Who Is Matt Takimoto? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

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!

Matt Takimoto Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

Matt Takimoto is an Elementary School Teacher from Moraga, California.

NameMatt Takimoto
Location & ResidenceMoraga, California, United States
Profession & JobsElementary 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 & SexMale
Age & Date of Birth37 years old
Nationality & EthnicityAmerican with Japanese ethnicity
Education & SchoolBachelor of Science in General Music from University of Oregon, Master of Arts in Education from University of California, Berkeley
Relationships & FamilyHas a girlfriend
Biography & More DetailsMatt 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 ChampionContestantContestant
Thursday, 9 November 2023Charlie 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 2022Matt 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 2022Charles 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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