Self-Enrichment Teachers
What is a Self-Enrichment Teacher?
Self-Enrichment Teachers are educators who specialize in providing instruction and guidance to individuals seeking personal development and growth outside of traditional academic settings. They offer a wide range of classes and workshops that focus on various aspects of life enhancement, including arts and crafts, skills development, health and wellness, financial literacy, parenting, and personal empowerment. These teachers often work in community centers, adult education programs, and private institutions, tailoring their lessons to meet the unique interests and needs of their students.
Self-Enrichment Teachers create a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging students of all ages to explore new hobbies, improve their skills, and cultivate their passions. They utilize a variety of teaching methods and materials, often incorporating hands-on activities and interactive experiences to foster engagement and motivation. By focusing on personal growth rather than standardized testing or specific educational qualifications, these educators help individuals gain confidence, improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Tasks
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
Technology Skills
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Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Corel Paint Shop Pro
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Video creation and editing software
- Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
- Video editing software
- YouTube
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Computer based training software
- Educational software
- Schoology
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Internet browser software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Web browser software
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Data base user interface and query software
- Blackboard software
- Microsoft Access
Tools Used
- Specialty brushes
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Pianos
- Still cameras
- Domestic sewing machines
- Scanners
Knowledge
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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.
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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.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skills
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
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Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Abilities
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Master's degree
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Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
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Bachelor's degree
Work Activities
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Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Detailed Work Activities
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
- Encourage students.
- Assess educational needs of students.
- Monitor student performance.
Work Interests
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Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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Artistic
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$28600.0 - $85980.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.