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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
2011 EMMY AWARD WINNERS /
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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- Present
* Every year
to this present, Jamal has received many awards and musical school championships
with his musical students.
He has also help place many of his students in colleges and universities across
the United States of America.
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 - WILLINGBORO
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) - Willingboro
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. | 
