Education isn't just a Classroom Term, it's a Universal Term

Free of cost camps and tutoring to underprivileged youth. We are on a mission to expand student's academic scope to subjects outside of school.

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A Message From Our Team

During elementary and middle school, students struggle with finding their "passion"; a hobby, activity, or a subject that they truly enjoy. Many youth around the world are limited to conventional classroom subjects such as literature, basic levels of math, and history, and are restricted from studying new and compelling fields of interest for free. A person’s struggle to find what interests them affects their curiosity and motivation. Because of this, PassionLink was founded in 2022, which aims to teach students non conventional subjects in an attempt to expand on students’ opportunities of interest.

About us

Our team of highly passionate and dedicated instructors are committed to helping students in elementary and middle school learn and discover about new and exciting subjects which aren't taught in the standard classroom, and for free. Our members span from numerous schools in the bay area including Cupertino High, Mountain House, Monta Vista, Gunn, Fremont, and many more. From finance, public speaking, programming, sciences and more, we aim to make sure students feel their interests aren't limited to school-taught content and boost students' academic standing by providing accelerated courses, all while having fun in the process.

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Our Events

From fundraising for educational materials to hosting engaging camps for youth, PassionLink hosts events that brighten students’ outlooks on non traditional subjects.

PassionLink hosts informative camps at local libraries for courses such as programming, sciences, and business.

PassionLink also directly collaborates with the Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley, an organization that houses underprivileged youth in San Jose’s community by providing them with warm meals and after school programs. Through these locations, We are hosting camps that inspire students to conquer their own interests.

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Life Sciences

Students learn about ecosystems, food webs, anatomy, and genetics, through activites such as building cell/brain replicas, and crafting paper models.

Speech & Debate

Students are introduced to the world of public speaking, reviewing debate structures, and practicing with peers to form powerful, cohesive voices.

Programming & Data Science

Students learn about the basics of computer programming and software development through a combination of lectures, coding exercises, and project work.

Yes, it's free!

Our Tutoring Courses

We tutor youth in 11 different diverse subjects. Gathering a member count of over 35 tutors, we are confident in our assistance in guiding students to their desired interests.

Financial Literacy

Parliamentary Debate

Public Forum Debate

Violin

Saxophone

Intro to Programming

Chess

Geography

Speech

Accelerated Math

Spanish


Intro to Financial Literacy

Our financial literacy tutoring service provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions. Our tutors will teach students the basics of financial management, budgeting, investing, and more. With our program, students will learn the essential concepts of financial literacy that will help them make smart financial choices for their future. Not recommended for students under the age of 13.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Face To Face and online
  • Course length: Flexible
  • Class cannot be enrolled again after course length ends

Parliamentary Debate

Debate is an activity where two or more speakers research on a given topic to then later present their arguments to a judge in an attempt to persuade them. Parliament is a format of debate where teams are given 20 minutes to prepare and research. This type of debate is more spontaneous.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Face To Face and online
  • Course length: 6-8 weeks
  • Class cannot be enrolled again after course length ends

Public Forum Debate

Debate is an activity where two or more speakers research on a given topic to then later present their arguments to a judge in an attempt to persuade them. Public Forum is a format of debate where teams are given several weeks/months to prepare and research. This type of debate is usually the most popular among students, and is more planned.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Face To Face and online
  • Course length: 8-10 weeks
  • Class cannot be enrolled again after course length ends

Violin

A wooden chordophone that is the most selected instrument in orchestras. Students will learn from tutors who have made CASMEC/AllState, KAMSA, Hopebox, etc. Not recommended for advanced players.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Online Only!
  • Course length: Flexible
  • Class can be enrolled again after course length ends

Saxophone

A very popular wood-wind instrument played among bands. Students will learn how to play the saxophone effectively by tutors with 4+ years of experience. For musical instruments, students will have to bring their own. Not recommended for advanced players.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Beginners only!
  • Online
  • Course length: Flexible
  • Class can be enrolled again after course length ends

Intro to Programming

Programming is an essential skill in today's digital age, and our tutoring service offers students the opportunity to learn how to program effectively from experienced tutors with 4+ years of experience. Our program teaches students the fundamental concepts of programming languages like scratch, Python, Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students will need to bring their own laptops/computers to work on.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Face To Face and online
  • Course length: Flexible
  • Class can be enrolled again after course length ends
  • Python Curriculum used: "Python Pioneers: An Introduction to Python" by Pranav Araveti, sponsored by Sentinai

Chess

One of the most popular and competitive board games in the world. Students will be solving puzzles and playing games with tutors of 1300-2000 rating. This course is not recommended for advanced players. Level of teaching will be adjusted based on the student.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Face To Face and online
  • Course length: Flexible
  • Class can be enrolled again after course length ends

Geography

Want to learn more about places, locations, and human societies spread across them? Learn about physical, human, and environmental geography and more in this course taught by experienced and competent tutors.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Face To Face and online
  • Course length: 6 weeks
  • Class cannot be enrolled again after course length ends

Speech

Speech is a section of speech and debate that focuses on cultivating and presenting presentations by one or more people, which is judged against other presentations in a competitive manner. This course focuses on improving your public speaking skills and articulation.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Face To Face and online
  • Course length: Flexible
  • Class can be enrolled again after course length ends

Accelerated Math

This course goes above and beyond conventional school-based math. We provide an alternative learning style to the subject with activities that keep students' interest drawn in, and cover high level concepts that aren't taught in the classroom. Students will be learning from tutors who have qualified for AIME and have scored in the top 5% of the AMC.

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Face To Face and online
  • Grade levels: 1st - 10th
  • Course length: Flexible
  • Class can be enrolled again after course length ends

Spanish

Embark on a captivating journey into the enchanting world of Spanish with our beginner's course. Our passionate tutors will guide you through interactive lessons covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Immerse yourself in conversational Spanish from the start, learning practical phrases and exploring the cultural significance of the language. Enjoy multimedia resources, exciting games, and a supportive community of learners. Whether for travel, connections, or cultural enrichment, join us now for this rewarding language adventure!

  • Class Duration: 1 hr
  • Face To Face and online
  • Course length: 8-10 weeks
  • Class cannot be enrolled again after course length ends
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Anonymous

Parent

My child is very fortunate to be able to learn at PassionLink. Thank you for your services!

Rajiv Jain

Parent

The PassionLink tutor was very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tutoring company to anyone looking for quality academic support outside of the classroom

Team

Meet Our Team

David Ryu

CEO and Founder

David Ryu is the head of the bulk of the organization. He manages legal filing processes, develops and funds for educational materials, contacts all partners, and deals with big projects and decisions. David has developed the majority of the information on our website including external links such as enrollment forms and contact information. Additionally, he is under the chess and parliamentary debate department, tutoring numerous kids about the subjects.

Krishay Rastogi

CTO & Co-founder

Krishay Rastogi plays an integral part in decision-making for the organization. Krishay's primary responsibilities revolve around the development and maintenance of all our software systems, a role that encompasses a wide range of functions, from handling donations to creating and managing our website, forms, and client databases. Beyond this, he actively guides and collaborates with other team members ensuring that the organization is finely tuned and poised for remarkable progress.

Paarth Nawani

Secretary

Paarth Nawani is a 10th grader at Cupertino High School who tutors Speech and Debate and Math. As secretary of Passionlink, he managed our team of dozens of tutors and clients. Furthermore, Paarth is in charge of course creation and any project that we may be developing.

Aashvik Kohli

Marketer

Aashvik Kohli is a sophomore at Cupertino High School who has been part of the organization since its birth. Ranging from being a tutor to leading a joint Python education program for elementary students alongside the Santa Clara Library, he has been valuable in helping the organization off its feet in its early days. He has extensive experience tutoring middle school/elementary level math alongside programming in Java/Python.

Hanjoon Lee

Marketer, Course Development Lead

Hanjoon Lee plays a pivotal role in Passionlink, contributing significantly to both the marketing and course development aspects. For marketing, Hanjoon has developed connections through numerous high schools, manages various social media accounts, and generally ensures that Passionlink reaches the right audience. As for course development, Hanjoon does most of the curriculum development for music and altering the course plans to meet each clients' unique needs. Overall, Hanjoon helps Passionlink in its outreach and educational endeavors.

Aditya Suresh

Course Manager

Aditya Suresh mainly focuses on the areas of Speech and Debate within Passionlink. He also has experience with programming, and has been involved with courses regarding programming as well. Behind the scenes, Aditya is involved with finding the right tutor for a specific student.

Aranyak Laxmanan

Marketer

Aranyak Laxmanan is a marketing lead for PassionLink. Aranyak ensures that we acquire high quality tutors specialized in their fields of teaching, and reaches out to other learners who want to grab the opportunity of learning for free here at Passion Link! Aranyak teaches math, chess, and saxophone, and looks forward to meeting you!

Check out our full list of tutors

All members at PassionLink deserve their recognition and acknowledgment! Search through our list by clicking here.

Thanks!

Our Partners and Sponsors

President's Volunteer Service Award

Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley

Hack Club Bank

Sentinai

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does each lesson cost?

    All lessons are free of charge! We are solely dedicated to the benefit of our students.

  • The enrollment process is very simple. For our tutoring services, fill out our enrollment form in the tutors section. Parents will then receive a message from their phone from one of our tutors regarding the exact location, date, and online or face to face. For our events, you can fill out our camp interest form to stay in touch!

  • Curriculums of courses evolve every year, which can make it difficult for adult instructors to communicate efficiently with children. We at PassionLink are highschoolers practicing the subjects we teach constantly as extracurriculars everyday. Because of this, we are most aware of how to help your child navigate through their lesson in a more modern sense.

  • We are very flexible, accepting children from grades 1-8

  • Our events can range anywhere from 1 to several hours, depending on the type of event. Each tutoring session is exactly 1 hour, and can be scheduled to have repeated sessions.

  • Unfortunately, face to face sessions are only available to people located in the Santa Clara County in California. However, all students are allowed to attend online tutoring sessions!

  • We unfortunately cannot tutor directly at a client's house for safety regulations. However, we are still available to tutor face to face via a public space like the library or a cafe, and also host online classes as well!

Contact

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Email us at passionlinkorg@gmail.com or fill out this form if you have any questions or comments!