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Shimaa Elgabry
Community TutorTeaches
English
Speaks
Arabic
Native
Spanish
A TEFL certified teacher,B.A. of languages and translation English department, 21 years experience.
Teaches
English
Speaks
Arabic
Native
Spanish
A TEFL certified teacher,B.A. of languages and translation English department, 21 years experience.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From EgyptLiving in Cairo, Egypt (15:39 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 10, 2019InterestsTravelFoodFilms & TV Series
Hello! I’m Shima, a TEFL-certified English teacher from Egypt with 22 years of experience. I specialize in helping students speak confidently, whether for exams (IELTS/TOEFL), daily conversation, or polished writing. My superpower? Turning nervous speakers into fluent storytellers—with laughter along the way!
When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me devouring movies, swapping travel stories, or escaping to Egypt’s beaches (Alexandria’s waves fix everything!). My students say I’m energetic, patient, and slightly obsessed with making English feel like chatting with a friend. Let’s turn your goals into victories—one fun lesson at a time!Me as a Teacher
I have a B.A. degree of languages and translation English department. I also have a TEFL certificate that qualifies me to teach English as a foreign language. I've been teaching English for 21+ years for all ages and levels. Teaching has provided me with a challenge to assist students achieve their language goals. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are student-centered; less me talk time and more you talk time. During my lessons, we can talk about the subjects that you are interested in. I always adapt my pace of teaching to the pace of student's learning. I am open to all levels of learners, from absolute beginners to advanced students. The typical lesson will include conversation, with focus targeting certain aspects of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, or any other challenging element. I'll use games, songs, videos, and various other activities to make learning English fun! I'd like my students to be confident when speaking and I'll be there to teach you every step of the way! I look forward to hearing from you soonMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL- Teaching English as a Foreign Language - American Institute of Professional Studies - 2019
B.A. Degree in Language and Translation - Faculty of Alsun - Ain Shams University - 2003
Teaching experience
2003 - 2006
English Instructor
2007 - 2009
English Instructor
2010 - 2015
English Instructor & Supervisor
2016 - 2017
English Supervisor & Head of Academic Department
2018 - 2019
Head of Academic Department & General Manager
Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - B.A. Languages and Translation English Department
5.0
Rating
853
Students
12.0k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
377 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
"Conversation Practice to Boost Fluency and Confidence!"
A1 - C2Conversation9,915 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Package with 22% off
"Polish your writing skills with expert editing and personalized feedback. Write with clarity, confidence, and impact!"
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,097 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Package with 22% off
"Master IELTS, TOEFL, FCE, or CAE Speaking 🎙️! Build confidence, fluency, and strategies to excel with personalized practice and expert feedback."
A1 - C2Conversation506 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Package with 22% off
Business English for Global Communication
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 13% off
General English – Improve Fluency, Accuracy, and Confidence
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Package with 22% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
617 Reviews
Simone Fiacchi
151 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shimaa is a highly competent and professional teacher who makes learning English both effective and engaging. Lessons are always well-structured, clear, and stimulating. Excellent communication skills and great attention to students’ needs.
Nov 6, 2025
Antoni
136 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shima is a very professional teacher. She is very good at explaining grammar, pronunciation and words. I think she is a great teacher for any level
Aug 1, 2024
Farid
2 English lessons
Friendly teacher
Oct 9, 2025
Ota
84 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maximum satisfaction. I've had dozens of lessons with Shimaa and I'm becoming more confident thanks to my conversations with her. Thanks to the fact that she eliminates the deficiencies in my grammar, even my foreign colleagues understand me. And that's a great achievement. Thanks to Shimaa.
Jun 19, 2025
Zoey Chen
6 English lessons
She is incredibly patient, professional, and responsible. She always understands what I want to express even when I struggle to describe it clearly, and she refines my work beautifully, turning it from something basic into something truly polished .
Oct 16, 2025
Farid
2 English lessons
Helpful teacher
Oct 6, 2025
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