Amy DeBroux B.S.

PARENT PEER ADVOCATE (PPA) EXPERIENCE

Parent Peer Advocate – NAMI Fox Valley – Appleton, Wisconsin 2018 – Present

· Provided PPA Services for Little Chute Area School District and Menasha Joint School District

· Connected with 65 families in the 2022-2023 school year

· Coordinated care with Pupil Services Team members in both districts

· Advocated for parents/caregivers at Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings

· Provided Outreach information during school open houses and parent-teacher conferences

· Collaborated with Pupil Services Director and Mental Health Coordinator to reach families and to educate staff regarding PPA services

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Long-term ELL Substitute –Appleton, Wisconsin (Spring/Fall 2010) K-6

· Provided Leveled Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners including Newcomer students first through sixth grade

· Developed and taught ELL core curriculum to Newcomer/ELL’s for kindergarten through sixth grade

· Co-taught first and third grade Writers’ Workshop based on Lucy Calkin’s model

· Facilitated MAPS testing for ELL and Newcomer students

· Co-conducted parent/teacher conferences to assess student learning and progress

· Provided ELL inclusion instruction for primary students in math, reading, and writing

Grade 2 Teacher – Nicolet and Dr. H.B. Tanner Elementary Schools - Kaukauna, Wisconsin (1997-2000)

· Provided instruction in all subject areas for 21 to 26 students, including ELL and students with learning disabilities

· Conducted parent/teacher conferences, with an interpreter as needed to assess student learning and progress

Participated in IEP meetings and implemented all modifications into lessons and homework

· Involved parents in student learning through weekly newsletters, notes and phone calls

Certified Language Arts Tutor – Northville Elementary – New Milford, Connecticut (1995-1996)

· Planned and instructed language art lessons while providing students with necessary reading strategies for comprehension

· Assessed student progress and advised during parent/teacher conferences

Grade 4 and 5 Teacher – North Canaan Elementary - Canaan, Connecticut (1993-1995)

· Provided instruction in all subject areas for 17 to 23 fourth and fifth grade students, including students with learning disabilities

· Incorporated literature-based reading into the language arts curriculum

· Utilized process writing and cooperative learning across the curriculum

· Developed and implemented integrated units

· Applied “hands-on” learning strategies in math and science

Parent of Children with Mental Health and Special Needs– (2004 – Present)

· Sought out referrals for mental health evaluations by a licensed psychologist

· Coordinated outpatient and day treatment mental health therapy services

· Collaborated with psychiatrist for medication and referral management

· Applied for and coordinated care in Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) and Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Programs of Calumet County