History
TAS began as the charitable arm of Teachers’ Tutoring Service (TTS). In 1983 TTS was started by a co-operative of teachers at the British Columbia Teachers Federation to connect un/under-employed teachers with students requiring tutoring in elementary and high school subjects.
TTS became aware that many students of low-income families required but could not afford tutoring services. As a result, TTS began to offer reduced rates to low-income families. Then, to provide subsidies for such students Tutoring-Aid Society was established as a registered charity in 1990 with a separate Board of Directors.
At its launch, TAS received generous support from the following organizations:
• B.C. Gaming Commission
• Chevron Canada Limited
• Chris Spencer Foundation
• The Hamber Foundation
• Morris and Helen Belkin Foundation
• Teachers’ Tutoring Service
• Vancouver Foundation
The TAS 'piggy-backs' on Teachers' Tutoring Service by sharing staff and tutors to reduce operating costs and to provide access to certified teachers wanting to tutor.
The Society is governed by an active and dedicated Board, administered by a volunteer Executive Director and Coordinator, and its services are delivered by contracted tutors, all of whom are certified teachers.
The Tutoring-Aid Society's charitable Tax Number is 892442369 RR0001, Est. 1990
TTS became aware that many students of low-income families required but could not afford tutoring services. As a result, TTS began to offer reduced rates to low-income families. Then, to provide subsidies for such students Tutoring-Aid Society was established as a registered charity in 1990 with a separate Board of Directors.
At its launch, TAS received generous support from the following organizations:
• B.C. Gaming Commission
• Chevron Canada Limited
• Chris Spencer Foundation
• The Hamber Foundation
• Morris and Helen Belkin Foundation
• Teachers’ Tutoring Service
• Vancouver Foundation
The TAS 'piggy-backs' on Teachers' Tutoring Service by sharing staff and tutors to reduce operating costs and to provide access to certified teachers wanting to tutor.
The Society is governed by an active and dedicated Board, administered by a volunteer Executive Director and Coordinator, and its services are delivered by contracted tutors, all of whom are certified teachers.
The Tutoring-Aid Society's charitable Tax Number is 892442369 RR0001, Est. 1990