Dr. James Willis Jr.
Dr. James Willis Jr.

Transformational educator, paramedic, and public health specialist

Actively looking · Member since 29 Jul 2025
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Location
United States
Desired salary
from 39 USD/hourly
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Full Time
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Not set

About

Professional summary

I am a transformational educator, paramedic, and public health specialist with over 10 years of cross-disciplinary experience across academic, clinical, and research settings. I hold a Ph.D. and M.S. in Health Education & Promotion. Throughout my career, I have proven to be a leader in health programming, emergency medicine, K–12 and higher education, and policy-driven community initiatives. I excel in dynamic environments, engaging stakeholders, and improving outcomes through evidence-based strategies. My core competencies include health education and promotion, curriculum development and instruction, and emergency response and medical support. I am also skilled in program evaluation and public health research, academic and technical writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I am certified in CPR, BLS, and ACLS, and I have extensive knowledge of medical terminology and coding.

Skills

3 capabilities

Experience

Career history

High School Science Teacher (Physics & Chemistry) Northeast High School

Delivering chemistry and physics education to 140+ students using differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and tech integration. Collaborates in curriculum design and IEP development for students with special needs.

Sterile Processing Technician Mish Hospital & Clinics

Managed sterilization for surgical instruments and operating room setups. Ensured safety compliance, documentation, and quality assurance protocols.

Medical Assistant Overland Park Regional Hospital

Supported outpatient care with patient prep, vitals, labs, documentation, and EMR updates. Provided education and administrative coordination.

Elementary Teacher Central Elementary School

Led instruction in reading, writing, and science for K–12 students. Utilized inclusive teaching practices and participated in curriculum enhancement.

Substitute Teacher Parallel Education Services

Provided K–12 instruction across subjects, ensuring continuity and student engagement. Supported IEP accommodations and maintained classroom management.

Paramedic Kansas City Fire Department

Delivered ALS-level emergency care, patient transport, and trauma support. Collaborated in hospital transfers, maintained detailed reports, and ensured protocol adherence.

Senior IT Specialist BE Technologies

Led IT operations, support, and system upgrades. Maintained data security and implemented IT best practices.

Education

Learning history

Walden University

Ph.D. in Health Education & Promotion

GPA: 3.5

Walden University

M.S. in Health Education & Promotion

GPA: 3.0, Outstanding Scholar Award

Graceland University

B.S. in Biology & Health Science

UMKC

EMT/Paramedic Certification

Advanced life support, trauma care, and clinical rotations

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