Nandhaka has over 15 years of experience working in state and independent schools in a variety of roles, including the teaching of Science, EAL and ESOL.
He has also led EAL in both sectors, managing schools’ provision and training of teaching and support staff, as well as external SCITT trainees. Additionally, he has provided support (academic skills and mainstream subject) to EAL and SEND learners.
During Master’s research at CLLEAR, University of Southampton, Nandhaka focused on mainstream secondary teachers’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about EAL learners’ needs in their subject area. Other areas of interest include teacher practice, teacher education, and also the evaluation and assessment of language.
Nandhaka is a member of various teaching and research related organisations.
Prior to his election as a Trustee and Director of NALDIC, Nandhaka was our Project Officer, consulting on a variety of NALDIC projects, including local and national EAL networking, EAL training, the NALDIC website redevelopment, events, membership and publicity, as well as writing, producing and editing materials for publication.
Nandhaka is currently Head of EAL at St Francis’ College, Letchworth Garden City; an education consultant; and a private EAL and Science tutor.