Keegan McKenna
Sayville
Summary
Energetic Ocean Rescue Lifeguard protecting beachgoers and swimmers with diligent observation and strong emergency response skills. Well-versed in typical dangers from people, weather and ocean life. Rescuing swimmers in distress and maintaining calm in stressful situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Suffolk County Parks Department
05.2014 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergencies on beach and in water, administered first aid and CPR and coordinated hospital transportation.
- Patrolled beach to check on beach-goers.
- Simulated rescue conditions regularly with team members to maintain water rescue proficiency.
- Observed swimmers to quickly detect signs of distress and dangerous animal activity.
- Prevented public from accessing water during rip tides, strong undertow or presence of animals such as sharks and jellyfish swarms.
Leave Replacement Teacher
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District
10.2025 - Current
- Serving as a Leave Replacement Teacher at Oregon Middle School for an 8th grade U.S. History class
- Assumed full classroom responsibilities including lesson planning, instruction, grading, and student support for multiple periods per day
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District
09.2024 - 06.2025
- I was employed by Oregon Middle School to be a Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
- This position required me to cover different teachers classes, lessons, and building responsibilities (detention, lunch duty) on a daily basis
Direct Support Professional
Independent Support Services
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Student Teacher
Bay Shore Union Free School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
- 7 weeks student teaching in an 11th grade ENL US History class
- 7 weeks student teaching in a 9th grade Honors Global History class
- For both placements I took on the full responsibilities of a classroom teacher such as lesson planning, teaching, grading and extra help for students. In each placement I was responsible for three class periods per day.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts - History
St. Joseph’s University
05-2024
Skills
- Proficient in Speaking, Reading and Writing in Spanish
- Water rescue methods
- Swimming instruction
- Medical assessment
- Weather monitoring
- Physical fitness
Certification
- Social Studies 7-12, Initial Certificate
- CPR/AED Certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Leave Replacement Teacher
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District
10.2025 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District
09.2024 - 06.2025
Student Teacher
Bay Shore Union Free School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
Direct Support Professional
Independent Support Services
08.2020 - 12.2024
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Suffolk County Parks Department
05.2014 - Current
Bachelor of the Arts - History
St. Joseph’s University