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Ted Skillings
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
Knowledgable Teacher With A Wealth Of Real-World Experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
Knowledgable Teacher With A Wealth Of Real-World Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Bogota, Colombia (17:25 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 28, 2025InterestsSports & FitnessFilms & TV SeriesGamingMusicTravel
Hello my name is Theodore (also Ted or Teddy) and I'm from Minnesota in the United States. I have experience as a teacher's assistant during my time at the University of Minnesota. My passion for teaching is rooted in wanting to help others reach their learning goals. While teaching English specifically I want to guide students to be more confident with their language skills so that they can feel more connected to fellow humans who share the language. My main interests are music and sports. Writing is another interest of mine as I have experience writing screenplays, blogs, poetry, prose, and more. I also watch a lot of TV/movies and play a variety of video games.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I am always attentive and adaptable to the needs of my students. Whether a student wants more structure or have it be more loose and conversational, I am confident in my ability to foster both environments. I am not focused on letter grades or percentages in my class. Rather I work with the student to ensure they fully understand mistakes and how to implement proper language. I also want to make sure my lessons are light-hearted and fun. My lessons & teaching style
Again, I like to adapt to the students' learning style. With some, I use Canva presentations about a variety of topics to talk about and make sure to include some new vocabulary and grammar rules. With others we have a conversation as if we are talking as colleagues or friends. Some lessons are a little more specific. Like doing a mock job interview, exploring communication dynamics in work meetings, or preparing for a big test. I only give homework if the student wants it and use it to target key areas in their language skills. Overall, I like to use lesson time primarily for speaking and listening practice.My teaching material
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- PDF file
- Video files
5.0
Rating
11
Students
18
Lessons
95%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Language Essentials/Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation13 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 24% off
Writing Workshop
A1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Podcast (5)
Quiz (23)
2 Reviews
Carolina Lancheros V
3 English lessons
La clase es participativa, ademas me corrigue cuando digo algo mal
Nov 5, 2025
Minseo Kim
2 English lessons
This was my second class, and I really appreciate how Ted adjusted to my level. The feedback was helpful, and I got clear direction on how to improve. I also had plenty of chances to speak. On top of that, super kind! Thanks you so much!
Sep 15, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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