Education - Staff and Personnel

Here you will learn some English words related to staff and personnel such as "teacher", "full professor", and "proctor".

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teacher [noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: The teacher corrected my mistake and explained the correct solution .

instructor [noun]

a person who teaches a practical skill or sport to someone

Ex: Our scuba diving instructor taught us important safety measures .

educator [noun]

someone whose job is to teach people

Ex: The conference brought together educators from around the world to share best practices in teaching .

tutor [noun]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

Ex: He works as a language tutor , teaching Spanish to beginners .

preceptor [noun]

a teacher or instructor, especially one who provides guidance, supervision, and mentorship to students or trainees in a specialized field

Ex: The preceptor in the law firm provided hands-on training to new associates , preparing them for legal practice .

coach [noun]

a person who provides personalized guidance or training in a specific area

Ex: He sought the assistance of a financial coach to help him manage his budget .

teacher trainer [noun]

an educator who provides training and professional development to other teachers to improve their skills and practices

Ex: As a teacher trainer , she mentored new instructors on lesson planning and differentiated instruction techniques .

reader [noun]

an academic with a position ranking below professor, often responsible for teaching and research

Ex: He attended a seminar led by a reader in sociology on contemporary social issues .

professor [noun]

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

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full professor [noun]

a professor who has the highest rank in a university

Ex: The university recognized his contributions to academia by granting him the title of full professor .

lecturer [noun]

someone who gives a lecture or speech, particularly at universities

lector [noun]

a university lecturer, typically in European universities, with responsibilities ranging from teaching to research

Ex: The lector 's expertise in medieval literature made her a respected figure in the department .

academic [noun]

a member of the university faculty engaged in teaching or research

Ex: The young academic published her groundbreaking research in a prestigious scientific journal .

proctor [noun]

an official, typically in an academic setting, responsible for supervising exams, maintaining order, and enforcing rules

Ex: The proctor 's role is to ensure fairness and integrity during testing .

invigilator [noun]

an official who supervises exams to ensure they are conducted fairly

Ex: The invigilator reminded the students to keep their desks clear of unauthorized materials .

grader [noun]

a person responsible for evaluating and assigning grades to students' work, assessments, or exams

Ex: The grader 's comments on my paper helped me understand where I could improve my writing .

paraprofessional [noun]

a trained assistant who supports professionals, often in educational or healthcare settings

Ex: The healthcare facility hired paraprofessionals to help with patient care tasks .

crossing guard [noun]

a person who assists pedestrians, especially children, in safely crossing roads or intersections

Ex: The crossing guard held up a stop sign to halt vehicles approaching the intersection .

guidance counselor [noun]

someone who is responsible for advising students about educational and personal decisions

Ex: After the student faced bullying , the guidance counselor offered support and advice .

deputy [noun]

an individual appointed to assist and act on behalf of a higher-ranking official or leader when they are absent

Ex: She acted as the deputy chair of the department during the chair 's maternity leave .

chair [noun]

the position that a university professor has

Ex: He has held the chair of medieval history for over a decade , contributing significantly to the field through his publications .

don [noun]

a senior university teacher or professor, particularly associated with Oxford and Cambridge

Ex: The don 's published works on quantum mechanics have garnered international acclaim .

chancellor [noun]

chief executive officer of a university or college, responsible for overall administration and strategic leadership

Ex: The chancellor presided over the inauguration of the new campus facility .

president [noun]

the highest-ranking administrative officer of a university or college

Ex: The president presided over the board of trustees meeting to review the annual budget .

dean [noun]

the head of a faculty or a department of studies in a university

Ex: Under the leadership of the dean , the department has implemented several new initiatives to enhance student learning and research opportunities .

registrar [noun]

an administrative officer in a college or university responsible for maintaining student records

Ex: The registrar coordinated the scheduling of final exams for the semester .

provost [noun]

the chief academic officer of a college or university

Ex: The provost chaired the committee responsible for hiring new faculty members .

principal [noun]

the person in charge of running a school

Ex: The principal announced new school policies during the morning assembly .

head [noun]

the person in charge of running a school

Ex: The head of school planned new activities for the students .

vice chancellor [noun]

the deputy or assistant to a chancellor, often serving as the second-highest executive official in a British university or institution

Ex: The vice chancellor is responsible for maintaining academic standards and fostering research initiatives .

vice-principal [noun]

a school administrator who assists the principal in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school

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visiting [adjective]

temporarily teaching or conducting research at an institution

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