as in educator
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a young man who ardently wants to become a teacher and teach first grade
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These include firefighters, emergency workers, teachers, nutrition professionals, custodial workers, medical assistants, etc.
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Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Daniel, another high school speaker, said being stuck behind a mask and just out of reach of his classmates and teachers (6 feet, to be exact) took a toll on his mental health and stoked feelings of disconnection from his community.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
He’s been working with a vocal coach, a guitar teacher, a dialect coach, a movement coach, even a harmonica guy.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
On average, a school district director makes about $200,000, while a teacher takes home a little over $100,000 in total pay and benefits in the San Francisco Unified School District.
—Wenyuan Wu, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacher. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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