self-directed person
nounUK /ˌself dɪˈrektɪd ˈpɜːsn/
US /ˌself dɪˈrektɪd ˈpɜːrsn/
A self-directed person is someone who decides for themselves what to do and does it without being told.
As a self-directed person, Maya planned her whole science project without any help from her teacher.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Someone who manages their own learning without a teacher guiding every step.
The course is designed for self-directed persons who prefer to study at their own pace.
3. An employee who takes charge of their own tasks and goals.
Our manager looks for self-directed persons who can work well without constant supervision.
4. A person who sets their own goals and works toward them on their own.
Being a self-directed person helped him finish the marathon training plan he made himself.