Speaking - talking to others to convey information effectively. Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Instructing - Teaching others how to do something. 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. Coordination - adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Abilities: Oral Expression - the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Oral Comprehension - the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Problem Sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Speech Clarity - the ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Originality - the ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Work Activities: Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Making Decisions and Solving Problems - analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Detailed Work Activities: Assist students with special educational needs. Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children. Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs. Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. Evaluate student work.