Sophia Faalevao
Auburn,USA
Summary
Compassionate Dialysis Social Worker with background in providing emotional support and resources for patients dealing with kidney disease. Skilled in case management, treatment planning, and patient advocacy. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Known for exceptional listening skills and dedication to patient wellness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Social Worker
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
Pago Pago, AS
07.2014 - Current
- Assist lead social worker , MSW, in developing care plans for ESRD population
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop personalized treatment plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services for clients in residential treatment facilities
- Provided individual and group therapy to clients with diverse mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and selfcare techniques
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation in compliance with legal regulations and agency policies
- Advocated for clients' rights by assisting them in accessing community resources, entitlement programs, and social support networks
- Participated in regular supervision sessions to enhance professional growth and ensure adherence to ethical guidelines
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care for individuals with complex mental health conditions
Life Skills Facilitator
Saole Drug Free Coalition
Pago Pago, AS
05.2009 - 03.2019
- Developed and implemented effective life skills activities to help participants learn the necessary skills for independent living.
- Helped clients to build and recognize strengths and self-worth.
- Facilitated didactic sessions according to designated program curricula.
- Adhered to grant requirements and prepared grant reports.
- Developed and implemented classroom lessons to teach diverse learning levels.
- Created an environment of trust by actively listening and responding to participant's questions and concerns in a nonjudgmental manner.
- Facilitated group sessions to discuss relevant issues related to daily living and problem solving strategies.
High School History Teacher
Fagaitua High School
Pago Pago
05.2011 - 07.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for high school social studies classes, incorporating a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered open discussion, critical thinking, and respectful debate among students
- Designed assessments to measure student understanding of course material, providing timely feedback on assignments and exams to support academic growth
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the individual needs of students with varying abilities, including those with special education requirements or English language learners
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that integrated social studies concepts with other subjects such as English literature or science
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations related to social studies, fostering leadership skills and promoting civic engagement among students
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior incidents in compliance with school policies and procedures
- Communicated regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior issues, or upcoming events through emails, phone calls, or parent-teacher conferences
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to social studies curriculum updates or instructional best practices in order to stay current in the field
- Led discussions on current events or controversial topics within the framework of social studies curriculum while encouraging respectful dialogue among students with diverse perspectives
- Integrated primary sources such as historical documents or artifacts into lessons to deepen students' understanding of key concepts
- Implemented project-based learning initiatives that allowed students to research and present their findings on specific historical periods or events
- Incorporated multimedia resources such as videos documentaries into lessons to enhance students' visual and auditory learning experiences
- Supported students in their college or career exploration by providing information on social studies-related majors or professions, as well as assisting with college applications or scholarship opportunities
- Encouraged active citizenship among students by organizing community service projects that addressed local social issues aligned with social studies themes
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
Capella University
Remote01-2027
Master of Arts - Education
Argosy University, Hawaii
Pago Pago, AS08.2013
Bachelor's degree - Sociology
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI07.2010
Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, AS07.2008
Skills
- Social Work
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Case Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group Therapy
- Dialysis Experience
- Behavioral Health
- Mental Health Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation Review
- Curriculum Development
- Research
- Child & Family Counseling
- Care plans
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Empathy development
- Family support
- Psychosocial assessments
- Medicaid expertise
- Medicare
- Team collaborating
- Conducting assessments
- Assessing needs
Certification
Driver's License
CPR Certified, 2022
Languages
Samoan
Professional
Timeline
Dialysis Social Worker
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
High School History Teacher
Fagaitua High School
05.2011 - 07.2014
Life Skills Facilitator
Saole Drug Free Coalition
05.2009 - 03.2019
Master's degree - Social Work
Capella University
Master of Arts - Education
Argosy University, Hawaii
Bachelor's degree - Sociology
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
American Samoa Community College
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