Kyle A. McGregor, MPP MSW LSW
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Education
PhD in Social Work
Indiana University—Indianapolis, IN
Anticipated completion: 2015
GPA: 3.94
Achievements:Social Work Fellowin the Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)Fellowship through Indiana University School of Medicine, Section of Adolescent Medicine.
Master of Social Work
Concentration: Interpersonal Practice with Children and Youth in Families and Society
University of Michigan—Ann Arbor, MI
Completed: April 2011
GPA: 7.66 (8.0 scale)
Achievements: Assistant Editor of The Michigan Journal of Social Work and Social Welfare; University of Michigan School of Social Work Grant 2010-2011.
Master of Public Policy
Loyola University Chicago—Chicago, IL
Completed: December 2009
GPA: 3.53
Achievements: Graduate field research in welfare programs leading to successful grant application for program funds; Summer Seminar Grant (2009); independent study in nonprofit organization, consulting & restructuring; Loyola Arts and Sciences Grant (2008-2009).
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
Grand Valley State University—Allendale, MI
Completed: April 2008
Academic Achievements: Successful completion of senior thesis: Arts Funding as a First Amendment Issue: Solutions for a Broken System; Midwest Model EU participant 2007 (3rd place in Finance); Michigan Merit Scholarship (2004-2006).
Licensure
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
License: Licensed Social Worker
License Number: 33006585A
Publications and Poster Presentations
McGregor, K.A., Hall, J.A. (2013). Why Do Adolescents and their Parents Participate in Research? Poster presented at the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine’s annual conference; Atlanta, Georgia.
McGregor, K.A. (2013). Research Participation and Recruitment. Manuscript under review. Journal of Social Service Research.
Work Experience
Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Adolescent Medicine, Indianapolis, IN—Research Assistant
August 2012—Current
-Clinical work in Adolescent Medicine clinics at Riley Hospital and Riley Specialty clinics.
-Conduct data analyses and generate reports for multiple research projects.
-Participate in collecting data for projects centered on adolescent mental health and drug treatment.
-Work collaboratively with physicians, nutritionists, psychologists, and nursing staff to provide comprehensive clinical services.
Youth Contact, Hillsboro OR—Youth and Family Therapist
May 2011—July 2012
-Provide family and individual therapy to a diverse group of clientele (active caseload of 20-25 families) using Strategic/Structural Therapy.
-Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files on clients served.
-Implement therapeutic interventions with a high degree of treatment model fidelity.
-Work collaboratively with other staff members to help conceptualize and manage problems.
University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor MI —Research Assistant
(15-20 hours per week)
September 2010—May 2011
-Worked on projects relating to mental health, community organizing, and course design.
-Collaborated to provide comprehensive editing and technical writing support.
-Actively worked to put together resources and information for clinical social workers in Southeast Michigan.
-Worked on National Institute of Health Grant for community based implementation study.
Holy Cross Children’s Services,Clinton MI—Residential Counselor
(24-32 hours per week)
September 2010—May 2011
-Provide individual and group therapy to adolescent male sex offenders in a residential facility using TF-CBT and MST-PSB.
-Conduct research on clinical practices and human services policies, and develop plans to implement best practices.
-Work on program development and methods to increase program effectiveness.
-Maintain accurate and up to date records and case notes.
BELL Education, Detroit MI—Teachers Assistant, Detroit Public Schools
June 2010 – August 2010
-Worked in 4th grade classroom providing instruction to 30+ students in summer program.
-Provided one-on-one tutoring and mentoring for students identified as at risk.
-Documented and charted student progress to report back to Detroit Public Schools.
-Utilized school resources to propose a stronger community outreach program for students and families.
City of Chicago, Chicago IL—Office of Finance Graduate Assistant
(20-25 hours per week)
January 2010 – June 2010
-Worked on financial and benefits projects to ensure employees are receiving the correct benefits and salary.
-Managed group of workers to complete finance and benefits related projects.
-Maintained database of city employees making corrections to benefits, earnings, and job status.
-Worked independently and as a team to complete and manage large-scale projects.
Children’s Home + Aid, Chicago IL—Program and Policy Intern
(28-30 hours per week)
April 2009 – August 2009
-Created a method to measure success and areas for improvement in social service programs.
-Conducted research on education and foster care policy.
-Worked with program participants and staff to identify needs and effectiveness of services.
-Created a tool that allowed clients and caseworkers hold each other accountable for expected services.
Community Involvement
2011-2012 Washington County Commission on Children and Families—Hillsboro, OR
2011-2012 Westview High School—Beaverton, OR
2010-2011 Catholic Social Services—Ann Arbor, MI
2009 El Hogar Del Nino—Chicago, IL
2009 Centro San Bonifacio— Chicago, IL
2008-2009 Children’s Home + Aid—Chicago, IL