Gordon McGregor
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
M.Ed. with extensive experience in course design, learning theories, authentic assessment, and innovative use of technology to deliver adult education. Engaged in continuous formal learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Client Advisory Council- Chair
The Royal
01.2026 - Current
- Reporting to The Royal liaison staff member and the CEO
- Engaged in internal and external committees to influence policy and improve client services.
- Conducted educational activities for health professionals and community partners.
- SMART Recovery facilitator Assessment and Stabilization Unit ASU
- Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Harassment-Free Workplace policy
- Assisted in daily operations at Winter Garden Café, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency
- Experience in The Royal in patient and outpatient clinic services.
College Professor and Apprentice Support Specialist
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Canada
09.2006 - 04.2021
- Award Winning Professor of 21st Century
- Created Apprenticeship Success Center
- Implemented targeted learning strategies and integrated technology to enhance apprenticeship programs.
- Introduced technology to allow for remote teaching in Apprenticeship
- Implemented anxiety disorder solutions in Apprenticeship.
- Developed solutions and addressed student learning difficulties through independent problem-solving.
- Presentations on learning methods to Canadian Apprenticeship Forum
- Established collaboration between Algonquin College Apprenticeship and Ottawa High School Boards.
Apprentice Success Center
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2009 - 03.2021
- Established center of excellence for apprentice success support, enhancing program effectiveness.
- Provided learning strategies and assistive technology to apprenticeship programs.
- Led introduction of stress management tools, improving apprentices' well-being and performance.
- Received awards for excellence in teaching and support, recognizing commitment to apprentice success.
- Celebration of People for assisting disabilities.
- Ministry of Ontario award for teaching excellence.
SMART Recovery Facilitator
- Completed qualification training to lead SMART Recovery meetings, enhancing group support and engagement.
- Facilitated meetings by modeling safe practices and fostering a supportive environment, encouraging participant participation and resilience.
- Facilitated discussions to enhance team collaboration and communication skills.
- Organized workshops to improve employee engagement and development initiatives.
- Developed training materials for new facilitators on effective presentation techniques.
Education
Learning Disabilities Specialist - Assistive Technologies Program
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Science
04.2012
Learning Disability Specialist - Learning Strategies
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Science
05.2011
Master of Education - Specialties in Adult and Youth Education, Course Development and Valid Assessments
Ontario Tech University
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Addictions and Mental Health
Algonquin College
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Early Intervention
- Addictions Recovery
- Recruitment Process
- Learning Environment
- Measurable Results
- Facilitating
- Presentation
- Organizational Skills
- Budget Management
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Superior Communication Skills
- Commitment
- Inclusive
- Tutoring
Hobbies and Interests
- Lifelong learning
- CBT
- REBT
- Addiction support
- Writing
- Driving
- Gardening
- Construction
- Sewing
- Cooking
- Female child sponsor - PLAN International
- Volunteer Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
Projects
Apprentice Success Center, 12 years, 05/01/09, 03/01/21, Created a center of excellence in Apprentice Success Support. Provided learning strategies and assistive technology to apprenticeship programs. Was the lead in introducing stress management tools.
Awards
- Excellence in Supporting Disabilities, 11/01/17
- Celebration of People Education Award, 05/01/16
- Customer Service, 05/01/16, MTCU Employment and Training Division, Acknowledgement of exceptional leadership in the areas of innovation, collaboration and customer service
Measurable Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Early Intervention
- Problem Solving
- Flexibility
- Practical
- Caring
- Commitment
- Superior Communication Skills
- Encourage
- Facilitating
- Inclusive
- Organizational Skills
- Presentation
- Values Diversity
- Addictions Recovery
- Budget Management
- Learning Environment
- Academic Advising
- Recruitment Process
- Transportation Technology
- Tutoring
- Measurable Results
Certification
310S Technician Licence
Accomplishments
Excellence in Supporting Disabilities Nov 2017
Celebration of People
Celebration of People Education Award
Celebration of People
Celebration of People Education Award
Timeline
Client Advisory Council- Chair
The Royal
01.2026 - Current
Apprentice Success Center
Algonquin College
05.2009 - 03.2021
College Professor and Apprentice Support Specialist
Algonquin College
09.2006 - 04.2021
SMART Recovery Facilitator
Learning Disabilities Specialist - Assistive Technologies Program
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Science
Learning Disability Specialist - Learning Strategies
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Science
Master of Education - Specialties in Adult and Youth Education, Course Development and Valid Assessments
Ontario Tech University
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Addictions and Mental Health
Algonquin College