Andrew 'Naka' Nanayakkara Email & Phone Number

Trusted AdvisorGarden City native and Stony Brook University graduate, Andrew "Naka” Nanayakkara brings his local expertise and deep understanding of college admissions to the Mathnasium team. Honed over years of preparing high school students for college admissions through TestTakers, a premier local test prep company, Naka has developed a unique skill set connecting with thousands of local Long Island families of diverse backgrounds and needs. With 17 years as an instructor a dozen years as a Site Director – managing the logistics, finances, instruction, and communication of over 5,000 students – Naka has equipped himself to make the complicated college acceptance journey enjoyable and fulfilling for families, setting them up for lifetimes of success.LeaderWithin TestTakers, Naka was promoted to Director of Personnel, responsible for the recruiting and training of the next generation of instructors and as Director of Development, produced the popular series #Prepped: The Test Prep Podcast. Now, as the Center Director of Mathnasium of South Huntington, Naka’s passion for education is focused on helping all children become more confident and addressing the math education gap in America. Naka spends his free time volunteering at North Shore Animal League, running local races, hiking, and working on his stand-up comedy.

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