Raekwon Burton, Msw, Lsw Email & Phone Number

United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I developed, coordinated, and facilitated Citywide service outreach and volunteer recruitment efforts while maintaining engagement with 200+ current volunteers through meetings, trainings, and presentations. I also co-facilitated Psychological First Aid and Post-Traumatic Stress Management groups for communities, school students and staff, City agencies, and other workspaces throughout Philadelphia. Lastly, I was responsible for organizing and analyzing 5 years of data for a citywide initiative, and conduct ongoing data collection.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I provided specialized assessment, solution-focused treatment, and rehabilitation services to 25 clients while integrating aspects of mindfulness, socio-emotional learning, and psycho-education. I also developed a behavioral health-related training curriculum and conduct training for clinical therapists and other care professionals and facilitated a bi-weekly support group for men of color to process the misrepresentation, mistreatment, and unjust murders of black people around America.

Greater Philadelphia Area

I facilitate four weekly bereavement support groups for children and caregivers experiencing a traumatic loss and promote group processes; providing reminder calls to caregivers and transcribing noteworthy moments and information from sessions. Additional responsibilities include developing and coordinating training activities and personal growth presentations, both inside and outside the organization, that support professional performance

Philadelphia, Pa

Supports the student government’s mobilization and programming initiatives in an effort to encourage and increase community action and social engagement among all SP2 students.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Member of the leadership team that provides guidance for the MSW degree program. The group also consists of the program director, plus four-five members of the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2)’s Standing Faculty, a representative of the Field Cabinet and the Field Director. The MSW Governance Group answers to the Dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As the Committee representative, I work closely with faculty to bring the student perspective to curriculum planning about topics of social inequality and activism.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Serving for the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate Chapter

Philadelphia, Pa

I supported nutrition educators develop and implement lessons in food systems and social justice that will empower high school students as agents of change in their communities. I also aided nutrition educators in teaching high school students a variety of high school garden chores including seeding, weeding, and harvesting produce; minor landscaping; managing community-supported agriculture operations; and occasional outreach events at local community sites.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I provided paraprofessional counseling for a residence hall wing of 75 undergraduate students and confronted and resolved issues on diversity, racism, alcohol and drug abuse, academic performance, and social acceptance. I was also responsible for developing and conducting programs on diversity, substance abuse, personal development, relationships, security, and academic performance.

Philadelphia, Pa

Belle Mead, New Jersey

I was responsible for providing 24-hour care on a close, personal basis, establishing an appropriate home environment that provides supervision and support to residents, and facilitating varies daily living activities for group home residents and day to day household functions of the lodge.

Chesterfield, New Jersey

In this position, I planned, coordinated, and executed group activities ranging from 5 to 25 participants and educated campers on urban agriculture and inner-city food sustainability. I also identified and responded to child and adolescent camper's behavioral issues.

Hardwick, New Jersey

Worked as a trained facilitator, I promoted positive, supportive relationships with peers and adults and provided youth with social-emotional skills like teamwork, communication, persistence, and resilience. I also created lesson plans to combat summer learning loss.

Trenton, New Jersey

I was responsible for organizing and leading a one-day training retreat that will focus on developing personal practices and initial plans for incorporating mindfulness into the daily activities at all Urban Promise Trenton camps. Also, I offered adolescents, ranging from first to twelfth grade, age-appropriate daily mindfulness activities.

Ewing, New Jersey

I planned and facilitated meditation weekly that guides 10 students through despair to relaxation and intensive focus. After each session, I lead discussion pertaining to the meditation

Ewing, New Jersey

I assisted the Director of the Bonner Institute with planning initiatives and workshops. Other tasks included facilitating 4 meetings for over 100 college scholars on spiritual exploration and leading discussion groups of 5 to 10 students on social, emotional, and academic well-being.

Trenton, New Jersey

I worked with 15 teenagers from Trenton who, through regular meetings, will develop leadership and civic engagement skills and aspire to be the city's next generation of leaders. With my mentorship, the adolescents acted together to design and implement a project that addresses an issue they choose that will improve the health of the community.

Trenton, Nj

I was responsible for organizing and leading a one-day training retreat that focused on developing personal practice and initial plans for incorporating mindfulness into the daily activities at all UrbanPromise Trenton camps. In addition, I offered adolescents, ranging from first to twelfth grade, age-appropriate daily mindfulness activities.

Trenton, New Jersey

I assisted in the intake and assessment of prospective participants, provided resources, and opportunities for newly released offenders, and created effective advertisements for community outreach and organizing membership for events. I also participated in outreach services, such as group sessions, job training, food pantries, and community service

Ewing, New Jersey

As the manager, I developed and maintained a garden on TCNJ’s campus. I also supervised the work of students involved in gardening projects and provided advice and guidance to college students on gardening and sustainability.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Clinical/Medical Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, 3.55

Activities and Societies: Bonner Community Scholar Omicron Delta Alpha: National Leadership Honor Society Psi Chi: International Honor.