Cassie Wells's TEFL Articles

Cassie Wells

A native of Valparaiso, Indiana, Cassie had traveled abroad only once prior to leaving her job as a television producer and heading to South Korea to teach English in 2009. Now a passionate traveler, Cassie's recent international exploits include camping on the beaches of Vietnam, hiking through the Andes to Machu Picchu and smoking water pipes and drinking tea with the locals in the cafes of Cairo. With more than 10 years of professional experience in the field of teaching English, Cassie is one of our most senior advisors. She has also produced many of the videos on the ITA website.

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What is a Hagwon for Teaching English in South Korea?

Are you considering teaching English in South Korea? Here's everything you need to know about teaching in a Hagwon (private school) in Korea.

How Much Do English Teachers Make in Korea?

Questions about teaching English in South Korea and salary? Let's discuss how much you can earn as an English teacher in Korea, including salary & benefits

What are the EPIK Program Requirements?

Learn about the requirements for the popular EPIK program that enables Americans to teach English in Korea through the Korean Ministry of Education.

How I Had the Best Year of My Life While Paying Off $10,000 in Student Loans

Senior ITA Advisor Cassie Wells discusses how she had the best year of her life & paid off $10,000 in student loans while teaching English in South Korea.