Abiodun O. Awokoya (nee Egbeyemi)
Applied Linguist & Language Technology Specialist
Ibadan, NG.About
Highly accomplished Applied Linguist and Language Technology Specialist with a Master's degree and 7+ years of diverse experience in linguistic research, data annotation, and language education. Proven ability to lead fieldwork, transcribe and annotate complex language data using tools like PRAAT and ELAN, and contribute to significant language documentation and machine translation projects. Adept at leveraging technical skills in Python, R, and ArcGIS to drive impactful research and educational outcomes, aiming to advance language technology and preservation initiatives.
Work
IFRA-Nigeria (French Institute for Research in Africa)
|Research Fellow
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led linguistic research projects, conducted fieldwork, and published findings for a prominent research institute.
Highlights
Led comprehensive fieldwork and data collection for historical architectural heritage research in Ibadan, culminating in published storymaps in an IFRA journal using ArcGIS.
Freelance
|Language Translator/Annotator
Remote, Remote, Global
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Summary
Provided expert translation and linguistic annotation services for diverse projects, including machine translation and research.
Highlights
Proofread and annotated over 1000 Wikipedia English sentences into Yoruba for the WMT 2022 Machine Translation workshop, enhancing data quality for AI models.
Translated specialized cinematography and photography terminology from English to Yoruba, ensuring linguistic accuracy for creative industries.
Translated a medical health focus group discussion on stroke prevention for high-risk adults in Ibadan, facilitating critical public health research.
Engaged in transcribing and annotating Yoruba audio files using ELAN and Microsoft software for the DSN and African Voice Project (2025), contributing to language resource development.
Undertaking PRAAT annotation of selected vowels for AOM Research (2024-2025), contributing to ongoing phonetic studies.
Adeola Goodwill Private School
|Language Teacher (Yoruba)
Nigeria, West Africa, Nigeria
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Summary
Delivered Yoruba language instruction to junior and senior high school students, fostering linguistic proficiency.
Highlights
Provided effective Yoruba language instruction to junior and senior high school students, fostering linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding.
Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages
|Research Intern/Language Annotator
Remote, Remote, Global
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Summary
Performed precise linguistic annotation to support endangered language documentation efforts.
Highlights
Accurately annotated extensive Mundari language data utilizing PRAAT software to support endangered language preservation initiatives.
Yoruba Language Center, University of Ibadan / Ray Global Consult
|Language Instructor
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Instructed Yoruba language to diverse learners, including diaspora children, as a dedicated language partner.
Highlights
Served as a language partner at the Yoruba Language Center, University of Ibadan, facilitating conversational practice and language acquisition.
Instructed Yoruba language to diaspora children through Ray Global Consult, promoting cultural and linguistic heritage across different regions.
University of Ibadan
|Research Assistant
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported linguistic research projects, including fieldwork and data transcription for language documentation.
Highlights
Contributed to the Ubang Language Documentation project under Dr. Demola Lewis, advancing linguistic understanding of the language.
Managed logistics and welfare for linguistic fieldwork trips, ensuring smooth data collection and researcher support.
Transcribed diverse language data, converting raw audio into structured linguistic formats for analysis.
Utilized ELAN software to accurately annotate language data, enhancing its usability for detailed linguistic analysis.
Success Royal International Academy
|Language Teacher (Yoruba and English)
Makarfi, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed and delivered comprehensive Yoruba and English language education, while also serving in departmental leadership.
Highlights
Managed and delivered comprehensive instruction, planning lessons, grading, and mentoring high school students in Yoruba and English.
Led the Arts and Social Activities Department as Head, overseeing curriculum and extracurricular programs for student enrichment.
Provided dedicated class instruction to Senior Secondary School 2 students, supporting academic and personal growth.
University of Ibadan
|Student Researcher
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Conducted experimental phonetics and phonology research on the Olukumi language.
Highlights
Conducted systematic data elicitation sessions to gather primary linguistic data for research projects.
Performed experimental phonetic and phonological analysis of Olukumi, a Yoruba-related language, contributing to dialectal studies.
Volunteer
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
|Interschool Debate and Quiz Facilitator, Treasurer, Community Development Service (Sports)
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Summary
Facilitated interschool competitions and managed finances for community development initiatives during national service.
Highlights
Facilitated engaging interschool debate and quiz competitions, promoting intellectual development among students.
Managed financial records as Treasurer for Community Development Service (Sports), ensuring transparent resource allocation.
Linguistics Students' Fellowship, University of Ibadan
|Vice President
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Summary
Served as Vice President, actively contributing to student leadership and academic community engagement.
Highlights
Provided leadership as Vice President of the Linguistics Students' Fellowship, fostering a supportive academic environment.
Linguistics Students' Association Press (LINSA PRESS) University of Ibadan
|Deputy Editor – in – Chief
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Summary
Oversaw editorial processes and content development for the university's Linguistics Students' Association Press.
Highlights
Managed editorial workflows and content for LINSA PRESS, contributing to student academic publications and outreach.
Christ Apostolic Church Students' Association (CACSAUI), University of Ibadan
|Academic coordinator
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Summary
Coordinated academic support and programs for student members, enhancing educational outcomes.
Highlights
Coordinated academic initiatives and support programs for student members, enhancing educational outcomes and engagement.
Certificates
Data Visualization &R Summer School
Issued By
Chemnitz University of Technology
IEEE-sponsored 7th AI Symposium Participant
Issued By
IEEE
Photogrammetry Training
Issued By
IFRA-Nigeria (French Institute for Research in Africa)
Junior Achievement
Issued By
Junior Achievement, Nigeria
Summer Institute Program
Issued By
National African Language Resource Center (NALRC) Indiana University
Google Data Analytics Course
Issued By
Coursera
Soft skills training
Issued By
BMGA Fellows Program
Error management in second language teaching and learning workshop
Issued By
Yoruba Language Center, University of Ibadan
Teaching Yoruba as Second Language- approaches to second language teaching and learning workshop
Issued By
Yoruba Language Center, University of Ibadan
Online-based approach to second language learning/teaching workshop
Issued By
Yoruba Language Center, University of Ibadan
York English Language Toolkit: continuing professional development workshop for teachers of English language A level
Issued By
Department of Language and Linguistics Science, University of York
Education
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Master of Arts
Linguistics
Courses
Thesis: Verb Phrase tonal Grammar in Central Yoruba Dialect
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Arts
Linguistics
Courses
Final Project: Phono-syntactic Variation Among Ekiti Lects
Languages
Yoruba
English
Skills
Language Data Processing & Annotation
ELAN, CMDI maker, PRAAT, Transcription, Annotation, Data Elicitation, Fieldwork, ArcGIS, Microsoft Software, DSN, African Voice Project.
Linguistic Research & Analysis
Phonetics, Phonology, Phono-syntactic Variation, Tonal Grammar, Endangered Language Documentation, Experimental Analysis, Cultural Heritage Research, PCIbex.
Programming & Data Tools
Python, R, SQL, Data Visualization, Google Data Analytics.
Language Education & Pedagogy
Yoruba Language Instruction, English Language Instruction, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Mentoring, Second Language Teaching, Error Management.
Translation & Localization
English-Yoruba Translation, Technical Translation, Machine Translation (WMT), Cinematography Registers, Photography Registers, Medical Health Translation.
Project & Team Management
Research Coordination, Logistics Management, Stakeholder Management, Academic Coordination, Editorial Management, Team Leadership, Data analysis.