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Staff and Personnel

32 Words

16m

teacher
1.
tea
cher
Noun

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

I raised my hand to give an answer when the teacher asked a question.

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instructor
2.
ins
truc
tor
Noun

a person who teaches a practical skill or sport to someone

I took my driving test after ten lessons with my instructor.

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educator
3.
e
du
ca
tor
Noun

someone whose job is to teach people

As an educator, she believes in fostering creativity and critical thinking in her students.

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tutor
4.
tu
tor
Noun

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

She hired a math tutor to help her daughter improve her grades.

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pre
cep
tor
Noun

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

As a preceptor in the medical residency program, she mentored aspiring doctors in clinical practice.

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coach
6.
coach
Noun

someone who trains a person or team in sport

As a dedicated fitness coach, he helped people achieve their health goals.

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teacher trainer
Noun

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

The experienced teacher trainer conducted workshops on innovative teaching methods for educators at the conference.

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reader
8.
rea
der
Noun

someone who reads a certain magazine or newspaper

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professor
9.
pro
fe
ssor
Noun

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

He is a professor of physics at a renowned university.

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full professor
Noun

a professor who has the highest rank in a university

Dr. Smith was promoted to full professor after years of dedicated research and teaching.

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lecturer
11.
lec
tu
rer
Noun

a person who teaches courses at a college or university, often with a focus on undergraduate education, but who does not hold the rank of professor

The lecturer explained the complex theory in simple terms.

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lec
tor
Noun

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

The lector delivered a lecture on Renaissance art history to undergraduate students.

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academic
13.
a
ca
de
mic
Adjective

related to education, particularly higher education

Pursuing an academic degree requires dedication to studying and researching a specific subject area.

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proctor
14.
proc
tor
Noun

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

The proctor monitored the students during the final exam.

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invigilator
15.
in
vi
gi
la
tor
Noun

an official who supervises exams to ensure they are conducted fairly

The invigilator circulated around the exam room to monitor the students' behavior.

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grader
16.
gra
der
Noun

a judge who assigns grades to something

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pa
rap
ro
fe
ssio
nal
Noun

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

The school employed paraprofessionals to assist teachers in the classroom.

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crossing guard
Noun

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

The crossing guard stopped traffic to allow children to cross the street safely.

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guidance counselor
Noun

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

The guidance counselor provided resources to help students apply for college scholarships.

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deputy
20.
dep
u
ty
Noun

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

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chair
21.
chair
Noun

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

I placed my bag on the empty chair next to me.

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don
22.
don
Verb

to put on clothing

He decided to don a sharp suit for the job interview to make a professional impression.

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chancellor
23.
chan
ce
llor
Noun

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

The chancellor announced the new strategic plan for the university.

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president
24.
pre
si
dent
Noun

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

The president addressed the nation in a televised speech.

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dean
25.
dean
Noun

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

Dr. Smith has been appointed as the new dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

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registrar
26.
re
gist
rar
Noun

someone responsible for keeping records

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pro
vost
Noun

the chief academic officer of a college or university

The provost implemented a new interdisciplinary research initiative to promote collaboration among departments.

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principal
28.
prin
ci
pal
Adjective

having the highest importance or influence

The principal aim of the initiative is to reduce carbon emissions.

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head
29.
head
Noun

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection.

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vice chancellor
Noun

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

The vice chancellor oversees various academic programs and departments within the university.

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vice
prin
ci
pal
Noun

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

The vice principal addressed student concerns and maintained discipline in the absence of the principal.

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visit
32.
vi
sit
Verb

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

I love to visit my uncle because he tells great stories.

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