Mark Rogers

Mathematics Teacher Meridian Public Charter School August 2011 – Present (1 year 2 months) Round Rock, TX -Head of Mathematics Department -Awarded 2012 Meridian World School's "Teacher of the Year" -Designed curriculum for Pre-Algebra and Algebra disciplines -Created innovative, educational math rap video --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3Tr0yMvJgQ Mathematics Teacher Round Rock ISD, Texas August 2010 – July 2011 (1 year) Westwood High School -Awarded Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Teacher of the Year -Taught Algebra, Geometry, Credit Recovery, and UIL Spelling Credit Analyst Morgan Stanley July 2007 – May 2009 (1 year 11 months) Pan-European Distressed/High Yield Investment, Analysis and Distribution - Provide funadmental and technical credit analysis for both proprietary and client-facing trades - Create trade ideas across capital structure via cash and synthetic instruments - Provide distribution for UK and European accounts - Develop strategic debt advisory relationships to leverage Morgan Stanley principal investment - Trade 100+ high yield companies in US, Europe, and Asia

The Rogers approach: -Stay Positive -Invest Time -Be Creative Watch the following video for a view into my classroom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dqQb8iZtS4

2012 Meridian World School "Teacher of the Year" 2012 ING Unsung Hero - received $2,000 classroom grant 2012 Top 10 Most Innovative Teachers in America by The Great American Teach-Off 2011 A+ Texas Teachers Certification "Teacher of the Year" - received $2,500 classroom grant

The University of Texas at Austin - 2007 graduate Majors: Business Honors, Finance, and Spanish

I create math raps to help my students better connect to the material. Check out my YouTube channel, "markrogers0960" for a glimpse into typical day in Mr. Rogers's class.