My fierce padlet by Ahmad Shkir

My Life Map

ahmadshkir99 — 2023-12-21 17:14:01 UTC

26th of March, 1996

Age 22

ahmadshkir99 — 2023-12-21 17:23:12 UTC

I started working at a glass factory where I learned one of the hardest crafts to master and got promoted to a better position where I had to handle customers' special requirements, which gave me the opportunity to demand the salary I desired.

Age 23

ahmadshkir99 — 2023-12-21 17:25:59 UTC

Joining the "Al-Himma Al-Shababiya" group, a group of conservative youth working to revive prophetic traditions that have been abandoned, seeking reform in our city and its rising generation, establishing charitable work, donating to students and the needy, and many other things, was one of the most significant accomplishments of my life.

Age 25

ahmadshkir99 — 2023-12-21 17:54:47 UTC

After ten years of indulging in hookah smoking and grappling with persistent attempts to quit, a decisive moment occurred on my 25th birthday when I decided that it was time for a definitive change. Beginning my journey to break free from this habit, I sought assistance from God through fervent prayers, gained support from my family, and discovered encouragement in a diary I began maintaining. This diary served as a constant source of motivation, ultimately enabling me to successfully quit without looking back.

Age 23

ahmadshkir99 — 2023-12-21 18:11:24 UTC

After years of being lost and indifferent, I decided to leave my job and pursue a career in education. Initially, I contemplated specializing in a field related to the arts, but I changed my mind at the last moment and opted to become an English teacher. I registered in Sakhnin College to pursue this educational path. This decision to enter the field of education marked the first steps toward success and securing a better future.

Age 25, 26, and 27

ahmadshkir99 — 2023-12-21 18:14:48 UTC

Participating in the "Berach" scholarship program stands out as one of the most enriching experiences I have ever had. Being awarded the scholarship three times, I consistently earned a "green" permit, reserved for the top-tier tutors. This opportunity not only deepened my understanding of teaching but also provided invaluable lessons in effectively interacting with students across different age groups, diverse skill sets, and varied intelligences. Over the course of three years, I honed my abilities to organize, coordinate, and teach a broad spectrum of subjects and activities demanding creativity, skill, and leadership. This period of growth significantly shaped and refined my personality while boosting my self-confidence and enhancing my overall skills—an accomplishment I consider among the most pivotal in my life.