Sam Reyes

Ex-ESL teacher, South Korea (2016-2022) — EPIK, hagwons & Asia visas

Writing for English Job Maze since 2023

Sam taught English in South Korea for six years, first with EPIK in a public middle school, then at a Seoul hagwon. He now writes about hiring seasons, visa paperwork and what public and private-school pay actually looks like once housing and bonuses are counted — the parts recruiters gloss over. He checks every figure against the programme's own page before it goes on the site.

Articles by Sam Reyes

Partir enseigner à l’étranger : bien préparer son premier vol

Premier vol pour enseigner l'anglais à l'étranger : documents, décalage horaire, checklist du départ et premières…

Partir enseigner l’anglais à l’étranger : bien préparer son départ

Visa, documents, trajet d'arrivée, premiers jours sur place : la checklist complète pour partir enseigner l'anglais…

Partir enseigner l’anglais à l’étranger depuis Nantes : la check-list

Partir enseigner l'anglais depuis Nantes : documents, bagages, correspondances. La check-list complète avant d'embarquer pour votre…

Navigating the New UAE Golden Visa Requirements for Educators in 2026

Understanding the updated eligibility criteria can unlock new opportunities for educators in the UAE.

Arriver à Nantes Atlantique avec un VTC qui suit votre vol

VTC Nantes aéroport : suivi de vol, attente sans supplément, pancarte à votre nom et tarif…

Careers After Teaching English Abroad: Where to Next

Turn international teaching into roles in education, NGOs, corporate training or remote work by highlighting communication,…

EPIK vs hagwon: teaching in South Korea

Compare teaching in South Korea via EPIK (public schools) or private hagwons—contracts, pay, workload, housing, visas…

ESL teacher interview questions and preparation guide

Theme-based ESL/TEFL interview questions, a competency answer structure, a short demo-lesson template, and practical tips on…

ESL Teacher Resume Example and One-Page Template

Ready-to-use, ATS-friendly one-page ESL teacher resume template with section-by-section wording, certification rules, sample achievement bullets and…

Best Time to Apply for Teaching Jobs Abroad

Understand hiring seasons, regional patterns and the 3–6 months rule. Check official programme or embassy pages…