Instructor

/ɪnˈstrʌktər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

The instructor provided detailed feedback on our presentations.

A person who helps someone to learn how to do something.

She hired a personal instructor to improve her tennis skills.

An individual who is responsible for guiding or training others in a particular activity.

The scuba diving instructor ensured everyone was comfortable before the dive.

Latin 'instructor', from 'instruere' meaning 'to build, arrange, teach'.

driving instructor

A person who teaches others how to drive a vehicle.

gym instructor

A fitness expert who leads exercise classes or personal training sessions.

instructor-led training

Training conducted by an instructor rather than through self-guided methods.

education

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.

curriculum

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

pedagogy

The method and practice of teaching.

Teach

He's going to teach me how to ride a bike—he's such a good instructor.

Lead

Our instructor led the discussion on best practices.