Thinking Caps
Coaching College
Our Tutors
Thinking Caps Coaching College prides itself on its team of talented tutors. Comprising some of the highest academic achievers in the state, they share a common vision of relentlessly supporting students to reach their fullest potential.
Rajiv Paranavithana
Mathematical Methods/UCAT
Rajiv completed his SACE in 2022, and, after a brief stint studying Law and Economics, began studying a Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at the University of Adelaide in 2024. He received a 99.75 ATAR with subject merits in Mathematical Methods (2021), Drama (2022) and English Literary Studies (2022). Rajiv has 2+ years of tutoring experience, during which he has helped numerous students achieve high SACE results and supported students along their entry into medical and dental schools. Rajiv is the co-founder and director of Thinking Caps Coaching College.
Manasi Benkal
Biology
Manasi completed her SACE in 2023. She received a 99.8 ATAR with subject merits in Biology (2023) and General Maths (2023). For Biology, she won the Hardwicke College Prize for Biology for top marks in the state. She currently studies a Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at the University of Adelaide. Manasi has extensive tutoring experience, through which she has helped numerous students achieve impressive SACE results.
Rianna Herring
Chemistry/Physics
Rianna completed her SACE in 2023 and studies a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (Honours) at the University of Adelaide. She received a 99.85 ATAR with subject merits in Research Project B (2022), Physics (2023) and Chemistry (2023). For Physics, she won the Bronze Bragg Medal for top marks in the state. Rianna has extensive tutoring experience, during which she has helped numerous students achieve impressive SACE results.
Lewis Gilbert
Mathematical Methods
Lewis completed his SACE in 2024, achieving a perfect ATAR of 99.95. As a Year 11 student, he accelerated his studies and achieved subject merits in Mathematical Methods (2023), Specialist Mathematics (2023) and Research Project B (2023). In his graduating year, he achieved further merits in Physics (2024) and Chemistry (2024). He was awarded a SACE Governor Commendation Award in recognition of his impressive academic achievements. Lewis studies a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Mathematical/Computer Sciences at the University of Adelaide, as a recipient of the Andy Thomas Space Scholarship.
Ritik Kundu
Mathematical Methods
Ritik completed his SACE in 2023 and currently studies a Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at the University of Adelaide. He received a 99.8 ATAR with subject merits in Mathematical Methods (2023), and Chemistry (2023). Ritik has extensive tutoring experience, working with students across all year levels.