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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. 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. 

Shani Quadras

Biology/Chemistry

Shani completed his SACE in 2022 and currently studies a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide. He received a 99.85 ATAR with subject merits in Biology (2022), Chemistry (2022) and English (2022). Shani has over 2 years of tutoring experience, working with students across all year levels. 

Sanjeyan Yoheshwaran

Mathematical Methods/UCAT

Sanjey completed his SACE in 2024, achieving an ATAR of 99.8. As a Year 11 student, he accelerated his studies and achieved subject merits in Mathematical Methods (2023) and French (2023). As a Year 12 student, he sat the UCAT for the first time and achieved a remarkable score of 3460, scoring over 800 in each subsection. 

Tarun Kamath

Nutrition

Tarun completed his SACE in 2022, and studies a Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at the University of Adelaide. He has extensive tutoring experience and is known fondly by his students as someone who does not rest until the job is done.  

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