Zac Heisey's TEFL Articles
Zac Heisey
Hailing from San Jose, CA, Zac Heisey made the move to teach English in Peru. After earning his degree, he spent 4 years working for an Internet marketing company in San Diego. When he finally decided he had enough of the 9-5 office world, he packed his backpack and traveled through Asia for 3 months, which inspired him to earn his TEFL certification and give back to the communities he was visiting.
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New TEFL Posts from Zac Heisey
Teaching English in Peru: Preparing for the Worst, It's Not What I Thought
International TEFL Academy alum Zac Heisey shares his experience teaching English for the first time in Lima, Peru.
Lima, Peru English Teaching Q and A with Zac Heisey
Zac Heisey, an ITA graduate from San Jose California tells his stories of living in Peru teaching English and having the time of his life with no regrets.
Surfing and Teaching English Abroad in Peru
ITA grad Zac Heisey quit his office job to pursue his passion for surf and travel while teaching English abroad.
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Teaches English in South Korea