Sami Khelifa

Dedicated and compassionate education professional with current experience supporting children and youth in Manitoba school settings, seeking a part-time or casual position as a Direct Support Worker (DSW) / Family Support Worker. Brings strong interpersonal skills, patience, sound judgment, and a mature, responsible approach to supporting individuals with diverse needs. Experienced in providing supervision, maintaining safe and structured environments, supporting positive behaviour, and responding calmly to challenging situations.

Comfortable working collaboratively with families, educators, and other support professionals while respecting individual needs, routines, dignity, and confidentiality. Available afternoons, evenings, weekends, school breaks, and summer periods.

Substitute Teacher at Seine River School Division & Pembina Trails School Division (2026-01 – Present)

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and support to students across different grade levels and school environments.
• Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and respectful environment that supports students' well-being and participation.
• Monitor student behaviour and respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations.
• Encourage positive interactions, cooperation, responsibility, and respectful communication among students.
• Adapt to different classroom routines, student needs, expectations, and school environments with minimal supervision.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers, school administrators, educational staff, and other professionals to ensure continuity of student support.
• Demonstrate patience, sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when working with children and youth.

Operational & Physical Support Experience (2024-09 – Present)

• Demonstrate strong reliability, physical endurance, and a consistent sense of responsibility.
• Work effectively in demanding environments while maintaining attention to safety, organization, and the well-being of others.
• Adapt quickly to changing tasks, schedules, and workplace requirements.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when working independently or as part of a team.

University Studies in Education & Sciences – University of Manitoba / Université de Saint-Boniface