Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Chelsea Dodenhoff

Islip Terrace,NY

Summary

Dynamic safety oversight professional with a proven history of enhancing student engagement at Nassau BOCES and the Town of Islip. Demonstrated excellence in emergency response and team collaboration, contributing to a secure and supportive environment. Possesses strong expertise in first aid and CPR, underpinned by exceptional patience and empathy. Committed to fostering safe educational settings that prioritize well-being.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teaching Assistant

Nassau BOCES
Garden City, NY
06.2024 - Current
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Monitored student behavior and helped maintain order in the classroom.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, field trips, assemblies.

Lifeguard

Town of Islip
Islip, NY
07.2021 - Current
  • Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
  • Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
  • Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
  • Cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
  • Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
  • Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
  • Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
  • Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
  • Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
  • Inspected rescue tubes and buoys regularly to ensure they are in good condition.

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
05-2026

Skills

  • Flexibility
  • First aid training
  • Safety oversight
  • Full safety compliance
  • CPR and AED training
  • Patience and empathy
  • Team collaboration
  • Emergency response
  • Artistic expression
  • Collaboration
  • Student engagement

Affiliations

  • Player on the SUNY Oneonta Women's Lacrosse Team
  • Member of the International Honor Society in Psychology
  • Member of the Morgan's Message club at SUNY Oneonta

Accomplishments

  • Made the Dean's List

Certification

  • CPR and AED certified
  • First Aid certified

Timeline

Substitute Teaching Assistant

Nassau BOCES
06.2024 - Current

Lifeguard

Town of Islip
07.2021 - Current

Associate of Science - Psychology

SUNY Oneonta
Chelsea Dodenhoff