
Sara McDonough
Law Enforcement / Security
About Sara McDonough:
I am a recent graduate from SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. I plan to pursue a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with a future specialization. I have a strong interest in law enforcement, rehabilitation, and social services, and I am eager to apply the skills I have gained through my service and retail work experience.
Experience
Swim Instructor- Town of Babylon
Instructed swimmers of various ages and skill levels on proper swimming techniques, water safety, and stroke development resulting in a pass rate of 80%. Ensured a safe learning environment by enforcing pool rules, monitoring swimmers closely, and responding to emergencies. Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual skill levels, helping swimmers build confidence and improve performance
Retail Cashier - Calvin Klein
Delivered high-quality customer service by efficiently processing transactions, handling cash and card payments, and assisting customers with product inquiries. Maintained a clean and organized checkout area while following company policies for loss prevention and accurate cash handling. Achieved sales goals by raising promotion utilization, upselling merchandise, and contributing to a positive in-store shopping experience .Delivered high-quality customer service by efficiently processing transactions, handling cash and card payments, and assisting customers with product inquiries. Maintained a clean and organized checkout area while following company policies for loss prevention and accurate cash handling. Achieved sales goals by raising promotion utilization, upselling merchandise, and contributing to a positive in-store shopping experience.
Swim Instructor- Saf- t - swim
Taught swimmers of all ages individually essential water safety skills and swim techniques following SAF-T-SWIM curriculum guidelines. Maintained a safe and supportive learning environment by closely supervising swimmers and enforcing pool safety rules. Communicated progress and skill development with parents while motivating swimmers to build confidence in the water.Taught swimmers of all ages individually essential water safety skills and swim techniques following SAF-T-SWIM curriculum guidelines. Maintained a safe and supportive learning environment by closely supervising swimmers and enforcing pool safety rules. Communicated progress and skill development with parents while motivating swimmers to build confidence in the water.
Education
SUNY Oneonta SUNY Oneonta
Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal JusticeBachelor of Science - BS, Criminal JusticeAug 2021 - Dec 2025Aug 2021 - Dec 2025
Dean's List Spring 2025 & Fall 2025. Relevant Course work: Criminal Justice: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Comparative Criminal Justice, Research and Analysis, Race, Crime, and Justice, The Sexual Offender.