Personalized Tutoring

No matter how old or young you are, you should not have to struggle to use your computer. The computer age was supposed to bring about simplicity and automation. Unfortunately, for many users of home PCs, PDAs, and other convenience technologies they feel like they are constantly fighting with a losing battle against technology. It doesn’t have to be this way, with some simple training and advice you can improve your general PC skills or become proficient in a certain area or with a specific piece of software.

I have been providing tutoring services for several years, and I have experience with individuals of various age groups. I have developed an adaptive teaching style that will not only teach you how to use your computer, but will get you excited about your ability to succeed. The number one key to success with any educational endeavor is to be properly motivated. I will find the best way to engage you, to help you remember lessons, and encourage you to expand your horizons.

I am available to provide lessons on basic topics such as backing up your system to more advanced topics like setting up your home network or creating an online photo album. I will work with you to create a custom lesson plan for each tutoring session and will work around your busy schedule, with availability during the evenings and on weekends. Please contact me today to discuss a plan of study and a free consultation.

Want to learn more, but don't know where to start? See the following list for a suggestion of tutoring topics you may be interested in.

	Working with digital media and music
	Managing and organizing your digital photo albums
	Installing and configuring new software applications
	Working with Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
	Desktop publishing such as personalized greeting cards and family newsletters
	Secrets of effective web searching using search engines like Google and Bing

If you have another area where you need help or would like instruction in a specific program, please feel free to contact me and I will let you know if I have any experience with that particular application. I will prepare a custom lesson to answer the questions that you have and teach you the secrets lurking deep in the code.

I also can provide specialized tutoring in the following areas: {Each links to its own page}

• Home networking and PC maintenance including backing up your computer and spyware removal (learn to do it yourself, and save hundreds!!!)
• Small business networking and computer management and working with common small business applications
• Course tutoring for computer science, information technology (IT), and networking students from high school to community college to traditional university programs
• Web development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more advanced web technologies like AJAX, PHP, and content management systems

I can provide a tutoring session in person in the northern Chicago area and NW Suburbs during regular hours or during weekend or evening hours. If you do not live in the Chicagoland area, we can schedule a virtual session anywhere in the world, at almost any time it is convenient for you. Lessons will be conducted using the latest advanced in technology, which will allow you to share your screen with me and allow us to talk using FREE voice-over-the-Internet technology. Virtual lessons do not require any special software beyond a browser and the Adobe Flash plugin. The virtual classroom includes a whiteboard, notes, integrated chatroom, and file sharing. You can now get a lesson from the convenience and comfort of your own home, in your bathrobe if you choose.

Want to know more or still have questions, please feel free to contact me today. If you would like to know more about the standard rates for tutoring sessions, please click {here}.

Need an instructor for group based training or professional education courses? I am available to schedule larger, more formalized lessons on topics ranging from web design and programming to networking and security. Please {click here} for more information.