I have PhD (doctoral degree) in language studies and applied linguistics. I have been tutoring students of all levels, even university level, for more than ten years.

Dr. Zina and I studied for our CELTA together. She is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about helping students learn. What I really admire is her clarity in concepts, which she is able to share with her students. She truly wants the best for all the learners she teaches, and makes every effort, with patience and diligence to ensure that her students learn the most. She is a teacher who makes a difference!

Dr Zina brings warmth, clarity, and encouragement to every lesson. I am consistently impressed by her patience, ability to motivate others and deep commitment to helping learners succeed. Dr Zina is a joy to be around and inspires confidence in those around her including me.

I am delighted to write this recommendation for my colleague and long-time friend, Zina. I have had the pleasure of knowing her for over nine years, ever since we met during our PhD studies. From the very beginning, she stood out as someone who combined intelligence, kindness, and an unwavering willingness to help others.

Zina’s academic background is strongly aligned with the role of a reading tutor: her doctoral research focused on critical reading, a topic she approaches with both intellectual depth and practical insight. She has an exceptional ability to break down complex texts and help others engage with them thoughtfully—a skill that will serve learners of all levels exceptionally well.

Throughout her PhD, she consistently demonstrated a genuine passion for supporting others in their academic journeys. She volunteered as a peer mentor at our university, where she worked one-on-one with students to build their confidence and capabilities in reading and writing. Her mentoring was always thoughtful, encouraging, and deeply informed by both her research and her natural empathy.

What sets Zina apart is not only her expertise but also her personality. She is kind, approachable, and incredibly easy to work with. Students feel at ease around her, and her calm, supportive manner helps create a safe and productive learning environment. She brings both academic excellence and a genuinely caring attitude to everything she does.

With her deep understanding of reading strategies, her experience mentoring students, and her warm, engaging presence, she will undoubtedly make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she teaches.

Dr Zina is a committed and focused teacher who has taught in English schools at various age levels. Her PhD from an English University demostrates her knowledge of the English language. She is well able to encourage her students to progress through a mixture of patience, learning, understanding and good humour.

I have known Zina in person for more thank 5 years by now. I found her on LinkedIn. Zina helped me to pass my IELTS test from the first try. I just worked with her for one month and I got the result I wanted. After being enrolled for Masters degree in the UK, I contacted Zina again to help me with academic writing and research skills. I am so happy that I met Zina and worked with her. I highly recommend her to students who need to pass their IELTS, learn academic reading and writing skills, academic research skills, who need mentoring for Masters and PhD degrees.

I met Zina through one of her previous students. I contacted Zina to improve my English language to pass 'life in the UK test'. Zina mentored me to successfully pass this test. Through working with Zina, I learnt that she is also a great life coach and PhD coach. I learnt that she coaches PhD researchers to overcome writing resistance, procrastination, limiting beliefs, motivation and many more things at the mindset level.
I am planing to do my PhD and I will certainly hire Zina again and again. I highly recommend her.

I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Zina as an exceptional English teacher. I have known Zina for many years and have had the pleasure of witnessing her dedication to her students and her passion for teaching.

Zina posses a unique ability to connect with students of all ages and backgrounds. Her engaging teaching style and in-depth knowledge of the English language make learning a fun and rewarding experience. She is patient, supportive and always goes above and beyond to ensure that her students succeed.

In addition to her traditional English teaching skills, Zina has a proven track record of successfully guiding university students through their PhD programmes. Her expertise in Academic writing and research is invaluable and she provides her students with the support and guidance they need to achieve their goals.

Zina's command of the English language is truly impressive. She possess a deep understanding of grammar, vocabulary and nuances that allows her to effectively teach students at all levels. Her ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner is a testament to her teaching abilities.

Zina is a great tutor, her guardian in English writing very helpful and mental encouragement to believe in oneself toward achieving goals. Meeting her was great honour

I am Amel, I am a PhD student waiting for my Viva, throughout my journey of working on my project and writing my thesis, I faced a plethora of difficulties, for example, because I have a baby I did not have enough time to reread and edit my thesis, therefore I was in need of someone who can read my work and edit it. I contacted Zina lehef, who offered her help even though she was busy, but she understood my pain the struggle that I have been through. Working with Zina reduces my stress and anxiety. I liked her work; she was very professional, she put all her experience into my work. I hired her twice, the first time for proofreading service, and the second time was for editing and refining my thesis. However, she helped me beyond proofreading and editing, she gave me guidance regarding how to manage my time, how to focus on my thesis and reach my goal which is submission. In the times that I worked with her. The feedback was on time; I highly recommend Zina to any person who needs proofreading and editing services. I now have my PhD degree.

Zina taught me writing skills and corrected my research proposal before i submitted for PhD. She was very kind and extremely helpful.

I knew Zina as a PhD student and as a proofreader/ editor. She is a very intellectual person. Dealing with her is always rewarding and pleasing. I strongly recommend her for all the students and all the ages.