Séamus Riley

• Currently working as a substitute teacher across Pima County in the Catalina Foothills School District, the Vail School District, and various Charter Schools in Tucson. Subbing from Kindergarten to High School. Also, worked for Express Professionals from February 2019 to May 2019 as a full time math teacher at Sonoran Science Academy until being hired as a permanent full time teacher in the Social Studies Department.

• Full time teacher for Social Studies, 6th and 7th Grade
• Responsible for over 120 students instructing the students in world history from early civilizations to current events.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
• Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.

Responsible for all imputing all monthly transactions into the accounting system for the Tucson Indian Center; including bank statement, reconciliations, and payroll information. Due to funding during Covid19, the position was eliminated

Was hired to complete special project for the Pasqu Yaqui Tribe. Was task the responsibility to locate and determine the ownership and status of 100 homes in Arizona that the Pasqua Yaqui had given to tribal members over 20 years ago. Completed the project and in December of 2020.

• Tasked with complete makeover of Tucson Youth Development.
• Responsible for oversight of all financial operations, human resources, operational/administrative execution at the school, facilities management, information technology, admissions and enrollment, lunch program, state reporting and any additional responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Executive Director.
• Projected a strong spirit of service to all stakeholders (including teachers, non-teaching staff, students, parents, donors, and Board members).
• Oversaw day to day responsibilities of the operations team, including finance (accounting, payroll, budgeting, financial compliance, procurement, asset management), information technology (network, workstations, web site management, etc.), human resources (policies/ procedures, HR compliance, benefits, risk management), facilities (day to day upkeep and long term management and planning), school operations (transportation, food services, other campus supports), and enrollment/admissions (state reporting, policies, and processes).
• Leveraged operational human resources to support academic leadership in their work achieving the school's mission and program goals.
• Various projects completed as Chief Operations Officer include: Install new signage at Corporate Office, remodel interior of ACE Charter High School, initiated 'Project Warmth', and oversaw the installation of a modern Internet System IT.

• Company Overview: 5 Star US Chamber of Commerce Certified Chamber
• Responsible for all invoicing all Chamber members and receiving/billing vendors and customers
• Worked with QuickBooks on a daily basis
• Was directly responsible for a cost savings of 20% during the Chamber’s $300K renovation project
• 5 Star US Chamber of Commerce Certified Chamber
• Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
• Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
• Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
• Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
• Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
• Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.

• Assisted employers with all aspects of paying their employees
• Proactively monitored and reviewed electronic account and transaction data for suspicious activity and possible fraud
• Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction with proactive follow-ups and clear communication.
• Actively participated in team meetings, sharing insights on best practices and potential improvements.