Typical Tasks
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Adaptability/Flexibility
Dependability
Self-Control
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Integrity
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Active Listening
Learning Strategies
Instructing
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.