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Scott
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Esperanto
Specialties
TechnologyBusinessTest PreparationStart 2026 Strong! Interview Preparation, Test Prep and more!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Esperanto
Specialties
TechnologyBusinessTest PreparationStart 2026 Strong! Interview Preparation, Test Prep and more!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Dortmund, Germany (23:18 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 6, 2024InterestsTravelSports & FitnessTechBusiness & FinanceReading
Hello! I'm from Colorado, in the United States, but for the last 14 years I've been traveling the world! I've been to nearly 50 countries, maybe even yours! I've also lived and worked in New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Vietnam and many others.
I studied Psychology at University, which means I'm a professional listener. I'm also a former competitive climber. I love the outdoors and learning about different cultures. My teaching style is patient and relaxed. I speak in a clear North American accent. I can help with everything from grammar to test preparation to interviewing!
If you're in the tech industry, I can speak your language. I've helped hundreds of programmers level up their careers.Me as a Teacher
** I teach ADULTS ONLY, 18+ **
I aim to foster confidence and a genuine love for language learning in every student.
I speak with a neutral North American accent, perfect for improving your listening skills. My main goal as a teacher is to help you identify areas of improvement and give you a clear direction on how to improve. My feedback is constructive, focusing on areas for improvement while celebrating progress. I encourage questions. Most of all, I'm very patient and genuinely enjoy seeing my students achieve their goals. My lessons & teaching style
** I teach ADULTS ONLY, 18+ **
My lessons focus on enhancing language skills through interactive, student-centered activities. Each session is tailored to your needs. I specialize in job interviews for the tech industry as well as preparation for the most common English exams needed for university acceptance and visas. I also love teaching grammar!
I prioritize conversation and real-life application, creating a relaxed environment where you feel comfortable practicing. My teaching style balances structured exercises with creative tasks like role-playing or storytelling to make learning engaging. I have hundreds of hours of proven lesson material that make lessons engaging and fun.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Work Experience - US Based Tech Company - 2024This shows I have experience in the US tech industry.
Certificate verified
Work Experience - US Based Tech Company - 2024This shows I have business experience for a US based technology company.
Certificate verified
IELTS Speaking - Teacher Training Program - IDP IELTS - 2024This course helped me...
1) To understand how IELTS teachers can use the public Band Descriptors as a teaching tool
2) To become familiar with the key features in the public version of the Writing and Speaking Band Descriptors
3) To practice rating written and spoken extracts using the descriptors as a guide
4) To understand why candidates don’t achieve their desired band score because of negative features in their written and spoken performance
Certificate verified
120-Hour TESOL Certificate - International Open Academy - 2020This 120 hour course was divided into 10 modules. The first modules covered topics such as pedagogy, classroom management and lesson planning. The remaining modules focused heavily on teaching skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - 2023
English TutorUsing this platform, I taught over 800 students. Most students were from Japan or Korea. I taught guided one-on-one lessons covering various topics. Lessons included grammar exercises, reading articles and pronunciation.
2020 - Current
English TutorI've taught private one-on-one English lessons to over 1,800 students from around the world. I focus primarily on casual conversation skills and interview preparation.
Education
2006 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Psychology
Work Experience
2017 - 2019
Travel AgentI sold tours in Australia, while also traveling across the country myself.
5.0
Rating
139
Students
625
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
58 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversational English: Informal and Everyday Language
A2 - C2Conversation453 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 17% off
Interviewing Skills
B1 - C2Conversation48 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 18% off
Test Prep (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL)
A2 - C2Test Preparation62 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Master English Pronunciation! (New Course for 2026!)
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 19% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
23 Reviews
Alex
2 English lessons
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Jan 8, 2026
Ray Razavi
1 English lesson
Hi. I took a one-hour IELTS prep class with Scott. He was polite and prepared for the class. He provided a lot of useful feedback to me, but I didn't get to speak much. In my mind, his explanations could be shorter, but perhaps they were necessary.
Nov 5, 2025
Diego Garcia
3 English lessons
awesone
Oct 31, 2025
André Gonçalves
8 English lessons
Best teacher choice. I have been improving my communication skills and confidence every class. With Scott I have unlocked my brain to speak without fear. The classes are fun, organized and very well conducted.
Nov 21, 2025
Muyang
1 English lesson
Scott always brings up interesting new topics and gently guides me to speak more. Excellent! Thank you.
Nov 3, 2025
Diego Garcia
3 English lessons
I like the teacher is really puntual and professional
Oct 29, 2025
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