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Jessica Wilkerson

@jessicawilkerson

Publisher at Wayfolk Press, producing books across Christian nonfiction, devotionals, YA fiction, fantasy, and short-form literature.

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At Wayfolk Press, I founded and currently lead an independent publishing company producing Christian nonfiction, devotionals, YA fiction, fantasy, and short-form literature. I evaluate manuscripts and guide developmental editing through final production, including copyediting, proofreading, cover development, and distribution.

At Calvary Bible Ministries (aka Remnant Bible), I wrote and produced educational materials and directed tutoring and homeschool programs. Earlier, I taught English, Communications, Film, and Media Studies to Grades 9–12 at Nueva Esperanza Academy Charter High School.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Publisher

Current

Wayfolk Press

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Founded and currently lead an independent publishing company producing Christian nonfiction, devotionals, YA fiction, fantasy, and short-form literature. Acquired and evaluated manuscripts, led developmental editing, and managed author relationships and editorial schedules.

Publishing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Book Development Typesetting ISBN Distribution Project Management

Co-Founder / Program Director

Calvary Bible Ministries

Jan 2019 - Dec 2024 (5 years 11 months)

Wrote, edited, and produced church publications, educational curriculum, newsletters, promotional materials, and digital content. Directed the church tutoring program and led the homeschool co-op, supporting curriculum planning and instructional activities.

Curriculum Development Educational Materials Tutoring Home Schooling Communication Skills Project Management Proofreading Formatting

Program / Content Director

Project Restore

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Wrote, edited, and developed curriculum, training materials, advertising copy, and organizational communications. Oversaw the tutoring program, coordinated volunteers, and served as educational liaison to local public schools.

Curriculum Development Training Tutoring Volunteer coordination Educational Liaison Storytelling Promotional Campaigns Video Production

Independent Contractor

Self-Employed

Jan 2009 - Dec 2016 (7 years 11 months)

Provided educational consulting, curriculum support, program planning, and instructional materials for churches and social-service organizations. Provided graphic design, publishing, multimedia, and communications services for various clients.

Educational Consulting Curriculum Support Graphic Design Publishing Multimedia Communication Skills Video Editing Project Management

English, Communications & Film Teacher

Nueva Esperanza Academy Charter High School

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009 (4 years 11 months)

Taught English, Communications, Film, and Media Studies to students in Grades 9–12 in a full-time secondary teaching position. Planned and delivered standards-aligned lessons and developed students' written and verbal communication skills.