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Steve (Sreten) W
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Speaks
Croatian
Native
Spanish
Portuguese
German
Turkish
Specialties
BusinessEx IT software engineer & TESOL cert. teacher specializing in business English,job interviews, exams
Teaches
English
Speaks
Croatian
Native
Spanish
Portuguese
German
Turkish
Specialties
BusinessEx IT software engineer & TESOL cert. teacher specializing in business English,job interviews, exams
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From CanadaLiving in Toronto, Canada (01:13 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 19, 2017InterestsBusiness & FinanceSports & FitnessReadingTechTravel
I'm an experienced TESOL certified English teacher and I'm currently teaching on Italki full time. I enjoy it and I'm not planning to stop. I have worked with students of all ages while focusing on different objectives. I've helped them prepare for IELTS and other official English exams and achieve desired scores. My background is in IT and I have worked as a software engineer and programmer/developer in Canadian business environment for many years. Many of my students are business professionals, IT engineers predominantly, as I understand both business and technical terminology. I speak fluent Spanish and decent Portuguese which might be helpful to Spanish or Portuguese speaking students.Me as a Teacher
Offering proactive and engaging lessons that are structured but fun. I understand hi-tech terminology and can help you reach your professional career goals.
I listen to my students as their requirements and needs are the most important to me. I prepare for each class carefully based on collected information. My classes can be focused on conversation, slang expressions, specific grammar topic, interview practice, or exam preparation. I understand what it takes to learn a language and I try to make sure that the class time is well spent. My lessons & teaching style
Talking about my teaching technique, as every student is different, every English class with me is different as well. Which teaching methodology is used will depend largely on you and your needs. I use improvisations and lively discussions about various topics. Humour is part of my classes as I want you to have fun as you learn. My teaching approach incorporates using natural language acquisition methods and teaching culture differences that goes along with teaching the language.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL Certificate - Global TESOL College, Toronto, Canada - 2009This course prepared me to teach English to speakers of other languages
Certificate verified
Teaching Business English - Global TESOL College Toronto - 2009
Certificate verified
Teaching Business English - Global TESOL College Toronto - 2009
Certificate verified
Education
1994 - 1999
Bachelor’s - Computer Science
2008 - 2009
Other - Teach English as a second language
Work Experience
2017 - 2017
English TeacherDelivered English classes to business professionals in the form of group and 1 on 1 classes
2009 - 2010
English Teacher• Delivered English classes to business professionals in the form of both individual and group classes
• Received excellent feedback from students and academic directors for delivered approach, teaching style, and friendly personality
2010 - 2016
English TeacherDelivered English classes , developed course syllabi, created materials and lesson plans, and tailored methodology to meet particular student's needs
2011 - 2015
Senior Technical Support EngineerAs a top performer delivered post-sales support to the Oracle customers experiencing issues with installation, configuration, operation and management of Oracle solutions.
Skills I learned here helped me be a better negotiator and learn how to speak in a more diplomatic way which is very important trying to understand the Canadian/US culture.
2005 - 2009
Senior IT ConsultantPerformed project lead, business analysis, and development duties.
In this role I worked in different sectors of Canadian industry as a business professional. I learned how to understand and use the language in different communicative business situations and I can pass this knowledge to my students.
2009 - 2009
English teacher• Delivered English classes focused on speaking and listening skills to elementary and high schools students (groups up to 40 learners)
• Developed course syllabi, created materials and lesson plans, and tailored methodology to meet particular grade objectives
• Initiated English academy with the purpose of improving English skills of more motivated students
2000 - 2005
Computer Programmer / Analyst
5.0
Rating
613
Students
8,387
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
276 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation1,602 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
English lessons tailored to your needs (INCLUDING tailor made homework assignments)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,261 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
English lessons tailored to your needs (NOT INCLUDING tailor made homework assignments)
A1 - C2Language Essentials3,181 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Business English / Job interviews / Resumes / English for Software developers and IT specialists
A1 - C2Business1,189 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTS / FCE / CELPIP preparation (NOT INCLUDING tailor made homework assignments)
A1 - C2Test Preparation218 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTS / FCE / CELPIP preparation (INCLUDING tailor made homework assignments)
A1 - C2Test Preparation301 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
991 Reviews
Hisano
46 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I felt that he is a wonderful teacher who provides very experienced and high-quality lessons. He carefully took in my needs and goals for my career and presented a future lesson plan. Also, I appreciated his attentive listening to what I said, such as properly pointing out and correcting grammatical errors at the end. I would like to continue taking lessons with him and aim to participate more confidently and actively in English meetings.
May 29, 2025
Gustavo Steinmetz
90 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Awesome class! Steve has an incredible gift for teaching. He can identify exactly what do you need to adjust to have a better English. He is always taking notes to not interrupt you and correct your mistakes after you finish the sentence, in this way, the conversation flows much better. I was already an intermediate/advanced student, but I learned something from every class, plus had a lot of fun doing it!
Nov 21, 2022
Lilian Pires
7 English lessons
We talked about different situations at work. Steve was amazing, as he provided examples and better ways to express myself on various topics.
I’ve been taking classes with him since October, and my level has been improving.
Nov 29, 2025
Yanina
43 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
He is an outstanding teacher who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure his students understand the material. His passion for teaching and dedication to his students make him one of the best educators I have ever had!
Thanks, Sreten, for your patience!
May 8, 2024
Lilian Pires
7 English lessons
I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my English speaking skills since I started taking classes with Steve. He always gives detailed feedback after each class, and following his advice has been essential to my progress. If you’re looking for a great teacher, Steve would be an excellent choice!
Dec 12, 2025
Lilian Pires
7 English lessons
Steve is one of the best teachers I’ve found on italki. His classes are amazing, he provides quick yet efficient feedback and suggests better ways to express things.
I’m really happy, and I’m sure I’ll learn more with him.
Nov 12, 2025
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