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Types of Learners

 

Introverted/solitary learner

Traits: 

  • Likes to work by themselves 
  • Feels wiped out after a social event
  • Works well independently and is often introspective
  • Uses determination and motivation to succeed

How to Motivate: 

An article by Teachable recommends that a teacher/parent should motivate this type of learner through the following methods: 

  • “Ask questions to build trust.” 
  • “Learn more about them.”
  • “Give them space to work independently.”
  • [Have them] “explain the why behind projects.” (2023). 

Career Paths that Align with this Personality: This type of learner is motivated and driven to work alone. This learner is greatly introspective and able to self-reflect. Suggested professions include: 

  • Psychologist
  • Freelance writer
  • Technical writer
  • Librarian
  • Archivist
  • UX designer

Visual learner

Traits:

  • Learns through images, diagrams, charts, etc. 
  • Likes to draw or make creative notes
  • Requires more time to process/understand curricula

How to Motivate: 

To help them learn/motivate them, a teacher or parent should: 

  • Use handouts, charts, chalkboards, or other visual aids.
  • Offer opportunities for them to draw.

Career Paths that Align with this Personality:

“These learners often have a good spatial understanding and a keen eye for aesthetic design. They excel in using visual aids such as graphs, charts, diagrams, and mind maps” (Med Kharbach, 2025). Also, please practice patience with this type of learner. Suggested professions include: 

  • Graphic designer
  • Architect
  • UX designer
  • Art designer
  • Video game designer 
  • Animator

Auditory learner

Traits:

  • Listens well
  • Learns through listening
  • Repeats the information that they learned
  • Communicates well in a class discussion

How to Motivate:

To help them learn/motivate them, a teacher or parent should: 

  • Allow them to listen to their studies.
  • Engage with an audio file, podcast, or sermon.

Career Paths that Align with this Personality:

This type of learner learns well by listening to recordings, audio clips, etc. “They are typically good at picking up nuances in tone, pitch, and rhythm, which makes them sensitive to music and sound. These learners also benefit from discussions and lectures where they can listen to and process information through hearing” (Med Kharbach, 2025). Suggested professions include: 

  • Music therapist
  • Language interpreter
  • Speech-language pathologist
  • Voice coach

Kinesthetic learner

Traits: 

  • Learns by working with their hands
  • Learns by doing the experience
  • Succeeds by moving/acting out the process

How to Motivate: 

To help them learn/motivate them, a teacher or parent should: 

  • Encourage them to join in.
  • Turn it into an activity.

Career Paths that Align with this Personality:

This type of learner achieves great things by doing the work. They also “often excel at sports or like to dance” (Callie Malvik, 2020). “These learners often have excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity, and they remember things through physical movement” (Med Kharbach, 2025). Suggested professions include: 

  • Massage therapist
  • Physical therapist
  • Carpenter
  • Chef
  • Personal trainer

Reading/writing learner

Traits:

  • Thrives on reading books, articles, and papers
  • Excellent at writing
  • Likes to discover new information

How to Motivate: 

To help them learn/motivate them, a teacher or parent should: 

  • Encourage them to learn through the written word.
  • Supply them with texts, papers, and written assignments. 

Career Paths that Align with this Personality:

This type of learner studies well through the written word. “To verbal learners, written words are more powerful and granular than images or spoken words, so they’re excellent at writing essays, articles, books, etc.” (Althea Storm, 2023). Suggested professions include: 

  • Proofreader
  • Editor
  • Grant writer
  • Lawyer
  • Executive assistant 

Social/interpersonal learner

Traits:

  • Enjoys learning with others
  • Likes group projects
  • Can speak in front of others
  • Adept at teamwork

How to Motivate:

To help them learn/motivate them, a teacher or parent should: 

  • Employ them to discuss in a group.
  • Allow group participation.

Career Paths that Align with this Personality:

This type of learner enjoys the socialization and discussion of group work. “They excel in roles that require negotiation, mediation, and listening, as they are often sensitive to the feelings and perspectives of others” (Med Kharbach, 2025). Suggested professions include: 

  • Human resources specialist
  • Social worker
  • Sales manager
  • Event planner
  • Nurse

Logical learner

Traits:

  • Analyzes equations well
  • Enjoys a good puzzle
  • Adept at reasoning
  • Likes to problem-solve

How to Motivate: 

To help them learn/motivate them, a teacher or parent should: 

  • Encourage them to solve puzzles. 
  • Have them practice equations. 
  • Let them solve away on grammar methods or math problems.

Career Paths that Align with this Personality:

This type of learner is curious and enjoys “working with abstract concepts like numbers and formulas” (Med Kharbach, 2025). They also make “connections [that] are not obvious to people…but they make perfect sense to logical learners” (Althea Storm, 2023). Suggested professions include: 

  • Data analyst
  • Statistician
  • Electrical engineer
  • Financial analyst
  • Actuary

 

All of this information was inspired by the following sources. It does not belong to me.

Sources: 

best professions for a solitary learner - Search

21+ Best Jobs For Introverts In 2025 (Solitary Careers)

7 Types of Learning Styles and How To Teach Them - Teachable

https://teachable.com/blog/types-of-learning-styles

25 Jobs For Visual Learners (Craft Your Career)

31 Jobs For Auditory Learners (Hear Your Future)

4 Types of Learning Styles: How to Accommodate a Diverse Group of | Rasmussen University

The 7 Main Types of Learning Styles (And How To Teach To Them) | Thinkific

26 Jobs For Kinesthetic Learners (Touch the Future)

20 Best Jobs for People Who Love Reading

15 Rewarding and Diverse Careers in Writing and Reading | Indeed.com

29 Jobs For Logical Learners (Logic Lovers' Lane)

https://teachable.com/blog/types-of-learning-styles

The 7 Styles of Learning Explained with Examples - Educators Technology