Zakaria

Ranya – Sulaymaniyah

                                       Mob: 0750 7595878

                                       E-Mail: Zakaria.ibrahim@uor.edu.krd

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of birth: 1 January 1996
Status: Single
Gender: Male
Health: Good
License: Full Cars (Iraq & International)
Nationality: Kurdish (Iraqi Passport)

Education

• MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj – Iran (2018 - 2020)

• BA in Clinical Psychology, Koya University (2013 - 2017)

• Certificate of Pedagogical Training Program, University of Raparin (16 Nov 2021 - 01 Jun 2022)

• Certificate of English Language Proficiency Course, Pre-intermediate level (1 Sep 2021 - 14 Oct 2021)

• Assistant Lecturer at University of Raparin since 07 Nov 2022

Research Experience

• Involved in writing two research papers:

  • "The Effect of Language Development on Social Skills by University Students" (permission to publish obtained from University of Raparin)

  • "Violence and Frustrations Due to Misuse of Technology, Media, and Publications in the Kurdistan Region" (permission to publish obtained from University of Soran)

Teaching Experience

• Lecturer, University of Raparin (2021-2022 & 2023-2024)

  • Courses taught:

    • General Psychology (English Department, First Year)

    • Developmental Psychology (Second Year at Departments of Kurdish, Arabic, and English)

    • Educational Psychology (Second Year at Departments of Kurdish and Arabic, Third Year at Department of English)

    • Health Psychology (Third Year at Departments of Arabic and Computer Science)

Additional Teaching Subjects

• Capable of teaching courses related to Clinical Psychology, such as:

  • Health Care

  • Psychological Awareness

  • Health Psychology

  • Psychiatric and Diagnostic Psychology

  • Psychometrics

  • Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals

PROFESSINAL EXPERIENCE

Competencies:

• Excellent listening skills

• Ability to accurately identify and distinguish various forms of human behavior

• Registered with the Health Professions Council

• Adherence to confidentiality issues

• Experience providing community-based outpatient services

• Awareness of relevant National and Local codes of practice

• Understanding of child and adolescent mental health services

• Knowledge of contemporary legislation

• Skills in personal supervision

Personal:

• Sympathetic and understanding towards patients' concerns

• Emotional resilience in distressing situations

• Effective communication in highly emotive and tense atmospheres

• Cooperative work with other disciplines

• Good personal boundaries and ability to maintain them

Key Competencies and Skills

• Psychological assessments, Psychometric testing, Clinical supervision, and Clinical interviews

• Risk assessment, Risk management, and care coordination

• Deliberate Self Harm (DSH)

• Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

• Ability to concentrate for substantial periods when with patients

• Steering techniques (continuation, echoing, and redirecting)

• The Rorschach test for assessing personality, depression, and anxiety disorders

• MMPI-2 test to determine patient problems by psychodynamic analysis

Experience with Tests:

The WISC-IV technical manual supports a four-factor model consisting of verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed factors for children aged 6-16 years.

Professional References

Collaborations and Projects

• Collaborated with University of Soran on the research project "Violence and Frustrations due to Misuse of Technology, Media, and Publications in the Kurdistan Region."

• Worked with the University of Raparin on the study "The Effect of Language Development on Social Skills by University Students."