About the resume for Karen Jean Matsko Hood

Resume

Karen Jean Matsko Hood, M.A. 507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-3 Veradale, WA 99037-8531 USA Phone: (509) 922-4849 Fax: (509) 777-0064 Email: info@poemsbykaren.com
Objective
To work as a child advocate and speaker. To continue to write non-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 and pastoral ministry. 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 Currently taking courses in a Ph.D. Program in Leadership Studies Spokane, WA The Center for Organizational Reform (COR) 2002-Present Currently taking Leadership Seminars Spokane, WA Lewis-Clark State College 2002-Present Courses in Poetry & Creative Writing Coeur d’Alene, ID Eastern Washington 2003 University Courses in Creative Writing 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
Work Experience
Substitute Teacher 2001- Present Spokane Valley Schools/Central Valley School District 356 Spokane, WA Freelance Writer & Book Author 1999-Present Karen Jean Matsko Hood, Writer, Inc. Veradale, WA Marketing and Copywriter 1980- Present Dr. James G. Hood, DDS, MA, PS Veradale, WA Newsletter and Website Publisher 1998-Present Artistic Design & Internet Marketing, Inc. Veradale, WA International Magazine Publisher 1994-Present Icelandic Horse & Travel Magazine Veradale, WA Icelandic Horse & Farm 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
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 9 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.

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