Zografia Bidikoudi
Rochester,MN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in engaging and supporting students and adults in academic settings. Proven expertise in building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders—including students, educators, and leadership teams—facilitates the cultivation of collaborative learning experiences that drive success. A steadfast commitment to safeguarding sensitive student data aligns with established policies, ensuring a secure educational environment. Passionate about empowering others, with a continuous pursuit of innovative skill development and a readiness to embrace new challenges to enhance educational experiences through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Tutor K-3
AmeriCorps
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Reading Tutor K-3 Harriet Bishop Elementary School August 2024 – June 2025
- Conducted individualized reading assessments to identify student needs and tailor instructional strategies.
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse reading materials and methodologies.
- Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to encourage improvement and motivation.
- Collaborated with educators and supervisors to create supportive literacy development plans for students
- Evaluated program effectiveness, recommending adjustments based on student outcomes and feedback from stakeholders.
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowered them to succeed.
- Partnered with classroom teachers to adapt to changing schedules of students using time management skills.
Teacher of Greek Language
Greek School, St. George's Greek Orthodox Church
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Teacher of Greek Language in a volunteer basis October 2022 May 2024
Program Assistant
Harriet Bishop Elementary School
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Summer of Discovery June July 2023
- Program Assistant - Assist with preparation and set-up of activities and experiences, help with field trips and other special events. Provide one-on-one or small group support to students Supervise groups of students at lunch, outdoors.
Reading Tutor K-3
AmeriCorps
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Reading Tutor K-3 Harriet Bishop Elementary School October 2019 – March 2020
Teacher of Greek Language
Greek School, St. George's Greek Orthodox Church
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Teacher of Greek Language in a volunteer basis. October 2016 - March 2020
Archaeologist–Research assistant
National Hellenic Research Foundation-Institute of Historical Research
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Archaeologist–Research assistant in the project “Kyrtou Plegmata: Networks of economy, power and knowledge in the Greek world from prehistoric times to the modern era: documentation – mapping – synthetic approaches.” (http://kyrtouplegmata.eie.gr/)
Artistic Association of Folk Music “Domna Samiou”
11.2006 - 01.2011
- Selected material and compiled copyrights list for a series of CDs with Greek folk music.
Archaeologist–Research assistant
Armonia Editions
12.2008 - 05.2009
- Archaeologist–Research assistant: Responsible for the management of copyright. Selected iconography material and compiled copyrights list.
DOMI Publications
01.2006 - 03.2008
- “History of the Greeks” (20 volumes): selected iconographic material and redacted the explanatory texts.
- “The Great all times”: Authored historical content texts, iconographic material selection and redacted the explanatory texts.
- “Biographies” (historical dictionary): selected iconographic material, redacted the explanatory texts.
- “World Encyclopedia - The UNESCO monuments”: selected iconographic material and redacted the explanatory texts.
- “Atlas of Greece”: selected photographic material and redacted the explanatory texts.
Head of Documentation and Illustration Team
Foundation of the Hellenic World
11.1998 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: (www.ime.gr)
- Organized and recorded of the visual material in a database. Selected photographic material, redacted explanatory texts and compiled copyrights lists. In particular I have contributed to the following projects: Hellenic History on the Internet (http://www.fhw.gr/chronos/en/) Middle and Early Byzantine Period, Justinian, Byzantine Literature, Theodore, Trebizond.
- Digital Encyclopedia of the Hellenic World (http://www.ehw.gr/)
- Asia Minor Guide
- Archaeological Guide of Athens
Scientific collaborator
Goulandris Natural History Museum Gaia History Centre
05.2003 - 12.2003
- Scientific collaborator in the exhibition “Herakles Hero Supreme: Hero of the Games, the Environment and Culture. Researched literary sources, iconography and art of Byzantine and Modern European period and contributed in the publication of the exhibition catalogue.
DOMI Publications
05.2002 - 09.2002
- Publications Editing entries for the reissue of Encyclopedia Domi
Education
Master - Byzantine Archaeology
Athens University
09.2007
Bachelor - History and Archaeology, Major Archaeology
University of Ioannina
12.1997
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Records management
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- In-person tutoring
- Adaptable nature
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Assessment skills
LANGUAGES
Greek – Native speaker
First Certificate in English - University of Cambridge
Diplôme d 'Etudes Françaises - 1e degré - Université de Paris - Sorbonne, Paris IV
Diplôme d 'Etudes Françaises - 2e degré - Université de Paris - Sorbonne, Paris IV
Timeline
Program Assistant
Harriet Bishop Elementary School
07.2023 - 07.2023
Teacher of Greek Language
Greek School, St. George's Greek Orthodox Church
10.2022 - 05.2024
Reading Tutor K-3
AmeriCorps
08.2022 - 06.2025
Reading Tutor K-3
AmeriCorps
10.2019 - 03.2020
Teacher of Greek Language
Greek School, St. George's Greek Orthodox Church
10.2016 - 03.2020
Archaeologist–Research assistant
National Hellenic Research Foundation-Institute of Historical Research
08.2014 - 08.2015
Archaeologist–Research assistant
Armonia Editions
12.2008 - 05.2009
Artistic Association of Folk Music “Domna Samiou”
11.2006 - 01.2011
DOMI Publications
01.2006 - 03.2008
Scientific collaborator
Goulandris Natural History Museum Gaia History Centre
05.2003 - 12.2003
DOMI Publications
05.2002 - 09.2002
Head of Documentation and Illustration Team
Foundation of the Hellenic World
11.1998 - 12.2005
Master - Byzantine Archaeology
Athens University
Bachelor - History and Archaeology, Major Archaeology
University of Ioannina
SEMINARS
- National Bank Cultural Foundation Athens, Greece 2004 – 2005
- Paleography with Prof. Ag. Tselikas
- National Research Foundation Athens, Greece Jan 2002 – Feb 2002
- Art Project Management and Preventive Maintenance
- National Research Foundation Athens, Greece Mar 2001 – May 2001
- Byzantine monetary with Prof. V. Penna
- Hellenic-American Educational Foundation Athens, Greece Nov 2000 – May 2001
- Museums and New Technologies
- Introduction to Museology
- Introduction to Education in Museums