EPIK Panel: Teacher Insights
Presented by UMBC TESOL
Location
Online
Date & Time
November 17, 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
Speaker: Aksha Matharu, MA
Thinking 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 Aksha Matharu, a UMBC alumni who will share her experiences teaching in Korea. Our speaker 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 speaker:
Aksha Matharu received her Masters in TESOL at UMBC in Spring 2025. 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 three schools, Bullo Middle School, Sangyeok Middle School and Sina Middle School.