In-Person Social Media Tutor Needed — Must Love Beginners (Chicago)

Hello, Chicago! I’m looking for a patient, funny, and judgment-free social media tutor who can teach the basics of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn… in person.

If you can explain things without sighing, rolling your eyes, or muttering “omg” under your breath, we’re already off to a great start.

This is for someone who absolutely will have questions — sometimes very basic questions — and needs someone who won’t make them feel ridiculous for asking. Think: “What do I click?” “Where did it go?” “Why is it doing that?” You get the idea.

What You’ll Be Teaching

Please be comfortable demonstrating and guiding hands-on use of:

Facebook: posting, photos, events, the basics

Instagram: posts, Stories, Reels, saving content

TikTok: how to film, edit simply, post, and navigate

X (Twitter): posting, replying, understanding the feed

LinkedIn: profile tune-ups, posting updates, simple networking

Bonus points if you can explain all this without sounding like a Silicon Valley robot.

About the Lessons

In-person sessions in downtown Chicago

One-on-one tutoring at a slow, steady, “yes, we can repeat that” pace

You must be okay with repeating steps and not assuming anything

Sessions could be weekly or biweekly depending on availability

Must be cool with laughter, confusion, and occasional “Wait… say that again?”

Who You Are

Patient. Very patient. Like, saint-level patient.

Experienced teaching people who aren’t tech-savvy

Friendly, positive, and able to explain things simply

Chicago-based and available for in-person meetings

Understands the major platforms and can break them down in plain English

You enjoy helping someone finally “get it” without pressure or stress

Who You Definitely Are NOT

Someone who teaches at 500 mph

Someone who says, “It’s easy, just do this!” (It’s not easy yet.)

Someone who thinks beginners are annoying

Someone who refuses to slow down or repeat steps

Schedule & Pay

Flexible schedule

Pay based on experience — include your hourly rate in your reply

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