Long Island Branch
OUR MISSION
PLE – Long Island Branch is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to fostering learning opportunities and academic growth for both domestic and international students. Our passionate team of young tutors is committed to creating a voluntary teaching platform, aiming to empower students with essential knowledge and skills for their personal and academic development.
Our Services
PLE-Long Island Branch offers high-quality, cost-free online courses in a safe environment for students from preK to 12th grade, college students, and adults, serving domestic and international students daily, seven days a week.
Tutors
Join our youth tutor team! Sign up now and make a difference. Plus, we apply for the President’s Volunteer Service Award for you!
Students
Sign up for free lessons in any subject of interest from our high-quality tutors, tailored to all ages and areas!
Courses
Explore our diverse course offerings, including English, Math, Chess, Science, and more at various levels. Welcome to our course gallery!
Zoom Link
We teach via Zoom. Download the app to receive your Zoom Link. Explore our multiple classrooms for different subjects on Zoom.
Special Projects
PLE-Long Island not only helps children enhance their interest and proficiency in learning but also supports vulnerable groups like underprivileged families, refugees, and homeless children. By leveraging the internet and our strengths, we extend our mission to people worldwide who require assistance, transcending social classes, races, ages, and genders.
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Supporting Children in Remote Villages
Our efforts help ensure that children in remote villages have the same chances for academic and personal growth, empowering them to achieve their full potential.
Serving Children from Homeless Shelters
Access to quality education is a fundamental right that empowers individuals, promotes equality, and fosters a more just and inclusive society.
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Teaching Children from Underprivileged Families
Everybody deserves equal educational opportunities, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, or geographical location.
Reaching Children from Ukraine
we aim to ensure that these children continue their education, regain a sense of normalcy, and build a foundation for a brighter future despite their difficult circumstances.
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Our Story
In June 2021, Christina Mink from Long Island, NY, embarked on her journey at Princeton Learning Experience-PLE. She joined as a youth tutor, teaching English and Science. In November 2022, driven by her passion, she founded PLE-Long Island Branch
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Christina Mink
Founder/President
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Pengyu Chen
Vice President
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Alexander Yu
Secretary
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Hoilee Dai
Secretary
Meet Our Team
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Dylón Gray-Cohen
Co-Secretary
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Wanying Yu
Designer
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Emily Zhang
HR Manager
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Lorna Gao
Coodinator
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Margaret Zhang
Coodinator
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Eric Matsuno
Coodinator
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Nicole Zhang
Tutor
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Alan Wang
Tutor
Our Impact
Since creating PLE – Long Island Branch, our team has worked tirelessly to provide online teaching seven days a week. We have recruited 15 youth tutors and reached over 700 students worldwide. Our group’s collective efforts amount to more than 1,000 hours.
15
Youth Tutor
750+
Happy Students
1000+
Collective Volunteer Teaching Hours
Contact Us
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