Students helping students.

Crunch Math is a student-run nonprofit creating high-quality, free educational resources for students and families. Our team teaches, writes, organizes, and volunteers so academic support can be easier to reach.

Mission

Why Crunch Math Exists

Crunch Math began with a simple belief: students should always be able to find clear explanations, useful practice, and encouragement when school feels difficult.

Sometimes, the distance between “I can’t do this” and “I understand” is a clear explanation, another example, and someone willing to make room for a question. What began with math support grew into live classes, educational videos, and review resources. At the heart of it are students choosing to help other students, sharing what they know and giving younger learners space to practice, make mistakes, and try again.

We create free learning opportunities through online programs, educational videos, and review resources, and we also offer paid private 1-on-1 tutoring. The goal is to make learning feel possible: one explanation, one question, and one practice problem at a time.

Crunch Math is also a service organization. Tutors learn how to communicate clearly, lead responsibly, and support younger students with care.

Our Team

Leadership

Our leadership team guides the programs, communication, resources, and long-term direction of Crunch Math.

Shri Bhagat

CEO and President

Shri Bhagat

Shri is a sophomore at BASIS Shavano who leads Crunch Math's current vision and day-to-day direction. He focuses on making the organization more organized, expanding free resources, supporting tutors, and keeping programs useful for students and families.

Iskander Urazalinov presenting research to an audience

Vice President

Iskander Urazalinov

Iskander is a senior at BASIS Shavano who helps coordinate student volunteers and supports the planning behind Crunch Math programs and resources. He brings a steady, thoughtful approach to leadership and helps make sure tutors have what they need to teach clearly.

2026-27

Directors

Dharmadev Patel

Director of Outreach and Partnerships

Dharmadev Patel

Sebastian Zepeda

Director of Outreach and Partnerships

Sebastian Zepeda

James Ji

Director of Content Creation

James Ji

Ryan Austin Prabakar

Director of Content Creation

Ryan Austin Prabakar

Bhuvanyu Rajupeta Prasanna Kumar

Director of Tutor Management and Communication

Bhuvanyu Rajupeta Prasanna Kumar

Student volunteers

Current Tutors

Sparsh Shah

Sparsh Shah

Sparsh is a sophomore at BASIS Shavano who helped students stay engaged during the summer program by explaining concepts clearly and encouraging students to ask questions when they needed help.

Aarsh Shah

Aarsh Shah

Aarsh is a freshman at BASIS Shavano who helped with summer program sessions and brought patience and energy to the classroom, helping younger students stay focused during online lessons.

Jacob Ham

Jacob Ham

Jacob is a sophomore at BASIS Shavano who supported students during the summer program by helping lessons run smoothly and making practice feel more approachable for participants.

Rithvik Pandiri

Rithvik Pandiri

Rithvik is a sophomore at BASIS Shavano who helped students review summer program material and made explanations feel direct, patient, and easy to follow.

Himanshu Patel

Himanshu Patel

Himanshu Patel is a sophomore at BASIS Shavano who helped with summer program support and focused on making students feel comfortable asking for help during live online sessions.

Sarah Muresan

Sarah Muresan

Sarah is a sophomore at BASIS Shavano who supported students during the summer program by helping lessons feel welcoming and making sure students had room to learn at a steady pace.

Past Leadership and Legacy

Meet the people who helped build Crunch Math.

Past leaders, former tutors, and Crunch Math's advisor are recognized on a dedicated page.

Get in touch

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