EPIK Panel: Former vs. Current Teacher Insights

Think about teaching English in South Korea? Since 1995, EPIK (English

Program in Korea) has been the gateway for passionate native English

speakers to make a meaningful impact in English education at Korean

public schools. UMBC is now partnering with EPIK for teaching

opportunities!

Join our virtual info panel featuring two UMBC alumni who will share

their firsthand experiences teaching in Korea. Panelist will discuss the

application process, day-to-day teaching responsibilities, and challenges

and rewards of living and teaching in Korea.

Format: Live Zoom session

Registration: Pre-registration is required

Featured panelists: 

Lauren Fawcett earned a master’s degree in TESOL from UMBC in 2022 and

currently teaches ESL courses to adult learners at College of the Desert in

Palm Desert, California. She taught at three public middle schools in Gwangju, South Korea between 2016-2020, and at an elementary school in Jinju during the 2023-2024 school year, applying through EPIK both times.

Aksha Matharu recently received her Masters in TESOL at UMBC. While

completing her Masters, she taught ESL to adults at Frederick Community

College. In August 2025, she joined the EPIK program where she has been

teaching English at two schools, Bullo Middle School and Sangyeok Middle

School.

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