PAUL D.

SARSFIELD
4423 34th
Ave CT NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(206) 235-7334
Paul.d.sarsfield@gmail.com
https://psarsfield.weebly.com/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced mentor working with young adults both individually and in small groups, looking for an
opportunity to work as a school counselor. Excellent time-management, interpersonal communication
proficiency and a dynamic ability to build positive rapport with several different populations through
multiple theory-based counseling. Skills and strengths include:

 Embrace Diversity  Multi-Generation  Career Exploration

 Interpersonal Skills Experience  Classroom
 Needs Assessments  Goal Setting Management
 Conflict Resolution  Problem Solving
EDUCATION

 Pursuing Master’s Degree in School Counseling (with WA ESA), City University of Seattle.
Anticipated Graduation June 2019.
o 600+ hours of internship at Wilson High School.
 Individual Studies, Bachelor of Science, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
 Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program-8 hours
 Naval Instructor Training Course-120 hours
 Instructional Theory-40 hours

EXPERIENCE

School Counselor Internship at Wilson High School, Tacoma Public School District Aug 2018 – Present

 With oversight, given caseload of 90 freshmen and 75 sophomores. Conducted credit checks,
career counseling, SMART goal familiarity and collaborated with teachers, administrators and
parents, to ensure successful navigation and advocacy in academic and social/ emotional issues.
 Conducted tier two and three interventions with freshman failing one or more classes their first
semester, resulting in a 32% decrease from mid-term to final class failure rate.
 Created a PowerPoint presentation and conducted 10 Freshman and Sophomore classroom
presentations with question and answer period, covering the roles of school counseling,
graduation requirements and activities/clubs available at Wilson.
 Prepared materials, passes and announcements for the Smarter Balanced Assessment testing
and proctored four sessions.
 Coordinated with English Language Learner teachers to ensure their students were placed in
correct classes before the next semester, saving

Insignia Federal Group, Employment Workshop Facilitator March 2017 - Present

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 Facilitated 67 Department of Labor employment workshops to 1292 transitioning Active Duty

members of all US military branches, and their families. Covered current industry needs, career
pathways, resumes writing, interviewing and social media branding skills.

United States Navy February 1997-February 2017

Branch Health Clinic Bangor, Medical Supervisor September 2015-February 2017

 Supervised and mentored 29 personnel in two departments, between the ages of 18-40. In charge
of writing evaluations, employee of the month/quarter/year packages, incentive and morale
awards and positive/negative counseling and career exploration and pathways.
 Collaborated with 4 department heads on customer service, resulted in a 35% decrease in patient
conflicts.
 Instilled problem solving, strong ethics and leadership values which resulted in 20% promotions,
four recognition awards and eight transfer commendations.
 Guidance of careers to include schooling, finances, relationships, communication and life skills.

Training Command, Professional Development Instructor July 2012- August 2015

 Served as lead facilitator/instructor for educational curricula covering diverse topics, such as
leadership development, supervisory skills training, effective communication, SMART Goal
setting, critical thinking, and conflict management.
 Delivered 1769 hours of facilitated and formal instructor topics to 1243 students over 64 courses.
 Instructed 32 hours of train the trainer training to peers and supervisors which resulted in 9
qualifications. This training included how to prepare lesson plans based on course objectives,
how to develop strategies to assess workforce capabilities and project training needs, and how to
counsel students and suggest how improvements can be achieved.
 Mentored eight peers and supervisors in qualifications of six courses which resulted in increased
number of courses taught over a larger area of operation.
 Conducted over 200 instructor evaluations to assist in maintaining high quality and effective
courses to personnel. This ensured the ability to track personnel qualifications and certifications
to schedule refresher training, provide verbal instructions, providing guidance, and counseling
students on how improvements can be achieved.

Aircraft Carrier Wing, Medical Supervisor March 2007- June 2012

 Company Employee of the Year for 2011.

 Regional Junior Associate of the Year for 2008.
 Dynamically led twelve squadron sailors in achieving ‘Best in Fleet’ medical readiness out of 11
Aircraft Carrier Wings, 5 years in a row
 Supervised seven ship wide medical response training drills, four being at night, which ensured 1st
responder readiness to aircraft emergencies.
 As President of peer association, spearheaded a complete revision of the unit’s leadership
indoctrination curriculum.
 Interacted with different program managers, which ensured occupational programs were
completed ahead of schedule. Efforts resulted in a 100% ‘on-track’ status five years in a row.