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SOFIIA LESHCHENKO
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PROFILE
Bachelor’s student in Psychological Science at the University of Padua with strong academic training in developmental psychology,
psychometrics, and cognitive assessment. Experienced in experimental research and statistical analysis. Actively engaged in
child-focused educational volunteering and interdisciplinary academic initiatives. Interested in applying evidence-based psychological
approaches to child and adolescent development, emotional regulation, and cognitive functioning.

EDUCATION
BSc in Psychological Science — University of Padua | Expected 2026

GPA: 25.5/30

Relevant Areas: Developmental Psychology • Child Psychology • Psychometrics • Cognitive Psychology • Psychology of Individual
Differences • Research Methods • Clinical and Neuropsychological Assessment

BSc in Computer Science (Ongoing) — Odessa National Polytechnic University

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant – Experimental Psychology — University of Padua | 2025–Present

• Collaborating on faculty-led experimental research

• Conducting statistical analyses (ANOVA, regression)

• Performing data preprocessing and interpretation

• Contributing to research documentation

Research Internship – PsychoPy — University of Padua | Apr 2025 – Jun 2025

• Designed and implemented behavioral experiments

• Conducted statistical analyses including ANOVA

• Assisted in data collection and cognitive testing

Neuropsychological Study on Cognitive Aging — University of Padua

CHILD-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Volunteer English Tutor – Children’s School Academy

• Provided individualized English tutoring to primary/secondary school students

• Designed interactive learning activities using tools such as Miro, Wooclap, and Wordwall

• Supported language development and communication skills

• Developed patience, adaptability, and child-centered communication strategies

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION & WORKSHOPS
Padova Open Neuroscience Symposium (2024) — Workshop on vigilance, attention control, and mind-wandering

Padova Open Neuroscience Symposium (2025) — Workshop on neuromodulation and behavior change

CERTIFICATIONS
Child Psychology – Psy Brain School of Psychology, in collaboration with Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav — 120
academic hours (4 ECTS), 2026

Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology – Psy Brain School of Psychology, in collaboration with Hryhorii Skovoroda University in
Pereiaslav — 90 academic hours (3 ECTS), 2026

Psychology of Child Development – Wesleyan University

Social Psychology (with Honors) – Wesleyan University

Introduction to Neuroscience – Johns Hopkins University

Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging – Johns Hopkins University

Psychometrics and Data Analysis for Research

TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Statistical Analysis: ANOVA, regression models, data preprocessing

Software: PsychoPy, Microsoft

Programming: Python, C++

Research Skills: Experimental design, cognitive assessment, data interpretation

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
• Creative Team Coordinator – Psychology Debates

• Selected Volunteer – Milano Cortina 2026

LANGUAGES
Ukrainian – Native • Russian – Native • English – Fluent • Italian – B2 • German – Basic • Turkish – Basic