John-Michael Denver Guess

Email: denver.guess@gmail.com Cell: (530) 209-0480

Overview:
I am 7th year teacher currently working at Francis Parker School, an independent school in San Diego
California. I have experience teaching a wide variety of math, science, and technological courses spanning from
6th to 12th grade. I am passionate about digital design, cross-curricular instruction, technology in education, and
Diversity and Inclusion.

Current Employment:
Middle School Teacher: Francis Parker School; San Diego, CA August 2015 Present

Courses Taught: Committees: Other:

-Pre-Algebra -Hour of Code: Co-Chair -Science Olympiad: Head
-Programming -Diversity and Inclusion Team Coach
-Digital Animation -Design Thinking Team
-Digital Design -Global Trip Leader: Peru

Past Employment:
Laboratory Analyst: Metropolitan Solutions; San Diego, CA July 2015 August 2016
Prepare samples and analyze for toxic elements such as chromium, lead, and mercury. Also responsible for
writing result reports for clients, keeping laboratory safe and stocked, and maintaining analytic instruments.

High School Teacher: Central High School; Tuscaloosa, AL August 2011 July 2015

Courses Taught: Committees/Clubs: Awards:

-Geometry -Project Based Learning: Chair -Jackson State University
-Algebra II -Positive Behavior Support: Co-Chair Teacher Hall of Fame Nominee
-Trigonometry -10th Grade Response to Instruction -BEST Robotics: 3rd Place - Local
-AP Calculus -District Curriculum Development -University of Alabama Robotics:
-Robotics -Step Team: Coach 2nd Place Regional

Professional Development Sessions Lead:

-Project Based Learning: Developed a school-wide civil rights project to teach 21 st century skills while
incorporating Common Core Standards. Trained colleagues how to implement the project and monitor
student progress. Project visible at www.alabamacivilrights.blogspot.com
-Interactive White Boards (E-Beam): Taught colleagues how to set up, install, and apply these
technologies to their classrooms.
-Student Response Systems: Taught my schools math department how to set up, install, and apply
eInstruction Student Response Clickers.
-Positive Behavior Support: Developed and implemented a school-wide system for tracking and
encouraging positive student behavior.
Dance Instructor: Lets Dance Studio; Tuscaloosa, AL February 2013 June 2014
Trained students in American style Ballroom and Latin Dance. Preformed with students and other
instructors in studio showcases, community events, and social settings.

Program Assistant: Joint Educational Project; Los Angeles, CA August 2008 May 2011
Instructed students at the University of Southern California on how to teach science experiments to local
elementary and middle schools. Graded and commented on the University students reflection papers
about the socioeconomics in inner city Los Angeles public schools. *Program Assistant of the Year
(2011)

Chemist: Loker Hydrocarbon Institute; Los Angeles, CA August 2009 December 2010
Researched catalytic dehydrogenation of ammonia-borane. Synthesized, purified, and analyzed
chemical compounds using standard and novel organometallic chemistry. *NSF Grant Recipient and
Presenter (2010)

Professional Publications:

Alcohol Dehydrogenation with a Dual Site Ruthenium, Boron Catalyst Occurs at Ruthenium.
Catalysts, 2012, 2, 412-421

A Robust, Air-Stable, Reusable Ruthenium Catalyst for Dehydrogenation of Ammonia Borane. J. Am. Chem.
Soc., 2011, 133 (36), 14212-14215

Interests:
Professional Personal
-Project Based Learning -Playing Piano
-Design Thinking -Endurance Exercise: Marathon and Triathlon
-Cross-Curricular Learning -CrossFit
-Diversity and Inclusion -Reading Science Fiction, esp. Anne Rice

Education: References:
University of Dan Lang Clarence Sutton Rebekah Wolfe
Southern California (Professional) (Professional) (Professional/Personal)
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Principal: Parker Principal: CHS Math Teacher
GPA: 3.37 dlang@francisparker.org csutton@tusc.k12.al.us rwolfe@halek12.org
*Highest GPA in Major for 2011 (858) 569-7900 (205) 759-3519 (406) 546-1238