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Work History
Education
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Research Experience
Volunteer And Community Involvement
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Omri Radai

PhD Research Application
Haifa

Summary

Highly motivated and result-driven individual dedicated to furthering education and pursuing an academic career in conjunction with professional training as a clinical neuropsychologist. Passionate about research, committed to immersing myself in groundbreaking studies, and imparting knowledge and experience to students through teaching. Ultimate goal is to contribute valuable scientific, educational, and eventually applicable insights to the field of psychopathology treatment and prevention.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Teacher/Tutor

University of Haifa; Ofek Mitam; Independent
01.2022 - Current
  • Teaching assistant for an Experimental Psychology course at the University of Haifa; instructor in GRE-equivalent prep courses for psychology (MITAM); private and group tutor for statistics and research methods at all undergraduate levels.
  • The role involves test preparation, personalized instruction, and adapting teaching methods to diverse student populations across institutions.
  • Year-long TA position at University of Haifa; seasonal instruction in Mitam courses during the summer; ongoing tutoring and exam prep sessions throughout the year.

Instructor

Metzulot Association
01.2023 - Current
  • Instructor in an educational scuba diving program for high school students at a social-educational school in Haifa.
  • Most participants come from underprivileged backgrounds and/or have dropped out of formal education.
  • The diving course serves as a platform for promoting personal and social development.

Personal Mentor

The Child, Adolescent, and Family Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Weekly mentoring of an 11th-grade student following anxiety treatment, focusing on social integration and adaptation.
  • Activities included joint sessions aimed at developing interpersonal skills.
  • Weekly 2-hour mentoring sessions over 8 months, 1.5 hours of clinical supervision, and biweekly academic seminars.

Personal Mentor

Keshet Democratic School
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Personal mentor for an 8th-grade student with anxiety and attention difficulties.
  • Responsibilities included shared activities, support with academic and social challenges, and collaboration with school staff.
  • Included daily contact with school staff and parents, and occasional multidisciplinary team meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The Open University of Israel
10.2021 - 10.2024

Awards

  • Dean's List for Academic Excellence , Academic Year 2021-2022
  • President's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement , Academic Year 2022-2023
  • Award for Exceptional Distinction in Undergraduate Studies , Received March 2025

Research Experience

Academic Year 2022–2023 - Principal Investigator: Prof. Eran Chajut, The Open University of Israel.

  • Honors research seminar on cognition and threat.
  • Conducted a seminar-based research project examining the impact of emotional and attentional conflicts on attentional processes and adaptation mechanisms.


Sept. 2022 - February 2023 - Principal Investigator: Dr. Edith Shalev, The Open University of Israel.

  • The Social Consumer Lab, Department of Management and Economics, Paid research assistant.
  • Duties included writing experimental protocols, conducting experimental sessions, data coding, and proofreading.

Volunteer And Community Involvement

November 2023 - February 2024: Lev Echad NGO, Staff member.

  • Logistical and administrative support at the Haifa emergency operations center.
  • Tasks included resource mobilization for evacuees and IDF reservists, coordination between different teams and organizations, and transportation of supplies across the country.


January 2024 - March 2024: The Israeli Diving Federation, Scuba diving instructor.

  • Volunteer instructor in a basic scuba diving course (Open Water level) for teenage evacuees from Gaza border communities.
  • The course was part of the “Yam Shel Sheket” initiative, offering a supportive and calming diving experience to compliment emotional recovery shortly after the October 7 events. Instruction emphasized positive, relaxing experiences tailored to participants' emotional needs.


January 2023 - Present: Parkour Israel Association (Nonprofit), Board member.

  • Duties included planning, producing, and managing community events, overseeing the association's training facility, and participating in financial and strategic decision-making.
  • Weekly board meetings and independent task execution as needed.

Software

Microsoft Office

SPSS

Python

PsychoPy

Timeline

Instructor

Metzulot Association
01.2023 - Current

Teacher/Tutor

University of Haifa; Ofek Mitam; Independent
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The Open University of Israel
10.2021 - 10.2024

Personal Mentor

The Child, Adolescent, and Family Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022

Personal Mentor

Keshet Democratic School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Omri RadaiPhD Research Application