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)
● Dean’s 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 HSCE’s.
● 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 Senator’s 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