Windows Basics
Desktop, Start menu, taskbar, settings, mouse and keyboard skills, and navigating confidently.
Personal computer tutoring
Learn your computer at your pace
One-on-one help for adults who want patient explanations, practical practice, and the confidence to do more on their own.
Built around you
You don't have to keep up with a class
Personal tutoring means the session can stay on one topic until it makes sense, skip things you already know, and focus on the exact tasks you want to accomplish.
Paul's teaching approach grew out of his own frustration with instructors who moved too quickly. The goal is to make computer use understandable, not to overwhelm you with terminology.
What can you learn?
Start with what you want to be able to do
This is not a fixed course catalog. These are common subjects, and sessions can combine topics as needed.
Sending, replying, attachments, folders, contacts, organizing mail, and understanding common email features.
Microsoft Word
Create, format, save, print, and manage documents with practical techniques you can repeat later.
Microsoft Excel
Worksheets, formulas, formatting, sorting, printing, and the everyday spreadsheet skills you need.
Files & Folders
Know where your files are, how to organize them, and how to copy, move, rename, and find them again.
Photos
Transfer, organize, locate, and manage digital photos without losing track of where everything went.
Internet Skills
Browsers, tabs, bookmarks, downloads, web forms, safer browsing habits, and finding information online.
New Computer Orientation
Learn where things are on a new computer and get comfortable with the changes before frustration sets in.
What a session is like
Practical instruction instead of a lecture
- Start with your goal.Explain what you want to learn or what has been confusing you.
- See it demonstrated.Paul walks through the task clearly and explains what is happening.
- Try it yourself.You repeat the steps while Paul watches, answers questions, and corrects problems.
- Keep a reference.When useful, written step-by-step instructions can help you repeat the process after the session.
Choose the format
In-home or remote tutoring
In-home tutoring
$90/hour
Paul comes to your home or place of business in the local service area and works with you on your own computer.
Additional full hours: $76.50 each.
Check availabilityRemote tutoring
$70/hour
Connect over the internet so Paul can demonstrate and guide you while you remain at your own computer.
Additional full hours: $59.50 each.
Check availabilityCommon questions
Before your tutoring session
Do I need to know exactly what lesson to book?
No. Bring a list of what you want to learn or what has been frustrating you. A session can be adapted as you go.
Is tutoring only for complete beginners?
No. Some people need the basics, while others already use a computer every day and want help with a specific program or task.
Can I take notes during the lesson?
Absolutely. Paul can also provide written step-by-step instructions when that would make it easier to repeat the process later.
Can you teach both Windows and Mac users?
Remote and in-person sessions may be available for Windows or macOS depending on the topic. Contact Paul if you want to confirm a specific program or task before booking.
Ready to learn?