Duane Willis
Kansas City
Summary
Passionate educator with background in supporting teachers and students across preschool to secondary school levels. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and implementing innovative educational techniques. Demonstrated ability to improve student understanding and academic performance through targeted instructional support. Committed to fostering educational development and success for all students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods
Kansas City
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Maintained visual appeal and presentation standards for prepared items to attract customers.
- Collaborated with team to stock and ensure availability of food items for customer satisfaction.
- Developed diverse selection of food items to enhance customer experience.
ELD Paraprofessional
Guadalupe Centers
Kansas City
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Creates individual lesson plans for students acquiring English as a second language.
- Worked with Middle School and Elementary level students successfully.
- Communicated with parents about students’ progress and behavior, fostering strong home-school connections.
- Supervised children during activities, promoting safety and active participation.
Food Preparer
Panera
Kansas City
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Fostered positive relationships with coworkers, customers, and managers to enhance teamwork and service quality.
- Ensured safety compliance and cleanliness to promote a secure work environment.
- Organized and executed routine tasks efficiently to support daily operations.
Barista
Starbucks/Target
Kansas City
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed organization and stocking of supplies to support efficient customer service.
- Implemented money-collection procedures to ensure accurate transactions during service.
- Coordinated cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & History
The University of Missouri
Kansas City, MO05-2021
High School Diploma -
Archbishop O’Hara (St. Michael the Archangel) High School
Lee’s Summit, Missouri05-2015
Skills
- Bilingual Communication
- Multilingual Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer Engagement
- Product Knowledge
- Listening skills
- Team Coordination
- Process Optimization
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Support
- Team collaboration
- Team Supervision
- Performance Monitoring
- Operational Oversight
References
- Mr. Clay Vernon, Audio Video Designer, Kansas City Audio Visual, cvernon@kcav.com, 7535 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64131, (913) 406-0728
- Dr. Karen Komoroski, Professor of Nursing, St. Luke’s College, kkomoroski@saintlukescollege.edu, 624 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO, 64111, (816) 936-8767
- Dr. Sheila Owens, Family Medicine Doctor, The Liberty Clinic, 2609 Glenn Hendren Dr., Liberty, MO, 64068, (816) 781-7730
Skill Sets
Spanish, Italian, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud Applications, Studying for American Translators Association certification, Cultural Intelligence, Medical Terminology, Listening and Observation Skills
Certification
Substitute teaching certification
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods
08.2025 - 01.2026
ELD Paraprofessional
Guadalupe Centers
08.2023 - 06.2025
Food Preparer
Panera
10.2019 - 08.2023
Barista
Starbucks/Target
07.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & History
The University of Missouri
High School Diploma -
Archbishop O’Hara (St. Michael the Archangel) High School