Resume

Every decision we make is shaped by a clear sense of purpose. Our journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.

What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

A woman with light skin writing in a notebook on a white table, with a laptop and glass of water, in a room with neutral-colored walls, a decorative vase with white calla lilies, a small lamp, and curtains.

Jamaica Jenkins

303-909-3724

jamaicajenkins@gmail.com

Moving October 2025 to:

2702 45th St S,

Gulfport, FL 33711

Profile

Professional teacher and writer with 10+ years experience working with adolescents (primarily) and 4+ years writing about parenting, family, and social-emotional issues facing modern families.

Education

M.A. EDUCATION /ED PSYCHology

University of Colorado, DENVER - 2003

B.A. ENGLISH

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - 2001

Work Experience

THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (AN IB SCHOOL)

Secondary English Teacher | 2014-2022

American Literature, Grades 9 & 12. Previously: World Literature (10), Honors English (10), Creative Writing (9-12), Journalism (9-12), and English with ESL, co-taught (12).

Other teachING Positions

Substitute: Jefferson County | 2012- 2013

In-home toddler teacher: Maple Tree Montessori | 2005-2006

Teacher: Rishel Middle School Grade 7 | 2002-2003

Substitute: Denver Public Schools | 2000-2002

ADLERIAN Psychology PARENTING Writer

Vicki Hoefle, Duct Tape Parenting & The Straight Talk on Parenting

Copywriter & Ghostwriter

Jamaica Jenkins Creative, Current | Music, Event and Nonprofit Content

Freelance Entrepreneur | Burlington, Vermont |2005-2012

Print, web and ad copywriter: Clients included: Burton Snowboards, MyWebGrocer, and my own startup, inlu.com (web platform for group gifts, now retired).

Educator Strengths

Building and maintaining relationships, cultivating mutual respect, supporting LGBQT+ students, fostering intrinsic motivation, making kids laugh, maintaining positive parent communication, offering flexibility according to ability, making "boring, old timey stuff" fun and relevent.

Tech Chops

  • Google Classroom

  • Google Sites

  • Google Slides & Docs

  • Canvas

  • Remind

  • TurnItIn.com

  • Canva Publisher

  • Piktochart

  • Pages Publisher

  • Wordpress

  • Social Media Apps / Schedulers

  • Websites / Blogs

  • Infographics

  • Advertising and New Media

  • Non-Fiction Paired Texts

  • Collaborative Work

  • Quote Analysis

  • Group/Partner Discussion

  • Writer's Notebook

  • Visual Literacy

  • Multi-Genre Projects

  • Writing I-Search / Senior Project

Credited ghostwriter: Duct Tape Parenting: A Less is More Approach to Raising Respectful, Responsible and Resilient Kids (2012)

Content researcher and copywriter: Parenting on Track Program

Social media manager - topics: family, children, education, parenting, grit, independence, bullying, mutual respect, etc.

Teaching Go-Tos

CO Teaching CertIficate

Type:Professional

Number:363142

Expires:10/05/2027

NOTE: Florida License Transfer REquest Submitted