Jiménez holds a bachelor's degree in history and geography from the University of Costa Rica and a Master's in science in educational administration from the University of Costa Rica.[2] Jiménez taught high school social science at San Carlos High School and María Inmaculada for 15 years.[2][3] In addition, she has taught at the University of San José, Florencio del Castillo University, Santa Lucía University, and the University Católica.[2] When she was elected, Jiménez was the principal of the Laboratorio High School in Ciudad Quesada.[4]
She was appointed first pro-secretary of the Legislative Assembly on 1 May 2014.[5]