Simple tip, blow up everything you can.
Okay, don't do that. That is a sure fire way to lose VERY fast.
However, although I do understand most of the game mechanics pretty well, I am not confident enough with my overall strategy to feel confident to teach. Even if I was, my availability to play online is too much in flux for me to commit to any sort of good "teaching sessions". So sorry, I don't feel ready to be a "player mentor".
However, feel free to ask any questions. There is a good chance I can answer it.
And even if I can't there is most certainly someone else on these forums that can.
EDIT: Oh, I forgot. Welcome to the forums.