Jody Jensen-Matsumori

Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter. Outgoing personality with outstanding history of professional relationships. Encouraging employee and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills, sound judgment and research analysis to positively impact organization. Committed to being a part of work and conversations that lift and value the potential of all involved.

• Sterling Scholar Scholarship Judge in the Language Arts category: For the last 5 years. Assessed top talent and community work to award a prestigious scholarship.
• High School Community Council member: For 6 years have contributed valuable insights and perspectives during regular meetings, fostering open discussions to address various school-related issues and initiatives.
• Participated in budget planning and allocation, prioritizing resources to support educational programs and student growth.
• Volunteered as a Literacy Specialist for “at-risk” youth in the Granite school district with a small group of students to develop a place of safety and learning.
• Served as a judge for the Seattle Prose and Poetry Slam: read all applications and conducted interviews to award recognition and to encourage and suggest ways to develop talent.
• Designed and taught a nighttime English Language class for Spanish-speaking workers of a nearby factory. Started with 5 students and grew to 30+