Deborah Snyder
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson,MI
Compassionate, results-driven child welfare professional with 25+ years of experience supporting children and families in special education and direct care settings. Skilled in reporting and documenting child welfare concerns, serving as a mandated reporter, and working with educators, families, and community partners to support student safety and well-being. Brings strong experience in behavior support, crisis de-escalation, family engagement, and collaborative case planning. Known for being fair, detail-oriented, and dependable in both independent and team-based settings. Certified in CPR/AED, CPI Level 3, PBIS, and Restorative Justice, with a background grounded in child development, family systems, and support services.
37
Years of experience
Work History
Direct Care Specialist
13 Years 5 Months
Lifeways - Jackson, Michigan | 05.2013 - Current
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Teacher Assistant Special Education
36 Years 9 Months
Jackson Public Schools - Jackson, Michigan | 01.1990 - Current
Mentor, educate, inspire and motivate children in a lower elementary public school. Encourage children to be kind, caring and responsible in all aspects their educational and personal lives.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Education
Bachelors - Family Life Education
Spring Arbor University
05.1999
- Focused studies in family systems, child development, counseling techniques, and community outreach.
- Completed a practicum providing school-based support services, collaborating with teachers and specialists to adapt learning strategies for students with diverse needs.
- Developed skills in behavior management, IEP support, family engagement, and individualized intervention planning.
AAS - Criminal Justice
Jackson College
01.1982
M.A. - Coursework
Spring Arbor University
01.2013
Skills
Reporting
Investigating
Child welfare
Listening
Monitoring
Supporting
Interacting
Professional development
Accomplishments
Placed 5th in Corrections Academy class
References
- Dr Candy McCorkle-Boughton, Senior Consultant, Children's Hospital Association
- Julie Dawson, Special Educaton Teacher, ackson Public Schools, 5177954580, julie.dawson@jpsk12.org
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to and writing music of all genres
- Travel
- Writing my autobiography
- Reading
Timeline
Direct Care Specialist
Lifeways
05.2013 - CurrentRead more
Teacher Assistant Special Education
Jackson Public Schools
01.1990 - CurrentRead more
Spring Arbor University - Bachelors, Family Life Education
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Jackson College - AAS, Criminal Justice
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Spring Arbor University - M.A., Coursework
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