Matteo Vitacca

Experience

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  Il Castelletto Junior

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

  Chess Instructor

  While teaching chess to primary school kids, I refined my chess skills and learned how to be a better teacher. I led engaging sessions on my own and collaborated with experienced educators to create fun and structured learning programs. My goal was to make learning exciting for the kids. I became skilled at tailoring lessons to each child's needs and background, making sure everyone could learn comfortably together.

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  Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Trainee

  100-hour internship in clinical neuropsychology under the supervision of Dr. Lidia Gazzi.During the internship I had the chance to:-Observe and participate in the neuropsychologist's work with clinical cases.-Assist in administering and scoring neuropsychological and psychological assessment tools, including cognitive function tests, mood assessments, and semi-structured interviews.-Provide support to the supervisor during patient interviews and in gathering anamnestic data.-Contribute to drafting clinical reports, attended team meetings, and conducted literature reviews related to the internship activities.-Assist in data collection for clinical research projects and conducted bibliographic research.-Gain understanding of the ethical principles guiding the profession." Show less

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  Fondazione Monserrate

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  Italian language teacher

  As a teacher of Italian to primary school kids, my focus was on helping them learn essential language skills for everyday use. It was exciting and fulfilling to work with students of different ages and language backgrounds. I tailored lesson plans to suit each student's needs and background. Managing classroom dynamics for large groups (ranging from 20 to 30 students) was challenging but rewarding. I paid close attention to each child's unique needs and adapted to their cultural backgrounds, creating a lively and enriching learning environment. Collaborating with other teachers helped me understand each child's situation better and cater to their individual needs effectively. Show less

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  Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin - BCCN Berlin

  Apr 2022 - Sept 2022

  Graduate Trainee

  500 hours post-lauream Erasmus + Traineeship at the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience under the supervision of Prof. Dr. John-Dylan Haynes and Dr. Doris Pischedda.During my traineeship, I actively participated in an experiment focusing on neural mechanisms underlying human-human and human-computer interaction, particularly discerning between human and artificial agents' behavior. Immersed in Human-Computer Interaction, I kept abreast of advancements, especially in Turing Tests. I contributed significantly to the experiment's design, preparing stimuli for the pilot and final study, conducting sessions, and managing participants. Additionally, I gained exposure to magnetic resonance imaging through a safety course. Engaging in human-robot interaction projects, I commanded robots, acted as an experimenter, and contributed to stimuli creation for an online experiment. I attended lectures at “Technische Universität” and “Humboldt Universität” of Berlin. Throughout, I balanced independence and collaboration, fostering vital social and organizational skills for the scientific community. Show less

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  Università degli Studi di Padova

  Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

  Research Assistant

  During my internship at the Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, I engaged in training-oriented tasks encompassing morphological, neuroanatomical, and histopathological studies related to both normal and pathological human anatomy. My responsibilities in the microscopic anatomy laboratory involved tasks such as tissue preparation for histological examinations, utilizing various techniques, including neuro-histological staining and immunohistochemistry, and supporting data collection for research endeavors. Show less

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  Università degli Studi di Padova

  Apr 2024 - now

  The internship, supervised by Professor Bonato Mario, focused on acquiring knowledge and skills in clinical neuropsychology, particularly in understanding unilateral spatial neglect syndrome post-stroke. Tasks involve literature review, systematic gathering of diagnostic tools, participation in lab meetings, presentations, and seminars, including practical sessions on software use for lesion mapping.

  • MSc student

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Student Representative

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Intern

    Apr 2024 - May 2024
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  Analitica-mente

  May 2024 - now

  Intern

  TPV (tirocinio pratico valutativo) internship at psychotherapy and neuropsychology studio "Analiticamente" supervised by Dr. Antonia Fumarola, PhD and neuropsychologist, and Dr. Giorgia Di Pietrantony, psychotherapist. Assessment Participation: Observing and, with consent, participating in neuropsychological evaluations, including anamnesis, initial interviews, test administration and correction, clinical report writing, and feedback sessions with clients and their families. The goal is to learn how to build trust and collaboration, administer and interpret test batteries, and produce accurate reports.Therapeutic Process Observation: Observing the management of clients, activity selection, and the implementation of therapeutic pathways, both in-person and online. This includes learning how to support clients and their families, engage with them during neuropsychological rehabilitation, perform predefined activities, and demonstrate cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and functional outcomes.Skill Acquisition: Gaining competence in neuropsychological assessment, including test selection, administration, correction, and interpretation.Case Discussions: Participating in case discussions with the tutor and team members to understand clinical reasoning, procedural steps, and differential diagnosis.Educational Engagement: Attending neuropsychological meetings and seminars to acquire new knowledge, which is then discussed with the corporate tutor and team members.The internship focuses on working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders (specifically dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and Asperger syndrome), adults with acquired brain injuries (stroke and traumatic brain injuries), and individuals with multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases (dementia). Show less