Our Team

Ismael Majeed Ismael

Founder & Executive Manager

Ismael Majeed Ismael

Founder & Executive Manager

Founder & Executive Manager, English Zone Institute | University Lecturer | Professional Trainer

Education & Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Financial Economics, Ohio, United States
University Lecturer at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr(UKH)
Academic Researcher in student learning behavior and performance Certified Professional and Management Trainer
Trainer in leadership, communication, ESG awareness, and capacity-building programs

Languages:

English | Kurdish | Arabic

Bio:
Ismael Majeed Ismael is an academic, education manager, and professional trainer with experience in higher education and institutional training. He combines academic expertise in financial economics with applied teaching and management training, leading educational programs focused on quality, professionalism, and measurable impact.

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Mohammed H. Najeeb

Co-founder & Education Manager

Mohammed H. Najeeb

Co-founder & Education Manager

Co-founder | Education Manager, English Zone Institute | Educator | Trainer | Academic

Education & Qualifications:
M.A. in English Language and Literature from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in India

B.A. in English Language Education from the University of Duhok

Languages:

English | Kurdish | Arabic

Bio:
Mohammed H. Najeeb is an educator, trainer, and academic based in Kirkuk, Iraq. Since 2013, he has taught literature, cultural studies, and language at the Department of English, University of Charmo. He is also the Co-founder and Education Manager of English Zone Institute, where he develops curricula and trains teachers. In 2015, he completed the Advanced ESL Iraqi Teacher Training Program at Arizona State University. Beyond academia, he co-founded the Kokar Foundation for Sustainable Development and Voluntary Work, focusing on youth empowerment and peacebuilding initiatives.

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Dana Idrees Mohammed

Co-Founder,HR & Finance Manager

Dana Idrees Mohammed

Co-Founder,HR & Finance Manager

Co-founder | HR & Finance Manager of English Zone Institute

Education & Qualifications:
Master of Executive MBA

Languages:

English | Kurdish | Arabic

Bio:

Administrative Manager of Garden City Kirkuk, where he is responsible for organizational planning and operational oversight.

He is also engaged in staff development with Zad Organization and leader of KOKAR organization, contributing to institutional capacity-building initiatives. His academic interests include leadership, organizational behavior, and employee performance, with a focus on evidence-based management and educational quality.

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Bahez Burhan Mohammed

Administrative Officer

Bahez Burhan Mohammed

Administrative Officer

Education & Qualifications:
English language graduate from the Department of English, College of Basic Education, University of Kirkuk

Languages:

English | Kurdish | Arabic

Bio:

He has professional experience as an Administrator and Registrar at an English language institution, where he was responsible for organizing courses, managing student registration, coordinating class schedules, and supporting academic operations.
He has also worked as a Coordinator, English Teacher, and Team Leader at an international school, contributing to curriculum coordination, classroom instruction, student assessment, and academic planning. In addition, he has experience as a private (home) English teacher, providing personalized instruction tailored to students' individual needs and learning goals.
His background combines strong administrative skills with effective teaching, leadership, and coordination abilities within educational environments.

Mohammed Ihsan

Administrative Officer

Mohammed Ihsan

Administrative Officer

Osama Nawzad Abdullah

Administrative Officer

Osama Nawzad Abdullah

Administrative Officer

Zhela Azad Abobakr

Administrative & Education Supervisor

Zhela Azad Abobakr

Administrative & Education Supervisor

Education & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in English language and literature from the University of Kirkuk

Languages:

English | Kurdish | Arabic

Bio:

Zhela is an English teacher, trains IELTS (life skills) students, an Educational supervisor, an event organiser, and an administrative member at English Zone Institute. Holds a Bachelor's degree in English language and literature from the University of Kirkuk and has been teaching English since 2019. Her work combines classroom instruction with academic administration and course coordination.

Darbeen Saman

Administrative Officer

Darbeen Saman

Administrative Officer

Abdulhakim Luqman

Kids Course Coordinator

Abdulhakim Luqman

Kids Course Coordinator

Dina Irfan Sedeeq

Education Supervisor | Teacher Trainer

Dina Irfan Sedeeq

Education Supervisor | Teacher Trainer

Education & Qualifications:
M.A. in Applied Linguistics & TESOL - University of Kurdistan Hewlêr

Languages:

English | Kurdish | Arabic

Bio:

Dina Irfan is a teacher and teacher trainer at English Zone Institute, where she has been working since 2020. She teaches English to speakers of other languages across diverse age groups and proficiency levels, with a strong focus on adult English courses. In her role as a teacher trainer and education supervisor, she delivers workshops on modern teaching methodologies, curriculum development, assessment design, and intercultural competence. Her professional interests include applied linguistics, TESOL, curriculum development, and language proficiency assessment, and she is committed to creating practical, inclusive, and research-informed learning environments for both teachers and learners.