Alaa Mahdi Kudaih

Experience

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  Freelance Photographer

  Jul 2015 - now

  Photographer

  Taking photos is my passion which I'm working hard on it to spread the beauty of life all over the world.

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  Taawon (Welfare Association)

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2018

  Social Worker

  • Completed training sessions in Science & Technology, Debates, English classes, standardized English exams, college preparations and community service.• Completing over 100 training hours of Academic English Language, 64 hours of Critical Thinking and Science Training and 120 hours of Youth Empowerment & Career Counselling.

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  Al Nayzak

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2016

  Scientific Research trainee

  Take a training course in the form of writing scientific research, questionnaires and at the end of the training we wrote a research about "writing scientific research on the impact of the school bell on the psychology of the students" and the implementation of the project to change the school bell to quiet music in a school in the Gaza Strip. The research application was presented in a scientific research exhibition in the Rashad Al-Shawa hall in Gaza.

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  Tamer Institute for Community Education

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

  Writer

  Voices of Palestine team project

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  Amideast

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

  Student Volunteer

  Pre-TOEFL student and The Gaza Strip Magazine project creator and Co-Founder of Tell Me More Newspaper in Bridge Palestine Program.

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  United Youth Journalists

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Writer
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  UNICEF

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  Youth Advocate

  I had the privilege to be a member of the Voices of Youth team in the Gaza Strip. My mission as a youth advocate was to support, empower, and amplify the voices and rights of young Gazan people. We worked to ensure that youth have a platform to express their concerns, needs, and perspectives, and we advocated for policies and initiatives that promote the well-being and development of youth in areas such as education, health, and social justice.

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  Natuf Organization for Environment & Community Development

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Assistant Photographer

  Assistant photographer in providing training of the basics of photography for Bridge Program students.

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  Al-Azhar University

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Photography Trainer

  Providing a course of the Basics of Photography for 15 hours for students of Faculty of Dentistry. The course included:- Exposure, Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO, Exposure triangle- Depth of field, Focal length, Sensor size, Focus, Sharpness- Camera settings, Camera modes, Metering modes, Focus modes & areas- White balance, Histogram, Composition- Photography gear- Editing- Photography tips for beginners

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  Freelancer.com

  Jul 2020 - now

  Photo Editor | Translator

  EN<>TR , AR<>TR , EN<>AR Translator and Photo editor. Photo editing Programs: Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom

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  Emonovo

  Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

  Grants Writer

  1280 hours in working on scholarships, education, and opportunities abroad by using Google Analytics, social media platforms, WordPress, and SEO optimization,Duties: - Fulfill tasks set out by supervisors from several departments.- Attend meetings online and offline meetings and take notes.- Searching for new educational opportunities to be published on the platform.- Writing articles on the education department.- Reviewing and Editing Articles on the platform. - Suggesting and sometimes helping Implement new ideas after approval by the fellowship manager.- Representing Emonovo (MARJ3) as ambassadors.- Holding and organizing events for Emonovo (MARJ3) to benefit our communities as paying forward. Show less

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  Upwork

  Jun 2021 - now

  Photo Editor | Translator
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  NG Hotels

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Photographer

  Responsibilities:• Booking customer appointments and setting up meet-and-greets.• Scouting potential photoshoot locations and venues.• Assisting with lighting and camera work.• Taking payments and keeping in contact with customers.• Editing and distributing photos to clients by post or via onlinedistribution portals.

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  Josoor

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  Social Media Content Creator

  Creates entertaining, educational and engaging material to be expressed through Josoor’s social media channels. Working as a part of a team that promotes Josoor’s values, mission and vision. Being responsible for brainstorming ideas, creating content, writing articles, creating videos, and posting to different platforms.

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  Mithatpaşa High School

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  Psychological Counselor

  Psychological Counselor internship, we supported all students who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral problems. And, we provide individual counseling and crisis intervention. Also, we assisted students experiencing academic difficulties, we conduct workshops with students and staff on issues such as stress management, career counseling and meaning of bullying.

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  Sakarya Üniversitesi

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Psychological Counselor

  Within the scope of the Individual Psychological Counseling Practice I & II course, I provide psychological counseling sessions with individuals using counseling skills and techniques under the supervision of Dr. Tuncay Ayas's support.Responsibilities:- Providing psychological counseling sessions, 7 sessions, at a rate of one session per week for each client.- The duration of the session is 45 minutes.- Writing reports after each session describing the client's condition and session summary.- The languages of the sessions that I conducted are Arabic, English and Turkish.- Using techniques and skills such as: Therapeutic conditions and skills, Miracle question, Rating scale, Exceptional circumstances, Homework, Socratic questioning, ABC model, Empty chair technique & Short-term CBT. Show less

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  Dmma Therapy ضمَّ ثيرابي

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder & Psychological Counselor

  “Dmma” is an awareness platform in the field of mental health and its importance in bringing about change in our lives. The aim of our presence here is to contain all the differences and psychological changes that we all have, by discussing them together in a concrete way in the content that we provide. In addition to providing online psychological counseling in different languages (English, Turkish & Arabic) to everyone who needs it. We provide various services that we can share with you. The services are:1. Psychological Counseling Sessions2. Child Development Tests3. Career Guidance4. Sharing information about Mental Health Show less

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  Şehit Üsteğmen Selçuk Esedoğlu Anatolian High School

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Psychological Counselor

  Responsibilities:• Combating Addiction and Addiction: I actively learned strategies to combat addiction and support recovery.• Human Relations and Communication: I developed strong communication skills to establish effective therapeutic connections.• Career Planning and Development: Guiding students, I empowered them to explore aspirations and make informed career choices.• Preventive Guidance and Psychological Counseling: I equipped students with coping strategies for positive mental health through counseling. • Sessions as Individual Psychological Counseling: Conducting personalized counseling sessions, I fostered self-awareness and growth.• Life Career Development in Schools: I guided students to align their goals, fostering fulfillment and purpose.• Group Therapy: Engaging in group therapy, I nurtured community, understanding, and resilience. Show less

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  Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor

  Mar 2023 - now

  Creative Writer

  We Are Not Numbers projectResponsibilities: • Creating unique works, including utilizing writing techniques and having the ability to arrange and create unique projects.• Choose a topic based on own interest.• Provide content for publication as needed.• Proofreading, evaluating, and editing work.

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  Özel Donatım Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  Social Media Manager

  Shereen Care Center is a Turkish aesthetic medical consulting company with 10 years experience, with collaboration with Özel Donatım Ağız ve Dış Merkezi. Offers global aesthetic & medical services. in partnership with top Turkish hospitals.My responsibilities:- Planning and developing social media campaigns- Crafting compelling content or getting it developed- Design posts and stories and post content across social media accounts- Engaging with customers on different channels- Analyzing running campaigns- Taking videos and photos and sharing them on social media accounts Show less

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  English Time

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  English Second Language Instructor

  - Teach non-native English speakers to read, write, listen, and speak English fluently.- Use diverse instructional methods to engage students and facilitate language acquisition.- Assess student progress, provide feedback, and guide improvement.- Foster a culturally sensitive and inclusive learning environment.