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Jeff Penick
Prior to joining ITA in 2011, Jeff spent two years teaching English in Seoul, South Korea. He used the money he saved while teaching in Korea to fund a year of travel in Asia and South America. Jeff has more than 10 years of professional experience in the fields of TEFL & teaching English abroad. As a senior team member, he has published numerous articles about all facets of teaching abroad and he has personally helped hundreds of ITA grads achieve their goals of teaching English overseas.
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English Teacher Outfit: What is the Dress Code for Teaching Abroad?
What do teachers wear? Can teachers have tattoos? Get expert teaching clothes advice to prepare for job interviews and English teaching jobs overseas.
What are the Requirements to Teach English in Taiwan in 2025?
Find out what qualifications you need to become an English teacher in Taiwan. Basic teaching English in Taiwan requirements include degree, age & more.
How Do US Citizens Obtain a Criminal Background Check for Teaching English Abroad?
Some countries require teachers to get a US criminal record check for teaching English abroad. Let's learn how to obtain an FBI criminal background check.
What are Salaries for English Teachers in Latin America?
How much can you make teaching English in Latin America? Learn more about salaries for English teachers living in this part of the world.
Am I Too Young to Teach English Abroad?
Here are 8 tips for younger teachers interested in teaching English abroad, including some of the limitations that teachers under age 21 may encounter.
Can I Make Money as a Private English Tutor While Teaching Abroad?
Want to know how to become a private teacher abroad? Learn how you can make extra money by giving private lessons while teaching English abroad.
Taipei to Seoul: 5 Top Asian Cities For Teaching English Abroad
Interested in teaching English abroad in Asia but not sure where? Here are five of the top 5 cities for teaching English in Asia, from Beijing to Seoul.
15 Exclusive Benefits for International TEFL Academy Students & Alumni
From job placement assistance to alumni photo contests and alumni-only facebook pages, learn about exclusive benefits for International TEFL Academy students and alumni.
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- Top 5 Countries to Make the Most Money Teaching English Abroad in 2025
- What is TEFL and What is TEFL Certification?
- No Degree, No Problem: The 6 Best Countries to Teach English Without a Degree
- TEFL / TESOL / TESL / CELTA / DELTA - What’s The Difference?
- International TEFL Academy vs TEFL.org: What You Need to Know
- Best Budgeting Tips for Digital Nomad TEFL Teachers
- TEFL: My Passport to a Digital Nomad Lifestyle
- Teaching English in Dongtan, South Korea: Q&A with Kendall Lisa
- International TEFL Academy Wins Top Award for International Education in 2024
"Love ITA! Not only a wonderful program to help me get my TEFL certification but a great resource and alumni community."
- Delia Nugent
Teaches English in South Korea