Anna Riggs

4503 Club Cart Circle Fredericksburg VA, 22408 | 502-994-0982 | airiggs42@gmail.com

Objective
To positively and significantly impact education by obtaining a Social Studies position in which I can
motivate students and the community to collaboratively foster significant academic, professional and
personal growth and to help all students make significant discoveries about themselves and their potential,
while providing a safe and encouraging learning environment.
Education
Bachelors of Science, Secondary Education
Indiana University

May 2013

Certifications/Skills
Licensed Secondary teacher in the State of Virginia
o High School Social Studies
o Middle School Social Studies pending approval by state
Licensed teacher in the State of Indiana
o High School and Middle School Social Studies: History, Psychology, Political Science
American Heart Association certification in CPR and First Aid, valid through April 2017
Child Abuse recognition and reporting, completed April 2015
Utilizing educational and mentoring methods based on individual needs and requirements
Excellent public oral and physical presentation skills
Experience with various educational technology tools/programs, i.e. Presi, Edmodo, Moodle, flipped
classrooms and online grade and planning books

ExperienceStudent Teacher, Jeffersonville High School, [Jeffersonville, IN]

January May 2013

Developed and honed teaching skills

Planned and developed units of instruction for Psychology and U.S. History

Participating in departmental development

Prepared students for annual state standardized tests in History and Psychology and assisted in test
administration

Introduced up-and-coming teaching methods, including Common Core, during the Indiana school
transition
Student Observation

Floyd Central High School, [New Albany, IN],

September December 2012

10-11th grade World History

9-10th grade United States History

Hazelwood Middle School, [New Albany, IN],

January May 2012

6th grade United States History

Telephone Claims Representative, GEICO
July 2013 - Present

Training and mentoring new/promoted employees

Bodily Injury Negotiations

Time management

Ability to multitask

Resolving emotional situations in a fast paced environment

Awards
Associate of the Quarter January-March 2015
Supervisor, Coxs Smokers Outlet [Louisville, Kentucky]
May 2008 May 2013

Customer service

Training new employees to succeed in their positions

Maintaining the store

Close store and secure the building.

Activities and Volunteer Work

Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority

o Risk Management chair
American Cancer Society
Floyd County Youth Shelter
o Tutor/Counselor

Fall 2012-May 2013

2008 Present
2012 2013

References
Rick Cox Social Studies Teacher Jeffersonville High School 812-282-6601 x15220
Dr. Bradford Griggs Indiana University Southeast 812-941-2951
Glenda Feinburg Manager Coxs Smokers Outlet 502-544-0220