Ashley Cyriaque
Learn Microsoft Excel with Me: Practical Skills for Beginners, Students, and Professionals
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Ashley Cyriaque
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
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Hi, I’m Ashley Cyriaque, a Microsoft Excel tutor with over 7 years of experience helping students and working professionals build confidence and practical skills using Microsoft Office. I am certified in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and I specialize in teaching Excel in a clear, structured, and approachable way. My goal is to help learners not only understand Excel, but feel comfortable and confident using it independently. My tutoring focuses on real-world Excel skills, including formulas and functions, data organization, charts, dashboards, PivotTables, and basic data analysis. I work with beginners who are new to Excel, students who need help with assignments or projects, and professionals who want to improve productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in their roles. I tailor every session to the learner’s goals, experience level, and pace, ensuring each lesson is practical and immediately useful. My teaching style is patient, supportive, and hands-on. I believe Excel doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, and I break down complex concepts into simple, step-by-step instructions. I create a comfortable learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and build confidence. Whether you’re preparing for school, improving workplace skills, or learning Excel for personal growth, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
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My teaching methodology is focused on clarity, confidence, and real-world application. With over 7 years of experience and certifications in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, I understand that each student learns differently. I begin by identifying the learner’s goal (school assignments, workplace productivity, or building general Excel skills) and assessing their current level. From there, I tailor each lesson to match their pace and learning style. I use a hands-on approach because Excel is best learned by doing. During sessions, I share my screen and guide students step-by-step, then have them practice independently while I provide feedback and support. I explain not only how to complete a task, but also why it works, so students develop true understanding instead of memorizing steps. I also focus on practical examples such as budgeting, tracking, reports, and real spreadsheets students may use at work or in school. Each lesson follows a structured flow: quick review, new concept, guided practice, and independent practice. I break complex topics (formulas, functions, charts, PivotTables, and data organization) into smaller steps to prevent overwhelm and build confidence. I encourage questions throughout and create a supportive environment where learners feel comfortable making mistakes and improving. When helpful, I provide optional practice activities and tips between sessions so students can reinforce skills and stay consistent. My goal is for students to become confident, independent Excel users who can apply what they learn immediately in school, at work, or in personal projects.

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The Student and Tutor focused on understanding and applying Excel's IF, IF OR, and IF AND functions. The Student practiced creating conditional statements based on student data, including attendance and grades, and explored various formula options within Excel. Homework was assigned to further practice these conditional logic scenarios with a new dataset.
IF Statement Logic
IF OR Statement
IF AND Statement
Nested Formulas & Logic
Text vs. Numerical Comparisons
This session introduced the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel, covering its interface, workbooks, worksheets, and cells. The tutor demonstrated basic formatting, alignment, and data manipulation tools within the Home tab of the ribbon, and briefly touched upon other tabs. Future lessons will focus on basic formulas like SUM, MIN, MAX, AVERAGE, and IF statements, with hands-on practice.
Number Formatting
Cell Formatting and Alignment
The Excel Ribbon
Workbook vs. Worksheet
Cells
Rows
and Columns
The session focused on advanced Excel pivot table functionalities, including data manipulation, troubleshooting report connections, and exploring features like timelines and slicers. The student practiced creating and connecting pivot tables and slicers, with the tutor providing guidance on best practices and problem-solving, and assigned homework to organize their pivot table connections.
Pivot Table Fundamentals
Slicers and Timelines
Pivot Table & Chart Analysis Tools
Data Source Management
Pivot Table Fundamentals
Data Manipulation with Pivot Tables
Troubleshooting Audio/Video in Online Meetings
The Tutor and Student worked through basic Excel formulas including SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX, using simulated business scenarios. The Student practiced inputting formulas, using drag-and-drop selection, and the auto-fill feature. The follow-up task involves creating a new store simulation in a Google Sheet and applying these formulas, with the tutor providing a template and further instructions.
AutoFill Feature
Inserting and Deleting Rows/Columns
Cell References and Ranges
Basic Aggregate Formulas: SUM
AVERAGE
MIN
MAX
Formula Syntax: The Equal Sign
The Student and Tutor reviewed advanced Excel functions, specifically the `GETPIVOTDATA` function, its application in building dashboards, and the structure of Excel formulas. They practiced retrieving specific data points from pivot tables and discussed building automated workflows. The homework assignment involves creating a cleaner dashboard with KPIs broken down by cleaner name and service type, utilizing `GETPIVOTDATA` formulas.
Calculating Average Revenue Per Job
Dynamic Date Updates with the `TODAY()` Formula
The `GETPIVOTDATA` Function: Extracting Specific Information from Pivot Tables
Data Flow and Dependencies in Excel Dashboards
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