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.
Education:
Concordia University, Portland, Or (2014-2015)
M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction (K-14 Mathematics)
Action research focused on technology and the flipped classroom model.
G.P.A. 3.80
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 05)
Deans List, Magna Cum Laude, Hope Alumni Scholarship
Varsity Sports: Cross-Country (Captain), Track
G.P.A. 3.76
Related Experience:
Michigan Connections Academy, Okemos, MI (2013-Present)
Secondary Social Studies Teacher, Secondary Math Teacher
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PLC (Professional Learning Community) Lead Teacher for the 6 grade.
Work with over 140 6th grade math students to ensure their success
Deliver daily LiveLessons, including working with students one-on-one in a virtual classroom.
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My 6 grade math students had a 94% success rate during the first semester of the 2014-15 school year.
Hanover Horton High School, Horton, MI (2006-2013)
Secondary Math/Social Studies Teacher
Taught and facilitated courses in Algebra II, Government, Economics, Later American Studies (U.S.
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History), 8 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)
Rated as a highly effective teacher.
Office of State Senator Beverly S. Hammerstrom, Lansing, MI (2004-2006)
Communications Director
Coordinated incoming and outgoing email.
Provided effective communication to constituents in the Senators district.
Attended and represented Senator Hammerstrom at district events.

References:
John Denney
Superintendent
Hanover Horton Public Schools
10400 Moscow Road
Horton, MI 49246
(work) 517-563-0100 x118
john.denney@hanoverhorton.org
Andy Goodrich
Associate Minister
Duplain Church of Christ
5565 E. Colony Road
St. Johns, MI 48879
(cell) 989-640-3242
andy@duplainchurchofchrist.org
Martha Shean
Department Chair (Mathematics)
Baker College of Jackson
2800 Springport Road
Jackson, MI 49202
mshean01@baker.edu
Kyle Luft
Assistant Principal
Michigan Connections Academy
3950 Heritage Avenue
Okemos, MI 48864
(work) 517-706-2010
kluft@connectionseducation.com