Liv Amado McGowan

AboutBackground

Curious about how people grow.

I listen first, then build training around what people actually need.

Liv Amado McGowan

01Education

BA, Human Relations

Concordia University, 2026 · Organisational Development & Change · Minor in Linguistics

Languages

English · Portuguese · French · Italian

Skills

Needs AssessmentFacilitationCourse DesignADDIEInstructional DesignEmployee DevelopmentNew Hire TrainingSurvey DesignDEIBChange ManagementPublic SpeakingInteractive Activities

Certificates

02Learning philosophy

"Student learning is necessarily self-directed: it rests on the autonomous exercise of intelligence, choice and interest."

— John Heron, The Complete Facilitator's Handbook (Kogan Page, 1999)

01

Self-directed

Learners own their growth.

02

Needs-first

Data before design.

03

Participatory

Learn by doing.

04

Inclusive

Clear, kind language.

03Experience

Experience

  1. 2026 — Present

    Freelance Instructional Designer

    Independent · Remote

    Interactive lesson plans and presentations that turn curriculum into engaging learning.

  2. 2026 — Present

    English Language Tutor

    Preply · Remote

    Individualised lessons that adapt as learner needs shift.

  3. Jan — Jun 2026

    Research & Communications Intern

    Camp LIFT · Montréal

    Needs-assessment surveys and Google Sheets dashboards supporting decisions.

  4. Jun — Aug 2025

    Learning & Development Intern

    Lendistry · Los Angeles

    10 live trainings (4.8/5), Articulate 360 micro-learning, culture needs assessments and exit surveys.

  5. 2024 — 2026

    VP Operations, Recruitment & DEIB

    Delta Phi Epsilon · Montréal

    Onboarding end to end, DEIB workshops, and 3× quarterly recruitment.