Surrey Schools
Tanya Smith is an experienced educator and professional with a diverse background in tutoring, teaching, and management. Currently serving as an online tutor and ELL instructor at Tanya Smith Online Tutor since March 2020, Tanya also holds teaching roles at Chinese Village Club and CCS Share and Grow Education since September 2016, and serves as an education assistant with Surrey Schools since June 2016. Previous experience includes managing five physiotherapy clinics at Helping Hands Rehabilitation Clinic Inc from 2012 to 2015, and working as a sales manager and financial advisor at SunLife Financial/Smith Financial from 2008 to 2013, as well as being a realtor at HomeLife Benchmark Realty from 2003 to 2008. Educational qualifications include a diploma in education from Surrey Community College and a life insurance license from Business Career College, along with ongoing studies at Simon Fraser University and a real estate license from The University of British Columbia.
Surrey Schools
Surrey Schools (School District #36) operates schools in Surrey and White Rock, British Columbia. It is the largest school district in British Columbia with approximately 77,000 students. Surrey Schools includes 103 elementary schools, 21 secondary schools, five student learning centres, three adult education centres and a variety of other programs serving a wide range of specific student needs. The district is Surrey's largest employer with about 12,000+ employees, including more than 6,000 teachers.