Karen Jean Matsko Hood

RESUME

4227 South Chapman Road

Greenacres, WA 99016

509-922-0456

karenjeanhood@hotmail.com

Objective

To work as an author, poet, freelance writer, researcher, and teacher.  To continue to write non-fiction and fiction books and articles, novels, stories, for both adults and children.  To continue to conduct research on issues relating to the affects of child abuse neglect.

Summary

Team oriented, hard-working individual with leadership skills.  Training and education includes emphasis on science education, writing and research.  Willing to learn independently.  Self-driven, yet cooperative.  Conscientious and enjoys a challenge.  Dedicated and prolific writer working towards major publication.

Education

Gonzaga University                                                                               2001-Present

Working to complete a Ph.D.  Program in Leadership Studies                   Spokane, WA

University of Washington                                                                       2007-Present

Post-graduate online classes in Writing                                                    Seattle, WA

Eastern Washington University                                                               2007-Present

Post-graduate online classes in Writing                                                    Cheney, WA

Taylor University                                                                                   2007-Present

Post-graduate online classes in Writing                                                     Fort Wayne, IN

Lewis-Clark State College                                                                       2002

Courses in Poetry & Creative Writing                                                      Coeur d’Alene, ID

The Center for Organizational Reform (COR)                                          2002

Currently taking Leadership Seminars                                                     Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University                                                                                May 2001

M.A. Degree in Pastoral Ministry                                                            Spokane, WA

University of Iowa                                                                                  1976-1980

Post-graduate classes                                                                              Iowa City, IA

College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University                                            1971-1975       

B.S. in Natural Sciences and minors in Education and Psychology             St. Joseph, MN 

                                                                                                                        Collegeville, MN 

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Work Experience

Substitute Teacher                                                                                 2001- Present

Central Valley School District/Freeman School District                              Spokane, WA

Freelance Writer & Book Author                                                            1999-Present

Karen Jean Matsko Hood, M.A., Inc.                                                      Spokane Valley, WA

Marketing and Copywriter                                                                      1980- Present

Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A., P.S.                                                  Spokane Valley, WA

Newsletter and Website Publisher                                                           1998-Present

Creative Net Services, Inc.                                                                     Spokane Valley, WA 

Icelandic Horse Promoter                                                                       1998-Present

Icelandic Horse Acres, Inc.                                                                     Greenacres, WA

Teacher of the Disabled                                                                         1978-1980

Children’s Hospital University of Iowa                                                    Iowa City, Iowa

High School Science & Math Teacher                                                     1975-1976

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal School                                                               St. Croix,

                                                                                                            U.S. Virgin Islands

Junior High Science Teacher                                                                   1975-1976

St. Croix Public School System                                                               St. Croix,

                                                                                                            U.S. Virgin Islands

Volunteer Activities

Guardian ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer (CASA) for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system, Women and Children’s Rights Advocate, Foster Children Advocate, Promoter of Literacy for adults and children, Social Justice Committee, Pastoral Ministry, Church Choir, 4-H Leader and Volunteer,

Lay Ministry, Girl Scout leader and Campfire leader.

Skills

Research, Writing, Teaching, Speaking, Business Marketing, Creative Publishing, Photography, Website Design

Interests

Family Life & Motherhood – Mother of 13 Children and Foster Children, Children’s Advocate, Pastoral Ministry, Children, Women’s Rights, Family Life, Equality and Social Justice, Science, Nature, Environment, Horses, Animals, Horticulture, Gardening, Choir, Singing, Reading, Writing, Learning, Respect for the Diversity of Life.