Donavon Hornbeck is seeking a position that utilizes his talents and strengths gained through his career as a teacher and manager. He has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from Hope College and obtained additional teaching certifications from Baker College and Lansing Community College. Hornbeck has over 12 years of experience teaching secondary math and social studies at Hanover Horton High School. He also has experience as a tent coordinator for American Eagle/BigFireworks, managing 20 fireworks tents, and working as the communications director for a state senator. Hornbeck maintains a high GPA and was involved in varsity sports and other extracurricular activities during his education.
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1. Donavon Hornbeck
201 N. Morton St.
St. Johns, MI 48879
989-640-1613
donavon.hornbeck@gmail.com
Objective:
To obtain a position where I can maximize the talents and strengths that I have gained in my
professional career as a teacher and manager.
Education:
Baker College, Jackson, MI (2011-2013)
Course work taken to obtain an additional certification from the State of Michigan in
Secondary Mathematics (EX).
G.P.A. 3.63
Tutor for math students up through Calculus II.
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI (2006-2007)
Course work in history and geography to obtain a Secondary Social Studies (RX)
Certification.
Hope College, Holland, MI (2000-2004)
B.A., Major: Political Science, Minor: Economics
Secondary Teaching Certificate, State of Michigan (January 2005)
Deans List, Magna Cum Laude, Hope Alumni Scholarship
Varsity Sports: Cross-Country (Captain), Track
G.P.A. 3.76
Related Experience:
Hanover Horton High School, Horton, MI (2006-Present)
Secondary Math/Social Studies Teacher
Taught and facilitated courses in Algebra II, Government, Economics, Later American
Studies (U.S. History), 8th
Grade Social Studies, Michigan History, and Current Issues.
Create and teach lessons based on Michigan HSCEs.
Incorporated technology and cooperative learning in lesson planning.
Varsity Track Assistant Coach
Served on School Improvement Team (2012-13)
American Eagle / BigFireworks, Lansing, MI (2007-Present)
Tent Coordinator
Open/Close store.
Manage and hire for 20 fireworks tents.
Provide leadership to regional managers, and work directly with the Vice President to ensure
the tents remain profitable for the company.
Office of State Senator Beverly S. Hammerstrom, Lansing, MI (2004-2006)
Communications Director
Coordinate incoming and outgoing email.
Provide effective communication to constituents in the Senators district.
Attend and represent Senator Hammerstrom at district events.
2. References:
John Denney
Superintendent
Hanover Horton High School
10000 Moscow Road
Horton, MI 49246
517-563-0100 x118
john.denney@hanoverhorton.org
Bill Flint
Social Studies Department Chair
Hanover Horton High School
10000 Moscow Road
Horton, MI 49246
517-563-0100 x414
bill.flint@hanoverhorton.org
Sean Conn
Vice President
American Eagle Superstore/Big Fireworks
3366 Remy Drive
Lansing, MI 48906
866-514-6225
sean@bigfireworks.com
Andy Goodrich
Associate Minister
Duplain Church of Christ
5565 E. Colony Road
St. Johns, MI 48879
989-224-4878
andy@duplainchurchofchrist.org
Martha Shean
Department Chair (Mathematics)
Baker College of Jackson
2800 Springport Road
Jackson, MI 49202
mshean01@baker.edu