Hi, I’m Naka!
Andrew “Naka” Nanayakkara
Andrew Nanayakkara, known as "Naka" to his students, graduated from Garden City High School and has been a part of the TestTakers family since 2006. He attended Stony Brook University, where he majored in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, minored in Leadership Development, and joined many student advocacy organizations. As one of TestTakers' most popular instructors, Andrew routinely receives stellar ratings from his students, who have described him as "the most enthusiastic, energetic, and skilled teacher” who “mixes learning with just the right amount of humor and stress relief.” He directs the Great Neck and Roslyn courses, and in his spare time, Andrew (a proud Eagle Scout) enjoys hiking, practicing Muay Thai, honing his stand-up comedy, and helping families in the community as a REALTOR.
STUDENT REVIEWS
“I took the SAT as a sophomore and never would have gotten the scores I did, or a 1600 superscore, without Naka and the TestTakers program. They were SO accommodating and answered all my questions, whenever I had any.”
Herricks ‘21 Valedictorian
“Best English teacher I’ve ever had. I was always so terribly bad at grammar until my first 2 hours with Naka. He made everything so straightforward. He’s like a God. He’s also very funny and a genuinely great person.”
Jericho ‘17
“Literally my favorite math teacher ever please don’t ever stop telling stories. Thank you for all of the extra help and effort.”
Manhasset ‘19