Leon J. Johnson
Part-time Professor Curriculum Developer @George Brown Polytechnic
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WORK HISTORY
Part-time Professor Curriculum Developer @George Brown Polytechnic
Teaches in the post-graduate Career Development Practitioner program. Create inclusive, practice-based learning experiences that support student growth, professional skill-building, and workforce integration. Teaches the Employer Engagement course, equipping students with strategies to build effective relationships with both employers and job seekers Designs engaging learning activities and assignments to support student learning, reflection, assessment, and professional growth Delivers the course fully online using interactive, student-centered approaches to learning Revises the curriculum to reflect current labour market trends and employer engagement best practices Secures job shadowing placements for 100% of students, bridging classroom learning with real-world industry experience through strong employer partnerships
EDUCATION
McMaster University & Global Knowledge
Associate Certificate, Project Management
Human Resources Professional Association
Certificate , Human Resources Business Partner
George Brown Polytechnic
Certificate, Adult Education
George Brown Polytechnic
Certificate, Adult Education Online
George Brown Polytechnic
Diploma, Financial Planning
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
Master's degree, Adult Education & Community Development; collaborative program in Workplace Learning
AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR
Certificate, HR Analytics Leader, HR Analytics
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Resources Management
George Brown Polytechnic
Certificate, Human Resources
George Brown Polytechnic
Diploma, Career & Work Counselling
ABOUT LEON J. JOHNSON
In my first semester of college, my group won “.” The prize was lunch with our professor and a book on presentation skills (which I still have today!). Looking back, that moment was an early sign that I had a knack for creating content that connects with people, a skill that would eventually shape my entire career. Today, I work in Learning and Talent Development. I collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ’.I often joke that I’m not a creative person because my artistic skills never advanced beyond stick figures. But give me a complex learning challenge, and that’s when my creativity comes alive.Over the past ten years, I’ve led initiatives that created measurable impact, including: • Co-led a multi-year learning and development initiative that will reach more than employees through 13 instructor-led and eLearning programs, consistently rated among the most effective learning experiences offered. • Planned and delivered professional development conferences (virtual and in-person) for 200+ employees, with over 97% of attendees recommending the experience to others. • Designed and implemented a formal mentorship program, with 98% of participants recommending it to a colleague. • Collaborated to launch a Learning Management System, where I later managed 100+ offerings and analytics post-launch.I may not be able to draw masterpieces, but.As the African proverb says, “Small sparks start big fires.”.Let’s connect!
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