GuestEDU Solutions
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Mission Hills, California, United States
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I’m Dawn Guest-Johnson, NBCT. I bring over 29 years of classroom and leadership experience in education, teaching everything from mathematics and computer science to fine arts, media arts, and video production. My roles have included classroom teacher, instructional coach, intervention coach, Cognitive coach, curriculum designer, CTE mentor teacher, District Computer Science coordinator, Local District K-12 Instructional Coordinator, Local District Secondary Mathematics Coordinator, and school principal. I’ve developed innovative programs and written curricula that have been implemented across multiple districts. My work is trusted by educators worldwide for being practical, engaging, and standards-aligned.
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Creative Writing | Unit 1 Lesson 2 Creating a Developed Character
Welcome to character development! Improve your students' creative writing skills and help them to bring their characters to life with ready-to-use lessons — from flat ideas to dynamic protagonists — through clear steps, rubrics, and portfolios. Teach authentic character arcs with student-centered strategies, peer dialogue, and real-world screenwriting practices. Everything you need to go from warm-up to assessment in one place! Narrative Writing for All!Project-based Learning! Teacher Lesson Pl
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Other (Arts), Writing
CCSS
RL.11-12.3
, W.11-12.3
, W.11-12.5
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Creative Writing | Unit 1 Lesson 1 Writing a Screenplay? Let’s Get Started!
Bring filmmaking into your Secondary ELA or Creative Writing classroom with this complete screenplay, screenwriting, and scriptwriting unit plan. Designed as a thematic, project-based lesson sequence, this resource introduces students to narrative writing through industry-standard techniques used in film competitions and professional storytelling. With asset-based instructional strategies, students build confidence as they move from idea to story structure, character creation, subject, synopsis,
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Other (Arts), Writing
CCSS
RL.11-12.3
, W.11-12.3
, SL.11-12.1
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Experience
I’m Dawn Guest-Johnson, NBCT. I bring over 29 years of classroom and leadership experience in education, teaching everything from mathematics and computer science to fine arts, media arts, and video production. My roles have included classroom teacher, instructional coach, intervention coach, Cognitive coach, curriculum designer, CTE mentor teacher, District Computer Science coordinator, Local District K-12 Instructional Coordinator, Local District Secondary Mathematics Coordinator, and school principal. I’ve developed innovative programs and written curricula that have been implemented across multiple districts. My work is trusted by educators worldwide for being practical, engaging, and standards-aligned.
Teaching style
My teaching is rooted in constructivist and project-based learning, with an emphasis on inquiry and student-centered engagement. I design lessons that are asset-based and culturally responsive, honoring the diverse experiences and perspectives students bring. Learning in my classroom is active, collaborative, and connected to real-world applications. Students are empowered to lead their own learning, think critically, and express themselves through authentic projects.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher was a proud milestone in my career. I’ve led professional learning sessions at state and national conferences, inspiring teachers to bring creativity and innovation into their classrooms. My most rewarding moments come from seeing students gain confidence and realize their own potential—whether that’s presenting a film project, solving a challenging math problem, or leading a collaborative design.
My own education history
I hold multiple teaching and administrative credentials in Mathematics, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Graphic Arts, Administration, and Career Technical Education. My academic background is just as diverse as my teaching portfolio, blending arts, mathematics, ELA, technology, and leadership. You can explore my professional history, projects, and achievements at guestjohnson.weebly.com.
Additional biographical information
Beyond the classroom, I’m a lifelong learner, artist, dancer, actress, photographer, filmmaker, and web designer. I’ve facilitated family STEAM nights, created curriculum adopted by districts, and designed professional development programs that transform teaching practice. I’m also a mom, pet lover, Aloe gardener, escape room enthusiast (over 100 rooms to date), and advocate for equity in education—bringing passion and purpose into every project I take on.
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