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ABOUT us

Every member of the team at Teach ESL Korea/China has previous experience teaching in South Korea or China or both. We were all teachers first and only started this company in order to help others have as good or a better experience than we did. We understand your questions, concerns and we have some idea of what motivates and drives you to seek jobs and adventures abroad. Our main goal is to make sure that you have a fun, lucrative, and safe year abroad and that you love it so much, that it will be a tough decision at the end of the year whether to go back home. Our job does not end when you arrive in Korea, and we're with you every step of the way. 

With a wonderful attitude, moved to Gwangju, South Korea with her boyfriend at the time, back in 2012. She was really enjoying Gwangju, and Korea in general, so she asked Dan how she could be involved in Teach ESL Korea. We were due for a Teacher Event, so she organized and hosted a Scavenger Hunt, with a bunch of expats running around downtown Gwangju! She has been an integral part of our beloved company ever since! She lives in Texas now, teaching online in the very early morning hours, while also running a personal training business, and helping our teachers. She has helped at least 450 teachers find jobs in Korea and China over the years, and we couldn’t be happier to have her on our team, and as a friend.

Aggie arrived with Dan in Korea in August 2005. For new wife and mother, a move to Korea seemed a bit overwhelming, but exciting as well. Initially, Aggie stayed home and took care of 8-month-old Jordan, but eventually she was able to work part time as well. In 2015, Aggie taught in Shenzhen, China at a private school as well. It was an eyeopening experience and a perfect way to learn about this incredible country.

Over the years, we have noticed we often feel an extra connection with couples who apply with us, and this was certainly the case with Rachel, and her boyfriend James. We placed them in a private/public school in Gwangju, that we’ve helped for many years, and being the avid travelers, and foodies that they were – they planned some travel in Asia before starting their jobs. This included a stop in Hong Kong, to visit James’ sister, and to enjoy some of what the city has to offer – and we were living in Shenzhen at the time (across the bay by train), and our full visa was going to be done literally 1 day before they left HK to Korea, so I decided to bring my 2 boys with me to go visit them in Hong Kong! We all had a great time and Rachel has been a part of our team for 3 years now! During her time in Korea, she hosted teacher dinners, hosted her own radio show, and was deeply connected with the foreigner community in our beloved Gwangju. She has now returned to the States, living in Portland with her husband James, and even though she works full time at a marketing job, she still gives excellent service to all of her applicants!