Tom Cheng (he/him)

Senior Learning Experience Designer

tom@chenglish.hk

tom.chenglish.hk

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Education

Stanford University Sep 2022 – Jan 2024

Stanford, CA

  • M.S. Learning Design & Technology (GPA 4.00/4.00)
  • Award: GSE Fellowship (only 5 awarded to class)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Sep 2013 – Jul 2018

Hong Kong

  • B.A. (English Studies) & B.Ed. (English Language Education) (GPA 3.64/4.00)
  • Award: Outstanding Students Award (top 0.6% in the university)

Learning Experience Design

Senior Learning Experience Designer Feb 2024 – present

Michigan State University — East Lansing, MI

  • Develop non-credit online courses & workshops for MSU educators.
  • Design websites for MSU Online, CTLI & MSU Lifelong Learning.

Head of Learning Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

Impulsa Co. — San Francisco, CA

  • Ran 10+ user tests; shaped the “Buddy” pronunciation-practice chatbot.
  • Interviewed 50+ users; drove 10× increase in pronunciation checker.

Instructional Designer Apr 2023 – Aug 2023

Ama Speak (App) — San Jose, CA

  • Enhanced personalized learning with tutor-based AI conversations.
  • Built an assessment model using speaking metrics.

Founder, Impromptu Sep 2022 – Aug 2023

Stanford, CA

  • Conducted 10+ prototypes with 50+ testers; improved speaking outcomes.
  • Surveyed 30+ learners to inform feature roadmaps.

K–12 Teaching Experience

English & Computer Science Teacher Sep 2021 – Aug 2022

Ho Fung College — Hong Kong

  • Launched FinTech workshops and campus TV, boosting engagement.

English Teacher Sep 2020 – Jul 2021

TWGHs Mrs. Wu York Yu Memorial College — Hong Kong

  • Co-developed YouTube Maker Studio & AI Room; increased motivation.

English Teacher Sep 2018 – Aug 2020

Shatin Tsung Tsin Secondary School — Hong Kong

  • Built & maintained chenglish.hk: study guides, flashcards, exam tips.

Skills