Find out everything you need to know about Matt Takimoto, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on November 9, 2023!
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Matt Takimoto Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession
Matt Takimoto is an Elementary School Teacher from Moraga, California.
Name | Matt Takimoto |
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Location & Residence | Moraga, California, United States |
Profession & Jobs | Elementary School Teacher, Fifth Grade Teacher at Oakland Unified School District, Former Fourth Grade Teacher, Blog Manager, Music Teacher, Student Teacher, EDC Staff, Head Counselor, Guest Teacher, Musical Director |
Gender & Sex | Male |
Age & Date of Birth | 37 years old |
Nationality & Ethnicity | American with Japanese ethnicity |
Education & School | Bachelor of Science in General Music from University of Oregon, Master of Arts in Education from University of California, Berkeley |
Relationships & Family | Has a girlfriend |
Biography & More Details | Matt Takimoto is an educator and blogger with a passion for diversity in children’s literature and music. He has a history of engaging students with creative lessons and has been recognized for his natural teaching abilities. |
Matt Takimoto, a 36-year-old teacher from Moraga, California, has a rich professional background in education and writing. He currently educates fifth graders at the Oakland Unified School District and has previously taught fourth grade. Matt’s career also includes a nine-year stint as a Blog Manager for SB Nation and various roles in music education. An alumnus of the University of Oregon and the University of California, Berkeley, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in General Music and a Master’s in Education. Matt, who has Japanese roots, recently gained fame as a “Jeopardy!” champion, planning to use his winnings for travel. His commitment to diversity is evident in his support for varied children’s literature. In his personal life, Matt is in a relationship and has been humorously compared to characters from “Saved by the Bell” on social media.
Matt Takimoto Jeopardy Results & Statistics
Looking to find out how Matt Takimoto did on Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out their final scores after each round as well as their competitor results!
Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant | |
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Thursday, 9 November 2023 | Charlie Fonville Los Angeles, California Producer Final Score: $16,200 Round 2 Score: $8,100 Round 1 Score: $3,800 | Jen Jazwinski Algonquin, Illinois Youth Services Librarian Winning Score: $30,800 Round 2 Score: $15,400 Round 1 Score: $7,000 | Matt Takimoto Moraga, California Elementary School Teacher Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $15,400 Round 1 Score: $4,600 |
Friday, 18 February 2022 | Matt Takimoto Moraga, California Elementary School Teacher 1 Day Winnings of $21,400 Final Score: $7,400 Round 2 Score: $17,400 Round 1 Score: $8,600 | Bridget Kranz Saint Paul, Minnesota Communications Specialist Final Score: $3,600 Round 2 Score: $3,600 Round 1 Score: $2,400 | Carter Lockwood Columbia, South Carolina Attorney Winning Score: $17,401 Round 2 Score: $13,600 Round 1 Score: $4,200 |
Thursday, 17 February 2022 | Charles Fogelman Champaign, Illinois Geographer 1 Day Winnings of $10,500 Final Score: $5,997 Round 2 Score: $14,400 Round 1 Score: $2,400 | Matt Takimoto Moraga, California Elementary School Teacher Winning Score: $21,400 Round 2 Score: $11,400 Round 1 Score: $1,000 | Linda Sellars Durham, North Carolina Retired Archivist Final Score: $9,600 Round 2 Score: $10,600 Round 1 Score: $3,200 |
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