Hela Ladjvardi
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Hands-on support worker with experience in child supervision, activity setup, food handling, inventory, and customer service. Brings a steady work style, problem-solving skills, and a focus on safety, cleanliness, and efficient task completion across busy environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Substitute
Chesterbrook Academy
Sterling, Virginia
03.2025 - 09.2026
- Facilitated positive student behavior through redirection and calm communication, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Communicated student needs and progress to lead teachers and staff, enhancing collaborative support for student success.
- Conducted assessments and observations of student performance using various evaluation methods to inform instructional strategies.
- Organized and arranged learning materials and supplies for classroom activity centers to facilitate student engagement.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment at Chesterbrook Academy to support effective learning.
Teacher Assistant
Loudoun Montessori School
Loudoun
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment for children of varying ages, fostering their emotional and social development.
- Ensured secure environment for all children by adhering to established safety standards, promoting well-being and peace of mind.
- Supported lead teacher during snack time, arts and crafts, and nap time to enhance children's daily experiences.
Fulfillment Associate
Macy's
Sterling
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Resolved order processing issues through effective problem-solving skills, ensuring timely fulfillment.
- Reviewed shipping documents such as bills of lading, and packing slips, ensuring accuracy before product is shipped out.
- Created and printed shipping labels for outgoing packages; packaged items securely for shipping.
- Handled the processing of returns according to company policy per company policy, minimizing losses from damages or discrepancies.
- Updated supervisors on workflow status to maintain clear communication and coordination.
Student Food Service Worker
Sully Elementary School
Sterling
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepared food items by cutting vegetables and making sandwiches to meet daily demand.
- Followed proper sanitation protocols for handling food products according to health standards.
- Supported cooks and kitchen staff by providing necessary items and assisting with meal preparation.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure quality control and timely service.
- Performed various duties such as cashiering, stocking shelves, and cleaning tables.
Product Receiver
Macy's
Sterling
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Accurately received and processed incoming merchandise according to company procedures and standards.
- Received shipments from various carriers, verifying piece counts against documentation to ensure accuracy in inventory management.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve issues with damaged or incorrect shipments, ensuring minimal disruption to inventory flow.
- Tracked status of back-ordered items to facilitate timely delivery and maintain supply chain efficiency.
- Verified stock levels against physical inventories regularly.
Sales Associates
Forever21
Sterling
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Guided customers in product selection to enhance their shopping experience.
- Assisted customers with product selection to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints and inquiries promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Operated a cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness in work area by regularly organizing and removing clutter.
- Performed cleaning tasks to ensure organized and welcoming store environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smart Horizon
Smart Horizons Career Online High School03-2019
Skills
- Child Development, Child Safety, Communication, Nutritional Awareness, Parental Communication, Classroom Operations
- Social-emotional learning
- Child Development
- Child Safety
- Nutritional Awareness
- Parental Communication
- Classroom Operations
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Social-emotional learning
LANGUAGES
English, Dari, Pashto
Timeline
Teacher Substitute
Chesterbrook Academy
03.2025 - 09.2026
Teacher Assistant
Loudoun Montessori School
12.2023 - 02.2024
Fulfillment Associate
Macy's
10.2023 - 12.2023
Student Food Service Worker
Sully Elementary School
03.2017 - 12.2017
Product Receiver
Macy's
11.2014 - 02.2015
Sales Associates
Forever21
02.2014 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Smart Horizon