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Rayna Richardson

Philadelphia

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling. Completed research and studies around the unique intersection of dance, health, and well-being. Seeking a career profession as a licensed counselor and registered dance/movement therapist.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Bridging the Gaps / Girls Inc!
06.2024 - Current

Providing health-related services for communities across Philadelphia to attain and achieve healthy lifestyles. Serving as a facilitator at Girls Inc! located in South Philadelphia, engaging in group sessions, mentoring young girls of color, and providing psychoeducational resources on health and wellness.

Graduate Student Intern

11th Street Family Health Service
10.2023 - 06.2024

Participating and engaging with local community members and supporting physical, social, mental, and emotional needs through group dance/movement therapy.

Summer Camp Supervisor

Teaneck Recreation Department
06.2019 - 08.2023

Providing care and supervision for young children between the ages of four and nine, organizing and creating curriculum plans, and promoting youth's social, physical, and emotional health through stimulating activities, and cultivating healthy communication between staff members and parents.

Clinical Intern

Equality Mental Health LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022

Coordinated group sessions as lead facilitator, developed curriculum focused on healthy body image for youth, incorporated techniques of Dance/Movement Therapy, and received supervision from principal clinical supervisor.

Arnhold Summer Fellow

Dance Education Laboratory
06.2021 - 08.2021

Selected as an Arnhold Summer Fellow and completed 60 hours of study and professional development with lead facilitators. Completed courses in early childhood education, curriculum building, and legacy within cultural dance.

Education

Master of Arts - Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Howard University
Washington, DC
05-2023

Skills

  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Administrative Services
  • Youth Mentorship & Support
  • Research

School Services

Student Representative, Black M.A.G.I.C. Affinity Group, American Dance Therapy Association,  January 2024 

Member, Phi Betta Kappa Gamma Chapter District of Columbia, May 2023
Dance Company Member, Howard University Dance Arts Area, May 2023
Volunteer, Just Us By Them, Co-facilitator at Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services, March 2020

Timeline

Intern

Bridging the Gaps / Girls Inc!
06.2024 - Current

Graduate Student Intern

11th Street Family Health Service
10.2023 - 06.2024

Clinical Intern

Equality Mental Health LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022

Arnhold Summer Fellow

Dance Education Laboratory
06.2021 - 08.2021

Summer Camp Supervisor

Teaneck Recreation Department
06.2019 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Howard University
Rayna Richardson