Lik Fong Ting
Petaling Jaya
Summary
Educational program and capability manager with over 20 years of experience across Malaysian higher education, academic governance, and nationwide teacher professional development. Experienced in coordinating large-scale training initiatives, supporting technology adoption, and facilitating faculty enablement. Skilled in liaising with Ministry stakeholders, university committees, and training partners to deliver structured curricula, track competency growth, and build active educator communities.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Design and Training
Teach for Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
09.2024 - 08.2026
- Directed team of trainers for external PD partners, standardising delivery excellence across regional and national workshops to enhance training quality.
- Spearheaded Digitalisation Module and Brightspot Video Project, led Annual National Symposium, and utilised participant telemetry for continuing monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Liase and engagement stakeholders including Ministry of Education Malaysia at federal, state and district level; Yayasan Petronas and other non-profit organisations.
Lecturer
Swinburne University (Sarawak Campus)
Kuching, Malaysia
08.2011 - 07.2024
- Designed and taught multiple units for undergraduate and foundation degree programs using diverse teaching methods, resulting in recognition for Outstanding Teaching Performance.
- Appointed as a committee member for university-wide academic standards and curriculum policies across central governance bodies (Academic Board, Academic Practice Committee)
- Cultivated cross-sector alliances as Science Internship Industry Liaison, STEM school outreach coordinator, and community program lead, securing the Highly Recommended Vice-Chancellor’s Award (2018) in Community Engagement
Lecturer
Curtin University (Miri Campus)
Miri-Sarawak, Malaysia
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Coordinated and taught foundational science units for engineering cohorts using active-learning pedagogies, enhancing student engagement and understanding; nominated for the Students' Choice Award (2009).
- Conducted professional development seminars to upskill academic staff, improving teaching strategies, and directed university Student Advisory Programme to support student success.
Lecturer
HELP University College
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
02.2005 - 12.2007
- Delivered Edexcel GCE A-Level Chemistry curriculum and authored modular study frameworks and practical guides, providing academic counselling and coordinating philanthropic initiatives for Independent Relief Fund for Needy Students.
Lecturer
Taylor's College
Subang Jaya-Selangor, Malaysia
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Delivered Cambridge A-Level Chemistry curriculum and authored standardised subject manuals, pioneered digital learning communities, upskilled faculty in instructional technology, and advised A-Level Student Council to enhance student engagement.
Assistant Registrar
Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
05.2001 - 12.2001
- Coordinated postgraduate distance-learning programmes with foreign partner universities, overseeing operational logistics and executive seminars while advising prospective students at Centre of Continuing Education.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Learning & Teaching (Higher Education)
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia01-2019
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia01-2001
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry with Education
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia01-1999
Skills
- Adult Learning and Training
- Curriculum development & implementation
- Instructional design and Educational Technology
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project management
- Coaching and team development
Certification
- PSMB Certified Trainer (2018)
- ICF Level 1 Impact Coaching (2025)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Manager, Design and Training
Teach for Malaysia
09.2024 - 08.2026
Lecturer
Swinburne University (Sarawak Campus)
08.2011 - 07.2024
Lecturer
Curtin University (Miri Campus)
02.2008 - 12.2010
Lecturer
HELP University College
02.2005 - 12.2007
Lecturer
Taylor's College
01.2002 - 06.2004
Assistant Registrar
Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman
05.2001 - 12.2001
Certificate of Higher Education - Learning & Teaching (Higher Education)
Swinburne University of Technology
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry with Education
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia