cu·rate

c. 1340, from curatus "one responsible for the care (of souls)."

cu·ra·tor

– noun
1. the person in charge of a museum, art collection, etc.
2. a manager; superintendent.
3. a guardian of a minor, lunatic, or other incompetent, esp. with regard to his or her property.

ped·a·go·gy

– noun
1. the function or work of a teacher; teaching.
2. the art or science of teaching; education; instructional methods.

in·stinct

– noun
1. an inborn pattern of activity or tendency to action common to a given biological species.
2. a natural or innate impulse, inclination, or tendency.
3. a natural aptitude or gift.
4. natural intuitive power.

in·nate

– adj.
1. existing in one from birth; inborn; native.
2. inherent in the essential character of something.
3. originating in or arising from the intellect or the constitution of the mind, rather than learned through experience.

ap·ti·tude

– noun
1. capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent.
2. readiness or quickness in learning; intelligence.
3. the state or quality of being apt; special fitness.