About Ms “K”

Annette (Ms. “K”) Simmons, owner/educator of Kindermusik with Ms. “K”, holds several degrees including a Masters degree in Early Childhood education and certificates in Creative Arts. Countless students have achieved personal/professional goals under the trained eye of “Ms. K”. Her impressive resume boasts many diversified roles, from Kindergarten teacher to Choral Director/Producer. She is responsible for creating and implementing music and movement classes for Kindergarten through eighth grade.

Ms.”K”’s energy and enthusiasm and her excellent rapport with her students assures every participant a fun, informative and always interesting semester!

Ms K has taken on a few extra roles including presenter,organizer, party-planner,speaker,host and of course MOM!
It’s a wonder that she is able to write much less stand!

My latest acquisition:

I was recently appointed to the coveted position of being account manager
for Kindermusik’s preschool program ABC Music and Me.

Kindermusik, An international Early Childhood Music and Movement program with 30 years
experience, is now offering our award-winning preschool program to our public and private schools.
Our curriculum offers acquisition of  early literacy and math skills using music as a vehicle.

As a former NYC public school teacher, I am excited at the prospect of bringing to all children, regardless
of skills or ability, the possibility of success in the classroom via a fun engaging program that includes family involvement.

Never in my 18+ years as an educator, have I had a curricula that met my students needs, required minimal prep time and
involved my parents.
And is fun!

I hope together we can work towards bringing such an innovative program to your schools and others.

Our program is designed to enable every preschooler to attain their goals via music and movement.

Let me share with you some of the ways this program works for children:

The General Education student:

Our curriculum is research-based and meets all national standards for Pre-K and K students with a specific focus on early  literacy and math skills.

The Special Needs student:

We have found that this curriculum has had a significant impact on children with special needs.  Amazing things are happening all over the U.S. through the use of this curriculum; children are talking for the first time, taking steps, using their hands….and many more that I could name.

The ELL/ESL student:

We have found that this curriculum has had a significant impact on children whose primary language is not English.  Children are creating a stronger and bigger vocabulary!  Children who couldn’t speak a word of English at the beginning of the year, are able to talk fluently.

I would love to set up a time to talk to you more about this curriculum and how it may fit within your school’s needs.  Please feel free to visit our website at www.abcmusicandme.com to learn more in the meantime.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Annette’s Resume:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2007- Receive Kindermusik License/Appointed Educator
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/DIRECTOR

Responsible for providing superior materials.
Organizes/co-ordinates lesson plans.
Maintains and conducts office/administrative duties.
Records and files necessary financials.

Sep 1999 – June2006: The Isaac Assimov School of Science; P.S. 99, Brooklyn, NY
THEATRE/CHORAL DIRECTOR
Responsible for implementing and creating 3 original theatre programs for K-8.
Successfully directs and produces all school based performances and programs.
Mentors and aids classroom teachers in production and directing plays.
Choral director for special programs; (Sigma Open House, Holiday Programming).
• Directs/Creates original program for Eighth Grade Graduation
• Organizes/Directs Fifth Grade End Term assembly.
• Oversees student-directed performances including Technical and Design

Sep 1991 – Sep 1999: The Isaac Asimov School of Science; P.S. 99, Brooklyn, NY
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Successfully created nurturing and structured environment fostering self-discovery, evident by the student’s confidence and mastery of subjects.
Established dance/health program with the Kindergarten class.
Incorporated multi-cultural activities into lesson planning.
Classroom organized to asses and provide for all learning styles.
• Excels in classroom management and organization.
• Uses creative means and innovative ideas to excite and motivate.
• Has an excellent rapport with students.
• Classroom theories developed on multi-level learners.

EDUCATION Aug 1992 – Jan 1995: St. John’s University, Queens, NY
Master’s Degree: Early Childhood Education

Aug 1987 – Jan 1991: Queens College, Queens, NY
Bachelor’s Degree: Communications/Media

Jun 1985 – Jun 1986: Machon Gold Seminary for Girls, Jerusalem, Israel
Certification: Pedagogy
I received teaching certification in language and biblical studies. Student teaching in foreign elementary schools

SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Advanced Internet researcher.
Speaks reads and writes Hebrew.
Completed Certification in Arts Genesis

References available upon request

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