Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certificates and workshops
Research Experience
Awards and scholarships
Publications
Software
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Andriana Maria Korasidi

Andriana Maria Korasidi

Learning Designer, Computational Linguist, Postdoctoral Researcher, Language Instructor
Athens

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in learning design, computational linguistics, and AI-driven educational innovation, specializing in the creation of impactful, technology-enhanced learning environments. Recognized with multiple awards for creative educational projects and a strong record of delivering international presentations. Proven ability to design engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences, combining traditional pedagogy with modern technological advancements to drive educational transformation and inspire both learners and educators.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Instructional Designer (Curriculum Developer)

Institute of Educational Policy
Athens, Attica
06.2024 - Current
  • Designed innovative curricula, educational activities, and content using AI tools, modern technologies, and EdTech platforms, focusing on project and program management
  • Created Open Educational Resources (OERs) and educational modules
  • Utilized tools such as Articulate 360, Camtasia, and various EdTech platforms to create and enhance learning experiences
  • Conducted comprehensive needs analysis to identify areas for instructional improvement and targeted training solutions.

Research Fellow/Scientist (European Projects)

Aw Research, Doukas Research & Innovation Dpt
Thessaly
04.2019 - Current
  • Participated in European-funded projects (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe), including program management and collaborative coordination
  • Developed research proposals, managing program timelines, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on project management
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and inform future studies.
  • Managed research projects within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality output and timely completion.
  • Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Led workshops and seminars to disseminate research findings, contributing to academic community's growth.

Instructor, Applied Linguistics

University of Massachusetts (UMass)
Masscachusetts, Boston
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Taught applied and forensic linguistics to graduate students
  • Designed course syllabi and structuring engaging lesson plans
  • Created interactive activities for summer semester courses

Educator and Project Coordinator

Doukas School
Athens, Attica
09.2018 - 08.2024
  • Taught secondary school students with a focus on engaging, interactive learning methodologies, and content creation
  • Designed interactive lessons and organized outdoor educational activities
  • Managed and maintained the classroom environment
  • School Newspaper Project Manager: Achieved 1st and 2nd prizes at National Competitions (2021, 2023)
  • Supervised numerous student projects and competitions, earning multiple prizes and distinctions
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration or assessment design, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.

High School Teacher / Language Instructor

Various Organizations
09.2011 - 08.2018
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Prepared students for University Entrance Exams


Organizations

  • DIADRASI (private school) / May 2013-2018
  • DIAKROTIMA (private school) / May 2012-2017
  • MENTIS (private school) / May 2011-Sept 2013
  • SYMVOLI (private school) / May 2011-Sept 2013

External Collaborator (Internship)

Doukas School
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Evaluated the Methodology of a 3-D Game Environment
  • Developed educational scenarios
  • Analyzed evaluation results using quantitative and qualitative methods

Education

Master of Arts - Learning Design and Technology

The American College of Greece (ACG)
Athens
09.2024 - Current

PhD - Computational Stylometry

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
Athens
04.2018 - 04.2023

Master of Science (MSc) - Computational Linguistics

National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Athens
09.2013 - 03.2016

Bachelor’s Degree - Greek Philology

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
Athens
10.2006 - 02.2011

Skills

  • Leadership and team management

  • Effective communication and public speaking

  • Problem-solving and critical thinking

  • Creativity and innovation in educational design

  • Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments

  • Cross-cultural competency and collaboration

  • Mentoring and coaching for professional development

  • SPSS

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Articulate 360

  • Photoshop

  • Camtasia

  • LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle)

  • Miro

  • Voyant tools

Certificates and workshops

  • IB Diploma Workshop in Language and Literature A, University of Warwick, UK, 11/01/24
  • Digital Education Certificate, NKUA, 01/01/23
  • MCE Certified Educator, 01/01/21
  • Certified MIE Expert, 01/01/24
  • Key-Cert Basic Plus, 01/01/06

Research Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, NKUA, Athens, Attica, 06/01/24, Present, Investigating AI and hate speech on Greek social media through an applied and forensic linguistics lens.


  • Research Scientist, Computational Stylometry Lab, NKUA, Athens, Attica, 09/01/16, 10/31/23, Conducted data analysis and proposed innovative research methods in applied and forensic linguistics.


  • Short Term Scientific Mission (STSM) - COST Action, Institute of Polish Language, Krakow, Poland, 10/01/21, 12/31/21, Specialized in applied/forensic stylistics and computational analyses.

Awards and scholarships

  • 1st Prize in Onassis Foundation’s Digital Game Competition, Rigas Charta Project
  • 2nd Prize in Onassis Foundation’s Digital Game Competition, Yianoulis Halepas 3D Game
  • Best Didactical Proposal, 2021, IAKE Conference, adolescent fake news literacy project
  • Merit Scholarship for MA studies, ACG
  • IKY Doctorate Scholarship for PhD research excellence
  • Student Bursary Winner, IAFLL Conference, Porto, 2022

Publications

  • Korasidi, A. & Mikros, G.: Detecting “fake” proclamations using stylometry: The case of the “orphan” proclamations of the Revolutionary Organization 17 November. Publication and Poster session at the Sixteenth International Conference "Language and Law,” Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań (Poland).
  • Korasidi, A. & Mikros, G.: Authorship Detection and Gender Identification in ‘fake’ proclamations: The case of the “orphan” proclamations of the Greek Revolutionary Organization 17N. Presented at the 15th Biennial IAFL Conference, Aston University, Birmingham.
  • Korasidi, A., Mikros, G. & Frantzi, K.: Emotion and Ideology in Terrorist Language: A case of four violent Greek groups. Poster session at the 3rd ILLA Focus Conference, University of Alicante.
  • Korasidi, A. & Βalabekou, S.: Biology and etymology: Re-spiration, a didactic proposal for First Grade High School Students.
  • Korasidi, A., Merkouri, A. & Βalabekou, S.: In the sanctuaries of Rigas Feraios Charta: Digital Game Design on the Unity 3D Platform by High School Students. Publication and Presentation at the 17th European Conference of Game Based Learning (ECGBL), University of Twente. (1st Prize, Onassis Foundation, 2021)
  • Korasidi, A. & Margariti, E.: “Re-reading” monuments through the lens of the Greek Revolution: Use of Metaverse AR App for a “treasure hunt” historical tour in Athens.
  • Korasidi, A. & Balabekou, S.: Adolescents as receivers of fake news: Scientific and linguistic literature as “Defense Mechanisms” against COVID-19. (Prize for Best Didactical Proposal, 2021)
  • Korasidi, A., Economou, T. & Margariti, E.: Developing key areas of 21st-century project management skills: The case of a school newspaper.
  • Korasidi, A. & Nikolaidou, E.: Designing Digital Language Games to enhance communication skills in high school students. Presented at the 1st Panhellenic Conference “The Game in Formal and Informal Learning,” National Centre of Research and Preservation of School Material.
  • Korasidi, A.: The language in the age of Artificial Intelligence. (Doukas School Publications, 2020)
  • Master’s Thesis: Authorship Attribution Forensics: Feature selection methods in authorship identification using a small email dataset.
  • Internship Essay: Gamification and Game-based Learning in Education.
  • Projects: Mini Syntactic Parser for error correction. Lexicography: Sentiment analysis using Gate Developer 0. Agreement-Disagreement Corpus: A new classification model for annotations in Greek CMC corpora. Authorship Attribution and Profiling using a Greek blog corpus.
  • International Association for Intercultural Education (Budapest): Connecting Civilizations: A student-led AI initiative for Greek and Chinese educational integration (upcoming)
  • World Literacy Summit (Oxford): From Classical Knowledge to Collective Intelligence: Transforming Greek Education for the AI Era.(upcoming)
  • Main Speaker: Digital Humanities Lunch. (Institute of Polish Language, Polish Academy of Sciences)
  • Other Global Distinctions: Presented interdisciplinary research on gamified education, historical learning, and forensic linguistics at IAFL, ECGBL, and IEP conferences.

Software

Python (basic)

R (Basic)

LLMs for various applications

Certification

IB Diploma Workshop in Language and Literature A University of Warwick, UK

Interests

Creative writing (awarded multiple national prizes)

Travel photography

Game-based and gamified learning design

Timeline

IB Diploma Workshop in Language and Literature A University of Warwick, UK

11-2024

Master of Arts - Learning Design and Technology

The American College of Greece (ACG)
09.2024 - Current

Certified MIE Expert

06-2024

Instructional Designer (Curriculum Developer)

Institute of Educational Policy
06.2024 - Current

Instructor, Applied Linguistics

University of Massachusetts (UMass)
06.2024 - 08.2024

Digital Education Certificate (300+ hours, NKUA)

06-2023

MCE Certified Educator

06-2021

Research Fellow/Scientist (European Projects)

Aw Research, Doukas Research & Innovation Dpt
04.2019 - Current

Educator and Project Coordinator

Doukas School
09.2018 - 08.2024

PhD - Computational Stylometry

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
04.2018 - 04.2023

External Collaborator (Internship)

Doukas School
09.2014 - 10.2015

Master of Science (MSc) - Computational Linguistics

National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
09.2013 - 03.2016

High School Teacher / Language Instructor

Various Organizations
09.2011 - 08.2018

Bachelor’s Degree - Greek Philology

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
10.2006 - 02.2011
Andriana Maria KorasidiLearning Designer, Computational Linguist, Postdoctoral Researcher, Language Instructor