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Jamal P.
Dickerson
Email:
jdickerson@camden.k12.nj.us
EDUCATION
Bachelor
of Science Degree Music Education
(Instrumental) teacher certification (1999)
Morgan
State University, Baltimore, Maryland
Master's Degree in Public
Administration from Rutgers University 2010
● Student Choreographer for
Morgan State University Bands
● Student Composer and Arranger
for Morgan State University Bands
● Member of the MSU Magnificent
Marching Band
● Member of the MSU Jazz
Ensemble
● Member of the MSU Symphonic
Ensemble
● Member of the MSU Pep Band
● Member of the Honorary Band
Fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi
● Member of the Inter Residence
Council (I.R.C)
● Member of the Talented
Education African-American Men (T.E.A.M)
● Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Instrumental Music Teacher & Band
Director- Camden Creative Arts High
School 09/2002 to present
Instrumental Music
Teacher at George Washington School,
Camden, New Jersey 02/2000 to 06/2002
Instrumental Music Teacher
at Harry C. Sharp School, Camden, New
Jersey 02/2000 to 06/2000
Student Teacher at Overlea High School, Baltimore,
Maryland 10/1999 to 12/1999
Student Teacher
at West Baltimore Middle School, Baltimore, Maryland
09/1999 to 10/1999
7th Degree Master Black
Belt & Teacher- Universal Karate
School, Camden, N.J 09/2005 to present
Supreme Captain & Drill Instructor for the World Champion UPK Pasha
Generals 08/1995 to present
Chief Choreographer
- Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble, Camden, N.J 02/1995 to present
Band Director, Arranger & Composer- UCC Royal Brass Band, Camden,
NJ 01/1994 to present
SKILLS
►
Microsoft Office
► Corel Word Perfect
► Finale 07 - Finale Music
Notation Program
► Cakewalk Music Sequencing Music
Program
► Band In A Box
► Internet Access and Research
► Music Printer Plus 5.0
► Music Composition
► Grade keeper Computer Program
► Easy Grade Pro-Grading Program
AFFILIATIONS / ACTIVITIES
♦
Board Member and Youth Director-Unity Community
Center, Camden, NJ 2005- present
♦ Member of the Philadelphia Legends of Jazz Orchestra, Philadelphia,
Pa. 2002 -present
♦ Inducted and
member of two prestigious World Martial
Arts Halls of Fame 1996- present
♦ Seven Time World Karate Champion in the Martial
Arts 1992- present
♦ Founder of DEAN Organization
(High School Youth Org.)
1992 -present
AWARDS
■
Amazing winner of 2,542
Martial Arts Tournament Trophies & Awards 1985
- present
■ 2007 Milken
Family Foundation National Educator Award -
October 11, 2007
■ Congratulations
Letter - Governor John S. Corzine
October 11, 2007
■ Citation
Certificate - United States Senator FRANK R.
LAUTENBERG March 24, 2005
■ Musical Awards and Championships for Camden Creative
Arts High School 2002- present
■
Award of Excellence - Camden City Superintendent and BOE President
2006
■
Phenomenal Man Award - Creative Arts High School PTSA
2006
■
Dedication and Commitment Award - Principal Creative Arts High School
April 11, 2006
■
Artistic Achievement Award - Assemblyman Jeff Van
Drew November 20, 2005
■
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award - City of Camden
January 17, 2005
REFERENCES
References furnished upon
request.
JAMAL P. DICKERSON
Instrumental Music School
Teacher & Band Director
Camden, New Jersey
Creative & Performing Arts High School
Band Achievements
2002- 2007
2007 AWARDS
OVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL (February 2007)
Outstanding Musician- Overbrook H.S. (2)
Overbrook H.S. Superior Rating
Division I Outstanding rhythm section - WILINGBORO
BERKLEE
COLLEGE of MUSIC (March 2007)
Berklee
Outstanding Musician Award- Superior Rating
Berklee Judges Choice Award (2)
Small Group (Berklee) Class SD 3rd Place
Berklee Superior Musicianship Award
1st Place (Class VI) -BERKLEE
PENNSBURY HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL (March 2007)
Pennsbury-
Superior Rating
Pennsbury Outstanding Soloist -2
Pennsbury best Trombone Section
Tracy Scardino Award- Outstanding Solo - PENNSBURY
CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL (March 2007)
(2)
Outstanding soloist- preliminary
WILINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL (April 2007)
Division
I 2ndPlace (Finals) - Wilingboro
Division I Outstanding soloist (2)
Overall Soloist (2)
Mainland Jazz Festival (April 2007)
Participation Award
2006 AWARDS
PENNSAUKEN HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL
Participation Award- Pennsauken H.S.
Outstanding Soloist- Pennsauken H.S.
Outstanding Trumpet Section- Pennsauken H.S.
OVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL
Superior
Rating - Overbrook H.S.
Best
Rhythm section- Overbrook H.S.
CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL
Outstanding Soloist-preliminary
Preliminary- Gold Rating
Soloist
Rick Kerber Award
Rick
Kerber- Outstanding Musicianship Award
Best
rhythm section
NORTH BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL
Division
III- Outstanding Soloist
1st Place (finales) Division III
2005 AWARDS
MOVIE-
The Battle of Eshu and Iku-
Music Drum Score &Martial Arts Choreographer
PENNSAUKEN HIGH SCHOOL
Lesprit
Dui Festival- Pennsauken H.S.
Outstanding Soloist Pennsauken H.S.
WILINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL
Outstanding Soloist- Division II
CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL
Division II State Finalist - CHEROKEE
2004 AWARDS
FIESTIVAL ORLANDO FLORIDA
Superior
Rating Lakeland, Orlando
Excellence Performance Rating
1st
Place Festival
5
Outstanding Achievements
Outstanding Trumpet Section
Champion
Festival
2002 AWARDS
PENNSAUKEN HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL
Participation Award Pennsauken H.S. | 
