Camp Road
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
(830) 598-2571
mmoak@campchampions.com