Diane Smith - Journey as a Teacher By diane.smith Feb 12, 2003 Education Started my first Masters in Business Management in 2003. This took two years. Finished in 2005 Period: Aug 8, 2006 to Oct 8, 2012 During this time I worked part time as an Teacher's assistant at East High School Help the Business teacher. Oct 8, 2012 Student Mentor at Western Governors University Worked closely with 85 students as they navigated higher education. It was like an advisor position here at SHS.