Sofia Kalaitzakis Email & Phone Number

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

• Currently completing an underwater photography internship while doing my dive master training.
• Learning above and underwater photography skills
• Diving and snorkelling to take photos of customers and wildlife on the Great Barrier Reef
• Completing training for dive master
• Sales centred position - strengthening customer service skills

Ierápetra, Crete, Greece

Worked as an assistant to the two instructors at Ierapetra Dive Centre. Preparing, distributing and cleaning all equipment Assisting in DSDs, pool demonstrations, boat dives, and refresher dives Dive site mappingsFilling tanksConducting site and dive briefings

Mafia, Pwani Region, Tanzania

• First completed an internship assisting with responsible whale shark encounters, and then became head guide/tour leader for our trips.
• Briefing guests on safety, code of conduct, and whale shark biology
• Distributing gear to clients, cleaning and storing all equipment
• Managing the boat and other interns
• Guiding in the water, assisting the snorkelers
• Collecting photos for the spot identification database

Ierápetra, Crete, Greece

Completed a traineeship assisting my dive instructor while completing my Rescue Diver Course.Preparing and cleaning equipmentAssisting DSDs and boat dives Taking photos of clients and marine lifeCompleting Rescue Diver training and EFR training

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

I completed my Master Thesis at the Erasmus MC, under the supervision of Dr. Tavia Evans and Dr. Marit Ruitenberg. My thesis topic was: ‘Cortical thickness as a sex-sensitive imaging biomarker for disease progression and severity in Alzheimer’s disease’.

Leiden, The Netherlands

I completed a research internship with Dr. Rebecca Schaefer, within the Health, Medical and Neuropsychology department at Leiden University. My role involved literature review work, attending MRS sessions, creating an ePrime experiment, and communicating with the radiology department.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Part-time Research Assistant at the University of Oxford, specifically working with the Dementias Platform UK (DPUK). The DPUK is focused on facilitating and accelerating the discovery of new ways to understand, diagnose and treat dementia. My role involved data cleaning and systematic review work.

Exeter, United Kingdom

- Cooperating with other committee members and society members- Organising regular events (Ex. Jazz Boat Party, Christmas Ball, Day Trips, International Food Night)- Communicating with venues and other companies for events- Publicising events on social media

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Neuropsychology

Courses: Adult and Old-Age Clinical Neuropsychology: Theory and Assessment Adult and Old-Age Clinical Neuropsychology: Clinical Practice.

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Psychology

Activities and Societies: International Society, Third-Culture Kids Society, Greek Society, Action After Stroke, Tennis Club, Intramural.

International Baccalaureate (Ib)

Activities and Societies: Swimming, Football, Volleyball, Netball, Violinist in a band, Violinist in musical orchestraSubject: Psychology.